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My pup went for his first grooming two days ago and he did get a sanitation cut. Do you find it common that the puppies get a little irritation from the sanitation cut? It looks a little pink. What do you normally put on it? He also had his glands expressed.

I've had two Malinois for the past 20 years and have been captivated by the breed. During that time, I lived in a house with a large backyard to enjoy with the dog. I've now moved into an apartment and am considering smaller breeds like the Shiba and Corgi, but I haven't ruled out getting a Malinois again. I'm away from home for eight hours a day for work, but I'd like your opinion on the topic. I welcome suggestions for other breeds.

Ok so I have a 22 week old border collie puppy and I think only one testicle is dropped. I contacted my vet and he said to feel and I can only easily feel one that’s dropped and maybe very slightly feel the other. He said it’s probably fine and just to be patient until he’s 6 months. But I’m super worried because I read something about cancer. I’ve never seen this before. I quickly contacted the breeder and she said she’s never had any trouble with any of his relatives including brothers. She also said he had a vet check at 8 weeks and everything was good to go then. Sorry, I’m just super worried. I don’t know if I’m being paranoid or not. Also I researched it a bit and found that leaner built puppies are sometimes slower to develop in that area. He has a lean build. Thank you!!

My 7mo pomapoo puppy has some very specific weird issues, some of which I’ve resolved by looking stuff up myself for common issues like resource guarding high value treats, but others I haven’t found any resources on. I’ve been recommended on reddit and on phone calls with trainers to hire a behavior specialist. Unfortunately, I live in Hawaii and the only positive-only behaviorist I could find gave me a quote of $350 for a 1 hour consultation (with $300 1 hour follow ups if needed). I even reached out to a balanced-obedience trainer who also quoted me $300 for 1 hour… no way that’s normal right?? I’m just screwed??

How much should a behaviorist be?? (Not basic group classes like puppy class)

Hi I have 10 week old golden/lab. I noticed the last week he’s been getting a little aggressive. Especially when picking him up, I respect his boundaries and space. But I noticed it’s becoming an issue — I couldn’t pick him up to even put him in the scale at the vet or the exam table without him growling and attempting to bite me . I know he’s a puppy and probably in a setting that makes him stressed. But this will even happen at home, when we try carry him off the couch. Wondering if anyone has experienced this, if this is normal. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks

My rescue is the absolute sweetest little bean and so cuddly in the house but the second we step outside she’s on high alert. We’ve done intensive training but it just feels like she’s getting worse. She loves playing fetch SO much but now she hears a single sound, not even the loud truck noises that used to be her main trigger, and is DONE. She paces, cries, full panic and full strength pulling to get us back inside the building. We just started anxiety meds but I don’t know to what level they will get her to and I cry everyday because I hate seeing my happy playful dog turn into this absolute basket case everytime we have to go potty or try to get energy out and I don’t know what to do anymore.