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9 month rescue puppy. Very nervy but doing great, has good wait command. I do let her meet some other dogs in parkh and sometimes she gets over excited and desperately wants to play and she bounces around for a few minutes then settles.

She's part greyhound and I can't let her really run flat out atm

When friends calm dog came round, she went crazy. Zooming back and forth, trying to make other dog play. Wild look in her eyes. Ignoring commands.. I separated them as other dog was sick of her and she was ignoring the other dogs correcrions/warnings.

Question…..should i invite other dogs round and play in garden and go crazy eyed or should i do something else? Thanksj

Been using a play pen for my 12 week old Puppy for a few days. She doesn't mind letting me lift her in there; sleeps like a baby even when the TV is on and I keep it the area enough to where she doesn't pee or poo in it. Just wondering if there are any benefiets of a crate compared to a pen.

I have a dutch shepherd/retriever mix that LOVES this one medium sized ball that makes sounds when it rolls. It is the only toy I have ever seen him this engaged with. He will push it behind him and try to catch it over and over. What are some other similar activities that he can do that will be as enriching?

A little background – I haven’t had a dog (or any pets) in over 20 years. Husband never had any pets, ever. No kids, ever.

We don’t have a lot of time together because of my husbands work schedule, I work from home. When he does have time off he prefers to be spontaneous and doesn’t like to plan.

I have been researching pups for a while and
we now have to chance to get a 7 month old pup.

Now I’m feeling super anxious and almost guilty as the pup is something Ive been wanting more so than my spouse. In other words, I initiated this pursuit.

Is it nerves at the thought of a new lifestyle?

Or am I feeling guilty trying to fulfill my own happiness while taking away some of our freedom?

Looking to see what’s the best winter gear people have found for their dog? He likes to run around in the snow but I fear his feet are taking a beating.

First time pup owner! Thank you in advance for suggestions!

I taught my dogs to 'whoa'. So if we're out walking and I say "whoa" they stop where they are. Well yesterday, I hopped on my horse while he was out in the field and rode him around a little, no saddle no bridle. My dogs were milling about and my horse started trotting off and with no means to steer I said WHOA! Well my dog stopped directly infront of my horse! I quickly shouted at my dog to "GO!" And he scooted out of the way and my horse finally stopped. And that's how I learned my dogs whoa command is better than my horses.

I want to buy my dog some shoes now to start getting him used to them before summer next year. We get into the 100s for most of summer where I live and I don't want him to be stuck inside. He is an 11lb terrier. Are there certain fabrics or shapes I should be looking for?

We have two pug mixes, and they are the first dogs we've ever had that have had any interest in watching TV. They watch very intently, whine and bark, but their body language seems to indicate that they're having a good time. One of them has made a connection to the TV remote being a precursor to watching their "shows", and he asks for it almost daily.

Is there a chance that I'm distressing them by letting them watch videos of dogs and goats and other animals?

I have a VERY food-motivated, active, attention deficit golden retriever. Of course she begs for food, and unfortunately it's reinforced by other members in the house (ok, sometimes I do it too, but not as often lol).

It appears to be mentally difficult for her to be still when she gets excited, which got me thinking… When dogs beg for food by sitting there, doing their best to look sad and cute while maintaining uninterrupted concentration on the food – does this serve as a form of mental enrichment by exercising their ability to hold focus for extended periods of time?

My dog literally follows me from room to room.
I think he just wants to make sure I’m okay.
Anyone else’s dog like this?