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 #4 in the Dogs communities list.

Roughly 140K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Dog, Struggling, and Training. 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: +140K members
Growth: +5.1% / 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: 79K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 13K members
  • Sep: 9K members
  • 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: 5K members

Topics

  • Dog
    89 posts in the past month
    #1
    Dog
    89
  • Struggling
    38 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    38
  • Training
    14 posts in the past month
    #3
    Training
    14
  • Potty
    9 posts in the past month
    #4
    Potty
    9
  • Puppy
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Puppy
    7

Flair

  • [Misc Help]
    9 posts in the past month
    1. HELP Pleasee!!! New dog owner!!
    2. Gabapentin Help
    3. What Are Your Boarding/ Pet Sitting Arrangements For Challenging Dogs?
    #1
    [Misc Help]
    HELP Pleasee!!! New dog owner!! · Gabapentin Help · What Are Your Boarding/ Pet Sitting Arrangements For Challenging Dogs?
    9
  • [Behavior Problems]
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Does anyone else love when their dog licks your feet?
    2. What do these behaviour changes in rescue dog mean and how to get him used to going on walks?
    3. Abandoned mini poodle we rescued just turned on me, bit me 4 consecutive times, please give me some advice.
    #2
    [Behavior Problems]
    Does anyone else love when their dog licks your feet? · What do these behaviour changes in rescue dog mean and how to get him used to going on walks? · Abandoned mini poodle we rescued just turned on me, bit me 4 consecutive times, please give me some advice.
    8
  • [Equipment]
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Treat Toy Recommendations to keep dog super busy in the evenings?
    2. Desert boot or shoe solutions for two silly dogs
    3. Car rides
    #3
    [Equipment]
    Treat Toy Recommendations to keep dog super busy in the evenings? · Desert boot or shoe solutions for two silly dogs · Car rides
    3
  • [Enrichment]
    1 post in the past month
    1. Sturdy chewing toy recommendations?
    #4
    [Enrichment]
    Sturdy chewing toy recommendations?
    1
  • [Breeds] 🔎 ID
    1 post in the past month
    1. ambiguous dog turds ?
    #5
    [Breeds] 🔎 ID
    ambiguous dog turds ?
    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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