Dog Owner Chat v4

[Marley.&.Me]

My one cat is like a dog. He'll let you do anything to him, he doesn't care.



When I first got him

A week after having him

[maninkari]

JJ and Pete are getting pictures with Santa Claus today! I'm also getting Pete a new collar because he managed to break his. I'm super happy with JJ's Kong collar so if there's one that'll fit him then I'll get him that. I got a new leash for Duke yesterday, it's 5 ft long, longer than my other leashes and I'm pretty happy with it. I'm working with him now on ignoring barking dogs. As soon as his ears perk up I draw his attention back to me. He got a lot more reactive the month he was gone, according to his owner there were a couple unneutered GSDs who always attacked him. He tried to fight a miniature poodle mix for god's sake (the poodle was unleashed and running around, I had to pull Duke and JJ away because JJ wanted to play with him). I wish I could get him neutered, he's obviously frustrated as hell on top of all his other problems.

@Hazza;
He's so adorable! Chihuahua mixes are the best. Pete is a dachshund/pug/chihuahua and he's my ESA for insomnia. The dog, not the rooster lol.

[Marley.&.Me]

JJ and Pete are getting pictures with Santa Claus today! I'm also getting Pete a new collar because he managed to break his. I'm super happy with JJ's Kong collar so if there's one that'll fit him then I'll get him that. I got a new leash for Duke yesterday, it's 5 ft long, longer than my other leashes and I'm pretty happy with it. I'm working with him now on ignoring barking dogs. As soon as his ears perk up I draw his attention back to me. He got a lot more reactive the month he was gone, according to his owner there were a couple unneutered GSDs who always attacked him. He tried to fight a miniature poodle mix for god's sake (the poodle was unleashed and running around, I had to pull Duke and JJ away because JJ wanted to play with him). I wish I could get him neutered, he's obviously frustrated as hell on top of all his other problems.

@Hazza;
He's so adorable! Chihuahua mixes are the best. Pete is a dachshund/pug/chihuahua and he's my ESA for insomnia. The dog, not the rooster lol.

Oh he's absolutely adorable.

Oppies breeder said he was a purebred but he looks and has the exact energy of a jack Russell. Our vet even said there's no way he's a purebred. I paid a pretty hefty price. $170. Its hefty for me anyway

[Flossie]

Lacey saw Santa Claus! (Sorry for the ginormous image)
The pet shop was so hectic today! So many kids running around and dogs seeing Santa. Sadly, most of the dogs didn't like other dogs and growled at Lacey, but Lacey just waddled away haha. She absolutely adores small kids, there were a couple of small kids, and they were all petting her, she loved it! She sat down and licked them very gently. Some of the kids started crying when they had to go away from Lacey, oops!

[cloveruu]

I don't know if I was supposed to fill out a form or anything, but I have a quick question.

When ever I'm out to walk my dog, she always growls and barks (not so friendly) at other dogs. This kind of embarrasses me and I really want to train her to calm down and act normal around other dogs. Other than that, she's a sweetheart at home. She likes to sleep a lot and lay in the sun. Her name is Bella.

[Marley.&.Me]

Some more of my precious angel. ❤️️

[Marley.&.Me]

I don't know if I was supposed to fill out a form or anything, but I have a quick question.

When ever I'm out to walk my dog, she always growls and barks (not so friendly) at other dogs. This kind of embarrasses me and I really want to train her to calm down and act normal around other dogs. Other than that, she's a sweetheart at home. She likes to sleep a lot and lay in the sun. Her name is Bella.

How old is Bella? Usually as dogs age, their behavior and tolerance to things sometimes changes.

Where did you get her? Did her previous owners have other dogs?

Does she bark at any dog? My little guy typically just barks at huge dogs like African mastiffs. Then he gets over it and plays.

[cloveruu]

She barks at any dog, and she's 5 years old, human years.
I'm sorry but I forgot the name of the place I got her from, I moved away from it so it's been a while.

[Marley.&.Me]

She barks at any dog, and she's 5 years old I believe.
I'm sorry but I forgot the name of the place I got her from, I moved away from it so it's been a while.

Was it a breeder? Shelter? Pound? I had a basset hound I got from a puppy mill..... we found out as she aged. She was terrified of people and dogs.

How're is your posture holding the leash? Are you calm and assertive or nervous/anxious?

[cloveruu]

It was a place with all kinds of pets such as birds, cats, dogs, rabbits, and fish. I'm pretty sure it was not a breeder.
I'm pretty calm holding her leash, when I see another dog pass by though, I pull her close to me and say no.