Welcome to Doggie General
Doggie General is a practical resource for everyday dog owners — not vets, not breeders, just honest, useful guidance to help you understand your dog and build a stronger bond. We cover everything from feeding and exercise to behavior, health, and training, backed by our suite of free AI-powered tools.
About Susan J, Online Editor
Susan J is the Online Editor of Doggie General. A lifelong dog lover and experienced pet writer, Susan has spent more than a decade researching canine behavior, nutrition, and training — drawing on both personal experience with multiple breeds and the latest guidance from veterinary and behavioral organizations. She created Doggie General to fill a gap she kept noticing: most dog content online is either too clinical or too shallow. Doggie General is the resource she always wished existed.
Our Editorial Standards
Every article on Doggie General is researched with care, drawing on credible sources including the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Kennel Club (AKC), and peer-reviewed veterinary literature. Health and safety content is written with extra diligence and clearly labeled with disclaimers throughout.
We do not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, or replace professional veterinary care. Our content is educational and is designed to help dog owners make better-informed decisions — not to substitute for advice from a licensed veterinarian.
Where AI is used in our content or tools, it is reviewed editorially before publication. See our Disclosure page for full details on how AI is used on this site.
About Our Free AI-Powered Tools
Doggie General features nine free interactive tools — including a Dog Symptom Checker, Dog Toxicity Calculator, Breed Selector Quiz, Feeding Calculator, and more. These tools are powered by Google’s Gemini AI and generate personalized guidance based on the information you enter.
Important: All tool outputs are AI-generated educational content. They are not a substitute for professional veterinary care. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for any diagnosis, treatment, or urgent health concern.
Our Mission
Our tagline says it best: Understand Your Dog. Build a Better Bond. We believe that when owners understand why their dog does what it does — why it barks, how it learns, what makes it anxious — they become better caregivers. That is what every article, guide, and tool on this site is built to support.
Get in Touch
Have a question, a suggestion, or a topic you would like us to cover? Contact us here. We read every message.