{"id":12458,"date":"2024-12-09T12:58:41","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T17:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/?p=12458"},"modified":"2025-04-04T16:10:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T16:10:12","slug":"best-of-digest-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digest\/best-of-digest-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of Digest 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s been another fun year of dog-related content here at Digest. We spoke to experts about whether those dogs pushing buttons are really talking, and if they understand what we’re saying<\/span><\/a>. We got the scoop on canine jealousy<\/span><\/a>. We asked Nicholas Sparks<\/span><\/a> how he writes his dog characters, and found out how Britain’s “ugliest dog” ended up on the big screen<\/span><\/a> with Ryan Reynolds. We got tips on caring for a tripod dog<\/span><\/a>, helping kids and dogs<\/span><\/a> live in harmony—and, of course, picking the right dog for your family<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>

But if you haven’t had time to read every single article we’ve posted since January—perhaps you’ve been binging your favorite shows <\/span><\/a> with your dog curled up next to you or picking out cute outfits<\/span><\/a> for them—don’t sweat<\/span><\/a> it. Here’s a selection of the best to catch you up on what you missed. Enjoy; see you and your dogs in 2025!<\/p>

\"Two<\/figure>

Do Dogs Have a Sense of Humor?<\/strong><\/a>
\nAnyone with a dog knows that dogs are funny. The question is: “funny how?” Some experts think dogs can laugh, play pranks, and kid around.<\/p>

\"A<\/figure>

Your Dog Can Smell Your Stress<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/a>New research shows that dogs can sniff out humans’ stress, and it makes them act more cautiously. Should that change how we treat them?<\/p>

\"Two<\/figure>

What’s the Difference Between Fresh Dog Food and Kibble?<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/a>The Farmer’s Dog makes its recipes from fresh meats and vegetables, using only facilities registered to produce human food.<\/p>

\"A<\/figure>

Are Dogs’ Mouths Really Cleaner Than Humans’?<\/strong><\/a>
\nWe all love to hear that our best friends’ mouths are pristine, but the truth is more complicated. If you dare, learn what lurks in Lassie’s licks.<\/p>

\"A<\/figure>

Do Dogs Feel Guilty?<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe question of whether dogs feel guilt is hard to prove beyond a reasonable doubt, but we do know a lot about how they act when they do something “wrong,” and why.<\/p>

\"A<\/figure>

Ask Digest: Does My Dog Know How Long I’m Away From Home?<\/strong><\/a>
\nHere’s what experts say about dogs’ sense of time, and how you can keep your pup happy when you have to be out of the house.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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