Whole Dog Journal’s Gear of the Year for 2024
The Whole Dog Journal staff and contributors provide their top picks for the best dog gear to take care of your canine companion this year.
Are Antlers Safe for Dogs?
The biggest risk for dogs from chewing on antlers is broken teeth. Antlers can also splinter and damage a dogs digestive track, or block it.
Herding Balls for Dogs
These balls are for dogs that prefer to push and chase balls than to play fetch and for dogs with herding instincts but no livestock in sight.
Types of Dog Gates
The selection of dog gates for use indoors – and even outside your house – has exploded in recent years. Here are the most helpful dog-gate types.
Are Rope Toys Dangerous For Your Dog?
Yes. Dogs can tear them apart and swallow the threads, which can result in an obstruction and costly surgery.
The Best Summer Dog Shoes
All-weather shoes protect dog paws year-round, but are most appropriate for protecting paws from hot pavement. We tested six designs from five companies – Ruffwear’s Grip Trex were the best.
Dog Collars vs Harnesses
Is a collar or a harness better for your dog? It mostly depends on the dog! But the quality of the gear, its design and fit, and how you introduce and use it, will influence how well it suits your dog.
Do Anti-Anxiety Dog Beds Work?
A dog bed for anxiety must suit your individual canine’s needs.
Dressing Your Dog for Cold Weather
Healthy, adult, heavy-coated dogs may not need them, but sweaters and other cold-weather gear can help puppies, short-haired dogs, and older dogs keep warm to thrive in winter weather.
Whole Dog Journal’s 2023 Dog Gear of the Year
Gear of the Year features the most exciting, useful products we’ve used and enjoyed over the past year.
Where Can I Buy Durable Dog Toys?
Nowhere, as aggressive chewers can destroy anything.
Dog Diapers
Whether for incontinence, urine leaking, heat cycles, or male dog wraps for “leg lifting,” dog diapers are simple and convenient.