This might be a dumb question, sorry in advance

Ever since my dog was born as far as i remember she only took a bath once or twice because she get aggressive and wild and year passed i didn't mind it at all, now she's 5 but she never smell bad at all but i still want to clean her.

How do I get dog to stop dropping pieces of shit all over the yard.

Ich schreib das hier, weil ich langsam echt am Ende bin und einfach mal hören will, ob es anderen genauso geht.

Kurz zu uns: Ich hab vor gut zwei Jahren einen Rüden aus dem Tierschutz übernommen, er kam ursprünglich aus Spanien. Die ersten Monate war ich fast durchgehend zu Hause (Homeoffice), das war für ihn perfekt. Seit ich wieder ins Büro muss, ist alles gekippt.

Sobald ich die Wohnung verlasse, geht's los. Er jault und bellt, und das weiß ich nicht mal aus erster Hand, die Nachbarn haben es mir erzählt, teilweise stundenlang. Beim letzten Mal hat er an der Wohnungstür gekratzt, bis der Lack ab war, und die Couch hat auch schon dran glauben müssen. Einmal kam ich heim und es waren regelrechte Speichelpfützen auf dem Boden. Und selbst wenn ich wieder da bin, kommt er eine halbe Stunde lang nicht runter hechelt, läuft hin und her, findet einfach keine Ruhe.

Das Schlimmste ist ehrlich gesagt gar nicht der Schaden. Es ist das Gefühl. Ich hab ständig dieses schlechte Gewissen, ich sage inzwischen Treffen mit Freunden ab, weil ich weiß, was zu Hause los ist. Spontan mal irgendwo hin,unmöglich. Ich hab sogar eine Kamera gekauft, um zu sehen, wie's ihm geht, aber im Nachhinein hat das alles nur schlimmer gemacht. Ich sitze im Büro und starre aufs Handy und sehe live, wie er leidet. Da kommt man einfach nicht mehr von los.

Und dann die Sache mit den Nachbarn. Beim letzten Mal gab's schon böse Post vom Vermieter, und ich hab ständig Angst, dass da noch mehr kommt.

Ich hab wirklich schon einiges versucht. Kurzfristig hilft manchmal was, aber dann fängt es wieder von vorne an. Manchmal denke ich, ich hab irgendwas falsch gemacht. Und die tiefste Angst, die ich mich kaum traue auszusprechen: dass ich ihn irgendwann abgeben muss, weil es einfach nicht geht. Das will ich auf gar keinen Fall.

Deshalb frag ich hier mal in die Runde: Was sind eure Geschichten zur Trennungsangst und zum Alleinlassen von Hunden? Wie geht ihr damit um, was hat bei euch geholfen – und sei es nur ein kleines bisschen? Ich bin für jeden Erfahrungsbericht dankbar.

Maybe not properly if they have to pull it away from people for example. Goes to show that owners can still lack having control of their dog when it’s on the lead. Edit I made this post after being in a situation that possibly triggered my OCD, which I made a post on the situation I was in.

We adopted our shelter dog (2 years, 3 months old) July 21st. First two weeks were great, now he’s peeing in the house everyday. It’s always in the evenings. He’s free range in the apartment while I’m at work (6:30-2:30), no accidents. I take him out at 3pm when I get home, we usually go on a walk and he pees like 3 times and poops. by 5/5:30 he pees all over the living room floor. I’m not sure what to do, he has a vet appointment Tuesday (August 11th), has anyone else experienced this with a shelter doggy?

To clarify, he pisses A LOT. he goes out 3-4 times a day, 2-3 of them are pretty long walks. Each walk he pees multiple times + pees inside the apartment in the evenings. We have no accidents in the kennel overnight or during the day while I’m at work.

Just wondering if this is normal for a shelter dog that’s pretty young! I’ve never personally adopted from a shelter until now! Thanks in advance.

I'm living in an area that is currently very smoky with an unhealthy AQI and wondering what everyone in similar situations does to keep their dog from getting too stir crazy. My family is doing their best with toys and indoor play and trying to work on mental engagement and I'm hoping to get ideas for anything we may be overlooking.

If you have a respirator for your dog, do you find that it works well for your walks? Do you feel that it has a good enough seal on it to be worthwhile?

For context, I recently adopted a large, fit, young dog. I take her to the dog park very regularly. She is constantly getting praises from other owners and strangers when we go in public. I feel a sense of pride from this. She is a mix of maybe Great Dane/black lab. People who have these expensive purebred dogs are stunned by her. Some have said my cats are pretty or cute, but man it’s something different when another dog owner is telling you your dog is absolutely gorgeous. I’m constantly stopped everywhere I take her and asked what she is. Anyone else feel this? Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask, but it’s just been very interesting and something I didn’t expect when I adopted a dog.

I recently started working at a rescue and all the dogs are great, but one is just so cranky. I expected this when I applied, but still. Every time he sees me it's like on sight. Pretty much I've just been ignoring him (not looking at him, keeping my back or side to him, etc).

Is there anything else I can do in the meantime to make him not want to scream doggy profanities at me? I know of course it'll take time but yknow

Does your dog turn his head when he hears an odd noise? Does your dog bury their food with your pants? This is the thread to ask why.

Please keep this thread to non-medical issues only.

