Category: Top Dog

Im going to be moving in with some roommates soon and I want him to be fine living with cats if they have any.

For context I have a lab whos about 7 months old. I wouldnt say his prey drive is very high, he'll lay down while watching rabbits and birds and will only ever start to freak out if theyre right infront of him. He has met one cat who belongs to a family friend, he wasn't reactive to the cat at all and instead was very cautious because the cat didnt like him very much. During their first interaction they smelled each other, the cat hissed and the dog backed away, thats pretty much it. That cat unfortunately is an outside cat so he doesnt hang around a lot, they've only interacted maybe 3 or 4 times.

I dont know how else to socialize him with cats. Its pretty hot where I live so usually people keep their cats indoors and there aren't many strays nearby, I dont even remember the last time I've seen a cat on a walk. If the time comes where he'll need to live with a cat im pretty sure he'll do fine based off his previous behavior, I think the most he'd try to do is play with the cat (and probably scare it in the process) so id still like to put a little more focus on getting him used to them. Any advice?

Best place to order fun printed harnesses? I’m tired of all of the boring ones.

So we have had our pup just over 2 weeks,she turned 12 weeks old today. I have had mild anxiety over the last two weeks some days are better than others. Tofay I am in full anxiety attack mode. She had her second lot of injections yesterday mirning so of course she is out of sorts but my brain is panicking there is something wrong. She is more tired than usual,her bed blanket was wet with urine not soaked but wet and smelly,she keeps biting her tail (bot a new behaviour) just bot herself. I am worrying aldo becuase she has been toilet training is the garden and exploring the grass(supervised) two days ago she sniffed something and started licking,I rushed over it was a missed poo from my older dog so I start worrying she's now got worms (no evidence of this). Please has anyone got advice to help me calm down, I have been more anxious since I had my children but I cant switch it off today 😢

My golden girls jumping is becoming a real issue.

We are really struggling with our Golden jumping up at people. She is 9 months old, and I know this is one of the roughest stages.

She persists in jumping up at people. She is very big and strong for her age and just continues to jump and jump. When we have visitors, we often have to remove her from the room because she makes them uncomfortable due to the constant jumping.

We have two teenage boys, and she has them tortured. As soon as they enter the room, she is all over them—jumping wrestling, trying to latch onto them. Sadly due to this some family members choose to not be around her very much.

We have tried being firm and instructing "no", and disengaging; however she will just continue to jump in an almost refusing to listen or engage with us kind of way. I have studied and watched it and I almost get the impression she's doing it for attention, as she only seems to stop once a person pets her and then she will roll over, if she doesn't get petted she will just continue to jump.

It's getting quite frustrating and difficult and I feel like she is simply not listening to us, or perhaps just doesn't respect our authority as I am sure she knows by now that we don't appreciate it. I know dogs jump, it's an instinct right, but when it's over and over to the point she is suffocating us and our visitors it feels like it's become quite an issue.

I am just wondering if anyone has experience with this and can perhaps offer some insight into why this is happening.

I am going on holiday with my family for two weeks in April to another state (Australia) we have three dogs and am wondering what the best option for their care would be, have them stay at home in their environment and have someone come and feed/check them (not stay at the house) or take to a boarding kennel, where they will be with people more. Two of my dogs are social but the other one is only really comfortable with the other two (she loves people though) would love to here some opinions 🙏

hello everyone! i am really interested in attending the maryland sporting dog association dog show at the end of this month as a spectator. have any of you ever gone as a spectator for a dog show? what what that experience like? can you interact with the dogs at all? any input or advice is appreciated 🙂

When i walk my dog and he shakes his head, the clip on the leash I use occasionally unclasps from the loop on his harness. I think it may be due to the weakening of the spring in the actual mechanism but it’s not a old leash, it’s a newer Kong leash that otherwise is robust and I like a lot, so it’s weird that it happens so frequently.

My unreliable leash: https://www.petsmart.com/dog/collars-harnesses-and-leashes/leashes/kong-shock-absorbing-hands-free-dog-leash-6-ft-long-69735.html

Has anyone had this happen to them? I’m looking for recommendations for a leash that has a very sturdy and reliable clip because we live next to a pond with a couple gators and a busy 4 lane road so I need a good collar that won’t fail.

Why do dogs give us that side-eye look? What's going on in their heads when they do that?

My dog will ignore most toys but the second there’s a cardboard box (packages, toilet paper rolls, cereal boxes) he shreds it and actually tries to eat pieces. I take it away as fast as I can but he goes straight back to hunting for more. What can I do to stop this, I need help

Who else has a dog who simply… well… simply loves them?

I adopted my Transylvanian hound Mason in March '25, and he'll be eleven next month.

I've never bothered to train him as he's always been a gentleman, well behaved with excellent indoor manners. And he's smart, has picked up what I want easily. I never scold or punish him, mostly going, ":Hey buddy, you know better!" and he gets it with very little repetition. He gets walked every day (the recent bitter cold and ice have curtailed it a bit).

Mostly, this dog absolutely loves me, never wanting to be more than six feet away. I've learned his mannerisms and know when he wants a skritch here or there. I don't think I've ever scolded him or had an unkind tone.

As for me? I can't help but love on him, giving him hugs and sneaking him treats constantly. My wife (whom I also love very much) is often jealous. But I point out, he's only going to be here for a few more years, so he needs extra loving.

I'd previously been a cat person, but the loyalty and love of a good dog has been inspirational to me. I'll always love my cats, but Mason absolutely has my heart.