Category: Top Dog

Last week I posted on here that I was struggling to emotionally connect with my pup. He was super well behaved, I’d done a bunch of training, but I still personally felt a bit indifferent to him.

Some people basically called me a monster, and others were super supportive.

Well! He’s an update!

He’s just hit 16 weeks and my gosh I’m starting to see glimpses of the dog hiding behind the puppy. And he’s so so sweet and wicked intelligent.

I think last week he was just beginning to teeth, and because his mouth was hurting him (all his front teeth fell out!) he was under the weather. But now he’s feeling much much better and is a joy to be around.

It also helped that I took him to his first gundog training session with a private trainer. And he picked it up so incredibly quickly it was phenomenal watching him work. He absolutely loved it and I felt so proud of him!

So if you’re struggling to emotionally connect with your pup… give it time. They’re only puppies for a little while, and soon enough you’ll have a loyal and caring dog.

I've had my 8 week Cavalier King Charles puppy for a little under a week. He is super super cute. Unfortunately he has 0 chill. Figgy is either running, biting, biting more or peeing. I've seen other people's puppies sleeping on the couch, cuddling them etc. and I am super jealous.

However, I am having some success (fingers crossed) with the crate and enforced naps. He is a lovely little man though. Just checking in to see if other people experienced this? Will help me feel more normal haha.

Any tips besides longer walks and putting the puppy pads outside? He hasn’t gone not once in the 2 months I’ve had him so there’s no chance to reward the behavior. He will wait the whole walk just to go the minute we’re indoors. It’s so cold and that could be why he refuses to go outside I just don’t know what to do

so i’ll be really honest i’m in uni & it was really hard to be consistent with potty training… so she’d be using pee pads a lot of the day (she gets tons of love and treats she’s not neglected at all). she was honestly kind of a menace, and not even always aiming properly. if i didn’t wake up at the usual time, she’d just go.

one day, she started waiting for me in the morning, or waking me up with licks (so cute!). she also started learning to go to the door during the day to ask to do her thing, and refusing to go up to bed unless she was taken out if she needed to go.

i’m really happy obviously, i just think it’s crazy she randomly started being so well trained??? she has accidents once in a while but overall it’s really good. has this happened to anyone else

My dog found a spot in the yard that she keeps rolling around in. I can’t find the spot and idk what she’s rolling around in but the smell is WRETCHED! I had to give her bath for the 4th time this week and it’s driving me crazy! Idk what to do. Help?

I’ve done both on and off for years, but I just moved back to an area where the need is HEAVY for any and all rescue help. My question is this: Would it be more impactful for me to volunteer in the shelter or foster at home? My work schedule is crazy so I only have the energy to commit to one or the other at the current time. Another note if it matters— I’ll be documenting either experience consistently on social media to spread the word. Any advice welcomed!!!

My dog seems to only enjoy time with me when he’s hungry or wants a walk.

Basically if he’s on my bed, and I enter the room he leaves and goes to his bed (in the closet) even though he has a bed near my bed.

He only joins me on my bed when I’m asleep. Then he lets me pet him in the morning.

I know this isn’t common but has anyone else experienced this? I’ve had him for about 6 years. He was never over affectionate, but this hurts my feelings 😂

It’s like he tolerates me to stay alive yet won’t let anyone else handle him, babysit him, or take him for walks.

Canada pooch suspenders are sold out. Normal dog boots fall off. I've heard of vet tape. But that's not wateproof. What do I do?

My dog is very energetic and she likes to play always but I am very busy with work these days that I barely have the time to play with her. I was thinking of getting her a toy or support Robot that can take care of that but don’t know what to do please I need help.

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