r/dogs

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About r/dogs

/r/dogs is a place for dog owners of all levels of knowledge, skill, and experience to discuss various topics related to responsible dog ownership. This subreddit is a great starting point for a lot of information, but you should always verify and expand upon what you've read from reputable sources before putting it to use in your daily life. Advice on this forum is not a substitute for advice from a trained and credentialed professional.

The community at a glance

r/dogs is a Subreddit for Dog Lovers with roughly 2.9M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 1st largest community in the Dogs topic page.

Roughly 139K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Dog, Struggling, and Training. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention dog breed, dog food, and dog treats.

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2.9M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +139K members
Growth: +5.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 23K members
  • 2014: 24K members
  • 2015: 19K members
  • 2016: 57K members
  • 2017: 218K members
  • 2018: 415K members
  • 2019: 454K members
  • 2020: 727K members
  • 2023: 619K members
  • 2024: 108K members
  • 2025: 119K members
  • 2026: 99K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 8K members
  • Nov: 11K members
  • Dec: 15K members
  • Jan: 14K members
  • Feb: 11K members
  • Mar: 11K members
  • Apr: 13K members
  • May: 13K members
  • Jun: 12K members
  • Jul: 12K members
  • Aug: 11K members
  • Sep: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Whats something you unintentionally taught your dog?
    2. dog breed recommendation
    3. Advice for car rides
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Whats something you unintentionally taught your dog? · dog breed recommendation · Advice for car rides
    12
  • Solution Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. HELP NEEDED: Diaper for large dog recommendation??
    2. Best dog shoes for city walking?
    3. any good dog subscription boxes?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    HELP NEEDED: Diaper for large dog recommendation?? · Best dog shoes for city walking? · any good dog subscription boxes?
    7
  • Pain & Anger
    4 posts in the past month
    1. I think I'm the worst dog mum on the planet and I need to get it off my chest 😭 roast away
    2. High energy puppy
    3. my dogs are fighting and idk what to do
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    I think I'm the worst dog mum on the planet and I need to get it off my chest 😭 roast away · High energy puppy · my dogs are fighting and idk what to do
    4
  • Opportunities
    1 post in the past month
    1. Mikey the dog has been waiting 1,949 days—more than five years—for a home
    #4
    Opportunities
    Mikey the dog has been waiting 1,949 days—more than five years—for a home
    1

Topics

  • Dog
    78 posts in the past month
    #1
    Dog
    78
  • Struggling
    36 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    36
  • Training
    13 posts in the past month
    #3
    Training
    13
  • Potty
    8 posts in the past month
    #4
    Potty
    8
  • Advice
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Advice for car rides
    2. Advice for dog carrier for elderly 20kg dog for holiday day trip.
    3. Any advice for the big dog adoption
    #5
    Advice
    Advice for car rides · Advice for dog carrier for elderly 20kg dog for holiday day trip. · Any advice for the big dog adoption
    7

Flair

  • [Misc Help]
    44 posts in the past month
    1. How long did your old dog hold on for after "slowing down"?
    2. I keep odd hours. Would my dog still have a good quality of life?
    3. Ticks
    #1
    [Misc Help]
    How long did your old dog hold on for after "slowing down"? · I keep odd hours. Would my dog still have a good quality of life? · Ticks
    44
  • [Behavior Problems]
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Welche absolut absurde Angewohnheit hat euer Hund, die ihr sonst niemandem erzählt? 😅
    2. Missing Yorkie Flushing NYC please help us
    3. dog doesn't enjoy walks?
    #2
    [Behavior Problems]
    Welche absolut absurde Angewohnheit hat euer Hund, die ihr sonst niemandem erzählt? 😅 · Missing Yorkie Flushing NYC please help us · dog doesn't enjoy walks?
    21
  • [Fluff]
    15 posts in the past month
    1. What’s your dream dog breed?
    2. How spoiled is your dog?
    3. What are your dogs quirks?
    #3
    [Fluff]
    What’s your dream dog breed? · How spoiled is your dog? · What are your dogs quirks?
    15
  • [Enrichment]
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Do you think my dog is bored?
    2. High energy puppy
    3. Doggo doors
    #4
    [Enrichment]
    Do you think my dog is bored? · High energy puppy · Doggo doors
    10
  • [Equipment]
    8 posts in the past month
    1. ChuckIt Dog Toys Smell Amazing
    2. Best dog shoes for city walking?
    3. Indestructible dog toys
    #5
    [Equipment]
    ChuckIt Dog Toys Smell Amazing · Best dog shoes for city walking? · Indestructible dog toys
    8

Product recommendations

  • dog breed
    17 posts in the past month
    1. [Breeds] REPOST! Which dog would fit me the best?
    2. Best Dog Breed for Me
    3. In need of emotional support - Best Breed for those who love too hard
    #1
    dog breed
    [Breeds] REPOST! Which dog would fit me the best? · Best Dog Breed for Me · In need of emotional support - Best Breed for those who love too hard
    17
  • dog food
    12 posts in the past month
    1. The Best Dog Food? Recommendations?
    2. Best brand dog food for small breeds?
    3. Best food choice for my dog
    #2
    dog food
    The Best Dog Food? Recommendations? · Best brand dog food for small breeds? · Best food choice for my dog
    12
  • dog treats
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best treat
    2. Best bully stick value? PetValueSupplies.com?
    3. Best dog treats???
    #3
    dog treats
    Best treat · Best bully stick value? PetValueSupplies.com? · Best dog treats???
    7
  • harness
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Creating the best possible leash and collar
    2. Best adjustable sled dog harness?
    3. Any recommended harnesses for my small senior dog?
    #4
    harness
    Creating the best possible leash and collar · Best adjustable sled dog harness? · Any recommended harnesses for my small senior dog?
    6
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/dogs for?
Best for Dog Lovers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/dogs free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/dogs have?
Roughly 2.9M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/dogs on?
r/dogs runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/dogs cover?
On the Hive Index, r/dogs is organized under Dog Lovers.
How do I join r/dogs?
You can join r/dogs by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Dogs communities like?
Communities for dog owners to share training tips, health advice, and photos. Pet forums host multi-species communities with strong dog sections, complemented by breed-specific Reddit subreddits and Discord servers for everything from puppy questions to senior dog care.
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