We've decided to get a dog. I'm partial to Australian Shepherds, but would like to hear other suggestions. Help me select a breed. [more inside]
posted by Netzapper on Dec 12, 2009 - 36 answers

how do I teach my dog to play? [more inside]
posted by canine epigram on Nov 2, 2009 - 29 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

How much did it cost to treat your dog for canine influenza or shelter cough when you adopted? [more inside]
posted by itsonreserve on Aug 28, 2009 - 9 answers

Will a laser pointer break my dog? [more inside]
posted by mikesch on Aug 23, 2009 - 21 answers

What breeds of dog should my husband and I consider getting? [more inside]
posted by Hildegarde on Aug 16, 2009 - 40 answers

Given their acute senses, why do dogs eat gross things? [more inside]
posted by roxie5 on Jul 19, 2009 - 27 answers

My wife and I are looking to adopt a rescue greyhound from Greyhound Friends or Greyhound Welfare - what do we need to know? [more inside]
posted by canine epigram on Jul 1, 2009 - 30 answers

How do I convince my (possibly senile) dog to stop barking in the middle of the night? [more inside]
posted by Ladybug Parade on Jun 22, 2009 - 15 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

Does anyone know of an individual or organisation based in Copenhagen, Denmark, who can organise the transport of pets (specifically dogs and cats) from Copenhagen's Kastrup airport to the UK?
posted by misteraitch on Jun 2, 2009 - 3 answers

We've got a new puppy and he's an adorable border-collie lab mix. He's about 8 weeks old. He's going to be an indoor dog and we're anxious to get him trained and trained well for all of our happiness. Still, we're like to keep it cheap. Can you recommend some good, free, video sites that teach puppy training in specific? Thanks!
posted by Gideon on May 13, 2009 - 18 answers

Why does my dog want to eat our snot? Straight out of our noses! [more inside]
posted by arniec on May 5, 2009 - 18 answers

The BBB family is seriously considering becoming a foster family for dogs undergoing training as guide dogs. This is a new program administered by The Canadian Guide Dogs For The Blind. Anyone have any experience at this? (more inside). [more inside]
posted by BozoBurgerBonanza on May 5, 2009 - 4 answers

There's a ridiculously adorable little black dog featured in a scene of the film The Nanny Diaries. What breed of dog is this? [more inside]
posted by Valuev on Mar 13, 2009 - 11 answers

newbie looking for a sturdy, dog-friendly groundcover for our back yard! [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman on Mar 9, 2009 - 15 answers

Northern VA couple out of town for 10 days and no idea what to do with the dogs. Do any folks in NoVA have experience with Boarding their pets around here? Any general suggestions on what to look for (or look out for) in a kennel?
posted by Lord Widebottom on Feb 18, 2009 - 6 answers

My geriatric dog falls a lot and always needs help getting up from uncarpeted floors. But now he barks, growls, bares teeth and (twice last night) bites when I try to help him up. [more inside]
posted by jrchaplin on Jan 25, 2009 - 23 answers

I'm looking for a veterinarian specializing in orthopedic surgery in or near San Francisco, CA. [more inside]
posted by poulet on Dec 2, 2008 - 5 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

Hello, gifted people. I have a library patron whose dog has been diagnosed with mucopolysaccharidosis, aka Hunter Syndrome. She is pursuing an experimental bone marrow treatment plan that has helped other dogs with this rare condition, but in the meantime her dog is limited to foods that have no triglycerides, polysaccharides, or mucopolysaccharides. Her question: are there any foods in the carbohydrate family that are NOT triglycerides, polysaccharides, or mucopolysaccharides? Or, to rephrase in maybe a simpler manner, are there any carbs that her dog can eat with this mucopolysaccharidosis disease? [more inside]
posted by agathafrye on Oct 28, 2008 - 7 answers

My dog isn't adjusting to her new food, and it's been over a month. We know she has a sensitive stomach, but we had hoped that she'd be adjusted by now. Aside from food vigilance, what else can we do to help her? [more inside]
posted by woot on Oct 17, 2008 - 9 answers

Big move, 3 dogs, suggestions? [more inside]
posted by TomMelee on Sep 30, 2008 - 10 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

I have a dog with several long-lasting behavioral issues. I'm at my wit's end. HELP? [more inside]
posted by CwgrlUp on May 2, 2008 - 16 answers

A friend was walking her dog (a sturdy greyhound-dalmatian mix) on a quiet side street in her neighborhood. She looked across the street and saw a pitbull with no collar (just a bandana) and a wire muzzle. [more inside]
posted by nnk on Feb 9, 2007 - 25 answers

What new wagons/autos are dog friendly? [more inside]
posted by BrotherCaine on Sep 14, 2006 - 12 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