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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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Featured

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

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.
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Socializing Your Dog

Decoding Your Dog’s Southern Accent

Here’s the truth, y’all—your dog’s accent isn\\\'t just in their bark, it’s in their heart.…

Dog-Friendly Travel & Eats

Dog-Friendly Travel & Eats

Top Dog Friendly Breweries in the South to Sip With Your Pup

The South has more dog-friendly breweries than you can shake a stick (or a squeaky…
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Dog-Friendly Travel & Eats

Off Leash in Birmingham: Best Off-Leash Dog Parks in Birmingham

There’s something special about letting your dog run wild under the Alabama sun — ears…
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…
Dog-Friendly Travel & Eats

Barks & Boarding Passes: Dog Air Travel Done Right

Because the South doesn’t just raise dogs. We raise family. And family always flies together.

Dogter's Corner

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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.
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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 Surprise Squeakers… How to Do “Gifts” Without Creating a Monster

Novelty is exciting. For gift dogs, the “new thing” is a big emotional moment. If…
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Dogter's Corner: Health & Safety

Your Dog’s Love Language Is Logistics… How to Keep Routine Without Raising a Control Freak

This dog is your household operations manager. She wants the bed fluffed, the schedule followed,…

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

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

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