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So we're at a point where our 7mo old 50lb Golden can only be walked by myself which reduces the amount of time he's getting exercise, which is really sad to us I can't quit my job to take him 3x a day. He's generally just a normal puppy on walks but there's a 70% chance he has a full freakout once (usually after a no because he's getting a mouth full of grass on some neighbor's lawn) but a 100% chance it happens as we approach our house. Prior to his outbursts he just walks normally and has been progressing well with loose leash training, we're able to get him to lock in for about 50% of walks following his mom and checking in with her regularly.

Reason he can't go with others anymore is three-fold. His over-stim includes a full blown pup-nado, he knows how to get out of his harness > tries, and he starts biting hard, lunging at whoever's arm/hand.

We have tried many things at this point… treats, command sessions (dog is insanely smart, knows 18 already!), playing prior to walks, feeding prior to walks, make sure he poops/pees prior to walks, holding the leash vertical in an effort to calm him, and others I'm probably forgetting.

It's just at this point as he has gotten to 50lbs I'm the only person who can handle his outbursts without him drawing blood. Last time I needed to pick him up and carry him home after failing to calm him for a few minutes in front of a neighbor's house. We feel like we've tried just about everything I've read here so just hoping anyone had other tips we could try. This dog is SO lovely, it's just his excitement/stimulation outburts are a pup possessed.

Hey guys, looking for some advice on my new pup. I adopted him yesterday and he’s amazing. He’s about 2 months old so just a pup. He’s a black Labrador retriever. Got him a nice big crate, crate pillow, large fluffy bed and all the bowls and snacks and fixings he needs.

First night last night he would only last maybe 3-4 hours alone in his crate asleep before crying and pouting enough to wake me up and go to him to comfort him. First time he was hungry so I just sat next to him watching him eat and drink. He then fell asleep so I put him back in his crate. Went back to sleep. 2 hours later, same thing but this time he had to go pee. Cleaned him up and played with him a bit. Fell asleep on his pillow and decided to put him back in his crate. He woke up and started pouting pretty bad and biting the bars of the crate to try to jiggle it open. I was able to slowly leave the room and now he’s quiet and relaxing as I type this, with a few pouts here and there.

My question is: should I keep consistent on ignoring his pouting while in the crate to raise his comfort of being in the crate for longer periods of time? Should I still go check on him each time he starts to pout? Should I reward with treats the longer he stays in the crate? Any advice is welcomed. This is my first puppy that I care for completely on my own. Thank you!

My 5-month-old dog doesnt sleep properly. She hates going to sleep and when she takes naps during the day she wont sleep at alll at night. A problem that we have is that my dog would protest, scream, cry, and even scratches her crate even though we stasfied all her needs. All she wants to do is play and i'm tired during the day because Im taking care of her. what do i do. she doesnt like sleeping. Also, implenting a schedule is kinda hard during the day because I have school, though I do come home from school a little earlier. Please give me advice!

Hello fellow dog lovers,

I’m hoping to get some tips and success stories. My rescue dog has been with me for 5 years, she’s massively better since she came home when she was 6m but still quite restricted in her ability to tolerate some settings and activities. She’s likely a Jack Russell x whippet or something similar. She gets anxious, shaky and panting when she sights any bike or scooter, to the point where she avoids eye contact with me and her full attention is on tracking or anticipating another wheeled nightmare to come into her vision field. No treats or calls can refocus her attention and usually we have to leave where we are. I’ve done the Karen Overall relaxation protocol once and she’s done well one round in 2 quiet/private settings but can’t really stay calm in public places. I’ve sourced an eye mask to dampen her field of vision and that may be our next project. She’s certainly a country dog and has no major anxiety issues in such setting but city life is rough on her. I haven’t gone the medicine route and I’m not super excited about giving it a try. Any other ideas or thoughts about what we could try? Thanks for reading 🙂

Dog jumped through window mosquito net yesterday when I put him in the bathroom to mop the floor in the living room and not damage his paws or him licking it , I ran outside crying and shouting out his name with his treats for 3 hours in a hoodie in a 5 degrees Celsius temperature and got told by someone he was seen about 5km away in about 20 mins of him leaving ( I think he was bullshiting me ) I found him he ended up being a couple streets away coming back , this was from 11pm to 2am , my feet are full of callsuses from running in flip flops , a truly awful night

I recently adopted a 3-4 year old Mini poodle mix. She won’t go outside and she won’t walk outside. Shes very skittish and has to sleep by my bed at night. She will only go potty inside. Most of the time on the doggy pads but not always. She also will not really eat. We’ve tried three different dry foods. She will only eat the cat food or wet food. We already fixed the eating the cat food. Has anyone else had any experiences with adopting a grown dog with similar behavior? And if so any suggestions?

have a 6 month old rescue that has really good chewing power but isn't much fussed on toys. but chewing makes him happy. he is seeking hard things to chew, including wooden furniture, not keen on sticks as dont want to cultivate that. he crumples bones too fast so have to be mindful. concerned he will hurt himself but he definitely needs this outlet. cheers

Hi everyone! I have a 7yo male cane corso who weighs ~48-52kg. I’m going to start taking him to the beach again & wanted to get him a life jacket to wear in the water. Only issue is he’s a big boy (large + broad chest) so finding a brand that makes the right size is tricky. Also, was thinking of getting him some shoes so his feet don’t overheat in the summer. Has anyone tried either of these items on larger dogs and have any recommendations or advice? I live in the UK so would need to be a shop that delivers here.

Thanks!

Hey,

I’m in Australia and struggling to find a Dutch Shepherd pup.

I’ve contacted Ausczylwik and DarkCeltic but everything seems fully booked or no litters planned.

Just wondering:

Are there any other breeders in Australia I should know about?

How do people actually get one here — just waitlists or is there another way?

Is importing the only realistic option?

How long did you wait for yours?

Any advice from people who’ve gone through the process would help a lot.

Thanks

Has anyone tried to board a flight (especially in EU) with a dog that's slightly above the allowed? Say 9kg instead of 8kg (including carrier).

I frequently carry bags that are slightly too big and mostly get away with it. If they catch me I'd just pay a fine, but it's worth it. However, I think it doesn't work like that with dogs – they might not let me board the flight.

Has anyone tried before? It's such a shame because my dog is so close to the limit… When I tried in the past, they weighed the dog but didn't measure the carrier, but that's the opposite of what I want.

Thank you for understanding and the help!