Category: Top Dog

By chance was anybody able to get two large Ruffland in the 2024 RAV4 XLE and if so which large? Single door, double, or front and right door? I have a mal and GSD both 60 lbs somehow need to make both work in a RAV4 2024 XLE . Would it make sense to have 2 large each one door for more space? Anyway to do have both without putting seats down?

EDIT: oops, I forgot to complete the title of the post. It had to be: I feel like wiping down the dog after every walk is not a clean solution.

I want to let my dog sleep with me in bed, or just have her cleaner. When I imagine how dirty streets are, I don't want to let my dog have those dust, dirt, and all the bacteria trapped in her paws. I guess washing after every walk with dog shampoo is too harsh, right? Wiping down also feels like it is not enough, rinsing with only water also not enough. I want to remove the dirt and bacteria together. I wonder what solutions do cleaning freaks have here to this?

I understand high food drive is great for training. But any other time, my food obsessed pup is ruining my life and driving me into regret

She's a newf/retriever mix and almost 16 weeks, 35 lbs.

She has been counter/table surfing for over 3 weeks now, which I'm constantly correcting. She's the type to run towards you as soon as she hears any plastic crinkling.

But the absolute worst? She scream barks every time the microwave turns on. She barks in her crate/pen while I'm cooking, and during our dinner. (Because I put her in her pen, which surrounds the crate, or directly in her crate while we eat) There is absolutely no peace in our home while eating, to the point where I don't even want to eat anymore. Her barking is migraine inducing excruciatingly ear piercing, and I'm so DONE and ready to just give her away. That sounds terrible. I love her, but I'm desperate for it to stop.

The moment I let her out of her pen/crate, she BOLTS to the table, the stove, the counters, OBSESSED with finding any remaining evidence to devour before I pull her away. And yes, I obviously put the food away or put it in the trash etc.

She dislikes her kibble and I know she only eats it when she's probably starving. (The $70 bag of "I'm a good pet mom because I get the fancy sh!t" kind of kibble.) So she does eat that combined with wet food and a topper. But my god, she would throw herself off a bridge just to sniff particles of human food, and I'm just at a loss of what to do.

How do I get her to stop being obsessed with food?!? Is this just her personality? Is it normal puppy behavior?

I just want to eat without her going absolutely insane.

Please, any and all advice welcome. I just want to cry.

I read somewhere that playing soft rock when dogs are alone. It’s good for them and they enjoy it. I also heard they enjoy reggae too. I don’t know how true this information is, but I usually play yacht rock for my dog when I’m away. I’ve been doing this for about six months every night. I ended up becoming addicted to it and even liked playing it when I slept. It just relaxes me. My dog is a Chinese crested powder puff. She’s only three years old. Lol well lately I haven’t been playing yacht rock and I been listening to other types of music for some weeks now.

Well today, I finally decided to put some yacht rock on for the night. And immediately felt my nervous relax like never before. Lol. Next thing I knew she started jumping around so happily. It was the cutest thing. She’s usually very shy and reserved. But seeing her become so excited after I put on yacht rock was so adorable. She couldn’t wait to come and cuddle with me either lol. Have you guys ever played yacht rock for your dogs? Do you guys like yacht rock yourself?

Hi, We are moving into a rental house and it’s great but I can tell dogs lived there before us. (I am pregnant and my nose is extremely strong right now)

The very minimal carpet is new, paint is new.

How can I get rid of the smell? I’m desperate.

Our dog is just a bit bigger than what fits comfortably in the max size carrier for flights. If we get a slightly bigger carrier (19” x 11.75” x 11.5” vs 17" x 11" x 9.5"), and book a first class ticket, I know our dog will fit. Is it worth the risk to show up at the gate and hope they let us on the flight? Alaska Airlines, 2 hour flight. Thanks for any advice!