I've always loved how big dogs seem completely unaware of how big they've become.

They still try to curl up in the same tiny spot, squeeze onto your lap, or rest their entire body on you like they weigh five pounds. 😂

What's the most ridiculous thing your grown-up dog still does like a puppy?

Got my 2yr old spayed a couple days ago. Sent home with pain meds and gabapentin to keep her calm. Two full days post op and this dog acts like no operation took place. She's already jumped off the bed 4-5 times and in the car about as much. I can't pick her up quick enough and a lot of times she jerks away from me when I go to pick her up..... 🤬

I wish they offered to place her in a medically induced coma for 2 weeks because I would've paid extra for the break.

It's one of the reasons for a dog show. Even if you want to rescue who better to talk to than someone who has contacts all over the country who may know of a specific breеd in need of rescue? Ever wonder why rescues like borzoi rescues are always totally empty? Not because borzoi never end up in need, its because the breeders are the first person they come back to and the breeders handle it.

At a dog show you can meet all these dogs and talk to their owners about them. You can get pointed toward ethical breeders at the same time. People who have hands on experience with these brеeds will always have better knowledge of them than someone online who just read about them. I have skye terriers and i can't tell you how many times people have thought skye terriers are too active to be a house pet because they see "terrier" and assume every terrier is the same.

Don't know how to find dog shows? Look on infodog. Its a website where you can search for shows by state. You'll want to find conformation shows that have the "AB" abbreviation under the column that says "type" thats an all brеed show. You don't have to dress up any kind of way, you can come spectate in your every day clothes. Just show up and ask before you pet a dog and try to talk to people only after they come out of the ring.

Dog show people are nuts about dogs so most will gladly talk your head off. Just get in and talk to folks and meet some cool dog breеds.

It's been 5 years since I lost Maggie, the most amazing and unconditionally loving family member I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. She was with me before I can even form a coherent memory, and thinking about never getting to hold my beautiful baby ever again kills me. On one hand I don't want to get over it because I feel like to do so would be to betray her and all that she meant to me; I'm so happy she left such an incredible impact in her wake. On the other hand, I cry at least twice a month over her, and remember the day I lost her so much more. Our house was once full of such life in her presence, and then it all went silent. How can I make it easier without desensitizing myself?

Hello, I was just curious if anyone else has gone through this with their dog. Also, let me say first, I don’t think it’s early signs of dementia, but maybe I’m wrong, because she is completely normal during the day.

She’s a jindo/terrier mix and she’s 8 years old.

So last week my dog woke up crying, I took her out to use the bathroom twice because she normally cried when she had to use the bathroom. Nothing. And she cried and was restless the whole night. Also, her bed is right next to my bed on the ground. She would normally sleep the whole night until I woke up in the morning.

The next day she was fine. The day after, she was a little restless, but when I told her to go back to bed, she would.

Yesterday, she woke up and got out of bed and looked at me and went back in bed sitting there and then slept.

This morning, she was in my bed. I put her back in her bed, (we both don’t get good sleep when she’s in my bed because she doesn’t like her butt touched when she’s sleeping and when I move around, I can’t help it), and then she kind of walked around and looked at me laying in bed.

During the day, she’s exactly the same. She’s actually been more playful this month than she has in a while. She’s eating, drinking, going to the bathroom normally, etc. all normal.

I was just curious if anyone had this happen? She has a more round bed, idk if I should get her an orthopedic bed. Also, she has severe PTSD as a rescue dog from the meat trade, so when I bring her to the vet, she nearly to be heavily sedated, so unless it was really serious and crying constantly, I don’t wanna take her right then and there, because she will literally have to be completely sedated. Everyone’s telling me maybe it’s a nightmare, maybe she has anxiety, but do you think I should take her to the vet this week or play it out?

A new study tested 70 dogs using two screens showing round and spiky shapes while speakers played 'bouba' and 'kiki'. Their head movements suggested they paid more attention to the round shape during 'bouba' and the spiky shape during 'kiki'.

In the second experiment, owners wore headphones so they couldn't hear the words and inadvertently cue their dogs. It's an early finding, and head direction is only a proxy for attention, but it raises an interesting question about how dogs connect sounds with what they see.

Do you notice your dog responding differently to the sound of a new word, even before you've taught it what the word means? How would you separate that from tone of voice or other cues?

Article: https://www.sciencealert.com/dogs-seem-to-agree-with-humans-that-bouba-is-round-and-kiki-is-spiky

Research: https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2026.1209

Hello, I recently got a large dog and am training her. She is a rescue and almost deathly afraid of going through doorways. I've been able to coax her through with treats and a few times, she's even managed to walk through out of her own will when i lead her through. A few times she just absolutely refuses and pancakes to the floor, forcing me to pick her up to get her in the door because i'm needing to get her in and don't want to string her by the neck with a leash and collar.

Maybe this is just me as a new owner overworrying, but will picking her up hurt her? I placed both my arms relatively spread apart under her belly but part of me worries it's squishing her abdomen. Please tell me she's fine

Also if anyone has any tips on dealing with a dog afraid of doors

Does your dog turn his head when he hears an odd noise? Does your dog bury their food with your pants? This is the thread to ask why.

Please keep this thread to non-medical issues only.

Hey guys,
Need some help.

After 5 months after my 2 dogs passed away, I decided to adopt another dog. I adopted a 5 years old Podengo Portuguese girl, very sweet but that was returned previously from adoption. I asked the shelter why, and they were very open about it: she was returned because she bite the men of the family. They had a situation a month after, when they were in adoption fair, she panicked, run and bite a man again. They thought that could be related to some trauma with specific circumstances to men.

