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@allaloneuk I'm glad they found him quickly :) I think it's easy to try and make comparisons between what you have and what others have. When in the throws of puppy blues, owners who are overwhelmed can feel like they just don't have that good dog like others have. It's great to be able...

@remini Following research that indicates leaving a dog in distress crated and unattended can result in significant stress responses and learned helplessness, we don't recommend leaving a dog to cry it out. Young puppies can experience isolation distress in confinement and it can take time...

@leona08 Hi! Our community is best suited for puppies 8 weeks and older. I would consult your vet for any health concerns and possibly check out content from @oldwoodsman who is a fantastic user who specializes in fostering litters.

@imagebeastmarkbeast Oh wow XD eeew! Also ugh that's terrifying I'd be so worried bedbugs would hitch rides home! They must have some decontamination routine.

@soldier4jesus89 So glad these are both happy stories!

@areelius I don't think anyone here can say whether or not the idea is good without understanding what your actual plans are regarding changes you recognize you would need to make. Would you be open to detailing what changes you intend to make for this commitment? What steps are you...

@keakim Hello fellow Washingtonian! Fortunately, in regards to socialization - there is absolutely no need for your pup to directly interact with the things that she'll need to be exposed to. Unfortunately the puppy socialization group classes might not be available, but between the...

I wanted to share this with all of you who have puppy blues out there. Even the most well behaved and highly trained and skilled working dogs out there can have bad days. Case in point... our local PD's drug detection dog is currently on the lose and evading attempts to retrieve him by...

@caritaslumen Humor can be a great coping mechanism for handling stress ;)

@followpeace Apologies for the delay in approving your post. Please see our wiki page on separation anxiety.

@libra111 Be sure to properly condition using a gentle leader. Some puppies can find it aversive and you can't just slap it on and go. Needs to have proper training to use it.

@shlomo1 I can't say from the video that it's aggressive... the younger pup's body is loose and bouncy, ears are up... this is a game often called Bitey Face that dogs engage with. The older dog may be handicapping for the puppy... but I'm not entirely sure the older dog is appreciating the...

@shlomo1 Does the dog that is growling often vocalize when playing with other dogs? Many dogs will vocalize while playing and it's not necessarily aggressive. Are you familiar with consent testing for play? I have two really good videos on dog-dog play and consent testing that may be very...

@laylamendiola "you can’t train patience and consistency with animals to human beings" Yes, you can. And you should - because that patience and management of frustration and stress is vital to teach your children. And you husband can learn these things too. That's less of a dog issue and...

@winepress777 Give your vet a phone call and ask them about your concern. Because Banfield is located usually in Petsmarts, it's good to at least be aware of what their situation is or might be. They'll be able to give you a good idea of what issues you might run into regarding vaccination...

@kd5nrh Are you sure it's 6 weeks? Pups should be 8 weeks old to be separated from litter. In many places separating them earlier than that is against the law. Please contact your breeder and review the wiki for answers to your questions.

@roseandlavender The sub will likely go private which removes it from your subreddit list if you subscribe. Comments and posts will not be accessible. If you choose to participate, don't use reddit for these days. Don't browse, post or comment.

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@docmrm In the wiki look at the ultimate crate training guide. It's a great place to start. I'm going to be real with you when it comes to dog training there is rarely a quick and easy solution. So aa frustrated as you are, the pup isn't doing things with malicious intent. You hold the keys...

@docmrm Are you also crate training?