Puppy wont sleep through the night anymore
My 4 month old lab was sleeping through the night just fine for the past few weeks and now suddenly shes up at 2am crying. Nothing changed in her routine that i can think of. I tried ignoring it but...
Great dane food costs - budgeting help
Got my first great dane and wow the food bills. Hes eating almost 8 cups a day! Whats everyone spending monthly on food for their danes? Also any food recommendations that are high quality but wont...
How often do you bathe your dog?
Feel like I might be over or under bathing my dog. Currently doing every 3-4 weeks. Shes not smelly but I see some people bathe weekly and others say monthly is fine. Whats your bathing schedule?
The SASS on this dog omg
My corgi literally argues with me. He makes these growly talk-back sounds when he doesnt get what he wants. Is this a corgi thing?? He seems happy and healthy, just... opinionated. Very very...
Supplements for joint health?
My lab is 9 and starting to slow down on walks. Vet says mild arthritis. What supplements actually help? So many options out there - glucosamine, fish oil, turmeric, CBD... what worked for your senior...
Finally got my dog to stop pulling!!
After MONTHS of struggling with loose leash walking i think we finally cracked it. The thing that actually worked wasnt what i expected. What made the difference was stopping COMPLETELY every time he...
My 4 month old puppy won't stop biting EVERYTHING - is this normal??
I just got a golden retriever puppy about 3 weeks ago and oh my god the biting. My hands look like I fought a rosebush and lost badly. He bites my hands, my feet, the couch, the table legs, my...
Finally got solid recall after 6 months of work - here is what actually helped
I see so many posts about recall struggles so I wanted to share what finally worked for us. My aussie went from completely ignoring me at the dog park to coming back 95% of the time even with...
Best food for sensitive stomach? Tried everything
My rescue has had stomach issues since I adopted her 6 months ago. We've tried: - Blue Buffalo (diarrhea)- Purina Pro Plan Sensitive (vomiting)- Hills Science Diet (okay but lots of gas)- Raw diet...
Beagle nose work - how to channel the sniffing?
My beagle wants to sniff EVERYTHING on walks. What should be a 20 minute walk takes an hour because he has to smell every blade of grass. Thinking about getting into nose work or scent training to...
Why does my husky scream at 3am??? I need sleep
I love my husky Luna to death but she has started this thing where she wakes up at 3am and just... screams. Not barking, that weird husky yelling thing. She's 2 years old, gets plenty of exercise (we...
Just want to share my adoption experience (its not all perfect)
I see a lot of posts that make adoption sound like this perfect fairy tale experience and I wanted to share a more realistic view. I adopted my pit mix Bruno 2 years ago. He came with a LOT of baggage...
Owner training vs program - experiences?
Looking into a psychiatric service dog and trying to decide between owner training and going through a program. Programs have year+ waitlists and cost tens of thousands. Anyone successfully owner...
Harness vs collar - which is better?
Ive always used a collar but wondering if I should switch to a harness. My dog pulls sometimes and Ive heard harnesses are better for their neck. What do you use and why? Any harness recommendations?
Border collie needs a JOB
My border collie is going crazy and taking me with her. Shes bored even with 2 hours of exercise daily. She needs mental stimulation Ive never seen a dog this intense. What jobs or activities keep...
Potty options for apartment living
I live on the 12th floor and taking my dog out 4+ times a day is exhausting. Plus middle of the night potty runs are rough. Does anyone use potty pads or fake grass for their apartment dog? Worried...
How often do you bathe your dog?
Feel like I might be over or under bathing my dog. Currently doing every 3-4 weeks. Shes not smelly but I see some people bathe weekly and others say monthly is fine. Whats your bathing schedule?
Health issues to watch for in Goldens - from someone who learned the hard way
After losing my first golden Bailey to cancer at age 8, I wanted to share what I've learned about health issues common in the breed. Things to watch for: - Cancer (unfortunately super common - get...
Getting started in agility?
My border collie has tons of energy and I think shed love agility. How do I get started? Are there classes for beginners? Can any dog do agility or is it breed-specific?