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I have a 10 year old shih tzu/pomaranian mix. While me and my wife are at work he sometimes pees on our hardwood downstairs (I don't blame him, its a long time to hold his pee). But its begun to warp our baseboards/entertainment center. Is there something I can do to prevent this? Would putting pee pads in his usual pee spot help? Thanks

Hi all! Looking to get my pup her first subscription box, and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for BarkBox alternatives that actually arrive in a box? It may seem like a minor thing, but my girl has developed a recent obsession with cardboard (we monitor her when she plays with it and take it away as soon she starts pulling off pieces, lol), and so I know she'd love the box the items come in just as much as all of the goodies inside of it. Even better if they have a super chewer option, as she obliterates toys.

I've heard of Woofbox before. Does anyone have any experience with that?

Hi everyone,

We just got a rescue pup from Puerto Rico. His litter was found in the jungle, and he was flown into the US at 4 months old, where we picked him up from the airport. We've had him for 2 weeks.

Obviously, at first he was very reserved and shy, but has opened up over the past 2 weeks. My question is, it seems like his behavior is almost regressing? Is that normal?

For example, he figured out how to scratch the door to be let outside to pee, and then loved running around. Now he is absolutely terrified of it, cries when you bring him out, and just wants to pee inside.

He also was fine on walks for the first 12 days, and now he is afraid of the leash, runs away from the front door to hide, and if we try to bring him somewhere else he just sits and won't walk.

In the car, he now shakes uncontrollably and cries.

None of this happened until the past 2 days, seemingly out of no where.

I guess I am just reaching out to see if anyone else has experienced this? Or has advice? Or has encouragement that we aren't doing anything wrong?

Hw gets tons of love and treats and cuddles. I even started working from hoke so he isn't ever left alone.

Our 2 year old mixed breed chews anything and everything when he's bored. He'll even do it right in front of us. He has a particular attraction to wood trim. We've tried the bitter apple sprays, chew toys of all types (elk horn is his favorite), toys, regular playtime and he's even got a buddy dog who doesn't behave this way. Any suggestions?

I recently got a dog, and I’ve had her for about one month, almost two. She is a 5 year old Cocker Spaniel. I also recently found out that she isn’t spayed, so I’ll be taking her in soon to get that done.

This is my first dog, and she is the sweetest thing ever. However, when she gets her squeaky toy, she cries whenever it squeaks. She will lay down with it and even sleep with it.

She NEVER tries to bite me or anything if I take the toy away. She just sits there and looks like she’s asking for it back, so I don’t think she’s resource guarding it. I did take it away one time because I wasn’t sure what was going on, and she seemed kind of panicked and was looking everywhere for it.

Should I be concerned, or is it normal for dogs to cry with toys?

For starters, I’m a young adult who’s never owned any pet besides maybe a goldfish 20 years ago.

I’ve purchased a townhome with a smallish backyard, I work from home and have no kids and plenty of time and attention to give.

I’ve been looking on pet finder and have fallen in love with a 3 year old American foxhound in need of a home. Any advice before I fully go through with it? I want to ensure my home is the best for her before I inquire.

I’ve had my havanese, Pennie, for 8 years. A few weeks ago she tore her acl and needed surgery. The vet kept her for a week after the surgery and I finally got to take her home today.

The problem is though I can’t handle when she isn’t feeling good. When she’s depressed I’m depressed, when she’s in pain I’m in pain. It’s driving me crazy seeing her so limited and stitched up and needing care. I just don’t know how to cope with all of this. I know her care instructions and everything I more need advice with my own mental health in reguards to her not being at her best.

Do they make padded pet-washable rugs that can help absorb shock when a dog jumps off the couch? My couch isn’t super tall and my 3 year old lab usually will step on/step off, but when he does jump I’m looking for something that will take some of the impact and remove the sliding on the tile when he is excited.

My girlfriend has a Shih Tzu, and for some reason he REALLY hates it if he sees anyone touching anyone else. This could range from a hug or a kiss to a hand hold to a light tap. This goes for people he has barely met, even if he sees a parent walking with their child sometimes. I think he has been in a house where there has been physical violence which may explain the behavior, but for example someone was holding him and another person came to hug the person holding him and he reacted by biting. Can someone give me some ideas of specific way to help train him to be okay with physical touch?

my sister and i just adopted a 2 yr old female chihuahua mix from the shelter almost a week ago. i do realize this is a short amount of time, but i am already at a loss. this is our first time training a dog so any advice will help. she literally *will *not go to the bathroom outside. we have a pretty large balcony and we got a grass patch for her and will sit outside for long periods of time, we take her on long walks and let her do her thing, but she refuses to go pee. she mostly will go #2 on the balcony, but she hasn’t gone to the bathroom on a walk the entire time we’ve had her. plsssss help :,((( i want to help her. we’ve tried treats and word association but nothing works. she’s peed like 6 times since we got her. plsss help