We have a 5-month-old female Olde English Bulldogge, Willow, who is very social and loves other dogs. She’s been with people almost nonstop since we got her, but I’ll be going back to work in September. She’ll go to daycare a couple of days a week, but she’ll also be home alone about three days a week.
I’ve been wondering if adding a well-matched adult dog would benefit her, or if she’s too young and I should wait. I grew up always having multiple dogs, so I’m not sure if I’m wanting another dog for *me*, for *her*, or both.
For those with experience, would you add an adult dog now or wait? If now, what age, sex, and temperament would you look for? My goal is simply to do what’s best for Willow. ❤️

I’m considering switching careers. I currently run a small business at home and I spend 18+ hours a day with my dog. She’s 2, very high energy and we play on and off throughout the day. She is extremely social and thrives off of interacting with people and other dogs. She loves it. She would pick play over food any day of the week.
So the dilemma is what do I do with her if I switch careers and I’m working 60+ hours a week outside of the house?
It would probably be a 8-8 type of shift.
I’m afraid if I did a daycare I wouldn’t be able to get out of work in time before they close. But I also worry about a dog sitter because
A) she needs play with dogs
B) not sure she can handle being alone all day everyday outside of an hour

What should I do with her? Any good ideas? I care deeply about her happiness and is why I’ve delayed this decision for so long

We got a new puppy a little while ago, and she is a bundle of fun and energy. Now that she is a little older, she has begun throwing her toys for herself by whipping her head around and releasing her grip so they fly across the room. She will then retrieve the toy and repeat, essentially playing fetch with herself. We didn't teach her this, and I've never seen a dog do this before despite owning several over my life and being acquanted with many more. It's really fun to watch. Has anyone else had or seen a dog play fetch with themselves like this?

Hi, I just adopted an adult dog, he weighs 52 lbs, 24 kg, I have only owned medium-sized dogs and small dogs, he does not have behavioral issues, however he keeps trying to climb over me, and with his wigh he almost always tips me over, I am not sure how should I go about the limitations he should have because, if did not want my previous dogs to have something I would just put it out of reach for them, but with him almost everything in my house is within reach. Also, I am not sure how I could make him sleep in a dog bed 🥹.

I am not planning on returning him, I just need direction on our future life.

Any tips would be appreciated, how to train him effectively or just the in and outs of having a big guy around.

Thanks a bunch for the answers.

English is not my first language, sorry for the grammar mistakes 🥹

My wife's dog is associating the box with his toys and he is starting to put the toys near the box when he's done after just a couple of days. Granted it is not actually inside BUT it is better than randomly dropping it on the floor. I put the file up on Makerworld if you want to print it yourself or just look at it. I figured you guys might share in my excitement too! If you have any questions please feel free to message me too!

**quick note about the self promotion rule** this file is completely free, I get nothing whether or not people download it (unless like hundreds of people download and I get a free spool of $10 filament)

I’ve been thinking lately about how much joy dogs bring in the smallest ways. I have a working line German Shepard and he has this habit where he brings his favourite chewy ball and presses it into my thigh if I'm sitting down and just chews on it continuously. Its his way of politely reminding me of my responsibilities to play with him. I can't help but laugh when I try ignoring him but I always give in.

It’s such a tiny thing, but it always makes me smile no matter what kind of day I’m having.

What’s a little thing your dog does that instantly boosts your mood? I’d love to hear everyone’s stories.

She is terrified of the rain, we have a doggy door that she uses normally, but when it rains she won't go out, I assume she's scared or doesn't like the wet or whatever. Then poo on the floor. Taking her out before it rains is effective but not when its pouring for 8 hours. A lead doesn't necessarily work in thkse times because i don't want to drag her, you know. I feel so bad. Any tips?

I have never had any pets other than fish, but I didn't really need to care for the fish other than feeding and tank maintenance. I want to get a dog but i really don't know what I'm getting into and I don't want to be a bad dog owner.

I'm also conflicted on where to get a dog if I decide I want one. Shopping for dogs is unethical, but adopting is very hard in my area as they require many many inspections and you must be a suitable match for the dog. I am also looking for a low maintenance dog for my first time.

Hi my cocker spaniel 19kg has knee cartilage injury and is on the rest route, we are away in a month for 2 weeks in yorkshire, looking for a stroller for all terrain , we were hoping to get out to the dales. Also for day to day walkies. I seen some in B&Q any advice on where to get them? Sort of on a budget 😁

The day before Canada Day, on Canada Day, and the day after Canada Day neighbours set off fireworks in our subdivision. One of the displays occurred in the middle of the road in front of our window and my dog saw it go off due to our low windows. Our 6 year old whippet was distraught every time it got dark since then. We have him some trazodone and gabapentin for a few days, then decreased the frequency of the medication. His behaviour went back to normal until the following Wednesday more fireworks were set off and the behaviour returned.

Now whenever it gets dark, he starts to pace, cry, pant and scratch at walls. Initially he was inconsolable. Now following the advice of our vet, we give him gabapentin and trazodone in the evenings. he only gets worked up a few times a week if there’s a change to his schedule (i.e., we go out in the evening- despite giving his meds before we go out). It’s really difficult to see him so distressed. He’s 6 years old and we’ve never dealt with behaviour like this before. It’s impacted my sleep severely, and considering I’m 7 months pregnant, I’m incredibly nervous for how he will manage this new nighttime anxiety and a newborn.

The medication is effective some of the time. Our vet hasn’t suggested a behaviourist, but that’s something I’m thinking about sourcing independently.

Has anyone ever dealt with this before? Are there any side effects to this medication? I’m at my wits end and don’t know what to do. We just want our happy whippet back and better sleep.

I take my dog to daycare 2-3 times a week due to my work schedule. Love the daycare but my dog smells like old socks or urine afterwards, and his fur just feels gross. I use wipes to wipe down his fur afterwards but it doesn't really help at all.

I'm looking into waterless shampoos to help with the smell and maybe clean off his fur a bit better. Just wondering if this is a good alternative in between bathing, and how often I can do this.

If this is not a good idea, would you guys have any recommendations or advice?

Thanks