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  1. Dog Training and BehaviorHow do you survive the first night with a new puppy?No replies yet. Be the firstKayla G. ·
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  2. Dog Training and BehaviorHow long does puppy biting actually last? My hands are destroyed.No replies yet. Be the firstKayla G. ·
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  3. Dog Training and BehaviorHow do I stop counter surfing when nothing seems to work?No replies yet. Be the firstMarc R. ·
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  4. Dog Training and BehaviorHow do you actually stop a dog from pulling on the leash?No replies yet. Be the firstTom W. ·
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  5. Dog Food and NutritionWhy does my dog skip meals but always eat treats?Marc R.: The treat-calorie point is worth repeating. Otto is not a picky eater by any stretch, but when we were doing…Big Ron ·
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  6. Dog Food and NutritionIs grain-free dog food actually bad now or just a scare?Maggie D.: Pip is a Cavalier so I watch anything heart-related like a hawk, and my vet mentioned the taurine angle too,…Big Ron ·
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  7. General Dog DiscussionIs pet insurance actually worth it for dogs?Marc R.: Breed matters, yes. Working line GSDs tend to have different risk profiles than show lines, and honestly the…Diego A. ·
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  8. Dog Training and BehaviorWhy does my dog eat grass every single morning?Diego A.: Yuki's fiber point is worth following up on. Loki went through something similar and the first thing I looked…Helena B. ·
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  9. Dog Training and BehaviorWhy does my dog stare at me while pooping?Maggie D.: 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. ·
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  10. Dog Food and NutritionIs raw feeding actually worth it or just overhyped?Frank D.: Listen, Big Ron, I'm not gonna sit here and tell you raw feeding is magic or that kibble is poison. Nobody…Big Ron ·
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  11. Dog Food and NutritionWhat are the best chews for aggressive chewers that won't break teeth?Diego A.: Ron you already got solid advice here. Gonna echo the yak chew rec, Loki went through a rough patch where…Big Ron ·
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  12. General Dog DiscussionHow do you actually tire out a high-energy dog without exhausting yourself?No replies yet. Be the firstMarc R. ·
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  13. Dog Training and BehaviorWhy is my dog reactive on leash but perfectly calm off-leash?Priya N.: Diego's point about baseline arousal is worth sitting with, Marc. From what I've read, leash reactivity often…Marc R. ·
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  14. General Dog DiscussionHow do you plan a long road trip with an anxious dog?No replies yet. Be the firstDiego A. ·
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  15. General Dog DiscussionLooking into medium/big dogs that actually work in apartments (not trying to get a chihuahua)Diego A.: Energy level over size is exactly right, you got there on your own. Greyhound rec is solid, they're couch…Eddie P. ·
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  16. General Dog DiscussionExpecting first child, thinking ahead about Otto and the baby introductionNo replies yet. Be the firstMarc R. ·
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  17. Dog Training and BehaviorRecall that works perfectly at home but falls apart everywhere else — how do you push past this plateauPriya N.: Not sure if this applies to Otto specifically but from what I've read, one thing that sometimes gets…Marc R. ·
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  18. General Dog DiscussionDealing with a Destructive ChewerNo replies yet. Be the firstDave Carter ·
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  19. Dog Training and BehaviorManaging Separation Anxiety in Older DogsNo replies yet. Be the firstMargie Thompson ·
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  20. General Dog DiscussionDealing with a hyperactive LabNo replies yet. Be the firstRachel Simmons ·
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