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Spin, poop, repeat.

Dogs have a tendency to preface their bowel movements with a bit of rotating before getting down to business. Is there evolution behind their revolution?

Mike Rampton








subjug/iStock via Getty Images Plus (folder) // Edwin Tan/iStock via Getty Images Plus (the dog) // peshkov/iStock via Getty Images Plus (desk)

We spoke to dog groomers about the most challenging breeds to groom, their tricks for handling difficult customers, and other hairy aspects of the job.

Michele Debczak






This dog is obviously shaking because it's soaking wet.

A full-body shake after a bath is self-explanatory. But why do dogs shake so often when they’re totally dry?

Ellen Gutoskey


Not all dogs drool, but when they do, bring a towel.

Dogs have a tendency to soak furniture and shirt sleeves in their saliva. In humans, this would be cause for concern. So why do dogs do it?

Jake Rossen








What does it dew?

The purpose of a dog’s dewclaw is often overlooked—but that doesn’t mean there isn’t one. Here are all the details on the digit.

Ellen Gutoskey