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I’m reading some of these posts from people who claim to take their dogs on 3 walks a day and I’m struggling to understand how. My spouse and i both work full time, 40-50 hours a week. Between our own routines and work schedule I struggle with finding time to walk our dog even once a day. We can’t afford a dog walker or day care either. I’m assuming that a lot of people walking their dogs multiple times a day work from home or have the ability to take their dogs to work? But I would specifically like to hear from people that have busy schedules and limited income.

For the record my boy has free roam of the house all day when we’re gone and plays/hangs out independently in the yard in the mornings when my husband and I are getting ready for work. He’s not destructive and is generally pretty chill, like he seems content just hanging out in the garage with us during the week. I throw the ball for him after work when it’s not super rainy. But with the rainy season approaching in our part of the PNW I just worry he won’t be getting outside much and I feel pretty guilty.

I’m open to any and all suggestions for how I can fit more play and exercise time for my buddy boy. Despite being a chill guy he’s still a two year old shepherd mix that would definitely appreciate some more activity in his life. Please be kind!

At the end of December my Pomsky will be 15-16 weeks old. We will be driving 15-16 hours out of state (this will be broken up over 2 days, with a stay in a hotel), then we will stay in a dog friendly Airbnb for a week, and then we will have the 15-16 trip back, again broken up with a hotel stay.

We also have a 7 year old Peekpom. It will be the 2 dogs, my husband, myself, and our 12 year old son.

How do I survive this!? What should we start working on now? (We are working on getting used to car rides already). Where should I train puppy to sit? My other dog likes to sit on the console between my husband and I or on my lap in the passenger seat. Are there other training things we should work on? Anything I should buy to take in the car to help him stay calm and/or be entertained?? How often should we plan to stop? Recommendations for hotels or specific things in an Airbnb to look for? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I've been lurking here for a few weeks since my husband and I adopted our pup about 6 weeks ago – so thanks to everyone posting advice & encouragement!

We have a 14 week old pitbull puppy, and she's honestly a wonderful girl. She's sweet and smart, picks up on training fast and is so eager to learn and explore. I really feel lucky with her but it's still SO hard some days. (Don't get me started on the puppy teeth!! I'm covered in cuts and bruises:')

I constantly feel so worried that I'm not engaging with her enough, giving her too little attention, too much attention, too many treats, not enough training, overstimulating her or under-stimulating her. I try not to compare myself to everyone on the internet and all the conflicting advice about schedules and diets and training routines and just focus on bonding and getting to know my pup and figuring out a routine that works best for us.

I'm not sure if any other new puppy owner feels this way? I love her so much, but she has such endless energy, and she's teething and biting, and digging up stuff in our yard – all normal puppy things, I know. I just feel overwhelmed. And tired. And afraid to mess her up or not do right by her. I know this won't be forever but she's not even 4 months yet so it's going to be for a while longer at least. Any tips or advice are welcome & also grateful to all the other posters on here who have been so informative!

I have a yorkie mix 2years old that I’ve had since he was a puppy. I have always crated him growing up but recently he has started to howl when I leave the house. From what I’ve been reading to treat the separation anxiety, you need to start by leaving them in small doses and ensure you return before panic breaks out so they understand that we will always come back.

I don’t have an issue doing that on my days off. My problem is I need to go to work and that requires him being home for 8 hours or more depending on traffic or if I need to run to the grocery store etc. Also on my off days if I need to run errands, it’s going to take some time… I’m in the process of finding a dog trainer in the area but does anyone have a realistic routine I can work on in the meantime?

Additional info: He is left in his crate with a frozen kong or long lasting treat and two toys. I have a dog walker stop by mid day to take him out for thirty minutes. A few months ago I was trailing him out of the crate (free roam) but then he started chewing on my books (i think out of boredom) so now he is crated all day. I do not want him to build bad habits. He always whined a little when I would leave (I have a doggy cam). However now it is LOUD howling that I can hear from the parking lot. He is never destructive in his crate. He does not tear up his toys or his bed. I think he is just sad I am leaving 🙁

Would love and appreciate any advice and help!

I have had her for 6 years and I don’t have her adoption information. Atleast I don’t know where it is. I’m needing to change the information and I’m not sure how. Do I ask her vet?