Some dogs would fight the whole world for their owner…
Others hear one strange sound and disappear faster than WiFi. 😂
But deep down, every dog has their own way of loving and protecting us. 🐾
Be honest
what would YOUR dog do in a dangerous situation?
Some context: We bought a puppy a year and a half ago. We both wanted a puppy, and it wasn’t the typical situation where I didn’t want him. The dog prefers me, even though I’ve done nothing extraordinary, and she is the main caregiver. She feeds him, gives him water, makes him special treats, takes him to the vet, walks ect. I do all of these things when I can and certainly help out, but she works from home while I’m in the office every day so naturally she is the main caregiver.
I will say that I play with the dog more. tug of war, roughhousing and throwing the ball ect. I’d also say I primarily handled the training. Nothing crazy, just sit, stay, come, no jumping, and no leash pulling. It wasn’t really intensive stuff though just like a few minutes here and there over the past year and a half.
But that’s about it. The dog prefers me for some reason. For example, he’ll run past my wife to me when we walk in the door. If we’re lying on the couch, he always comes and sits on my lap and doesn’t seem to have an interest in my wife. I don’t understand it and it honestly feels undeserved lol. My wife absolutely adores the dog and doesn’t seem to care about this at all, but something just makes me feel she might be sad that the dog doesn’t choose her more of the time. Has anyone else experienced this?
Hey everyone,
I made this for myself initially but people around me kept asking for a print. So i figured i'd make it public.
Originally it was meant to fit the Flexi-leash adapter spot, but i also made a regular version.
Flexi leash : https://www.printables.com/model/1727537-flexi-leash-compatible-dog-waste-bag-dispenser-wit
Regular : https://www.printables.com/model/1709309-dog-waste-bag-dispenser-with-rewinder
If you own a 3D printer you might like it, enjoy! :)
Lost my soul dog at 15 about 2 months ago. I went into a deep depression. I didn't think I could adopt again but here I am with a new floof and my mood has done a 180. I am a caregiver and love having a floof to care for.
The problem is, being near dogs causes me to itch. Physically having their fur touch my skin is what causes it. I don't have any other signs of congestion or sneezing.
My soul dog was not a lover. She would tolerate scritches but wasn't a snuggle dog. The new floof is definitely a snuggler.
I remember having this issue when I originally got the soul dog. I assume that baths and being in the same household eventually made me less reactive to her?
Any suggestions on a way to reduce the irritation until she's been here a while? More baths? Special shampoo? I don't want to discourage her snuggling! I need the snuggle!
Just saw the post about soft poop. When I bring my dog down for walks, I bring a piece of old newspaper with me. Once she is done with her little dance and positions herself ready to poop, I slide the newspaper on the ground below her. All of the poop falls on it and i just pick up the paper, fold it, slide it into a poop bag and dispose of it. Does no one else do this?? I love that I dont have to grab the poop, even if its through a plastic bag.
Not the classic triggers like doorbells, barking, sirens, and ALL of the animals. What about the completely bizarre stuff?
Gus’ most bizarre trigger? Anytime Zack Galifianakis comes on screen, movie night turns chaotic. I think it's the beard...
What can't you watch because of your dog?
My dog ate a lizard, no hesitation... I am wondering if I should take him to the vet...
So my cousin might be moving in with me, my spouse and my female dog that is fully house trained. My cousin is bringing her boy dog and she says that he’s very territorial and will pee on everything but she will keep him in her room all day so that it doesn’t pee on our furniture. I don’t think that’s fair to him bc we also don’t have a yard plus my dog will be very confused as to why he’s locked in a room all day while she can roam around but not be able to play with him, so I’m guessing she’ll bark at the door until he comes out.
My spouse and I would have a huge problem with a boy dog peeing everywhere including her bedroom because 1) the smell, 2) we rent and we’ll be charged a lot for cleaning, damage, replacement etc and 3) our furniture was imported from Europe and is very expensive.
I don’t want her to get rid of the dog because she loves him of course and I’m not a monster. What solutions are there for this type of behavior?
Please stick to the topic, my dog is spayed, idk if her dog is neutered.
Our son is the most attached to our dog. They are together most of the day. He got a haircut today and his hair is a lot shorter now than it was previously. However this isn’t the first time our son has had a big chop but our dog is acting very strange. He won’t stop panting and following our son around, sniffing him, and, for the first time ever, even tried to hump him. It’s so disruptive our son couldn’t sleep through the night and we had to lock the dog up in our room. He keeps pacing and panting and won’t settle. What could this be?
She is either mad at me for leaving her for a few days or is taking it easy on me. She used to be all over me licking my face and head, now she’s reluctant to jump on my lap when I give the recall demand. We used to play footsie on the bed, now she’s reluctant just lays her head on my legs. I just had spine surgery so no bending twisting or lifting for me, she’s right under my weight limit but i prefer she jumps up. Is she worried about me? Or mad at me? She still sits on my lap but only after much coaxing and then puts her head on my arm.
