Husky* website edition(*cats and other pointy eared animals may apply for honorary husky status. ignoring owner for at least 2 cumulative weeks and one successful escape attempt required for eligibility.)/dog/ clothing, for work and play:https://www.alpineoutfitters.net/https://www.mtnridge.com/DOG-APPAREL_c_34.htmlThese harnesses are crash tested, but are too restrictive for exercise:https://www.centerforpetsafety.org/test-results/harnesses/cps-approved-harnesses/https://sleepypod.com/car-harnesses/dog/ approved training:https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/AVSAB-Humane-Dog-Training-Position-Statement-2021.pdfhttps://www.youtube.com/@TrainingPositivehttps://www.youtube.com/@kikopuphttps://www.youtube.com/c/SimpawticoDogTraininghttps://www.youtube.com/c/SusanGarrett/dog/ disapproved training (AVOID!): zak george, joel beckman/dog/ breath freshening:https://www.google.com/search?q=enzymatic+toothpaste+for+dogshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G9IBQRsiW0Get the facts about the raw feeding myth:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC339295/https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/get-facts-raw-pet-food-diets-can-be-dangerous-you-and-your-petQuality dog food reviews here: https://files.catbox.moe/4qbv21.zip>>4836132
>>4840373seems like a smart dog he’s even sporting two chains
>>4840373
>>4840372Yes helloWe would like to apply for honorary husky status
>>4840383
>>4840384Not pointy enough, we will pass you onto the Bassets.
>>4840384This is treason, you will be puni-*sleeps for the next 16 hours*
>is cute, fluffy, non-aggressive, trusts strangers, and doesn't make you look tough and alpha because they disobey their owners constantly>looks nothing like a wolf - pastel colored, bug eyed, floofy and goofy>looks silly even if somehow provoked into being aggressive>looks silly even when performing one of their ancestral jobs and hunting small game>is somehow still a "manly dog for manly men"
I saw a malicious shitlib walking her pitbull off leash next to my house today. Looks like I need to CC a revolver to take them both out.
>>4840427>applying for a permit to carryNgmi
>>4840429not going to prison over putting down some goon and her hellhound
I smell a schizo
>>4840431Learn about gunsmithing; change your barrels afterward. It's ridiculous to rely on the police. Imagine firing a gun, then having the police come to arrest you because they found your spent shells.
>>4840433This state has stand your gound laws. It's a shitbull so they would understand.
>>4840435>The state will understandThe absolute state of spread thins and their love for government.
Help IS availablehttps://usserviceanimals.org/blog/schizophrenia-service-dog/https://pettable.com/blog/schizophrenia-service-dog
>>4840427Why would you need a cc for a revolver? Just wash up afterward with bleach. Nice failed LARP attempt. Thwarted by a real /dog/ patriots.
>>4840372I prefer labs, collies GSDs because they obey me, but i can’t deny that huskies, pyrenees, and pumas are the superior animals
>>4840440>is anti left>gets labeled with sluggish schizophreniaheh
>>4840469>hallucinates a woman walking a dangerous dog>starts talking about how to shoot people without talking to the cops and calls it "anti-left pre-emptive self-defense"
>>4840477It's probably one of the loose crazies obsessed with dogs after losing an argument in the other thread
>>4840477I don't need to talk to cops to shoot a vicious dog coming at me.
>>4840401nice tongue
Bandana thread>>4840541>>4840541>>4840541
Husker
>>4840569Graceful
>>4840578Aussies won that competition btw
>>4840627>no backflipStyle points are all that matter
>>4840634Aussies won that battle too
>stung by bee>becomes retardedBased Australian Shepherds
>>4840639That's a terrier
Does anyone else have this exact picture but with their own dog?
>>4840569>exposed asslord forgive me
>>4840578perfect target tracking though
>>4840372I had a comfy Saturday morning walking my collie and my neighbour's geriatric Shepherd. The Shepherd is 12 years old and has been spoiled most of his life by two women so he barks whenever he wants something which is usually attention and gets it. He also doesn't get enough exercise.Not with me, brosky. I make that fucker run and swim until he passes out for 12 hours. However, in his defence, he did attack and scare off a boar that went after my collie.
>>4840679Nuh >>4840764>by two womenWhy did you feel the need to mention that they are women?
>>4840769I'm partially sexist and I've encountered a lot of behavioural issues in dogs over the years from women treating their dogs as children/ living teddy bears and not as canines. In the case of the Shephard above he wouldn't have a barking issue if he wasn't constantly rewarded and fawned over like a crying baby the second the house shakes from his booming bark.
>>4840780Without getting into all the nuances of dog training and conflicting opinions a dog should be treated and raised according to its psychology and the domesticated wolf that it is. The dog should have its needs met but also conform to living in human society without becoming a menace. A dog should not be treated like a needy human child and given the run of the house. It also shouldn't exist purely as a lapdog that gets stuffed with treats, especially as a working breed.
