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25 Signs You’re a Southern Dog Mom (and Proud of It)

By Martha W.

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Ranking SEC Teams by the Kind of Dog They’d Adopt

By Morgan S.

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Songs About Dogs

By Curt Brown

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Sam Holcomb, Field & Stream, And The Dogs Who Shape Us

By Beau Boyd

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Backyards, Bloody Marys, and the Devil Dog of King Street

By Beau Boyd

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On Dogs, Surprises, and Life Itsownself

“I don’t know, man. That could really bite you.”
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Lady: The Fierce Guardian of My Childhood

Lady was an enormous German Shepard that would bite your face off. But not mine.…
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Hunting Dogs & Life Lessons

My father was not a dog person. At least not in the way I think…

Southern Dog Culture

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Southern Culture

Things We’re Embarrassed to Admit We Do for Our Dogs

(A love letter to the unwell decisions we’d make again.)
Porch Picks

Top 10 Best Dog Breeds for Single Dog Moms

Whether you’re navigating city sidewalks, working from home, or enjoying quiet nights in with a…
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Southern Culture

Ranking SEC Teams by the Kind of Dog They’d Adopt

Southern football isn’t just a sport — it’s a lifestyle. So is owning a dog.
Southern Culture

25 Signs You’re a Southern Dog Mom (and Proud of It)

If you’ve ever called your dog “sweet baby” in public, this one’s for you.

Dog-Friendly Travel & Eats

Dog-Friendly Travel & Eats

Creative Kinfolk Markets: Southern Artisan Markets Serving Up Creative Holiday Dog Gifts

Because nothing says “Merry Christmas, y’all” like a hand-stitched collar and a paw print cookie…
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Dog-Friendly Travel & Eats

The Traveling Dog of Route 66’s Southern Stretch

Along the southern reaches of Route 66, from Oklahoma’s quirky roadside art to Texas panhandles…
Dog-Friendly Travel & Eats

The Best Pet-Friendly Boutique Hotels & B n Bs in the South

Listen, y’all—vacation isn’t vacation unless the dog’s coming too. Sure, you could leave them at…
Dog-Friendly Travel & Eats

Best Collars, Vests, and Boots for Southern Dogs Who Work or Wander

Because down South, a dog’s gear has to be more than cute — it has…

Dogter's Corner

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Dogter's Corner: Health & Safety

WFH Dog Mom Essentials: The Stuff That Makes Your Day Smoother (Not Cuter)

I’ve worked from home for a long time—well before COVID made it the norm—and I’ve…
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Dogter's Corner: Health & Safety

Your Dog Speaks Hype… Here’s How to Keep It Sweet (Not Chaotic)

You know that moment when your dog does one sit and then looks at you…
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Dogter's Corner: Health & Safety

Your Dog Speaks Fluent Snuggle… Here’s How to Keep It Calming (Not Clingy)

Physical Touch dogs don’t just love you. They want to merge souls.
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Dogter's Corner: Health & Safety

Your Dog’s Love Language Is Time… The Pro, The Con, and the Fix

Quality Time dogs aren’t needy. They’re relationship-forward. They don’t want constant entertainment. They want access.

The South’s Best Dog Stories Aren’t on Social

They’re in The Doghouse Dispatch. Come get ‘em.

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