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I didnt know where to post this hopefully this is okay here..

Just need to rant about this because I dont know what else to do and I feel this like is really affecting my mental health.

We have a 6 year old beagle cross who weve had since he was a puppy who we love more than anything but he has alot of behavioural issues, he has severe separation anxiety which means he can't be left alone this has been going on since he was about 2 I feel like we've tried everything , training, doggy day care (too expensive) He used to be crate trained whilst we worked but then he started becoming aggressive and going for us when we tried putting him in, then we started leaving him in a safe part of the house only to come home to it being destroyed lino ripped up carpets ripped apart so we no longer leave him i take him everywhere with me and have to leave him in the car when im doing something where he cant come. I now have a toddler who is 3 and I walk them both but its getting ridiculous he will pull constantly, he is very strong and has nearly pulled the pram over on several occasions. We also live in a flat so getting out the house in itself is hard work. If we have anyone round he will plays up & steal items and if you try and retrieve them he will get aggressive. We've tried rescues no one will have him because of his aggressive he shows sometimes he doesn't show this alot tbh. We've tried pets4homes and we have had interest but not the right sort of person we feel would be the right fit. I feel constantly stressed out with him and like Im trapped living my life around him. Isit just me or could other people cope with this? People have said to get him put down but we are completely against that as his only 6 and the aggression he shows is only really when his guarding something. I really dont know what to do anymore, its not fair on him or us.

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Hi! I’m looking for real-life experiences with Bolognese dogs and children. We’re a family with a 7-year-old and are considering this breed because we’re hoping for a small, gentle dog with a soft temperament that enjoys cuddling and can settle calmly at home. I’d love to hear how Bolognese dogs are with kids in everyday life, whether they tend to be calm indoors, and how they usually handle being close to and handled by children. Any honest experiences or things we should be aware of in a family setting would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

I want to post a video with more context but for some reason I cannot?

Wish I could post a photo of my gal in her little puffy winter jacket, but my 4-year-old 45 lb catahoula/lab/pitt lady never seems to mind the cold. Granted, she also loves the heat and would happily run herself into heat exhaustion so perhaps it’s that she’s not great at self preservation generally. Anyhow, we go to the dog park even in the single digits and she’s happy as a clam to fetch, be a gladiator with the other dogs, or just explore. Thing is, my city is in an intense cold snap and the real feel is like -2. So it’s beyond our usual threshold.

I kept her in yesterday and played tug of war, but day 2 she’s bouncing off the walls.

Given the temp, is it unsafe to take her out for a proper run around per her heart’s desire?

I remember reading somewhere that it’s a sign of something bad but I can’t remember what or where

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Any toys that actually hold up?

I’ve tried those tire toys, black kongs, the fire hose things.

They love toys but it’s hard to keep them around when they are swallowing chunks of rubber/stuffing/strings

My old guy loves plushies but even the strongest ones he rips in minutes. I end up pulling the stuffing out and letting him keep the empty skin for a while but it’s only a matter of time before they are ripping bigger chunks out

My dog goes Tuesday for surgery to repair her torn CCL. I’ve run out of the Novox she’s been on to help with the pain. I was wondering if there is anything safe for her to take today/tmrw to get her thru (without getting a refill). After surgery she’ll get a new prescription. Timing was just off w refills/surgery scheduling!

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.

Why is that your favorite breed?

I’ve been working on the relaxation protocol with my 8 month old rescue, and I just have a couple questions for those who have done it before.

She’s very smart and obedient during training sessions (when distractions are present that’s a different story, lol). She blew through task set 1.

If the tasks are like “Sit while you count to 5 seconds. Sit while you count to 10 seconds.” Do you break and reset the sit between these tasks? Or do you reward in between and restart the count?

If I ask her to sit, sometimes she’ll fall into a down especially if there are a few tasks in a row. Is it okay to leave her here or should she be sitting since that’s what I asked? The introduction to the relaxation protocol says that if a down is more comfortable for the dog, then it’s okay. I just want to make sure I’m not rewarding her for the wrong things.