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- Dog Training and BehaviorHow do you survive the first night with a new puppy?No replies yet. Be the firstKayla G. ·0replies
- Dog Training and BehaviorHow long does puppy biting actually last? My hands are destroyed.No replies yet. Be the firstKayla G. ·0replies
- Dog Training and BehaviorHow do I stop counter surfing when nothing seems to work?No replies yet. Be the firstMarc R. ·0replies
- Dog Training and BehaviorHow do you actually stop a dog from pulling on the leash?No replies yet. Be the firstTom W. ·0replies
- 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 ·3replies - 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 ·2replies - 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. ·2replies - 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. ·3replies - 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. ·4replies - 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 ·3replies - 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 ·4replies - General Dog DiscussionHow do you actually tire out a high-energy dog without exhausting yourself?No replies yet. Be the firstMarc R. ·0replies
- 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. ·2replies - General Dog DiscussionHow do you plan a long road trip with an anxious dog?No replies yet. Be the firstDiego A. ·0replies
- 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. ·1reply - General Dog DiscussionExpecting first child, thinking ahead about Otto and the baby introductionNo replies yet. Be the firstMarc R. ·0replies
- 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…
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- Dog Training and BehaviorManaging Separation Anxiety in Older DogsNo replies yet. Be the firstMargie Thompson ·0replies
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General Dog Discussion
- Is pet insurance actually worth it for dogs?By Diego A.
- How do you actually tire out a high-energy dog without exhausting yourself?By Marc R.
- How do you plan a long road trip with an anxious dog?By Diego A.
- Looking into medium/big dogs that actually work in apartments (not trying to get a chihuahua)By Eddie P.
- Expecting first child, thinking ahead about Otto and the baby introductionBy Marc R.
Dog Training and Behavior
- How do you survive the first night with a new puppy?By Kayla G.
- How long does puppy biting actually last? My hands are destroyed.By Kayla G.
- How do I stop counter surfing when nothing seems to work?By Marc R.
- How do you actually stop a dog from pulling on the leash?By Tom W.
- Why does my dog eat grass every single morning?By Helena B.
Dog Food and Nutrition
- Why does my dog skip meals but always eat treats?By Big Ron
- Is grain-free dog food actually bad now or just a scare?By Big Ron
- Is raw feeding actually worth it or just overhyped?By Big Ron
- What are the best chews for aggressive chewers that won't break teeth?By Big Ron
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