What other things can we do to stop Our relentlessly Barking Big Dogs from yapping constantly! HELP! [more inside]
posted by mickeefynn on Nov 8, 2009 - 21 answers

How far should I walk my dog? [more inside]
posted by mola on Nov 5, 2009 - 11 answers

When is it time to get rid of the dog? Fiance's poorly-trained dog has bitten me three times. I'm nervous about moving in with them and our future children. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by emkelley on Nov 3, 2009 - 51 answers

Dog(Pug)TrainingFilter: So....We have this pug which will turn 1 in November. Hes a sweet little guy however he has some very bad habits. CHewing on any and everything, darts out of the door at any chance and then plays a game having us chase him, barks all the time outside, and pees anywhere he likes. Heres my question....Is $850 in your opinion average, above average,under,etc...to pay someone to train him. The women that would train him takes him for Two weeks and then returns him home. I do know she is good because my brother took his dog to her 7 years ago and his dog behaves great. Just an FYI...we would try a class but to be honest the wife and i just dont have enough time between our jobs and having two kids.
posted by flipmiester99 on Oct 29, 2009 - 18 answers

my dog bled on my blanket (i think mine's called a com-fort-or). can i still sleep in my bed? [more inside]
posted by defmute on Oct 29, 2009 - 11 answers

My new dog's gulping water so quickly that he's making himself sick. How can I get him stop? [more inside]
posted by MeghanC on Oct 27, 2009 - 13 answers

Our dog got in a fight and was bitten. It's just a flesh wound, but how should we care for it? [more inside]
posted by Atom12 on Oct 24, 2009 - 10 answers

My dog's really, really itchy, and my vet hasn't been much help. She's got bumps, sores, and the occasional scab on her underside. Allergy treatments haven't been much help (barring prednisone which isn't really a long-term solution) nor have special skin-treatment foods. And she doesn't have parasites, either. I'm kind of at a loss. [more inside]
posted by shirobara on Oct 18, 2009 - 23 answers

How can I stop my dog from getting pregnant? [more inside]
posted by pick_the_flowers on Oct 11, 2009 - 11 answers

Puppy and Baby? [more inside]
posted by brevator on Oct 10, 2009 - 10 answers

My dog just attacked a large rodent-like creature, should I be worried? [more inside]
posted by AZNsupermarket on Oct 9, 2009 - 17 answers

Peanut digs under fence and escapes. Need help asap! Big strong Chihuhua, skilled excavator, 100' chainlink fence, soft soil/humus below fence. Need cheap fast stopgap AND cheap long-term answer. [more inside]
posted by SallyHitMeOntheHead on Oct 6, 2009 - 29 answers

My dog slowly went from loveable goofball to dog park bully. He's been on probation for about 6 months, and I'd like to start the process of re-socializing him and (hopefully) someday return to the dog park. How do I do this without putting any other dogs in danger -- especially considering that I don't currently know any other dog owners, and I don't have a good private space for doggie playdates? [more inside]
posted by roscopcoletrane on Oct 6, 2009 - 23 answers

How can we make a nice, safe and attractive area for our dog in the new living room? [more inside]
posted by spacefire on Oct 5, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm a potential dog adopter. Is there a responsible way to "shelter-shop", and if so how do I do it? [more inside]
posted by olinerd on Oct 3, 2009 - 23 answers

BirthdayCardFilter: Give me your best pun for this birthday card. [more inside]
posted by lilgoyl on Sep 30, 2009 - 17 answers

Name that Aussie kids' movie - - does anyone remember a kids' movie back in the 80s about a boy and his lost border collie, Gypsy? [more inside]
posted by Jubey on Sep 29, 2009 - 2 answers

For Halloween, I want to make a cat costume for a larger dog. [more inside]
posted by sleslie on Sep 29, 2009 - 6 answers

Anal gland expression for dogs - How does one keep a dog's anal glands in optimal shape? [more inside]
posted by wiretap on Sep 29, 2009 - 21 answers

My dog has a slipped disc in her neck - what should I expect? [more inside]
posted by tryniti on Sep 29, 2009 - 7 answers

My dog is not eating, but the situation is not the same as previous questions, as far as I can tell. Please see inside for detail [more inside]
posted by lootie777 on Sep 26, 2009 - 15 answers

How can I tell if my dog is partially deaf? [more inside]
posted by specialagentwebb on Sep 24, 2009 - 9 answers

Where should I go hiking in central Vermont with my dog for maximum leaf peeping and scenic vistas? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal on Sep 18, 2009 - 4 answers

What do dog trainers know that I don't? [more inside]
posted by invitapriore on Sep 14, 2009 - 12 answers

I've had this dog for… a long time, I’m ashamed to admit how long. I keep thinking I’ll just ‘come up with’ a name, like I have with past cats and dogs. I am stumped. [more inside]
posted by saragoodman3 on Sep 5, 2009 - 88 answers

