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. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Dogs communities list.

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

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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: 111K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 9K members
  • Oct: 5K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Collar or Harness for 2 month old bichon puppy
    2. Durable, edible dog toys that don't damage teeth?
    3. XL automatic ball launcher recommendations?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Collar or Harness for 2 month old bichon puppy · Durable, edible dog toys that don't damage teeth? · XL automatic ball launcher recommendations?
    7
  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. [Breeds] Trainable, non-reactive, med/high energy dogs
    #2
    Advice Requests
    [Breeds] Trainable, non-reactive, med/high energy dogs
    1

Topics

  • Dog
    81 posts in the past month
    #1
    Dog
    81
  • Struggling
    34 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    34
  • Training
    12 posts in the past month
    #3
    Training
    12
  • Potty
    7 posts in the past month
    #4
    Potty
    7
  • Behavior
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Behavior
    6

Flair

  • [Misc Help]
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Fell up the stairs carrying my dog
    2. Is it bad to take a dog out too often to pee?
    3. Is 4 days too soon to be thinking about another dog?
    #1
    [Misc Help]
    Fell up the stairs carrying my dog · Is it bad to take a dog out too often to pee? · Is 4 days too soon to be thinking about another dog?
    10
  • [Behavior Problems]
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Help
    2. Calming hacks.
    3. How do I communicate to my dog that I don’t want to cuddle with him after he intentionally covers himself in various animal POOP to *instinctually* “mask his scent” ???
    #2
    [Behavior Problems]
    Help · Calming hacks. · How do I communicate to my dog that I don’t want to cuddle with him after he intentionally covers himself in various animal POOP to *instinctually* “mask his scent” ???
    7
  • [Enrichment]
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Puzzle or interactive toy for a serious 1 yr old chewer? Smart dog who can and does rip apart even the toughest stuffed squeakers in record time.
    2. Toy Recommendations for Gnawers
    3. Trying to find the right dog toy
    #3
    [Enrichment]
    Puzzle or interactive toy for a serious 1 yr old chewer? Smart dog who can and does rip apart even the toughest stuffed squeakers in record time. · Toy Recommendations for Gnawers · Trying to find the right dog toy
    6
  • [Emotional Support]
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Megathread: Aging, Illness, and Euthanasia Support Group
    2. Megathread: Aging, Illness, and Euthanasia Support Group
    #4
    [Emotional Support]
    Megathread: Aging, Illness, and Euthanasia Support Group · Megathread: Aging, Illness, and Euthanasia Support Group
    2
  • [Equipment]
    1 post in the past month
    1. Kennel recommendation
    #5
    [Equipment]
    Kennel recommendation
    1

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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