Binding: Magazine
First Issue Lead Time: 6-10
Format: Magazine Subscription
Issues Per Year: 13
Label: Belvoir Publications, Inc.
Magazine Type: Consumer magazine
Manufacturer: Belvoir Publications, Inc.
Number Of Issues: 12
Publisher: Belvoir Publications, Inc.
Release Date: 2002-05-03
Studio: Belvoir Publications, Inc.
Subscription Length: 337

Provides dog owners with well-researched, in-depth articles about all aspects of natural dog care and training. Whole Dog Journal features unbiased test reports of food, treats, toys and training aids.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Best Info on Wholistic Issues for Dogs
Comment: I've subscribed to the WDJ for years and in almost every issue there is an article that I can use or apply to a canine situation I have. Their food reviews (although not Consumer Reports)provide much useful information to help you decide if you should change foods and what brands to try. I don't think some of major "natural" dog food manufacturers would seek to have their names on the top ten list if they didn't feel the WDJ reviews had real impact on their readers. I also thought the articles that educate the reader about specific parts of canine anatomy and physiology are very helpful to dog owners so we can spot potential trouble or be able to speak intelligently to our vets. I still think this is one of the best publications on natural foods and healthcare there is.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: not as good as it sounds
Comment: The Whole Dog Journal seems to be focused on making you feel good by giving your dog "extra good care". However, what the Whole Dog Journal considers to be "extra good care" is merely opinion, not based on science. I am especially suspect of the food recommendations. One bright point is the training/behavior articles by Pat Miller. For health and nutrition advice, I suggest one of the newsletters by Tufts or another of the top veterinary schools.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: THE BEST - Advertising Free Publication to Help Your Animals - Dogs & Cats will BENEFIT
Comment: This is one of the best publications on the market to teach about the different points of view out in the world about our 4 legged friends. Though it is called Whole "Dog" Journal - many of the articles apply to all our 4 legged friends and the 2 legged folks that care for them. Each year it does a review of the top pet foods on the market. DRY FOOD, WET FOOD, RAW FOOD, TREATS, etc. Everything you want to know about food. You will note in these articles that most of the most advertised brands are not in this list. I highly recommend you get this publication now -- it will be the best $$ you've spent in a long time.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Whole Dog Journal sent as a gift
Comment: Web preview of journal looked very promising. Sent as a gift to son. Hopefully his experience will match our expectations.

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