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Almost 4.5 months old now, and she has started to just got absolutely ham on us.

Even shoving a toy in her mouth, she will try to bite our hands around the toy. She chewed a bit of our wall and now we have to patch it before we move out (renting). And we have to actively prevent her from trying to chew it more.

She will not chew frozen carrots or celery anymore, although she does enjoy regular carrots as a treat, so it's not the flavor. Cool, wet wash cloths are some of the only things that keeps her from attacking our hands, and even then, thats tenuous.

At ~4 months she was doing so good with biting; a little nippy, but largely had stopped. Now its back with a vengeance.

My female golden retriever is approaching 1 year and wow is she becoming more and more of a handful. I am starting a group obedience class but not until January due to my schedule. My wife and I are struggling with the mouthiness/biting, digging and staying calm when we see another dog (she REALLY wants to play with every dog she sees. It's frustrating). We go on daily walks. I play with her with toys. I give her food puzzles and do some basic training sessions. Nothing seems to calm her down.

I would like to add that we unfortunately had to say goodbye to our older golden this last Monday. He was a wonderful influence for her. Since we lost him her behavior seems to be so much worse. I've assumed it is part of her grieving.

I guess the point of this post is just for me to vent and seek any tips you guys have. She is crate trained and does wonderful with that, thankfully. There have been times during the day when I just need a 30 minute-1 hour break so I put her in there with a treat. I love her so SO much and would do absolutely anything for but whew she is putting my buttons.

I know people say it gets easier but when. I feel like it's been nothing but a struggle since the day he came home..

My whole day is just managing him. I spent 2 months crate training to no avail. He is chronically overaroused. Humping. Biting at my clothes. Nothing works. I've tried licki mats, snuffle mats, longer walls, sniffaris, kongs, puzzles, training.

If he doesn't have my constant attention the while time he's awake he's barking. If he's not eating or chewing something he's barking.

He's started resource guarding after I've had to stop him being in danger of eating something.

My house is filthy. The only time I get free is spent cleaning. He can't be left alone for more than a few minutes without barking.

I dread every day.

The only time I can relax is when he's sleeping. But even then I'm confined to the one part of my house because he can't sleep if I'm not there.

I feel like I've completely failed even though I've tried to follow all the guidance.

He's spent a few mornings a week in daycare and I can only attribute this awful behaviour to that and being constantly over stimulated but even quiet days at home it feels like he's constantly frustrated or upset.

What am I doing wrong. This can't be normal. My work is suffering, I can't even cook a hot meal without him demand barking the whole time.

I really try so hard to remain patient and leave the room. Ignore his demands and give him enough walks and enrichment.

Is this a breed thing. A me thing. A him thing?

I have a behaviouralist appointment next week. I feel so burnt out. I refuse to give up on him. I just pray it gets better.

Has anyone else been through this?

Need advice: My father-in-law lived in Texas and just passed away unexpectedly. We want to bring his 9-month-old American Stafford puppy home to Arizona as soon as possible.

Most airlines (American, Delta, United, Southwest) ban or heavily restrict AmStaffs/pit bull-type dogs. Has anyone successfully flown one domestically recently? Or is driving (~15 hrs) or professional ground transport the only reliable option?

We already have a dog, are experienced owners, but have never flown with one. We don’t want to rehome the 9 month old pup. We want to keep her and take good care of her ourselves. Any recent experiences or tips welcome. Thank you.

I’m a relatively experienced dog owner, but I’m getting a puppy for the first time in a decade, and I would like to avoid mistakes I made with my last dogs (who both passed away this year 😢)

What I am hoping to find is a more interactive dog book or app, with daily tasks, goal setting, a socialization schedule, and other things I probably haven’t thought of.

Ideally, I’d love something developmental information by week, a daily schedule builder, and a list of training things to work on that are developmentally appropriate and timely.

Does this exist? Or should I spend the next month building it myself?

I love my dog. She is the best, we couldn’t be happier we adopted her but honestly I am at my wits end with one thing. Every time she’s in the car she whines/yelps with excitement. And does not stop. Turn signals for some reason make it worse. Would redirection help? I don’t know how to curb this behavior. We’ve tried soothing her, moving her to different places in the car. Im afraid if we use treats to redirect her she’ll think it’s reward for the whining? Any ideas?

I bought a hoodie from a store ever since I put it on he has been trying to hump my arm! Full on commitment to humping my arm.

Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone could give me advise. I have a Belgian Malinois x German Shepard, female (looks to be 2 months old). I want to train her some commands/tricks but she just lays down and gives up whenever I attempt to do anything. I’m not sure if she is just lazy or I’m training her too soon. She understands sit/siéntate, free/libre, stay/quédate & No. Ive tried “bribing” her with different treats because maybe she didn’t like the first one I got her, but as I got her other flavors and tried “bribing” her again, she loses all interest in wanting learn and just lays down. I’m not sure if I’m doing something wrong.. any advise? 😭

I have a 8 month Weimeraner has severe separation, confinemen, and anxiety in general. I'm not sure what to do when I have to go to work (I work 4 hours so luckily it isn't super long but still).

I've tried crate training but he doesn't like when the door is closed. I tried tethering him at night with the door open but he always ends up chewing the leash and getting in my bed. When he's in his crate he just paces and bark the whole time (I've tried a few minutes at first but he would not stop barking no matter what), ignoring all treat and toys. He destroys any bed or blanket that is near his crate. I've tried making the crate super comfortable adding things that smell like me but he just wants to be by me instead. He is fine going in for his meals and he has a "place" command good just hates being left alone.

I've also tried crating him for a little bit when I am home (both next to him and out of sight)but he still panics

I tried keeping him in a confined area instead as I thought maybe he would calm down but he managed to break the window and get outside (no glass was broken so he wasn't cut or hurt he just chewed the wood and unlocked it).

Dog daycare is not an option as the ones near me require puppy at 6 months and up to be neutered but our vet and breeder recommended to get him neutered at a year.

I'm desperate, I have no idea what to do.

I just want him to be safe when I'm not home and keeping him in a crate seems to be the best considering he jumped out a window but he stresses out SO MUCH when he's in his crate. His paws gets swollen and red when I get home.

I truly am just stuck on what to do, and my family isn't helping me at all.

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