Category: Top Dog

I’m looking for some advice regarding toilet training. I have a 4.5 month old bedlington terrier who loves toileting everywhere except outside. We live in a top floor flat so it’s not the easiest getting down on time. We have usual breaks when she should pee and sometimes she does it. Most of the time she just pees on the carpet, not even getting the puppy pads. We are doing the usual enzyme spray, high value rewards and praise when going outside but it’s taking a while. Any support or advice would be great.

ill admit it , i havent been a good owner when it came to cutting my dogs nails so theyre long, but i want to change that now. Hes a jack russell terrier and has white claws so I dont have any trouble seeing the quick but I just cant for the life of me get him to stay still while i try (and fail to cut his nails) . Ive tried getting him comfortable with clippers which actually did work. Everytime i pick up the clippers he gets sort of excited/interested in them and isnt scared of it.

however, When i grab hold of his paw, he will sometimes do light tugs away or gnaw at my hand lightly until i let go. i can struggle and get the tips for the front four claws albeit extremely slowly , but for the dew claw( i think thats what its called) , he wont hold still long enough for me to chip away at it. This is probably a training diff on my end, so i was wondering how can i get my dog to relax and chillout when it comes to nail cutting like i be seeing on some dog spa days on tiktok?

So I have been looking at steel dog bath tubs and was wondering how they compare to the plastic ones, which one would be better for a puppy or a beginner dog owner. I want to set up a dedicated area to groom the dog, and I know that the stainless steel ones are more expensive but not sure if the higher cost is actually worth it.

I just want something that can be cleaned easily, and I am wondering if the stainless steel ones are easier to clean compared to the plastic ones. From what I have seen the steel tubs are alot more durable, and they can handle large breeds and resist scratches and last for years without showing any wear and tear.

They are also easier to disinfect which is great if you want to avoid bacterial buildup, the downside is they are a lot heavier and more pricy, so not easy to move around really. The plastic ones are lightweight, portable and cheaper. They are perfect for smaller dogs but I want to buy something that will grow with my dog, also I have heard that over a period of time they can crack or warp so they are not really worth it when it comes to purchasing them.

I am leaning towards stainless steel but I want to just make a one-time investment so I want to make sure that I can use it long-term. But I would love to hear from people who have used both the plastic and a steel dog bath tub, But is it worth the price difference is really what I want to know?

Hi I hope for some advice on what to do about the idea of getting another dog. for more private might delete the post down the line or at least keep a few details more hidden. Some info about the current situation:

Originally I got a small dog around 4 kg due to public transport/flight restrictions. While I don't know if this is a thing people has experienced or heard of from others. I feel shamed and regret sometimes for listening to others and ended up with another group of dog than I originally wanted due to listening to "the talk of this breed isn't for new beginners (I originally wanted an Iggy)" I grew up with lots of dogs big and small, just never the Sighthounds that I love to watch. I currently have a long coated Toy breed.

I love my dog most of the times even if I have to admit there are some rough times in between we have tried dog shows, agility and obedience so I try my best to give my pup a good life, but with while my pup plays and is more relaxed on walks with some dogs even medium size ones, the dog is way more scared of bicycles when alone and will sometimes try run away from stranger dogs if they got intense energy on leashed walks and my pup is curious but sort of scared of younger children.

Now this is where the issue starts of decision starts, after getting my pup I ended up in a situation where I found a partner. Where we in the future want a family and a home on the countryside. I am the one who will be spending the most time with any dog we have or might have in coming decades due to a lot of life situations that makes me stay much at home, but I am not sure if it's the best decision to let my pup pass away of old age/illness before getting another dog even if that could keep the first dog with company.

Considering here is a spots where my partner and me clashes, they want a Shiba and I want a medium or big size sighthound. The other issue I have voiced after growing up with heavy double shedders and long coated dogs, I want a break from the battle of fur care and heavy load vacuuming which often comes with these types of dogs. I am no good with trimming and don't want to pay a lot of money for the care curly coated dogs needs so Poodles and such is not an option. My partner just overall don't like the fragile and slender physics of the sighthounds much, but says they will probably grow to love it anyway as long as I can just make up my mind. My issue with Shiba besides the heavy shed coat or the overall primitive dog breeds challenges is that I don't feel I would be able to have enough energy to properly most on my own train such a primative dog that is known for being stubborn/independent on almost anything, while also being the one that stays the most at home and being the one taking most responsible there, potential the children and the dogs. In the end I just want to make everyone happy, but that seems to be a very hard task, when I didn't even just get what my heart wanted from get go.

I have sweet 7 month pit mix who comes to work with me every day. She really loves coming to work but she does NOT love getting into the car. She used to get carsick but has only ever gotten sick w me once in six weeks. She gets plenty of air and has a towel in the hammock for comfort, plus a toy, usually. I have tried calming treats, lots of praise, a safety harness…all help to a point but she still plants her paws when we approach the car and I end up having to lift her into the car. She gets out of the car without issue. Any other advice? Thanks!