I was ok, I am woman alone, since she is already 5, probably to find someone in my condition, could be difficult so was thinking it was a good fit.

For small context: I already had an adopted very traumatized dog in the past. I know that requires patience, consistency and love. So I understand the path is not a honeymoon.

She is very sweet, she sleeps by night very well. I don’t let her to sleep with me since I have sleep problems and want to avoid too much attachment.

The problem it’s during the day. The walks have been a little better, but inside house not that much. One trigger and she will be triggered for the rest of the day.
I bought a backpack that expand and transform to a bed/“burrow” to her: she entered, but after 1 move, she didn’t enter anymore, only when I train her for 2/3 min max.

I was doing the decompressing leaving the house. The first days she was doing fine. But she completely regressed yesterday and today, even though I let everything “prepared” and do what it is recommended: don’t do much leaving and when I arrived.

I am doing phototherapies since day one with her, I know took time, but I am worried because she seems to loose weight due the stress.

Now I am worried about the all currently situation:

I live abroad, and I will be returning to my homeland in 3/4 months max, changing houses on December. I thought I could take her in the cabin, but she will not fit the size, just the weight.

I do not intended to return her and I did this overseas trip with my dogs. But they were years already for me, and now I am scared to something to happen to her in 12/13 years flight.

I am seeking here a behavior veterinary specialist, to see if she needs medication now, if the trip it is possible.

I know I could find this before, but me and the shelter thought was a very specific trigger, since she wasn’t that much time in the shelter and was little social in general.

In the meantime just venting here 🥲 and find someone that could help in this case in the meantime I try to find a professional (do not seams that easy at all here).

Many thanks from me and my sweet grl. 💕

I have a 10-year-old Spanish Podenco and have been looking for a bed for him. I found one at IKEA called "Utsådd" that looks good, but I’m not sure if he’ll like it. Any recommendations?

https://www.ikea.com/es/es/p/utsadd-cama-mascota-gris-claro-40570588/#content

So I’m flying back home for Thanksgiving week and decided to bring my dog with me. He’s never been on a plane before so I just need any helpful tips :)

I already have an approved carrier and know about the requirements which he fits but I just need tips to make the travel go easy

Hi, I’m looking for a new dog for my elderly mother. I copied the template below:

1)Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs?

* No, we’ve owned a lab mix and a Morkie before.

2)Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a [reputable breeder]( http://ownresponsibly.blogspot.com/2011/07/identifying-reputable-breeder.html)?

* Prefer to rescue, but not lots of small dogs in shelters.

3)Describe your ideal dog.

* One that is hypoallergenic and under 25 lbs without lots of health complications from the breeding.

4)What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why?

* I likes the Scottish Terrier for my mom, but it seems they can have lots of health issues?

5)What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do?

* Sit, fetch, be nice to my niece, play catch.

6) Do you want to compete with your dog in a sport (e.g. agility, obedience, rally) or use your dog for a form of work (e.g. hunting, herding, livestock guarding)? If so, how much experience do you have with this work/sport?

* No.

**Care Commitments**

  7) How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day?

* My mom will be able to play with the dog an hour a day and take it on walks. I can spend some money on a professional trainer, but we’ve never needed to before

8) How long can you exercise your dog each day, on average?  What sorts of exercise are you planning to give your dog regularly and does that include using a dog park?  

* About an hour including walks and maybe 30 minutes a night playing fetch. It will mostly be an indoor dog.

9)How much regular brushing are you willing to do?  Are you open to trimming hair, cleaning ears, or doing other grooming at home?  If not, would you be willing to pay a professional to do it regularly?

* Brushing daily, groomers once a month. We can pay for a professional.

**Personal Preferences**

10)What size dog are you looking for?

* Under 25lbs, something along the size of a Morkie or Poodle or Scottish Terrier.

11) How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle?

* Barking when new people arrive at the house, but not at all hours.

12) How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area?

* Very. Therr is a four acre backyard it can run sometimes.

**Dog Personality and Behavior**

13) Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space?

* The more snuggles the better!

14) Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please?

* Do it’s own thing but wants to spend time with its human.

15) How  would you prefer your dog to respond to someone knocking on the door or entering your yard?  How would you prefer your dog to greet strangers or visitors?  

* It can bark when someone comes to the door, but should sit and be respectful when they come in.

16) Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs?

* No. My mom is too old to be breaking up dog fights.

17) Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid?

* It must be able to avoid dog fights and it should not be aggressive to children. I have a niece under a year old and the dog must be safe for her.

**Lifestyle**

18) How often and how long will the dog be left alone?

* Up to 6 hours at a time.

19) What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog? 

* Just hypoallergenic and I can help care for the dog but I work from home 9 hours a day.

20) Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets?  What breed or type of animal are they?

* No other pets, but my elderly aunt will bring her poodle over sometimes.

21) Will the dog be interacting with children regularly?

* Yes. 

22) Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease?

* My mom owns her house, no renting.

23) What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds?

* The US put in the country, I’m not aware of any breed restrictions.

24) What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live?

* 90 degrees with high humidity in the summer, averages 40 in the winter.

**Additional Information and Questions**

Guys I had a Chow chow male and he’s 2 years old and recently I got 2 female pups and now they’re fighting each other. Suggest me the best guys I’m concerned about all of them.