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Hi everybody, first time posting here.

Me and my girlfriend are getting a puppy in May (he’ll be ~8 weeks old). There’s a puppy training starting about 7 days after he arrives, and the next one isn’t until after summer, when he’d be too old for the puppy group.

Is it actually a good idea to start that early (after just 1 week at home), or would it be better to wait?

Edit: I forgot to add that he will have his first vaccination a few days before we pick him up. We live in Europe / Scandinavia and I saw that different rules apply for puppy training which I didn’t know.

I’ve got a 10-month-old Labrador and I’m looking for a bit of advice on when they usually start to calm down, especially on walks.

Right now, he pulls like crazy. We’ve been doing training with him, and he can walk nicely, but it’s very hit-and-miss. I’m guessing a lot of it comes down to excitement and lack of self-control, everything is just too interesting for him.

I’ve been working on his impulse control at home by throwing a ball and getting him to wait until I release him. He’s improving, but sometimes his emotions still get the better of him and he ignores the command.

So I guess my main question is: at what age did your Labrador start getting better at controlling their impulses and settling down a bit? I know every dog is different, but I’d love to hear your experiences to get a rough idea of a timeline.

thank you in advance

I’m so aggravated and I do not love this dog, not truly. (Oda, Jackchi, 5 months or so, getting shots soon) This isn’t my first post on here but I really must be frank. I do not love this dog. We’ve only had him since the 18th of march but I haven’t been able to go out or see any of my friends or work out or go on walks. He’ll destroy every little thing he can get his mouth on, even if we give him countless treats. My boyfriend and i recently discovered that we have a broken bed frame and this dog has made it his absolute prerogative to get under that fuckin bed and tear off as much cloth, wood and other bullshit he can get his teeth around. We left him home for two hours for one of the first times in like a week and he shit all over his crate and shredded the potty mat we left for him in case he had to use the potty, he had toys and so many treats AND we made sure he used the restroom before we left. I can’t have a social life, I can’t play any video games anymore, I’m burnt out and tired honestly? I see him as an extension of my boyfriend because that’s the only way I can care for him. On top of this, he has marred my skin over and over and will drop his toys just to come bite me instead!! I’m sick of it! I don’t want to be bit anymore and it makes me severely angry as I also have anger issues and I have to separate us when he does something that he knows he’s not supposed to do as i just get so livid that we are backpedaling. BUT I do not want my poor boyfriend to have to return his little pal. I do not wish for connection with this creature, does anyone have any advice on how to tolerate him just enough that it doesn’t cause issues for boyfriend???

We want to get sunglasses or dog goggles for our pup but have no clue which brand, style, & fit is best.

Does anyone have any experience or recommendations on good brands or tips on what to look for when buying?

Hey everyone! We just rescued a second shihtzu last week and he came to us with a yeast problem (the owner didn’t know). We were able to get the medications and have been working on getting rid of it, but the issue is that he’s just kinda stinky right now.

Does anyone have any tips of getting rid of the dog smell in the house? We never had an issue with this with our first dog, so i’m a bit out of the loop! just want to know what works for you all :)! thank you!

Does your dog turn his head when he hears an odd noise? Does your dog bury their food with your pants? This is the thread to ask why.

Please keep this thread to non-medical issues only.

I have an apartment dog and always feel guilty about her being bored or not having enough to do. When I give her a bone, like a soup bone or dental bone, she typically carries it around and buries it in multiple areas before eating it. She'll hang onto it for a few hours before eating it typically.

She buries it in her crate, in my laundry, or blankets on the floor. She puts a lot of effort into it. Does this count as a mental "game"? Does this keep her mentally stimulated for the few hours she has the bone?

Maltese, 5 years old, had her for 2yrs

Why do they do that and is it okay to let them 🤣

Hello all you lovely dog lovers.

Me and my fiance are looking to get a dog. We’re active, live in a location with great access to greenery for good walks.

The problem is we both work full time out the house 7:30am – 5:30pm.

I want a dog that can fit into our lives and enjoy their life too. My partner can work from home one day per week. I can bring the dog into the office if need be. (I work in construction, and other people bring their dogs in. They get walked and played with in the yard by alternating people)

I would like to not have to need to bring my dog to work as some days I might have site visits, or they may revoke people able to do it (I doubt it, family run business, but could still happen especially if I move companies).

I have all my family close by to where I live. They could check on the dog at home at lunch.

I just want to know what breeds people suggest I have a look at. I would like a dog on the medium to large size, but don’t mind a smaller dog. I’m really not too picky.

These are the breeds I love, from past experience.

Cocker Spaniels

Viszla

German Shepherd

Golden retriever

Labradors

My mini schnauzer LOVES this monkey water bottle toy that we’ve been getting at Walmart for years. The issue is, we have quite a few that are ragged and need replaced but I cannot find them anywhere!! Any suggestions? I already checked eBay and Temu 🥲