I literally cried on the sidewalk today. My german shepherd mix has been severely leash reactive for 2 years. Lunging, barking, the whole thing. Every walk was stressful. Weve been doing counter...
Theres like 50 trainers in my area and they all claim to be the best. Some use e-collars, some are purely positive, some are "balanced." I have no idea how to choose. What should I look for? Red flags...
Every time we go to the dog park my samoyed gets mobbed by people wanting to pet the "cloud dog." Kids run up screaming "LOOK AT THE FLUFFY DOG." People ask for photos constantly. One lady asked me if...
New to the dog park scene and feel like theres a bunch of unwritten rules im not aware of. When do you intervene in rough play? Is it rude to bring treats? Should I let my dog off leash immediately or...
Its been 100+ degrees here for the past week. My australian shepherd needs way more exercise than shes getting but I dont want to risk heat stroke. We do early morning walks but by 8am its already 85....
Wanted to give people a realistic picture since shibas are trendy right now because of memes. My shiba is 4 years old. Heres what nobody tells you: they dont cuddle. They barely acknowledge your...
My beagle eats grass on every walk without fail. He doesnt throw up after, doesnt seem sick, just... really likes grass I guess? Vet says its fine but it drives me nuts because then he poops green. Is...
Let me set the scene: my dog barks in the backyard sometimes when squirrels show up. Were talking maybe 10 minutes a day total. Hes inside the rest of the time. Got a visit from animal control...
I have a reactive dog. Shes on leash. Shes muzzle trained. Were doing our best. Today some guys unleashed golden ran up to us at full speed while he yelled "dont worry hes friendly!" from 100 yards...
Working from home sounds like a dream for a dog owner right? Wrong. My vizsla is glued to me 24/7 and its actually a problem. She lays on my feet during meetings. Whines if I close the door for a...
A few months ago I posted asking for advice about downsizing from a house with a yard to a 1BR apartment with my two dogs (lab mix and beagle). Lots of people told me it couldn't work. Update: its...
Got my dream puppy 3 weeks ago and honestly? I regret it. I know thats horrible to say but im exhausted. She bites constantly, wont sleep through the night, had 4 accidents today, and I havent left...
Moving cross country and need to fly with my 15 lb cavalier king charles. Never done this before and honestly terrified. Cabin or cargo? What airline? Any tips for keeping her calm? How far in advance...
My shih tzu is officially house trained!! No accidents for 30 days straight! It took 7 months. SEVEN MONTHS. I cleaned up so much pee I should get an honorary degree in janitorial services. Small...
Getting conflicting advice on when to neuter my great dane. Vet says 6 months. Breeder says wait until 18-24 months for growth plates. Internet says everything in between. What did you do with your...
My dog is on a strict diet and I feel terrible that all the usual enrichment involves treats or food. Kongs, snuffle mats, puzzle feeders - all food based. What non-food enrichment do you do? She...
Took my aussie to a beginner agility class yesterday "just for fun." Well now I want to do competitions. The instructor says he has natural talent (proud parent moment). He flew over the jumps, went...
My 2 year old lab walked on hardwood floors his entire life with no issues. Yesterday he wiped out chasing a ball and now he refuses to walk on ANY hard surface. Hes literally army crawling to get to...
The rescue has a bonded pair of 4 year old chihuahua mixes. Ive always wanted two dogs but never had two at once. Is a bonded pair easier or harder than getting dogs separately? Any tips for bringing...
My 10 week old golden gets hiccups like 4-5 times a day. They last maybe 5 minutes each time. She doesnt seem bothered by them at all but its a LOT of hiccuping. Google says puppy hiccups are normal...