>>4840772>>4840782Your generalizations about women and dog owners are unfounded and based on delusions. Instead of fretting over trivial issues like barking for attention, focus on more pressing matters like walking your dogs off-leash in dangerous areas where they could be injured by wildlife.
>>4840788Nope, I'll continue to enjoy the freedom of the woods with my dog off-leash even with the rare encounters with wildlife and continue to foster a minor amount of sexism. I'll be off to the woods again and in old 4chan tradition leave by calling you a fag.
>>4840792>overt mental illnessBon voyage
>>4840782Schizobabble>muh wimmen taught their dog to bark to ask for stuff nooooo
>>4840440>conduct room searchesi would be so embarrassed if my dog snooped into my room to find drugs like i am 14 again
>>4840769
>>4840679close enough
>>4840847Link the carpet NOW.
>>4840815>he didnt teach his dog to find weedits like you hate free drugs
>>4840858>costco>feizy jewel area rug collection>silver mountains>don't forget your hot dog and 51% off shutterfly
Puppy playing with ants
>>4840875Eat ze bugsLive in ze pod
>>4840875celery in honor of carrot.
This was not trained. It's quite satisfying.>>4840847Barely.
Husky
>>4840401>doesn't make you look tough and alpha because they disobey their owners constantlyFucking kek, so trut. Mixed husky owner
>>4840372Guess who’s toe beans just got a pedicure?
Tax credits for dog owners when?
>>4841028Shave out that hair
>>4841028Nice, I really need to clip the nails again, thanks for reminding me >>4841062I wish, you could call me the Dogfather with how many dogs I'd have
>>4841062Can't believe someone tried to shoot that lab
Is there a good youtuber or video series for learning about dog breeds?Most of the youtube stuff I see mentioned are trainers but I just want to learn about the different breeds to work out what would be best for my family.
>>4840933Cute dog.Also If this were any other thread I'd be allowed to say my favorite catchphrase.
>>4841221In terms of onwership? American Standard Dog Training has a bunch of quick form videos about it that all seem accurate. If you want to learn about specific breeds or get more long form information Animal Watch has some decent videos.
>>4841223anon, you're free to speak your mind and share the wisdom. Is there something you know?
Live in a small apartment and want a small dog but not one of them fluffy white fellas cause my last dog was one and I want something different, do chihuahuas have any major health issues endemic to the breed as a whole and not just tied to apple heads?
>>4841276Get a deerhead chihuahua mix, that's how you get a peak little dog.
>>4841276Chihuahuas have severely diminished brain function as a whole which can cause decreased cognitive function and increased reactivity.
It's really troubling to see how some people on the internet mistreat their Chihuahuas just for the sake of getting attention. I recently came across a video where two kids were deliberately provoking their Chihuahua to get a negative reaction because they thought it was funny.
>>4841290>kids being retarded little shits (TL: "kids") is somehow a riveting new developmentno wayholy shit
Thoughts on poms?
>>4841333Pomeranians are a small but hardy breed!
>>4841333They haven't recovered from being the 2010s pop culture dog.
>>4841333something something drop of diarrhea in a glass of water
>>4840372>>4840381>>4840384>>4840388>>4840427>>4840432>>4840438>>4840457>>4840501>>4840578>>4840641>>4840751>>4840772>>4840788>>4840794>>4840845>>4840860>>4840875>>4840933>>4841062>>4841221>>4841276>>4841284>>4841333>>4841373a reminder that i mog the fuck out of you ugly dog fagscats for life
>>4841382My man looks like an insulting /pol/ meme comicDelete this post before someone starts photoshopping your face into comics about amerimutts and el goblinos
>>4841382Nigga pulled up with the Amazon basics fit and thought he ate. My dog got more drip/fashion than you.
>12yo golden>legs starting to give up>vet only gave me supplements for her jointsFuck, is it time to let her rest or should i go to another vet
>>4841432LIBREEEELA *arf*
>>4840627how can I train my dog to do this
>>4841436Target pole
>>4841382Dios mio...El goblino....
>>4841471
>>4841333Best breed
What do you think my newly adopted mutt is a mix of?
>>4841534A mix of good and dog
Hey there! I think I see some Beagle. Welcome to the hound/terrier family.
>>4841542>>4841546You can't see it in that pic but she has the white tipped tail too!
Pov; you are getting savaged by a 35lb puppy
>>4841432Is it arthritis? If so rosehip oil might help. You don't really want to start medicating your dog.
>>4841553>earless husky
>>4841641Wtf is wrong with huskies? Are they some kind of alien dogs?
