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- Dog Food and NutritionWhy does my dog skip meals but always eat treats?“The treat-calorie point is worth repeating. Otto is not a picky eater by any stretch, but when we were doing…”Big Ron · 3 replies
- Dog Food and NutritionIs grain-free dog food actually bad now or just a scare?“Pip is a Cavalier so I watch anything heart-related like a hawk, and my vet mentioned the taurine angle too,…”Big Ron · 2 replies
- General Dog DiscussionIs pet insurance actually worth it for dogs?“Breed matters, yes. Working line GSDs tend to have different risk profiles than show lines, and honestly the…”Diego A. · 2 replies
- Dog Training and BehaviorWhy does my dog eat grass every single morning?“Yuki's fiber point is worth following up on. Loki went through something similar and the first thing I looked…”Helena B. · 3 replies
- Dog Training and BehaviorWhy does my dog stare at me while pooping?“Pip does this, and I do the same as Wendy, a little nod, very solemn, like we've made a pact. My old cavalier…”Yuki T. · 4 replies
- Dog Food and NutritionIs raw feeding actually worth it or just overhyped?“Listen, Big Ron, I'm not gonna sit here and tell you raw feeding is magic or that kibble is poison. Nobody…”Big Ron · 3 replies
- Dog Food and NutritionWhat are the best chews for aggressive chewers that won't break teeth?“Ron you already got solid advice here. Gonna echo the yak chew rec, Loki went through a rough patch where…”Big Ron · 4 replies
- Dog Training and BehaviorWhy is my dog reactive on leash but perfectly calm off-leash?“Diego's point about baseline arousal is worth sitting with, Marc. From what I've read, leash reactivity often…”Marc R. · 2 replies
- General Dog DiscussionLooking into medium/big dogs that actually work in apartments (not trying to get a chihuahua)“Energy level over size is exactly right, you got there on your own. Greyhound rec is solid, they're couch…”Eddie P. · 1 reply
- Dog Training and BehaviorRecall that works perfectly at home but falls apart everywhere else — how do you push past this plateau“Not sure if this applies to Otto specifically but from what I've read, one thing that sometimes gets…”Marc R. · 1 reply
- General Dog DiscussionHelp writing a sympathy card for someone who just lost their dog“Hi Karen, This is such a thoughtful thing to do. It's difficult but I usually write something like: “I’m so…”KarennnnPuggo · 1 reply
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