Dog Filter: My labrador thinks she's a lifeguard! Help! [more inside]
posted by Pippi Longstocking on Dec 13, 2009 - 8 answers

We just adopted a rescue Rottweiler and we couldn't be happier. When we bring her home on Monday, I want to be completely prepared. Please help! Details inside. [more inside]
posted by msali on Dec 12, 2009 - 20 answers

Book Filter: In the spirit of 'Verklemptness'... [more inside]
posted by Pippi Longstocking on Nov 25, 2009 - 25 answers

What type (not brand) of dog food is good for dogs with bad gas and soft stool? [more inside]
posted by jwfree on Nov 23, 2009 - 22 answers

Are there any non-Kong dog balls that my Lab won't destroy? [more inside]
posted by xingcat on Nov 14, 2009 - 19 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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

Could I be a professional smell tester with my dog like nose? [more inside]
posted by WhereAmI on Jul 5, 2009 - 10 answers

I overpurchased, now what can I do? [more inside]
posted by youchirren on Jun 27, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me get my dog to walk again. [more inside]
posted by wandering steve on Jun 20, 2009 - 16 answers

Are multi-dog leashes easier than separate leashes? Please give me your thoughts on, and/or recommendations for, multi-dog leashes. [personal specs, and probably too much information, inside] [more inside]
posted by amyms on Jun 10, 2009 - 12 answers

My family and I are going to the beach this weekend. Should I bring the puppy or leave him in the kennel? [more inside]
posted by bluedaisy on Apr 15, 2009 - 24 answers

Help me find consensus from the hive mind. I have been wanting and preparing and planning to get my very own dog, my first dog, for years. However the question that keeps raising its head, is should I, given my personal circumstances? [more inside]
posted by Elfasi on Apr 2, 2009 - 33 answers

Who has used a soft-sided dog crate for a large dog? Will it provide secure confinement for short periods? We are moving from NJ to the west coast. Our elderly dog is too frail to travel by air, so we will drive a 6-day road trip. For the road trip, I need a portable crate that will stow in our car trunk. We need the crate to set up in motel rooms. I want dog to have his "den". We do not plan to leave him alone, but there could be situations where he has to be kept confined for his safety. [more inside]
posted by valannc on Mar 31, 2009 - 13 answers

I would like to hitch hike around England with my two standard poodles. They are gorgeous and well behaved and I am not a hippie freak (any more) Im an ok looking matron type. Any thoughts? Thanks
posted by Palmerpoodles on Mar 10, 2009 - 12 answers

Is it dangerous to allow a dog to stand near an open window on an upper floor? [more inside]
posted by SallyHitMeOntheHead on Feb 16, 2009 - 29 answers

Just returned from a trip to the animal shelter looking for a second dog to adopt. Found a very sweet blind Aussie Shephard and fell in love. Need help to see if this is a good match: Can anyone share experiences/special challenges with caring for a blind dog? [more inside]
posted by Dr. Zira on Feb 9, 2009 - 20 answers

How can I train my dog to stay off the sofa? [more inside]
posted by ijoshua on Jan 10, 2009 - 19 answers

Is there a good way to freshen up a dog between baths without actually getting him wet? [more inside]
posted by howrobotsaremade on Jan 6, 2009 - 13 answers

How do I keep my dog from grabbing food off the table/counter when when our backs are turned? Penny, our 6 year old adopted stray (we think she's a Jack Russel/Austrailian cattle cross) has a horrible habit of stealing food that's on the table when we're not looking. [more inside]
posted by jrishel on Dec 24, 2008 - 18 answers

DogFilter: How do you build trust with a dog that is scared of you? [more inside]
posted by bwilms on Dec 16, 2008 - 24 answers

I recently adopted a 2 yr. old Shih Tzu from the pound. He's been to the vet and has a clean bill of health. He's settled very well into things here and I'd like to start working on training him. After reading about several different methods I find clicker training the most interesting but I've never done it before. Anyone have any suggestions or tips? [more inside]
posted by lysistrata on Nov 26, 2008 - 10 answers

Advice needed for dealing with my dog's overgrown toenails. [more inside]
posted by wg on Nov 17, 2008 - 6 answers

I have a bichon frise/shih tzu mix dog named Beatrix who is a little over 1 year old. She is crate trained and has no problem with going into the crate when my husband leaves for work. She spends no more than 5 hours in the crate a day while we are at work. Next week my husband's work hours will be changing and this will mean that Beatrix will be at home for 8 hours alone while we are at work. Unfortunately we cannot afford to hire a dog walker. We are thinking about leaving her out of the crate since it seems like a significantly longer time to keep her cooped up. Is this the best thing to do? If so, how should we go about it? [more inside]
posted by traceymariel on Nov 17, 2008 - 16 answers

I'd like nutritional advice for homemade dog food and maybe treats, using easy-to-find ingredients. I haven't been able to find high quality commercial dog food where I live, so I make most of her food myself, but I would like to make her homemade food as healthy as I possibly can with the resources I have, which are somewhat limited. Current routine, and many(!) more details inside. [more inside]
posted by taz on Nov 1, 2008 - 12 answers

My 11 year old male shepherd-mix is in congestive heart failure, but doing very well on medicine. He has a good outlook for many months of high quality living. The diuretic medicine causes him to pee in the house occasionally -- because I can't get him out the door fast enough. We live in a condo and he has to go out on leash. We can't leave the house for more than a couple hours or he will need to pee. I welcome any tips on managing incontinence for large male dogs. [more inside]
posted by valannc on Oct 21, 2008 - 12 answers

Man who was raised in a culture where animals are meant to be working on a farm and not kept for fun... dating a dog-lovin' woman who owns a face-licking puppy. Clearly not a long-term match perhaps, but how to ease the discomfort of either party, respect everyone's feelings, and bypass disagreements? [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Jul 22, 2008 - 69 answers

Doggy baby dilemma. [more inside]
posted by vermontlife on Jun 4, 2008 - 15 answers

I would like advice on how to deal with a dog who barks every time I enter or leave my apartment. Should I talk to him? Ignore him? [more inside]
posted by sandraregina on Apr 24, 2008 - 9 answers

Hive mind, I have a dilemma. I love dogs and have since I was tiny. I long to own a dog the way some women long to have a baby (ick). I haven't had a dog companion since I was a kid, but I now have just about the best lifestyle I think I'm going to have: we own a home, will have a fenced-in yard (as soon as I can get the contractors to finish the fence; soon, I hope), and have plenty of love to lavish on a pup. But I want to provide the very best possible home, so I'm having some trouble with this decision. [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium on Mar 31, 2008 - 19 answers

To whom do I report suspected abuse of a service dog? [more inside]
posted by dogmom on Mar 13, 2008 - 9 answers

How do I fix my dog's sleep schedule? [more inside]
posted by judith on Oct 15, 2007 - 8 answers

My previously relatively benign aversion to dogs has become cripplingly intense in the last few months, to the point that I can't make it to my house's front door without being accompanied. I'm living in Indonesia, and don't know enough of the language to express my absolute, mortal terror or where to find English-language psychological help. I really need some help here: how can I go home at night? [more inside]
posted by mdonley on Sep 1, 2006 - 27 answers