>>4841650the nose is medium long
Okay my doggie is here! Day one I drove him home from in a crate (he's crate trained). He whined a bit in the car ride home but did okay. We went outside pretty often yesterday because I wanted to make sure he could go to the bathroom and was successful / didn't have an accident. He's not a huge fan out being outside yet. He's a bit freaked out by it, maybe I over stimulated him :/ He's very hyper current and won't leave my side, I think more out of being nervous. How is best to bond with him? Should be fussing over him all day or give him time to just chill? I've giving him lots of pets and trying to be a good buddy, but also doing a little work. How do I help the dog adjust?
>>4841741>how is best to bond with himPic relSide note, do you plan on keeping his face trimmed? Or will you fall to the dark side (teddy bear cut).
>>4841761Okay I just found a little accident by his crate lol spoke too soon. Cleaned it up.So treats is the secret? Also how much should I fuss over him? Like should I let him wonder off a bit so he does not have more accidents or watch him like a hawk?I plan on keeping him shaven. The teddy bear cuts it seems like they can not see well and also it is messy. I will keep his body close but his head like a typical poodle. Sorry for Reddit spacing on my phone with dog on lap
>>4841771I recommend keeping him on a long house line or in a sectioned-off area of the house, so that you can keep a close eye on him. Also, when you socialize him with the trimmers, make sure to go slow and reward him often, especially in the beginning. Electric trimmers and other grooming tools will be an integral part of grooming him.
>>4841779He is a retired show dog so he okay with grooming. I am going to use a professional groomer to start though, but may try to learn a bit on my own as time goes on.Maybe a dumb question but when I shower should I crate him?
Just adopted a 7 month old rescued dog. Love her so much. I have a date already to get her sterilized but lately i've been wondering if I should go through with it. She's so young and is just developing. Should I do it? Should I wait more? Will it harm her growth?
>>4841852It is best to wait until a year and a half at least, this will reduce the chances of joint issues when she is older. Unless you have a reason otherwise.
>>4841812I thought it was a puppy
>>4841852Removing the hormone producing reproductive bits before 2 years of age has the most dramatic negative health impacts. Removing them at all is bad unless they are disordered.The only ethical option is delaying a spay as long as possible. At the first sign of abnormal heats, spay. A medically unnecessary surgery is literally torture. Causing pain for no reason.Everything else is a compromise but at the least you should wait until they are 2 years old.
>>4841866No he is 15 months old. Miniature poodle. He was just okay as a show dog so she retired him.
>>4841889That's called a flunk/failed show dog.
>>4841892Yep! I mean he made grand champion, I was able to look him up, but she does not want to breed him and has better show dogs. I just wanted a pet so it is kinda perfect, I do not care about dog shows. I just hope his personality is good.So far he seems extremely friendly but very hyper. It is hard to tell with a dog that has been only home for 24 hours though. Also I am a brainlet so probably doing a lot wrong
>>4841928Poodles are hyperactive dogs, I think maybe you should've got a bassetdoodle
>>4841852Also ignore the “you’re torturing your dog” schizo.
>>4842073>someone disagrees with me and i can't refute them? call them a schizoDoes a medically unnecessary surgery cause pain, unnecessarily? Yes. Does removing functional organs inappropriately harm the body? Yes.Should you? Obviously not.
>>4841382El Ogro de las Americas
>>4842074Chance of health problems drop dramatically after the 1.5 year mark plus you are removing the unnecessary discomfort caused by their sexual functions and protecting them against unwanted pregnancy. I called you a schizo because you are one and your low quality schizo posts should be ignore when people are asking for serious advice.
>>4841382Joder...la abominación de los Estados Unidos...qué terrorífico...Señora de Guadalupe Madona...
>>4840372>Husky* website editionreporting in. does anyone know who the "fourth bark buddy" is? is it Leo poster?
>>4842079>unnecessary discomfort caused by their sexual functionsThis doesn't happen. Stop anthropomorphizing. Just keep intact dogs separate in heat - easy if you're not an animal hoarder.>protecting them against unwanted pregnancyOnly bad owners need to torture their dogs to do this.>I call you a schizo becauseI tell you uncomfortable truths that go against the PSA-format propaganda that's been stuffed down your throat since you were born. They're also uniquely American. Much of the civilized world never bought that bullshit.
>>4842104>they don’t cause discomfort they just cause discomfort and you need to seperate themLiterally no point engaging with this level of dishonest schizo rambling. You look rightfully retarded so I’ve done enough. Enjoy your day.
>>4842111>I need to torture my dog so I can drop them off at the dog park and leave, and leave them behind a 3 foot tall cyclone fence when i'm at work! aint no heat cycles making me worry about responsible pet ownership and good training!yeah anyways this attitude is distinctly american. better countries - objectively better, inhabited by objectively superior people, don't do this, and some have even outlawed it.
