Dogs

What Aruba, Barbados, the Cayman Islands, and Mexico require for a dog, what the CDC requires to return to the US, and how to keep a dog safe on the beach and on boats.

Five chews for German Shepherds, with what each Amazon listing says, plus what the AKC, VCA Animal Hospitals, the AVMA, and the FDA say about bones, hard chews, teeth, and choking.

Seven joint chews for German Shepherds from their listings, plus what the AKC, OFA, VCA, Tufts and research reviews say, and a reminder to ask your vet first.

Three Letterman Stupid Pet Tricks clips, the AKC steps for play dead, roll over, and spin, and the five AKC trick titles.

Eight pet side hustles and the start-up rules for each: insurance, kennel licenses, treat registration, and trainer credentials.

The AKC says a life jacket is strongly recommended for dogs swimming or spending time on boats, regardless of their swimming ability. Here are seven for a German Shepherd, with the size details from each listing and AKC and VCA steps for fit and water safety.

Three of these seven picks are outdoor kennels with roof covers and four are wire or steel crates. Each entry gives the type and size from its Amazon listing, followed by AVMA, VCA, and AKC advice on shade, water, and weather.

A crazy dog lady is a woman whose life is arranged around her dogs. Here are eight habits that fit the label, with what researchers and the American Kennel Club say about each one.

What puzzle feeders, snuffle mats, and slow feeders actually do for dogs, what they cannot replace, and how to choose and use them safely.

Seven undercoat rakes and brushes for German Shepherds, with each listing's details, plus AKC advice on how often to brush and which brush type to use.

AVSAB recommends reward-based training only, and the AKC and VCA explain why dogs bark and what to try first. Here is what they say, then seven bark collars compared on listing facts.

Five dog dewormers with the worms, active ingredients, and age and weight limits each label lists, plus puppy and adult deworming schedules.