Dogs

A good harness protects your dog’s trachea and neck. Collars yank on the trachea and can cause serious injury to breeds prone to collapsing trachea. A well-fitted harness distributes pressure across the chest and shoulders, gives you better control, and makes walks safer for both of you. But not every harness works for every dog. A front-clip no-pull harness that works on a lunging Labrador might chafe a slender Greyhound. A padded back-clip harness for a casual stroller won’t do much for a determined puller. Here are the best harnesses, sorted by what they’re built to do — not what the package claims. ...

Dogs chew, chase, and puzzle-solve because it’s hardwired — not because they’re bored. The right toy channels those instincts into something healthy instead of shredded slippers and chewed table legs. But not every toy works for every dog. A squeaky plush that delights a gentle Shih Tzu is confetti in 30 seconds with a determined Pit Bull. Here are the toys that hold up, organized by what kind of player your dog actually is. ...