The Eva Journal
Guides for the first year
The long reads, each with a tool that works from your dog's profile.
If you’re looking for a beginner grooming guide, you’re in the right place. Grooming is about much more than keeping your dog looking cute. It’s about comfort
2 min read · Reviewed
Potty training is one of the first big milestones in life with a new puppy. It can feel frustrating at times, but with patience, consistency and the right setup
2 min read · Reviewed
What each type of dog food is, its pros and cons, and how to choose the right one for your dog.
4 min read · Reviewed
What a new puppy needs from day one, what you can skip, and what families often forget, with a checklist you can save.
5 min read · Reviewed
What a dog costs each month and each year, how age, size, and breed change it, and what to budget for in the first year.
6 min read · Reviewed
How Do I Correct Unwanted Barking?
Learn how to identify the cause of your dog's excessive barking and use positive, consistent training to encourage calm behavior.
By Megan B. · Oct 13, 2026
Nutrition & FeedingStarter list
The Best Human-Grade Dog Food Brands
Compare top-rated human-grade dog food brands across fresh, raw, and shelf-stable options to find the best meal or topper for your dog.
By Rose A. · Oct 19, 2026
Puppy Proofing Your Home
Learn how to spot common household hazards and create a safe, stress-free space for your new puppy from day one.
By Megan B. · Oct 5, 2026
Why Crate Training Matters
Learn how crate training uses your dog's natural instincts to speed up housetraining, reduce destructive habits, and build confidence.
By Megan B. · Sep 27, 2026
How to Measure Your Dog for a Harness
Learn how to accurately measure your dog's neck and chest girth to find a harness that fits safely and comfortably.
By Megan B. · Oct 8, 2026
The Nose Knows, Why Smell Is a Dog’s Superpower
Learn how your dog uses their powerful sense of smell to navigate the world, read emotions, and stay mentally sharp.
By Megan B. · Oct 8, 2026
Why Daily Vitamins Are Good for Dogs
Discover how daily supplements fill nutritional gaps to support your dog's joints, digestion, immunity, and overall vitality.
By Megan B. · Oct 8, 2026
Eva's picks: the gear our team buys for a new puppy
What the people at the flagship actually take home, and why.
By Olivia Marsh · Aug 29, 2026
A potty training schedule that works by the end of the week
Timing, the same door, the same spot, and what to do about the accident you did not see.
By Sam Okafor · Aug 21, 2026
Car travel with a puppy, from the first ride home
Restraints that pass a crash test, motion sickness, and the two-hour rule.
By Olivia Marsh · Aug 23, 2026
Chew toys for a teething puppy, and the ones to avoid
Rubber that gives, textures that soothe, and the thumbnail test for hardness.
By Olivia Marsh · Aug 19, 2026
Does your dog need a coat?
Coat type, size, and temperature, not the calendar, decide it.
By Olivia Marsh · Aug 15, 2026
Brushing a puppy: tools by coat type and how to make it pleasant
Three minutes a day now saves the mats, the fear, and the grooming bill later.
By Olivia Marsh · Aug 13, 2026
A daily routine for the first months
Meals, naps, potty breaks, and play, laid out hour by hour.
By Sam Okafor · Aug 9, 2026
Your adolescent dog forgot everything. Here is what is happening.
Six to eighteen months, the hormones, and how to hold the line without a fight.
By Sam Okafor · Aug 7, 2026
How to pick a name your dog will actually respond to
Two syllables, a hard consonant, and nothing that sounds like no.
By Olivia Marsh · Aug 5, 2026
