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 137K 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: +137K members
Growth: +4.9% / 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: 116K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 8K members
  • Nov: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    6 posts in the past month
    1. What’s one thing you wish you had known before getting your first dog?
    2. Prozac for Fear of Noise Outside
    3. Need Advice With Puppy
    #1
    Advice Requests
    What’s one thing you wish you had known before getting your first dog? · Prozac for Fear of Noise Outside · Need Advice With Puppy
    6
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best raincoats for active large dogs the cover ears?
    2. Need recommendations for horizontal dog carrier
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Best raincoats for active large dogs the cover ears? · Need recommendations for horizontal dog carrier
    2

Topics

  • Dog
    56 posts in the past month
    #1
    Dog
    56
  • Struggling
    16 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    16
  • Training
    7 posts in the past month
    #3
    Training
    7
  • Frustration
    5 posts in the past month
    #4
    Frustration
    5
  • Behavior
    5 posts in the past month
    #5
    Behavior
    5

Flair

  • [Misc Help]
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Did I adopt your dog?
    2. Dog owners who had babies and still love their dogs just as much, I’d love to hear your experiences
    3. Dog diapers for incontinence
    #1
    [Misc Help]
    Did I adopt your dog? · Dog owners who had babies and still love their dogs just as much, I’d love to hear your experiences · Dog diapers for incontinence
    15
  • [Equipment]
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Why do so many pet companion robots look so plain and mechanical?
    2. Need recommendations for horizontal dog carrier
    3. My dog loves fluffy things. If I add a fluffy cover to a pet robot, can it play and keep my dog company when I’m out?
    #2
    [Equipment]
    Why do so many pet companion robots look so plain and mechanical? · Need recommendations for horizontal dog carrier · My dog loves fluffy things. If I add a fluffy cover to a pet robot, can it play and keep my dog company when I’m out?
    6
  • [Behavior Problems]
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Prozac for Fear of Noise Outside
    2. My dog keeps doing inappropriate stuff to my pillows , how to make him stop?
    #3
    [Behavior Problems]
    Prozac for Fear of Noise Outside · My dog keeps doing inappropriate stuff to my pillows , how to make him stop?
    2
  • [Enrichment]
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Rainy November day, bored dog: what are your favorite 10-minute indoor games?
    2. If everyone in your home works all day, how do you handle your dog?
    #4
    [Enrichment]
    Rainy November day, bored dog: what are your favorite 10-minute indoor games? · If everyone in your home works all day, how do you handle your dog?
    2
  • [Fluff]
    1 post in the past month
    1. What’s one thing you wish you had known before getting your first dog?
    #5
    [Fluff]
    What’s one thing you wish you had known before getting your first dog?
    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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