Category: Top Dog

I have a 5 month old rottie and need help on solidifying his leave it command!! now that the snow is melting there’s leaves, branches, etc everywhere and he brings them inside. even some trash with all the wind, then it got buried in snow and is now resurfacing. I even have a crabapple tree out in the front and I don’t want him eating what has fallen. Tips and tricks please and thank you!🙂

My puppy (3 months) has been nipping like crazy this past few weeks. I understand that she’s teething so I’m not frustrated or anything with her but it’s come to the point that it kinda hurts and she’s starting to really bite down. At this rate I’m not sure if it’s just teething anymore if this is what she considers playing. It’s become difficult to wipe her face and her teeth

She has a bunch of toys, I’ve tried redirecting but it doesn’t work. I’ve tried yelping but I know that may only excite her more (also I fear I’ve encouraged her and became her favorite squeaky toy by doing that). I’ve tried freezing and ignoring her but in situations where I’m on my way out or trying to do something, it’s not the most reasonable. I’ve read that softly muzzling the puppy with your hand and saying no can be helpful but I feel kinda guilty 🙁

Pls help!!! Potty training hasn’t driven me too crazy but the nipping is driving me NUTS.

Thanks guys!!!

We just got a puppy a few days ago, and we're really trying to train her well. We have a lot of people over on the weekend, and need our dog to not be so scared/protective when people walk in.

Just yesterday, we had four people over, and she was fine. But today, people walk in and she goes crazy. Walks up to them before barking loudly. It's mainly with men and kids, and she hasn't bit anyone, but I really want to stop anything before it starts. I'm always on edge that she'll bite, and I feel like my fear is feeding hers. Is there any way to get her to relax when people come over? Is this just a normal puppy thing that I'm overthinking?