2.4K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 80 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/dogs Traffic & Engagement r/dogs Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/dogs Most Active Times When r/dogs Is Most Active
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r/dogs Flair Performance r/dogs Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| [Misc Help] | 569 (23.6%) | 11 |
| [Behavior Problems] | 454 (18.8%) | 6 |
| [Health] | 285 (11.8%) | 1 |
| [Vent] | 208 (8.6%) | 16 |
| [Breeds] 📝Recommendation | 136 (5.6%) | 1 |
| [Food/Treats/Eating Habits] | 129 (5.4%) | 1 |
| [Training Foundations] | 126 (5.2%) | 1 |
| [Fluff] | 115 (4.8%) | 58 |
| [Equipment] | 85 (3.5%) | 3 |
| [Enrichment] | 71 (2.9%) | 5 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/dogs Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/dogs
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| dog | 1.3K (52.2%) | 9 | 14 |
| dogs | 229 (9.5%) | 22 | 18 |
| help | 166 (6.9%) | 2 | 5 |
| advice | 112 (4.7%) | 2 | 5 |
| puppy | 100 (4.2%) | 3 | 6 |
| need | 79 (3.3%) | 3 | 4 |
| old | 72 (3.0%) | 4 | 4 |
| breed | 64 (2.7%) | 8 | 35 |
| pet | 54 (2.2%) | 19 | 18 |
| anyone | 51 (2.1%) | 3 | 6 |
r/dogs Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/dogs
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/dogs Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/dogs
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Watch out for this scam if you get your dogs microchipped
why do dogs greet people like they haven't seen them in 10 years?
A warning about traveling to high elevations
Dog wanted cuddles after nightmare
Do you talk to your dogs?
Italy expands paid leave for pet care
What's the smallest thing your senior dog does that melts your heart?
What is the weirdest "rule" your dog has imposed on your household?
Do dogs grieve when another dog dies?
My dogs wake up every morning and are happy to see me
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watch out for this scam if you get your dogs microchipped | 1.2K | 69 | text | Sep 23 |
| why do dogs greet people like they haven't seen them in 10 years? | 981 | 296 | text | Sep 16 |
| A warning about traveling to high elevations | 925 | 91 | text | Sep 26 |
| Dog wanted cuddles after nightmare | 800 | 114 | text | Sep 22 |
| Do you talk to your dogs? | 701 | 1.2K | text | Sep 11 |
| Italy expands paid leave for pet care | 611 | 18 | text | Sep 14 |
| What's the smallest thing your senior dog does that melts your heart? | 483 | 115 | text | Sep 19 |
| What is the weirdest "rule" your dog has imposed on your household? | 432 | 381 | text | Sep 26 |
| Do dogs grieve when another dog dies? | 413 | 318 | text | Sep 21 |
| My dogs wake up every morning and are happy to see me | 402 | 57 | text | Sep 18 |
r/dogs Audience Overlap r/dogs Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/dogs FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/dogs
What's the best time to post on r/dogs?
Based on posting volume, r/dogs is most active on Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/dogs?
r/dogs averages 80 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/dogs get?
Posts on r/dogs average about 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/dogs get most?
On r/dogs, most posts are text posts (100%)