Daniel Foster

If you have ever tried to lift a soaked dog potty tray at 11 p.m. with one hand while your senior beagle circles impatiently beside you, you already know why I take the “wheels” part of this category seriously. After three months of testing rolling indoor dog potty trays in a one-bedroom apartment, a balcony … Read more

Last summer, my beagle mix spent an entire July panting through the night on a thick foam bed. The heat radiating off his body kept waking both of us up. That’s when I started testing raised mesh beds, and the difference was immediate. After three months and eight different models, our team put together this … Read more

When my border collie mix started overheating on her regular cushion bed every summer, I knew I needed to find the best elevated dog bed for medium dogs that actually kept her cool. After testing eight different models over three months with three medium-sized dogs (ranging from 28 to 55 pounds), I found clear winners … Read more

Finding the right vacuum gets harder when you’re managing arthritis in your hands, sore knees, and a dog that sheds enough fur to build another dog every week. I’ve talked to dozens of older dog owners and caregivers over the past few months, and the same three frustrations come up over and over: the vacuum … Read more

Finding the best dog tug toys for small dogs felt impossible until I started testing. My 9-pound rescue terrier, Pickle, had destroyed three toys in one week before I realized the problem: I was buying tug toys sized for medium and large dogs. The handles were too thick, the ropes too heavy, and the full-size … Read more

I have spent the last three months testing low entry dog beds with my own two small dogs, and the difference a low front edge makes is bigger than most owners expect. My 11-year-old Pug used to circle my sofa cushions for ten minutes before settling down. The moment I put a low entry bed … Read more

I have lived with two shedding huskies in a 2,400-square-foot open-plan home for the past four years, and I have tested every robot vacuum my colleagues could get their hands on. Pet hair in wide spaces behaves differently than in a small apartment. Long hair drifts into corners, short fur hides under dining tables, and … Read more

Rugged dog hiking boots with zipper closures solve a problem every trail dog owner eventually faces: paws that take a beating on rocky terrain, hot pavement, and winter ice. After months of testing on New England trails with three different dogs, our team sorted through dozens of options to find the pairs that actually stay … Read more

Finding the best plush dog beds for your small companion can feel overwhelming. There are hundreds of soft, fluffy, and calming options on the market, each claiming to be the coziest spot your pup will ever love. I know this because I have spent the past three months testing plush dog beds with my own … Read more

I tested 8 robot vacuums in homes with shedding dogs and cats for 90 days, and the difference between a beginner-friendly model and a frustrating one comes down to setup ease, anti-tangle brushes, and a self-emptying base. If you are searching for the best robot vacuums for pet hair for beginners, you already know the … Read more