Occasionally my dog will have a mushy poop. I go to pick it up with a poop bag on my hand and it will get all over the grass. Sometimes I pull the grass up because I don’t want to leave poopy grass but other times the grass doesn’t come up and I’m kind of like, wiping it off as best as I can.
What is the proper dog etiquette in that kind of situation?
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Hi All! I have two small dogs, a chihuahua/dachshund mix and a chihuahua/yorkie mix. They are about 10 and 13 lbs. I want to get them a doggie door because we have a fenced in back yard but would appreciate advice.
So we would have to get a new back door because the current door is all glass except a fairly small border. So I would appreciate any advice about getting a new back door with a doggie door in it. Do you have a doggie door for small dogs and how does it work for you? Are you worried about criminals using it to try to break in? I'm assuming I could get a doggie door small enough that a human couldn't fit through it, but any advice on that? Also, do you sometimes lock the doggie door so you can keep them inside when you want?
Do you have any other advice regarding do's and dont's of having a doggie door from personal experience?
I appreciate any help on this!
Edit to add: The back door is not a slider. Also, we don't have enough wall space in that area to put the door through the wall. It would have to be installed in the back door.
I'm not interested in buying right now. I want it for future reference.
According to AKC standard, a chihauhua should be 6 pounds max.
So-called "deerhead" chihuahua are usually larger (as a kid, my deerhead chi was about the size of a Mini Pinscher), but these dogs aren't bred to standard. A reputable breeder would only breed "applehead" and would only breed chi's to be 6 pounds.
Also, is there a weight that is *too* small for a chi?
Im using the term "should" very loosely here.
Im a gundog owner, I own an english setter, shes my second setter, and I love her so much, the breed is perfect for me. No notes. 10/10.
My current foster is a german shepherd.
Yall.
Different breeds behave differently. This isnt new knowledge, I knew this. I knew before she came to my house that shepherds are busy, they're full on, they're a barrel in teeth first kind of dog, hard headed, strong willed and eager to please somehow all at once.
I knew this.
But having them side by side, this german shepherd and my english setter, the differences are incredible.
Theyve had to learn each others languages, their play styles are so different theyve had to invent a whole new one to be able to play together.
Training the shepherd is nothing like training my setter.
Sure Im still getting yelled at, but im also getting my fingers mistaken for treats, and Im not having to keep training entertaining to have her attention. She just offers it freely and enthusiastically as if Ive done a single thing to earn that.
I walk them together and the way they process leash corrections is completely different. My setter needs convincing that that tug is actually worth listening to over that smell over there, while my foster, who ive had only a week, is so tuned in shes instantly righting herself at the slightest pressure.
Theyre the same age I might add. My setter ive owned her whole life. The shepherd has been here a week.
When going about the routine the shepherd instantly clocks whats happening next. Oh we're going outside! Races to the back door. Oh its crate time! Puts herself in the crate. Oh, relaxing time? Finds the bed in the study and plonks down on it.
My setter? Walks as slowly as she can in front of me cause even tho she knows whats happening she has to make sure every step of the way that Im coming.
I cant wait for my foster to be adopted. Shes absolutely gorgeous and I love her to bits, but I actually cant wait to see what breed i get next and how THEY differ to my setter.
How different will the next breed feel, what new insight will i gain.
Ive already worked out why most people dont choose gundogs for trick training. I didnt get it until i had a working breed in my house. I get it now.
Maybe next Ill have a terrier or pastoral breed. Maybe a bully mix, or hound.
I cant wait to see.
I've been considering it for about two years. Watching and reading lots about dogs. I know all the pros and cons. But it's such a life-changing decision and I'm hesitant to make it in case I regret it.
Is it something you need to be 100% certain about? Or will there always be a bit of doubt?
Edit: Thanks for all the replies. (Too many to reply to). Have been very helpful. Leaning now more towards going for it.
I am planning on training my dog, 4 yo cattle dog mix, to sit on a SUP with me. I was wondering if I should tether him to the board by a bungee leash, similar to the ankle leash humans wear?
We will both have life vests on.
He doesn't really like to swim, but doesn't have the best depth perception so I could see him walking off the board into the lake at the beginning, especially if he sees a gull or duck he wants to chase.
Looking forward to advice and success stories!
Hey so for context I've had my dog (Who is a Poodle x Collie mix) since he was 12 weeks old, now he's 5 months, and he flinches quite often when I go to pet him. However, I've never hurt him, hit him, ect. I'm quite worried because I saw on a science program a few years back that dogs don't flinch unless they know pain might be coming? I'm not sure what to do, none of my past dogs have done this.
My daughter’s dog just “moved in” with her at her apartment. It has been a good transition except she refuses to go up the stone steps.
They have no back and upon researching it seems this is a common issue due to depth perception. There seem to be no alternatives other than carrying her. She is a mid size to large dog.
Any suggestions for helping her overcome this?
Have pic but not sure how to add to post.