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Hello everybody! Today I (F/18) had an argument with my mom about my dog and now I'm genuinely questioning if im a bad dog owner or not. Here's a little bit about my baby: he's a 2 year old mix and we got him from the shelter when he was about 3 months old. Ever since we got him, hes been my...

This dog is a 5 year old Staffy (adopted from a friend of a family member from a farm) who previously lived with my boyfriend and his Mum in a small house. Over time, the Mum is no longer in the picture and the dog has been under the care of solely my boyfriend. So the situation now is we're...

I need some serious help I just got my new puppy yesterday and all of a sudden my 1 year old started misbehaving he never was like this to other dogs especially my girlfriends dog (who is around the same age as him) who has come over and been inside his territory. But now all of a sudden he...

I’ve recently absorbed responsibility for my mums dog who has 0 training, 0 recall and 0 house training. He’s a year and 3 months and still poops in the house, won’t listen and is quite mischievous. My mum doesn’t take much time for him so I’ve taken him as mine (she is fine with it) But I...

I've lived in my condo for several years now next to a couple, ~10-15 years older than me, who own two dogs. Admittedly, I haven't done my due diligence of actually introducing myself and starting any sort of acquaintance with them, but I've observed the basics of their day-to-day habits. Both...

Hi all, In November of last year my wife and I rescued a dog from a high kill shelter. This came a month after our 18 year old cat passed away. For context, we have 2 other cats still alive(18,16). When we brought her home, she immediately seemed refuge in the crate we got for her which...

Hello y’all!! I’m planning on getting my first dog around the end of July and was wondering if there’s any advice y’all could give me?? I’m planning to get one around the size of a Maltese.

I want to start going to the gym, but I’m not sure how since I have a dog. I know that may sound like a lame excuse to not workout but, I own an energetic Jack Russell and I work your 8:30-4:30 shift, so getting his physical needs met come first. However, I really need to start hitting the gym...

So I just graduated nursing school (yay!) and I got a full time position at the hospital on a day shift that’ll be from 7am-7:30pm 3 days a week maybe 4 if I wanna pick up. The only problem is I’m single and I have a dog (Scout, 3 y/o heeler/ Eskimo mix) I have a place I board him when needed...

Ok so I’m going to be getting my first puppy in a few weeks and I’m trying to get everything I need now. One thing I’ve gotten is a nice playpen so I can keep an eye on him while I work atleast until he’s trained a bit. Would that work as a crate? I would have a bed and water bowl as well as a...

Myself and fiancé would like to get a dog one day. We both work full time and have no children (that part is unlikely to change). I mostly work from home and work weekdays only. I attend the office 1-2 x weekly. When I do attend, these can be long days (leave at 5am, sometimes can return by 4...

I’m interested in getting a pet dog but I’d like to try it for a week or so to get a feel for it before committing to see it’s a feasible lifestyle choice. Does anyone know if it’s possible to look after a dog at your home for a week or so and if that’s the best way for someone with no dog...

Me (24F) and my boyfriend (28M) rescued a lab/hound mix two months ago. We researched and read and did what we could to adopt a dog and be prepared for it, and did not take this choice lightly. He’s now almost 8 months. He has a super sweet and mellow disposition, is great with people and kids...

Had a weird incident this weekend, maybe it was a non-issue, but I’m still thinking about it a day later. Went to a BBQ, brought our dog, “Gordo”. Gordo could be better trained, but is friendly. He is motivated by affection and food, not always in that order, and is really excited about both...

My GF and I adopted a rescue dog at 8 months and after ~11 months of work with multiple trainers, different meds, etc. he’s made basically no progress on anything. He can’t walk well on a leash. He can’t go to new places. We can’t have people over. But the worst of it is the severe separation...

Hey y’all, I am considering getting a dog and have two main questions: What in my life I should I be prepared for in getting a dog? Compromises, difficulties, etc.? I am seeking a companion that I hope can help me regulate myself on my tougher days. I know a dog can’t fix me or anything, but...

Hello! I have a 66 pound lab/pit mix named Turnip. She is almost 2 years old. She is everything to me. We’ve been stuck living in a student apartment, but luckily are about to move into a house with lots of space! Turnip, because she’s young and an athletic/energetic breed mix, gets bored...