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Dog is man’s best friend, we’ve been told. “My dog is a member of the family,” we tell each other. Yet the book “The Truth about Dogs” points out another side of our canine friends: dogs steal the food off our plates, take the best spot on the couch, and routinely destroy our property. Just who is this dog creature, anyway? Perhaps only you, in partnership with your dog, can determine that. But this guide can surely help you find the Web’s best resources for care of this mysteriously lovable pet.

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Dog Ownership

Adding a dog to your family is a big step—and a bigger commitment than most people realize. ... read more »

Choosing a Dog

Once you’ve determined you’re ready for a dog, the fun part comes: what kind of pooch ... read more »

Caring for a Dog

There’s a lot that goes into the day-to-day care of a dog, like establishing a daily routine ... read more »

Dog Health Information

Armed with the right resources, there’s a lot you can do to help keep your dog healthy. ... read more »

Buying Dog Supplies Online

Whether you want to save money on flea medication or dog food, find a snazzy dog sweater, or buy a ... read more »

For the Traveling Dog Owner

If you’re of the “have dog, will travel” mindset, you’re in luck: the ... read more »

Dog News, Blogs, and Forums

The Web is overflowing with magazines, blogs, and communities devoted to all things canine. We’ve pulled together a few of the best to help keep you informed and entertained.

Dulcinea's Insight

When you find a kernel of wisdom or advice from a blog or forum, confirm the information on a trusted and unbiased site, like those we’ve included in the “Where can I find the best health information for my dog?” section of this guide.

If you’re looking for publications that deal specifically with your dog’s breed, research clubs dedicated to the breed, as most will have newsletters. Visit the American Kennel Club Web site to find local AKC Parent Clubs.

There are also many blogs devoted to specific breeds. Use a blog search engine like Technorati or BlogPulse to find blogs on your favorite breed.

If you’ve got lots of canine advice that you’d like to pass on to others, consider starting your own blog. For more information on how to do this, see our findingDulcinea Blogs Web Guide.

Dulcinea's Picks

Urban Dog is a quarterly magazine that pays tribute to our canine companions without the saccharine fluff found in many other publications. Enjoy the spare design and hip articles on the site and don’t miss “the inner dog” column, a collection of interviews with notable dog owners (mostly writers, actors, and producers).

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Bark magazine is an irreverent, canine-obsessed bimonthly glossy that carries the tag line “dog is my co-pilot.” You can get a taste of the magazine’s content online and read the Bark blog, too.

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Dogster’s blog is loaded with news and tasty tidbits on all things canine. Scroll down the right side of the page to find categories like “Breed Specific Legislation,” “Dogs and Science,” “Dogs from the Past,” and “Working Dogs.”

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The ASPCA American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) hosts a vibrant and active forum featuring live chats with animal behaviorists, discussion groups, and a place to post photos and videos of your dog in action. Overwhelmed by all of the options? Use the “Community Guide” on the right of the page for a tour.

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