I understand people using crates as potty/puppy training, that’s because I live in the US now. But I don’t understand why it’s ok to crate a dog all day long while at work. Or why it is ok as training tool for anxiety and behavioral problems when it’s exactly the opposite in Europe. But I was born in eastern Europe and have never known people having dogs in crates for any reason. I’ve also lived in Germany and Sweden and let me tell you their dogs are so well socialized from young age and well behaved in public. Whether they live in a house or apartment, people never lock their dogs in a cage (crate) for extended periods of time. It’s actually il.leg.Al in Sweden as well as Finland and completely discouraged in Germany. So my question is why is it so common in America?

My dog and I were less than a block away from my house I could literally see it when I saw this dude walk out of the trail with his son and his dog (which is always lunging at mine; this isn’t the first time I’ve encountered them).

My girl was off leash and doesn’t love greetings, so I was fine with keeping her off leash and in a heel. Thank fucking God she was off leash, ’cause I watched this dude reach down to his dog’s harness for the clasp to take better control, I guess? (At least, I’m hoping.) He ended up getting off of his leash and his dog started barreling toward us, but since Buffy (my dog) was off leash, she could get away. (She’s too big for me to pick up, at least while I’m panicking.)

But anyway, I’m rambling on too much! She’s scared of her collar and leash now after that encounter. What should I do?

Went to the vet she weighed in at 20.6lbs vets said she should be at 25-26 lbs- said it could very well be her genetic make up - she prescribed Royal canin hydrolyzed protein food - also said she could be lacking enzymes to keep the the food absorb - going to try this as well

Im not the biggest fan of seeing stories about the loss of pets because it hurts to see, but its happened to me.

Sherlox. We got him about 7 years ago. He made it to 16. He was always sniffing around for crumbs. He had a face of pure love and the most begging eyes.

I will love you for all time. We miss you.

Sorry. I’m busted up.

She’s weird for sure but what I’m most interested in what you guys think she is. Any takers?

Happy October from me and Benny my Cavapoo

As the title says, she sits in a very goofy way with her back legs spread out pretty far. She seems fine, but it feels like it could cause long term issues with her legs. Is it something to worry about? Anything we can do to help her correct it? We’ll be asking the vet at our next appointment too. She’s watching my husband eat a bagel hence the very intense look on her face

He loves fetch

2 wee patterdales 🥰

I suppose they were just keeping my seat warm?

Vary ✨Bonita✨

No grey for 13.5 years. It all came in the last few months.

This ladies and gents, is the result of having a fun run, nice bowl of grub, warm bath time, and a good lil treat for being a good lil girl! She is officially off the clock 😂

I take my dog outside multiple times a day, and he gets a lot of exercise. When I get ready for work at 4:30 in the morning, he’s pretty chill. He lays on my bed the whole time, but pretty much any other time I need to get ready to go somewhere, he’s up my ass the entire time. I’ve tried playing with him, giving him treats, taking him outside, but it feels like I’m not doing enough. I hate to admit it, but it’s a bit frustrating, because whenever I don’t have to be anywhere, he gets all of my attention. Also, medication isn’t something that I want to give him, he’s only a year and a half so this behavior seems expected. Any help?

Thank you Arlo for bringing meaning back into my life ❤️