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I don't know what to do. I've had my puppy for 2 weeks and he's a nightmare. He won't stop biting me, he won't stop barking, I've tried crate training him and he just wails and wails and I can't let him go on for hours because I have an upstairs neighbor. I dread every evening because I just want to settle down and relax and it's been two weeks since I've been happy at home. I could really use some advice. I thought I could handle a puppy because my work schedule is very flexible and I can bring him to work with me, but I think it all might be too much for me… I feel like I'm failing the poor little pup, I know he's just a baby and can't help it. But I've been crying nonstop for days….

My puppy 3 months is semi trained. He pees and poops outside although he has some accidents here and there.

I want to leave him outside but the thing is he cannot be unsupervised because he will grab a poop and eat it. It doesn't help that the neighborhood cats also shit in my backyard and he also digs up those ☹️Sometimes he even wants to bring it inside.

I do clean the poops regularly but I'm busy working and it's hard to keep a poop free backyard all the time. And what's most annoying is that he knows LEAVE IT, but once he gets hold lf a turd all the training goes down the drain

I've had dogs before and this was never an issue.

What's wrong with my puppy? Why is he obsessed with grabbing poop. He is well fed and gets tons of snacks too. It's hard to potty train now because sometimes he just wants to go outside JUST to grab poop.

I tried searching it up but honestly nothing similar popped up, lots of people looking for training advice or asking if they should put their dogs down 🥴 But anyway – my dog is heading into his 8th year of life, giant breed, SUPER sweet and loving with my family and our young children, loves people he knows. We just moved into a house with a decent sized yard so he can sniff around and be outside more. He is NOT good with other dogs (that he hasn’t known forever) and acts aggressive/reactive and sometimes not is good with new people/kids when he’s leashed or restrained. I just want to make his last years happy and relaxed for him, I always worry that something bad is going to happen.

Basically maybe I’m looking for incident prevention advice? I might double fence the yard or at least the fence that backs onto a sidewalk. And maybe also just looking for solidarity. I love my big boy. ♥️

It’s a genuine fear of mine that one of my dogs will grow up to be reactive/aggressive. I’m not completely sure if this is reversible once it happens (at least at home), but that’s beside the point. None of my dogs so far have ever turned up aggressive to people, children, or other dogs. Still. I’m in fear that the puppy that I’m raising will end up reactive.

Are there any ways to prevent reactivity or aggression from occurring, or is it something that just… happens?

(For reference, he’s a 3 month old APBT mix. Not sure if this means anything, but i thought it would be helpful if theres any breed-specific tips.)

So, my family got a corgi some 4 months ago, June/july I think. Unfortunately, life got hectic and she wasn't trained as she should. Now, I'm really trying to get into a routine with her, but I'm honestly unsure if its working or I'm only making bigger mistakes in the long run. I'm less than an amateur, so I'm begging for advice.

Unfortunately I'm not entirly sure how to…"read" her. I can tell if she's defensive, thats a no brainer, but is it out of fear? Anger or frustration? Ears face and tail are usually what id look to but we are kinda missing one of those.

Current issues She will come inside from playing, and end up peeing not 10 minutes later.

I'm not even sure where to start, she usually ends up outside by the time I get off from work, so I've not seen her actually use the bathroom in days

Crate training. She absolutly HATES her crate, to the point she will actively growl and trying to scare you into not putting her in. She nips slightly, but she gives up once you actually pick her up. The weird thing is she's always had the crate, its not something new. I read everywhere to "make the crate a positive place", so I've been tossing treats in there when she's not paying attention so she will atleast eventually come across them. But I just don't understand HOW I make it a positive place when I'm supposed to put her in there every night to begin with.

Leash training, witch I know will come with time. She seems more or less comfortable with the harness, but I swear she thinks the leash is a snake. We actually were able to walk a good while without her going for the leash today, and whenever she would walk at the desired pace I'd give her a treat, but I'm still not sure

Eating. She eats most treats just fine, im using chopped bologna and cut up hotdogs mainly, but her actual dog food i don't think she even touches unless I'm feeding her by hand, and even that is slow.

Someone suggested I start from square one. Keep her in the crate for longer periods, and build up like you would a fresh from the litter pup. But I'm kinda weary they might still be the disciplining type when it comes to dog training.

I'm considering moving her crate to my room, instead of the living room. A quieter place that not everyone is stomping through and all. But thats not much if I don't know where to go from there.

So, any tips? Anywhere I should start?

Tldr; Got a young corgi that hasn't been trained, and not sure where to start to get an effective bases. Seeking advice!

She has used the pad well overnight and throughout the day when left alone. She does wee when we take her out at regular intervals, however she has started tearing up/shredding the pad (it’s in a case thing). She has chew toys available to her and other items, we redirect when we are present. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks

Got my 15 week old maremma x border collie 5 weeks ago…

He sleeps through the night and puts himself to bed at 8pm after his 7.45 potty trip. Then he sleeps until my work alarm at 5.30. Even then he let's me go to the bathroom before getting up himself.

Waiting for the pin to drop and him to become a rebellious teen and start tearing it up at all hours.

The other night he did attempt to have 2am zoomies with an empty softdrink bottle. I poked my head out the bedroom and said 'its not playtime' and he then came in and passed the heck out on his bed instantly….

Not sure if im missing the terrible day time behaviour by being at work and my mother in law being with him. He's such a sweet angel for me 😅

I am convinced its 100% going to get worse.