I'm single, and work 9-5. I'd like to get a dog. Is it a really bad idea? [more inside]
posted by blue_beetle on Sep 3, 2009 - 26 answers

I understand the danger parvovirus poses to puppies, but what are the odds of a puppy contracting the disease in the US (specifically Alameda County, California)? [more inside]
posted by zippy on Sep 1, 2009 - 10 answers

Good dog nail trimmer? [more inside]
posted by JV on Aug 31, 2009 - 12 answers

Petfliter: How do I get a dog that was potty trained to be potty trained again? [more inside]
posted by defmute on Aug 27, 2009 - 8 answers

A question about a dog. (posting for a friend) [more inside]
posted by prefpara on Aug 26, 2009 - 16 answers

New London NH filter: Question about cell phone coverage and veterinary services in New London NH specifically. [more inside]
posted by mmw on Aug 26, 2009 - 5 answers

[Dogfilter] Our dog has periodic (sometimes as often as 2x/week) phases when his appetite vanishes and his belly makes gurgling noises, suggesting indigestion. Is this normal? What should we do? Further details and [more inside]
posted by DrGail on Aug 23, 2009 - 7 answers

The gas burner was left on overnight, on a low setting. Should we be concerned about the health of our dog? [more inside]
posted by kiki_s on Aug 22, 2009 - 5 answers

I want to buy a gift to this old lady. [more inside]
posted by caelumluna on Aug 19, 2009 - 16 answers

Sticky dog barking situation. The house next door to ours is a rental duplex, both units of which were recently rented to people whose dogs bark and/or howl unrelentingly all day long. I work from home and am losing my mind. Complication: I also have a very barky dog whose barkiness was able to be controlled until these other dogs moved in. Now he, too, is a problem, and I feel that I am in no position to complain about others' dogs. And yet, something must be done. [more inside]
posted by HotToddy on Aug 19, 2009 - 20 answers

I know you are not a vet. But is there any way to cure a dog's ear infections without antibiotics and a trip to the vet? [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Aug 9, 2009 - 39 answers

My dog has just been diagnosed with lymphoma. For various reasons, my husband and I are probably not going to do the chemo and radiation treatments outlined by the oncologist. If you have made a similar choice with your pet, can you tell me what happened? [more inside]
posted by misskaz on Aug 6, 2009 - 17 answers

Please help me remember the art blog where I found this image a few days ago. It's possibly from notcot.org, ffffound.com, or booooooom.com, but don't restrict your search to those sites. The post may or may not have included the words "fairy tale."
posted by alitorbati on Aug 4, 2009 - 3 answers

DC Filter: Obedience class recommendation to improve recall/ "come" command for my bird hunting-obsessed English Setter? [more inside]
posted by picapica on Aug 3, 2009 - 1 answer

I think my dogs might be depressed, how can I help? [more inside]
posted by Industrial PhD on Aug 2, 2009 - 8 answers

How did you adjust to being a first-time dog owner? [more inside]
posted by tuff on Aug 2, 2009 - 23 answers

Help. Our dog bit another dog and is now a 'dangerous dog.' Now what? [more inside]
posted by TheAfterlgow on Jul 29, 2009 - 42 answers

Potty training an Adult Dog. We got our 2-year-old Poodle 6 months ago. She's pretty timid and nervous. We don't know anything about her background other than that she was raised with 9 other dogs. When we first got her, she was pooping and peeing in the house. We hired a trainer and followed his suggestions and now she no longer poops in the house. But she continues to pee on one particular carpet... [more inside]
posted by bananafish on Jul 28, 2009 - 3 answers

Had an idea for a new design of dog leash and want to make and hopefully sell it. I've had a heck of a time finding a source for all the little locking/clasping components found on your typical leash. How do I find them? [more inside]
posted by my homunculus is drowning on Jul 26, 2009 - 6 answers

My grandma's beloved bulldog just died, so grandma needs a new dog so that well she doesn't go the same way as her bulldog. Help me find a good breed/mixed breed for her to adopt! [more inside]
posted by whoaali on Jul 26, 2009 - 26 answers

Our recently-acquired dog has been having some major behavior problems and showing some aggression that worries us because we also have a 6-month old child. We've been taking the dog to training classes but so far it hasn't been fruitful. Should we give him back? (TLDR details inside) [more inside]
posted by Happydaz on Jul 22, 2009 - 29 answers

Long time since I owned a dog. This is a two parter. First, is crate training the norm? Second, advise on breed that will fit in with two cats. [more inside]
posted by Mutant on Jul 18, 2009 - 21 answers

How can I get my dog to stop licking people? [more inside]
posted by emilyd22222 on Jul 15, 2009 - 6 answers

My dog regurgitated all his medication! Could it be the food, or something more serious? [more inside]
posted by Yasuo on Jul 13, 2009 - 4 answers

How do I keep my dogs from peeing on the concrete? [more inside]
posted by tryniti on Jul 13, 2009 - 10 answers