Category: Top Dog

I’m really trying to take my dog out on more walks but she pulls so much. I know part of the solution is to train her but I also want a better harness for her. No use in trying to train her if I can’t even get a few steps in with her. We currently use a Barkbay No Pull harness, and I have my issues with it. She’s a beagle lab mix so she has a more athletic build but a small head. The harness fits oddly and it’s difficult to tighten or loossn to get a better fit. I like the front clip, but I feel like because of either the fit or the design, the normal clip in the back is more comfortable for my pup. I’ve heard things about EasyWalk, but I’m unsure if that’s the harness that’s supposedly bad for their joints? I just want one that is easy to adjust, has a front clip so I can redirect her when she does pull, and is comfortable for her.

Hey all! I’ve got a rescue Husky who’s in need of a new bed. Her current one is a rather large, stiff and tall cave. She absolutely loves having her dark little cave to hide away to, so I’m seeking something with a bit more structure, but I’m struggling to find may options other than burrowing beds. She’s never been a fan of blankets, hates having anything on top of her, and as a double-coated lover of cold temperatures, I don’t think she’d be a huge fan of burrowing beds.

This looks to be some variation of her current bed which is pretty decent, but the foam base is lacking some of the comfort that she loves in her non-covered beds. I’d love to find her something covered and comfortable at the same time!

Her current bed:

https://a.co/d/08HH47YY

Would really appreciate any tips!

I’ve had my havanese, Pennie, for 8 years. A few weeks ago she tore her acl and needed surgery. The vet kept her for a week after the surgery and I finally got to take her home today.

The problem is though I can’t handle when she isn’t feeling good. When she’s depressed I’m depressed, when she’s in pain I’m in pain. It’s driving me crazy seeing her so limited and stitched up and needing care. I just don’t know how to cope with all of this. I know her care instructions and everything I more need advice with my own mental health in reguards to her not being at her best.

For starters, I’m a young adult who’s never owned any pet besides maybe a goldfish 20 years ago.

I’ve purchased a townhome with a smallish backyard, I work from home and have no kids and plenty of time and attention to give.

I’ve been looking on pet finder and have fallen in love with a 3 year old American foxhound in need of a home. Any advice before I fully go through with it? I want to ensure my home is the best for her before I inquire.

I recently got a dog, and I’ve had her for about one month, almost two. She is a 5 year old Cocker Spaniel. I also recently found out that she isn’t spayed, so I’ll be taking her in soon to get that done.

This is my first dog, and she is the sweetest thing ever. However, when she gets her squeaky toy, she cries whenever it squeaks. She will lay down with it and even sleep with it.

She NEVER tries to bite me or anything if I take the toy away. She just sits there and looks like she’s asking for it back, so I don’t think she’s resource guarding it. I did take it away one time because I wasn’t sure what was going on, and she seemed kind of panicked and was looking everywhere for it.

Should I be concerned, or is it normal for dogs to cry with toys?

Our 2 year old mixed breed chews anything and everything when he's bored. He'll even do it right in front of us. He has a particular attraction to wood trim. We've tried the bitter apple sprays, chew toys of all types (elk horn is his favorite), toys, regular playtime and he's even got a buddy dog who doesn't behave this way. Any suggestions?

Do they make padded pet-washable rugs that can help absorb shock when a dog jumps off the couch? My couch isn’t super tall and my 3 year old lab usually will step on/step off, but when he does jump I’m looking for something that will take some of the impact and remove the sliding on the tile when he is excited.

My girlfriend has a Shih Tzu, and for some reason he REALLY hates it if he sees anyone touching anyone else. This could range from a hug or a kiss to a hand hold to a light tap. This goes for people he has barely met, even if he sees a parent walking with their child sometimes. I think he has been in a house where there has been physical violence which may explain the behavior, but for example someone was holding him and another person came to hug the person holding him and he reacted by biting. Can someone give me some ideas of specific way to help train him to be okay with physical touch?

Hello friends, my girlfriend and I got a 6 year old beagle mix (Max) rescue about a year ago and he had bad anxiety. We recently got a 6 year old Husky mix (Echo) for a companion for his anxiety and it has really worked to calm him down when we are not home. Max has always been good around dogs and has not been aggressive but seems to have never learned how to play. Echo tries to play with max and Max plays for a bit, but seems to get nervous and either growls and snaps or tries to hump which makes echo mad. It has only gotten bad once where I had to step in. Max takes trazodone when we are gone to keep him calm but I am worried about it escalating when I’m not home. we have a camera and they sleep all day when we are gone and have plenty of cognitive toys. Max is also food aggressive and we keep them separate when they eat. Echo seems to know boundaries and backs off when Max is protective over toys. How do I teach them to play nice and respect boundaries?

my sister and i just adopted a 2 yr old female chihuahua mix from the shelter almost a week ago. i do realize this is a short amount of time, but i am already at a loss. this is our first time training a dog so any advice will help. she literally *will *not go to the bathroom outside. we have a pretty large balcony and we got a grass patch for her and will sit outside for long periods of time, we take her on long walks and let her do her thing, but she refuses to go pee. she mostly will go #2 on the balcony, but she hasn’t gone to the bathroom on a walk the entire time we’ve had her. plsssss help :,((( i want to help her. we’ve tried treats and word association but nothing works. she’s peed like 6 times since we got her. plsss help