Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...

No other animal makes a better companion for humans than a dog. We love dogs so much that we’ve given them the title of our best friends. Raising a puppy is a tremendously rewarding, life-changing ...

Trainers say dog obedience improves safety for owners and communities. Explore why well-trained pets help create safer shared spaces.

An American woman living in Brazil is getting a boost in her language skills—thanks to her dog. Leigh Stephens, 26, a graphic designer from Kansas, USA, now lives in São Paulo, after meeting her ...