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Tennis can be a lonely sport, but for several US Open competitors, comfort comes in their four-legged best friends. Players like Bianca Andreescu, Danielle Collins, and Naomi Osaka say their dogs (Coco, Quincy, and Butta) help them manage stress, stay positive, and keep perspective no matter the score.

Andreescu’s toy poodle, Coco, even has her own tournament credential and has become a regular at matches, offering instant calm after tough losses. Collins calls her rescue pup, Quincy, her “magical healer,” saying his affection helps her recharge and even connect with new people on the road. And Osaka’s French bulldog, Butta, has become her go-to source of comfort, “a big baby,” she says, who loves to cuddle away the pressure.

Win or lose, these athletes agree: nothing steadies the nerves quite like a wagging tail and a familiar face waiting courtside.

Today’s dog of the day is this handsome Havanese shared by Daily Dig reader, Angela. This sweet 5-year-old pup is full of love, and he’s putting hus big heart to good use by training to become a therapy dog. He’s never met a person or pup he didn’t like, and he’s already a source of comfort and joy to everyone around him.

Angela calls him “the greatest dog ever”, and honestly, we see it. Thanks for sharing your happy boy with us, Angela! Want to see your dog featured? Send us a photo, their story, and their name for the chance to see them included in Daily Dig!

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Dogs might not savor flavors quite like humans, but they definitely have taste buds. About 1,700 compared to our 9,000. Those taste buds help them identify sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and even water-based flavors, though their preferences lean toward meats and fats thanks to their carnivorous roots. Puppies develop this sense within weeks of birth, but it fades slightly with age as taste and smell decline.

Interestingly, dogs’ tongues are equipped with special receptors for water, which become more active after eating or when they’re thirsty. Their strong sense of smell also enhances how they “taste”. They rely on scent far more than we do to decide what’s edible or safe.

While most dogs love sweet flavors, they tend to avoid bitter, sour, or spicy foods, which is why deterrent sprays taste so unpleasant to them. So the next time your pup turns their nose up at something, it’s not just pickiness. It’s their taste buds doing their job.

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🦴 A Little Treat

🤔 Did You Know: Dogs can smell the change of seasons. Shifts in humidity, plant oils, and soil microbes all create a new “autumn scent” that dogs instantly notice.

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