Category: Top Dog

For context, i just got this puppy like 3 days ago from when i posted this. I am a first time puppy parent and i have done my research but its never enough.

i dont know if it matters a lot but shes a samoyed puppy.

my main problem is crate training and potty training.

when i put her in the crate, she just cries and wails. ive done my research but i do not have access to treats right now. i dont leave the room when i close the door and i sit with her. i covered her crate with a blanket to make it seem more den-like and i even noticed she doesnt like to sleep on carpets or any blankets so i dont have those in there. the crate is quite literally next to my bed in my room.

im trying to do that one method where you put the puppy in the crate for like 15 minutes 3x a day to get her used to it. but im a college student so it really isint realistic for me.

and when i put her outside on the lawn to potty, she just lays down and wants to sleep. shes had so many accidents inside and i do praise her when she does potty outside but im struggling so much with potty training her and im so sick of her going inside. she also doesnt whine when she needs to go so im struggling with telling when she needs to go. i go outside with her at least 15 mins after she eats and drinks but most of the time she doesnt potty so im thinking about upping the time between eating time and potty time little by little to figure out her schedule.

i think i just need to get treats for her and give her more positive affirmations but im seriously at a standstill and need a temporary alternative.

i just need tips!! i dont feed/water her in her crate but im going to start doing that. i want to make her crate a safe space for her. and i want her to get on a potty schedule but it insanely hard when she thinks my carpet is the perfect place to pee.

First time posting, hope this is ok.

We brought home a puppy yesterday who absolutely melted on my wife's arms. She's very sweet and loving, and smart. After one day I've taught her sit and stay. And she seems very low maintenance in general.

But she's been snapping, barking and growling at my kids (5&7 year olds). She honestly seems like she doesn't like them – she hasn't spent all that much time around them yet.

Our older pup died a few months ago and my kids aren't used to this kind of behavior. They're scared and seem to be constantly concerned about the dog getting out of the area she's in.

We have a ten day window in a foster to adopt situation, so the wife and I aren't sure what do. We can't have our kids frightened to be in their own house. Even as I type this my kids walked in the room and she started barking (she's in an enclosed space with a crate.)

Any suggestions as to what to do? Is this permanent?

She's a mixed terrier, not sure what else. Perhaps a beagle.

Thank you.

Is wypaw a legitimate business? I have job offers from them but can not find any relevant information. Has anyone had any encounters with them? This is not a survey just asking for help.

Today we rescued a pup. Cane corso X (unsure what she’s mixed with). The ex-owner has a history of getting dogs and then getting rid of them after a year. It’s how we ended up with my current dog 6 years ago.

Anyway, we were told she had no issues apart from a couple of scabs in her ears. We’ve got her and she’s riddled in fleas and is limping. I noticed when we first saw her however, she was limping slightly but it stopped straight after. Since we’ve got home, it’s non stop. She’s yelping when laying down and standing up. She’s a large dog so of course it’s hurting her.

It’s currently 11:40pm on a Sunday night, with nowhere close by open until the morning. Is there anything I can do to make her more comfortable until we can get there?? I feel so bad for her 🥺 I can’t get her to stay laid down because she follows me no matter what.

She has a history of separation anxiety and has been left outside alone for days on end. Along with being beaten and now terrified of men. She was so ridiculously scared when we first saw her, it was heart breaking. As soon as we got her home she became so trusting straight away, you can tell she’s got a lot to give🫶🏼

It occurred to me that some folx had asked for an update on my previous post, so here it is. My daily visits helped get our dog moved up on the surgery list and he came home right after surgery on February 6th!

We're calling him Caspian, and it's hard to believe he's only been here two weeks. After seeing our vet we've learned there are some fairly serious underlying issues leftover from wherever he came from that weren't being handled. So, all in all, I'm really happy we were able to get him out of the shelter environment and home with us where he could start healing.

He is the sweetest, gentlest boy. He is in love with my daughter and gets along wonderfully with the other animals on our small homestead. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me to go see him and gently push to get him home.

Pics for tax: https://imgur.com/gallery/Sk3FwNU

I can’t post a photo but there used to be a small chewbrush (there’s a big one still) called Chewbrush for small to medium sized dogs. It’s the ONLY toy my dog likes to play with but it’s no longer being made.

It was dark blue with a neon green inner brush.

Have any of you seen a similar sized chew brush toy? The large one is too long for him to hold comfortably between his paws to chew it. And this one is missing rubber parts so I need to toss it. My other option is to get the large and try to saw through it with scissors to cut the length down.

We just adopted a 1yo German Shepherd boy, would love to get a harness that doubles for the car and for walks, but hoping for a harness the seatbelt feeds through and has high safety ratings. Does this exist or do we needs two separate harnesses?

Feeling very overwhelmed by the decisions out there. Looking for a crash tested harness for my 22 1/2 lb, 10 month old Miniature American Shepherd. I'd say she's mostly fully grown, maybe a few lbs to go. Don't specifically need a harness that will be worn outside of car time, it can be car exclusive, but I'm open to whatever. I know most harnesses are suggested to be used in the backseat, but that isn't an option for me, so a harness that allows for little movement/slack would be preferable.

Right now I'm torn between the:

Sleepypod Clickit Sport (small size is rated up to 25 lbs). Around $170 CAD

Sleepypod Clickit Range (small size is rated up to 110 lbs, this is better right, even if she doesnt exceed 25 lbs? seems like it would be stronger in crashes faster than the 30MPH crash test standard?). Around $200 CAD

Saker Bomber . Around $260 CAD

Ruffwear Loadup. Around $90 CAD

I can't seem to get much information on reviews for any of these, they all seem mixed.

So I was bringing out this toy for my cat to play with: https://www.amazon.com/Potaroma-Chargeable-Automatic-Interactive-Fluttering/dp/B0BX9KXKPH (providing the link just for visualization purposes because I don't think I can add a photo) and our new-ish(he's been around for about 5 months) dog thought it was the absolute best thing in the world.

Now the good thing is that he was pretty gentle about playing with it when he was given a turn with it, but did want to bite down on the feathery part at times which is why we had to take it away before he destroyed it with a wrong chew or slobber. He will destroy a toy via chewing but does have a distinction in his little mind between "toy to chew to shreds" and "toy to play with and bite down on occasionally and carefully" so he would do alright with monitored play with a dog equivalent of that.

Ideally, I'd like the toy to be bigger and I'd also like the thing moving under the blanket to be more durable than a feather. If not that, other similar cat toy equivalents(such as a wand with a string and a ball attached) would be appreciated! He's a small-medium dog height-wise but a bit stocky so overall a medium-sized dog. I'd really like to see if there are any good equivalents out there that may be made to be more durable because it's the first time he's really seemed to love a toy.

So I found a lovely puppy and I applied to adopt him. I've been looking for a dog for a while and am ready to adopt. I've had dogs in the past but I have never done a home visit. I am worried my house isn't good enough. I have the puppy area ready, a playpen and such. What should I expect from this virtual visit?