Category: Top Dog

Whenever he gets mad or something, he gets that chihuahua zoomie thingy where they will start barking, bitting, running, scratching and everything for no reason, he gets this like almost 2-3 times a day, i want to know if it's bad and in that case, when is it time to go to the vet?

In 3 weeks we will be bringing home a corgi who will have just weaned a litter of puppies. Is there anything special I should be doing to make the transition easier? Anything I can do to support her health after the stress of pregnancy and nursing?

My dog has been peeing for a very long time outside, and has had a few accidents in the house. He’s never had accidents in his 9 years with me before this. We’ve taken him to the vet and have had numerous studies and labs done… all unremarkable. He didn’t have an accident since the first few that were within a few days, but just had one after having his dinner snuffle mat.

He has mild carpal hyperextension so with winter we’ve been snuffling a lot more. We got him new snuffles for Christmas and this started happening about 3 weeks later.

Now I’m wondering if there’s a link between the snuffles and peeing. Arousal/Excitement? Bacteria? We wash them every other day and no growth on his urine cultures. Has anyone had their dog experience something similar?

ETA: Male GSD, just shy of 10 years

I’m on mobile so I hope the format is okay. I wanted to post to get some advice/insight from other people who have experience with dogs who were suddenly rehomed and are in the adjustment period.

I don’t want to give too many details on the situation. But I rescued a dog that was being rehomed/going to be sent back (I was approved to adopt them by a separate party who had the dog’s best interest at heart). They came from a home with lots of limitations, I have little to none aside from kenneling when I leave the home, which the old family also practiced. They get along great with the dog that was already part of my family, I’ve had the new pup (1 year old) for 2 1/2 weeks now, and they are starting to get restless and destructive. I’m okay with the destructive, I can redirect them with toys, puzzles, and play, but I’m more worried with the restlessness.

Google can only do so much, but does anyone have any tips on anything else that can help enrich the rehomed pup so that they are feeling more comfortable and safe in the new home? I’ve been trying to create as much of a schedule as I can, but it’s 1 am and they’re still restless and destroying toys and I’m not sure if this is normal or how to help them. And if there’s any advice anyone has overall during the rehoming process I’d greatly appreciate that. Thank you in advance.

I have a Miniature Dachshund who's nearly 12 now and I'll be honest, she's quite a princess! She refuses to go outside when it's wet on the ground or raining which usually leads to some mess inside. I have a Golden Retriever as well who is always up for going outside whatever the weather. I always leave the back door open for them to come and go as they please into the garden. Does anyone have any advice or tips to help my Dachshund become more accustomed to going outside when it's wet so she's more likely to go outside when she needs to?

Hello everyone. Ever since I got a Bichon, I am wondering about dog's jobs and their fulfillment in doing those jobs.

It seems obvious to me that herding dogs, hunting dogs or retrievers and such get some fulfillment and – most importantly – stimulation from doing their jobs. I can imagine that spending a day out and about herding sheep means they're pretty conked out in the evenings.

A companion dog's job is much more passive – following their human around the house, sitting on laps, giving kisses and cuddles. Do they derive stimulation from doing this job in the same way a more active breed does from theirs? Or do they just generally have a much lower energy level, therefor requiring less stimulation in general and thus being well suited for couch potato owners like me?

I love my bichon and she gets plenty of walks and play time, which she enjoys tremendously as well. I also picked this breed because I knew she would fit my lifestyle and I have to admit that some days are spent mostly on the couch. These are the kind of days that make me womder whether she feels like she's just chilling out with me or actively doing her work as a companion.

Hi all, I am excited to have a job interview on Sunday at a local place that does dog daycare, walking adventures and training. Though I would just be doing daycare for now. I am confident with dogs but I do feel a little shy when meeting people because I am a bit of a recluse, and I have never really handled meeting a group of other people's dogs. I am a little worried I might say or do the wrong thing inadvertently, though I'm not even sure what I would do wrong. Like I am not going to yell or something, but if they just start barking at me and the employer doesn't hire me because "dogs can just tell" or something like that. Can I get some pointers on best ways to meet groups of other people's dogs? Sort of the same way I am uncomfortable around people's kids- I am always scared if I don't smile right or say the right thing, I'll get yelled at? If that makes sense. I do love dogs and I put a lot of time into reading about dog behavior and psychology, grew up with dogs, but in social settings I am a little stunted and worried. My immediate thought would be to just ignore them for the most part until we all calm down, then do a calm greeting to dogs that come to me.

Age: 3

To preface this – she's not nippy and she's not aggressive. She doesn't resource guard/not reactive. It's just one bite because that's truly all it takes to stop play.

This only happens when she plays with other people. It happens about 5 minutes in when she gets excited. I know she's going to bite them so, I discourage all play. I tell people to not get on the floor with her. She can't play with little kids (I feel like its because they're eye level or just above). Etc.

She doesn't bite me when we play. So, how can I teach her not to bite others during play? Do I sign my brother up as target practice?

Oh, and when she gets really excited she chomps in people's faces? Never bit a face, but it's still worrisome. (No signs of aggression, her whole body is wagging)