Category: Top Dog

Hey guys 🙂 first time posting here, i have a pomeranian puppy, he is supposedly 2 years old, bought him at 8 months… but he has recently, like 3 months ago developed white fur on his nose… like how old dogs turn grey.. was i scammed? or is it just… genetics? how do i determine how old he really is…

Which pet insurance is best for you? Are there any that may cover your dog's current treatment? Did your dog get injured during the waiting period and want to know if you're covered?

Here's the place to ask.

Do know we cannot help you here with medical concerns, and lying or not disclosing things to the insurance company is illegal so we don't allow that either.

We're looking for someone in the Houston area that can take in a high energy dog. He's vaccinated, on flee medicine, primarily an outdoor dog but can be trained to be indoor. We're not looking for money or anything, just a place for him to call home. These are the instagram handles of the folk who have the dog and can give more details. Please spread the word if you can, to find this baby a home. @jere.exe @abree_joy

Hi everyone! I hope this kind of question is allowed here — if not, please let me know and I’ll take it down.

I’m looking for guidance on where Mini Schnauzer people usually go (websites, groups, or resources) when they’re trying to connect with responsible, loving families who truly appreciate this breed.

I currently have a small litter of Mini Schnauzer puppies, and due to some unexpected timing — including my college kid coming home and our space getting very tight — I need to make sure they’re placed well and safely as soon as possible. My priority is finding the right avenues where genuine Mini Schnauzer lovers look.

If anyone has experience or recommendations on trusted platforms or communities, I would really appreciate your advice.

Feel free to message me privately with any leads or resources if that’s easier.

Thank you so much for your help and understanding. ❤️

Hey!

I have a 1.6 year old female dachsund who has been spayed, ive noticed while she was getting older that she really doesnt like strangers she would barks at them and not go near them one bit. As she got older ive seen that she has gotten more confidence to charge towards people and possible bite, which is serious! I don't think she has ever bitten someone but I wouldn't be surprised if she does. I really want to avoid this, she is the sweetest just not wuth strangers! She also has never let anyone new pat her, takes her ages to get used to them. She can also get overwhelmed really quickly which is what I think makes her charge at them or bite when they bend over to try pat her. Does anyone know how to train this at all?

https://www.pawschicago.org/our-work/pets-adoption/pets-available

My family is looking to adopt a dog, our first, but I'm allergic. I'm looking for thoughts from more experienced dog people on any potential dogs from the site above that may be a better fit for us. To be clear, I am not taking this as medical advice. Just looking for guidance from those who know more than I do. Thanks!

I want to preface this by saying that we are fully committed to keeping our dog and giving him the best life possible, whatever that may look like. We’ve had our new dog, Fergus (a ~2 year old Scottish terrier mix), for about 8 weeks now. When he arrived, we were his third home in a months time due to his extremely shut-down behavior.

We don’t know much about his history before his first home, who adopted him from a shelter where he arrived as a stray. Both previous homes reported the same issues we’re seeing now: he is extremely shut down, shows very little interest in anything, and doesn’t initiate interaction. We were prepared for some challenges, and we hoped that a quiet, consistent environment would help him settle.

As expected, he is having a tough time. Even after 8 weeks, almost everything still scares him. His appetite is okay if the food is placed directly in front of him, but he isn’t willing to interact with us at all. We have given him space to decompress, and our vet confirmed he is physically healthy. The vet did recommend an anti-anxiety medication, which he has been on for about two weeks now.

The reason I’m posting is to ask: is there anything else we can do to help him? He isn’t treat or toy motivated, and he doesn’t enjoy attention, so we’re struggling to create any kind of positive reinforcement. He does love being outside and playing with other dogs, so we’ve considered adopting a second dog, but that feels like a big step given the current situation. We want to let him progress at his own pace, but his quality of life seems low right now because he is so fearful. We are committed to giving him all the time he needs, but I’d love to provide him with any additional support we can.

Additional context:

• He has full access to the house and a doggy door that leads to a fully fenced yard (which he doesn’t use).
• He has a kennel for a safe space and several beds around the home for additional comfort.
• We have tried many types of treats and toys, but nothing interests him.
• He loves going to the dog park and will play with other dogs, but he avoids interacting with humans.

Any advice or insight from people would be greatly appreciated.