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Dogs & Puppies

Names, behavior, and the everyday stuff of life with a dog.

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A dog fast asleep, curled into a ball on a bed
BEHAVIOR Oct 6
What Your Dog's Sleeping Position Actually Means

The donut, the dead bug, the sploot - what's real, what's invented, and the one change that matters.

Cool People Have Dogs · 9 min read
A dog sitting beside a kitchen counter, looking up past a bowl of fruit
DOG NAMES Sept 29
Dog Names Inspired by Food

From Mango to Meatball — the tastiest names in the business, sorted by category so you can browse by craving.

Cool People Have Dogs · 7 min read
A dog's paw held up close to the camera
BEHAVIOR Sept 25
Why Do My Dog's Feet Smell Like Fritos?

Yes, it's a real thing. Yes, it's mostly harmless. Here's what's actually going on down there.

Cool People Have Dogs · 9 min read
A dog mid-head-tilt, ears perked
BEHAVIOR Sept 18
Why Does My Dog Tilt Their Head When I Talk?

It's one of the most photogenic things a dog does — and there are a few real reasons behind it.

Cool People Have Dogs · 9 min read
A scruffy dog on a porch step, glancing up over its shoulder
DOG NAMES Sept 15
Dog Names Starting With B

From Bella to Biscuit — the full lineup of "B" names worth considering for your new dog.

Cool People Have Dogs · 7 min read
A dog gazing up at its owner
BEHAVIOR Sept 4
Why Does My Dog Stare at Me?

Is it love, hunger, or something else? Here's what your dog's gaze actually means.

Cool People Have Dogs · 4 min read
A young dog looking up alert and attentive, as if hearing a new name for the first time
DOG NAMES Sept 1
Dog Names Starting With A

Classics, underused gems, and a few names I'd genuinely fight for — every good "A" name in one place.

Cool People Have Dogs · 7 min read