How to Use doggy in a Sentence

doggy

1 of 2 noun
  • So early in the morning there’s a whole doggy network in the park that takes place.
    — Isabel Wilkinson, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2020
  • Nearby were not one but two pet hotels, and a doggy daycare center.
    — Sharon Mizota, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2019
  • Upholstered daybeds, bean bags and doggy beds are scattered around for the precious pups to use at their leisure.
    — Jenna Milliner-Waddell, ELLE Decor, 29 Aug. 2017
  • Some of the co-owners are a little more liberal with doggy treats than others.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2020
  • Pets often join their owners on airplane rides, enroll in doggy daycares, and have their own spas.
    — Marlo Safi, National Review, 24 Aug. 2019
  • Hilton did not forget about curb appeal when designing her doggy digs either.
    — Jenna Milliner-Waddell, ELLE Decor, 29 Aug. 2017
  • This sleepy doggy is struggling to keep his eyes open while watching TV with his owners.
    — Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 4 Dec. 2019
  • The doggy, who's dressed up in a bright hat and an adorable backpack, wanders around the streets just like any normal human being would.
    — Kelly Potts, Woman's Day, 17 Dec. 2014
  • Despite the bright sunshine, the parade was like something out of the doggy Dark Ages.
    — Doug MacCash, NOLA.com, 4 Feb. 2018
  • The adorable white shirt is covered with an all-over banana print that offers up a fun, and nutritious, way to show off your doggy and me style.
    — Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, 15 July 2019
  • There will be vendors, demonstrations and a doggy costume contest.
    — Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 July 2018
  • Its idea of a nefarious character is a spoiled doggy who steals from a picnic basket.
    — Neal Justin, Star Tribune, 7 Jan. 2021
  • The gauge measured the force when the butterfly released its grip, and instead began a six-legged doggy paddle.
    — Theresa MacHemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2020
  • The suffix -y here is the same as in words like doggy or smarty, used to form nicknames or informal descriptors.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • This dog grooming kit comes complete with an electric trimming comb, hair scissors, and nail clipper for a complete doggy makeover.
    — Ariel Scotti, PEOPLE.com, 9 Sep. 2021
  • Hiro didn't like wearing a doggy cone to keep his wound clean, so the shelter outfitted him with a little T-shirt.
    — Robert Rhoden, NOLA.com, 23 July 2017
  • Scott opened the door to the large doggy compartment at the back of his red truck and out jumped Bandel, 50 pounds of silky blackness.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 21 June 2017
  • Will Markle’s beagle, Guy, make an appearance in his doggy Union Jack sweater?
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2018
  • The window in the front of the structure was designed to let in ample light, and the concrete floors absorb the heat from the sun for the ultimate doggy snooze spot.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, 22 May 2019
  • Mara plays Megan as a tough survivor who isn’t about to melt for anyone, and Rex is given a minimum of adoring good-doggy close-ups.
    — Moira MacDonald, The Seattle Times, 7 June 2017
  • Along with the doggy love letters, Emma also received a special welcome from a group of K-9s.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 19 Nov. 2019
  • Olive Garden is changing the doggy-bag game with a new year-round version of the popular $5 Take Home menu.
    — Tirion Morris, azcentral, 30 July 2019
  • The home includes a second living area/media/game room, four bedrooms with en suite baths and an expansive utility room with a custom doggy shower.
    — Dallas News, 12 Sep. 2020
  • No bars or cages, but doggy TV When a family goes on vacation or needs a place for their pets to stay, dogs can stay in a suite or a condo.
    — Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2019
  • Along with a doggy bed, menu and food and water bowls in the room, their pet amenity program includes free valet parking and the hotel's $150 per visit pet fee.
    — Tatia Woldt, Dallas News, 12 July 2019
  • Along with a doggy bed, menu and food and water bowls in the room, their pet amenity program includes free valet parking and the hotel’s $150 per visit pet fee.
    — Tatia Woldt, Dallas News, 13 Mar. 2020
  • As Canis Major journeys across the sky from east to west in response to Earth’s rotation, the big doggy appears to be begging from his master.
    — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
  • In this case, that meant matching the motion data of Kelp’s limbs and the visual data from the GoPro with various doggy activities.
    — James Vincent, The Verge, 14 Apr. 2018
  • Screenshots from a July 16 TikTok video of a yellow Labrador curling up on a tiny bed every night after his doggy sibling passed.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Canine to Five and Detroit Dog Rescue partnered to provide free doggy daycare or overnight boarding to first responders and those in the medical field.
    — Meredith Spelbring, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2020

doggy

2 of 2 adjective
  • Agave & Rye has free doggy treats.
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Most dogs get dropped off at doggy daycare.
    — Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Keep that doggy breath fresh and clean with these dental toys.
    — Lindsey Murray, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Not in one of those doggy prisons that leave him in a cage all day.
    — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • And don't forget your doggy door.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Pixie sits alone in the corner at the doggy day care.
    — Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
  • And to wash off the grime, there’s a car rinse area that’s close to the doggy shower.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2021
  • There’s been a bit of doggy drama in Spears’s life this year.
    — Marie Claire Editors, Marie Claire, 10 Oct. 2021
  • The doggy nook is right off the kitchen door to allow the dogs easy passage.
    — Sarah Sekula, USA TODAY, 7 May 2021
  • Four-legged guests are treated to water bowls, tasty treats and even doggy goody bags.
    — Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Sully does know how to use a doggy door and goes potty outside.
    — Arizona Republic, azcentral, 22 May 2020
  • And there are plenty of strappy doggy seat belts on the market.
    — The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2017
  • Sadly, they are sent doggy paddling home.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The window blinds fell off and landed on Grim's doggy bed.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • There are even little doggy cowboy hats and guitar chew toys.
    — Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022
  • The crew throws around some ideas including doggy perms and exposés.
    — Katie Campione, PEOPLE.com, 8 Nov. 2021
  • Inside the park, there is one Dogipot station filled with doggy doo bags and one trash can.
    — Kathleen Christiansen, orlandosentinel.com, 23 Aug. 2019
  • The page sports a variety of photos, from play dates with his doggy friends to some snaps with his dad.
    — Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Guests are welcome to take home a scoopful as well—a different kind of doggy bag.
    — Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Mar. 2020
  • No orders are taken by phone, and no doggy bags will be provided.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • In one video, Baxter was seen waiting for his owner to open a doggy gate.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022
  • And in true Brew City fashion, the truck even offers a doggy beer.
    — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2022
  • For some of them, doggy day cares were overstimulating or a poor fit.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Purchase a doggy souvenir or extra life vest?
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • In both clips, JumJum sat between his dad and doggy uncle.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Some buildings have established fines for those who refused to use the doggy door.
    — Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Crafts, art for kids, a paint and sip room along with a doggy cafe and live music are available for guests to enjoy.
    — Holly Baumbach, chicagotribune.com, 27 May 2021
  • Bring your doggos for games, a doggy pool, treats, raffle baskets and giveaways.
    — Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2023
  • Do's and don'ts on doggy doo-doo Caledonians, clean up after your dogs.
    — Star Tribune, 12 June 2021
  • That, and he's learned the upstairs apartment sometimes leads to him getting doggy treats.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025

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