Category: Top Dog

i have a 4 month old Golden Doodle. she hasn't had all of her shots yet which is why she's still using training pads.

she knows that it's wrong because when i catch her doing it, she'll run and hide, and she only does it when no one is around. she has chew toys and balls, but she's not really interested in them unless someone is playing with her. what do i do or what am i doing wrong?

My 4-month old puppy is reducing her attention barking (yay!) but increasing her alert barking (boo!). Any tips for reducing alert barking?

We live at the end of a dead end street so there isn’t much stimulation here. But when there is a car or person, she barks quickly and nonstop. Also when someone comes into the house or when she hears an unfamiliar noise.

Thank you!

Can there be too much No-rules?

So far her rules are: no biting, not going on couch, not chewing shoes.

But just not going on couch and chewing shoes im saying no and pushing her away (strong enough for her to fall) like 20x a day minimum

I could use some help/advice on how to handle my puppy wanting food earlier than we get up on the weekends!

My wife, our puppy, and I wake up at 6:00 am on weekdays for work, and we feed our 16-week old lab at 6:15 am. We feed her lunch at 12:30, and then dinner around 6:00-6:30, just depends on how our evening is going. Fortunately, she has had absolutely no problem with this 30 minute variability in the evening.

Where she does have a problem is our schedule on the weekends. Our alarms are set for 8:00 am Saturday and Sunday, which is over an hour and a half past the general 6:15 am breakfast time. The past couple of weekends in the morning, she’s woken up to whine and cry at 6:30-6:45. I know it’s not a need to go to the bathroom, as she woke up earlier in the night/morning to go outside, which we’re excited to get past.

SO with all of that said, is it okay to just wake up at 6:15 am on Saturday and Sunday to just feed her quickly and then go back to sleep? I know she has no problem with going back to sleep after eating, as she’s conked out on my lap while I write this and watch the news at 7:20ish hahah! I’ve had dogs before and know they can eventually fall into a more relaxed schedule, but would this be a problematic precedent to set early on?

TIA!!

She doesn't have crate training and we need to make a 2~3 hr trip. She is a poddle of 6 yo and i am so scared that the stress will make her sick. I tried to give her foods days before inside the crate, no problem, left her alone in there, also no problem. But at the moment we went inside the car she started whimper and scream. Is illegal here to travel with dog outside the crate, and i know i didn't train her properly but it was not up to me since is my moms dog.

im 16, and my family has decided to get a family dog. we are rescuing a mutt puppy. this is out first pet. I do have experience in training and taking care of dogs. I helped train my friends puppy who wasnt trained for 3 years after they brought her home. I also take care of the strays around my house. I have experience grooming dogs through my uncle's dogs. but this puppy is a short-haired dog. my father will be there to financially support the dog and will also contribute in training the dog, though I will be the one taking most care of him. my mother has said she wont help with the dog (due to past reasons). my sister who is 21 currently will also help in taking care of the dog and helping financially. the only doubt I have is whether its a good idea to get a dog at this time. in my country one only moves out if they are married. so my sister and i will always be there to take care of him. none of the load will go into one person. I probably wont move out when I go to college as most of the good colleges are in my city, and even if i do move out, my sister whos currently in college will be home. there will always be atleast 2 people in the house who will take care of the dog.

theres a typo in the title mb

I'm planning to rehome my 16 week old. My sister in law offered to take her. She has another dog and i honestly think she will do a better job at raising her. My puppy bites 24/7 and it hasn't reduced even with the help of a trainer. I can't leave the room even for a second or she screams like crazy.

I have a precious 5 month old “lab mix” from a local shelter. I’ve had her since she was about 7 weeks old. She is extremely smart and seems very happy. The biggest issue I have with her is that she is a totally amazing and calm puppy with my youngest son and me, but is a totally different puppy with my oldest son and my fiancé. When those two are around, she goes full land shark mode. NOTHING I do will rein her in. She bites (nips), jumps, and will not leave them alone no matter what. I usually put her in time out in the crate when she gets out of hand, but it doesn’t seem to be doing much. I’ve also tried putting her on a leash but I was genuinely concerned that she was going to injure herself with it last time, so I ended up putting her in the crate. When she comes out of the crate, she goes right back to harassing them. It’s like she’s so excited she just can’t contain herself. I get she’s excited because she doesn’t see them as much as she sees my youngest son and me, but it’s really excessive. What should I do?

My dog is too smart for his own good. i’ve tried nina ottosson puzzle toys and even level 4 is just too easy for him. he’s a jrt. Does anyone know any higher difficulty puzzles?

Hi everyone. I know we are strangers here, but I am reaching out because I am going through a very difficult time and feel a bit overwhelmed. I am a student, and right now my dog is quite sick, which is heartbreaking. To make things harder, my laptop has just broken down, and I desperately need it to finish my studies.

I am a softhearted person and it’s hard for me to ask for help, but I’m at a loss on how to handle both of these situations at once. If anyone has advice on student resources for laptop repairs or low-cost pet care, I would be so grateful. Thank you for your kindness, God bless, and stay safe.