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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 🥲

Any suggestions for a medium size hypoallergenic dog? I am active (small hikes) and have a backyard

I recently adopted my dog and it’s our first summer together. I need to put her on a flea and tick and all these stories of sudden animal death I hear on the internet absolutely terrify me.

Any suggestions on a good treatment of flea and tick?

Topical vs chew

Leash amount of side effects

Overall safest and most effective

And if anyone can remember that brand that’s known for negative side effects I can’t for the life of me remember

This is not asking medical advice I want opinions

Hi I’m looking for advice on how to manage my dog’s needy behaviours. She is very clingy, always wants to be sitting with me or touching me in some way which I don’t have a problem with. My problem is when she is sitting on me, nothing is ever enough. She could be sitting in my lap but will keep nudging my hand or arm or phone every five seconds, wiggling around to get closer, trying to lick my face, trying to steal any food I have, trying to stand on top of me, and just can’t seem to stop needing more and more and more. Nothing I do seems to work. I’ve tried distractions, ignoring her, getting up every time she does this, working her with walking and training, everything. I don’t not want a lap dog that’s not the issue, I just want her to be able to sit on my lap and be satisfied with that not constantly be asking for more attention even when she has my full attention. Thanks!