>he still thinks I’m AmericanThe voices got him twisted
>>4842161>He's proud of being dumb enough to be mistaken for an americanuh oh
>>4841852Not needed. Just keep her indoors when she's in heat, give her the ol' q-tip, and supplement with allicin every day to prevent pyometra.
>>4840679I'm fairly sure I do. Here's one close to it from nearly a decade ago.
>>4840679
i did the impossible and caught my dog not curled up or upside down
I saw Pete in the pet thread. Sad!
Why shouldn’t I get a GSD/Dutch Shepherd mix?
>>4842516aggression-ocd-autism-adhd-bipolar1-bipolar2-bpd-gender dysphoria basket case and hip dysplasia, mammary cancer, pyometra ridden health disaster linked upneed it or keep it?
>>4842519>aggression-ocd-autism-adhd-bipolar1-bipolar2-bpd-gender dysphoria basket caseshit he's on to us
>>4842519Damn, I’m literally a GSD/Dutch shepherd mix.
>>4842519>gender dysphoriaHuh, thought that was an Australian Shepherd thing. Welcome Dutchies!
what does it mean when a human pats your head?
>>4842548that's what they do before killing you
>>4841382Someone 'jak him
>>4842474>>4842484You can only cuddle one of these fatties. Which one do you choose?
How long will it take my shelter pup to stop being afraid to pee outside and not in my apartment?
>>4842603>fatHe gained around 10 lbs since last year, he weighs 55 lbs and it’s his adult weight. His ribs are palpable, the angle is unflattering, and laying down pushes skin to the side causing that chubby look. In reality he’s a good weight and maybe fluctuating 1-2 lbs from training sessions. Heather identifies as a skinny bitch and you will respect that too.
Thanks for giving Dalton body dysmorphia.
>>4842603your mom
Hey guys, I’m disabled and I’m looking for a companion dog to keep my company in my studio apartment. I’m a paraplegic tech worker who lives in metro Atlanta and I’m looking for a dog that fits my lifestyle. I’ve narrowed it down to the Siberian husky and the Belgian malinois. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
>>4842669>gaylantaHusky it is.
>>4842669Could you have picked two breeds that need more exercise? How about a border collie, legless?
>>4842669>im a nugget and want high energy dogs that can probably pull me to walmart on my nugget cart cause i sure as hell cant walk them there
>>4842678Is a border collie something I should consider instead? I was also looking at an Australian cattle dog?
>>4842688First time on 4chan?
>>4842690Then don't take it personally, it's just how it is
>>4842689>>4842691What got posted?
>>4842680>twoleg screechingCan YOU go 15 mph? Can YOU extend up to 9 feet vertically? Stay mad.
>>4842692Cripple slander / ableism
>>4842695baka, haters won’t even let a crippled man own a husky or malinois these days. I thought this was America.
>>4842702Bro should've lurked more, you retards will insult anyone
>>4842718He lurked long enough to know all of these dropkicks would fall for his low quality bait
>>4842766>i’m proud of my mixed heritageOnly because you have to be.
Ball hog.
>>4842766>>4842799Damn you ugly. Sure you didnt miss the toadline thread homes?
>>4842799lmao nigga fuck youcreep
>>4842766>that dick sucking expressioni know it when i see itbitches who got experience automatically cover their teeth
Guys this is /dog/ not /goblin/, can we please talk about dogs?
>>4842927t. mogged by cat lover
>>4842799Who?
If your dog was an anime which anime would they be?Mine would be korbo
>>4842958You’re a fag
>>4842966teehee~
>dog has been pacing and panting for 5 hours>wont lay down for more than 5 minutesSo when do neurotic dogs get tired?
Based janniescatbros keep fucking winning
>>4842984>Grab a bag of treats>Do some obedience>Go on a walk>While also doing obedience>Reactive? just pop treats in their mouth non stop while keeping them walking>go home>use a treat to bait them onto their bed>make them lay down>rub their belly until they relax
>people always saying either adopt from a shelter or buy from an ethical breeder>shelter only has adult pit mixes>ethical breeders won’t sell you a dog unless you have a huge fenced in yard, previous experience with their type of dog, and are basically unemployed and home 24 hours a dayBack yard breeder it is.
/dog/ theme songhttps://youtube.com/watch?v=5yeGhfL0zCU
>>4843076winner: most cringe post in the thread award
>>4842797Ball hog pt 2
>dog trainer has a nylabone>pup loves to chew on it>buy the same one and a few other types>give it to the pup>chews on it for a minute then never touches it againWtf, does he just like the trainer's ones because it's full of other dog's saliva?How can I make his ones more enticing? I'm thinking of sandpapering some. See if dogs at the dog park will chew them up a bit for him?
>>4843060>>shelter only has adult pit mixesBlatantly false unless you spent a whole 2 seconds looking
>>4843275My bad, they had husky mixes too. >2 seconds All the time I needed.
>>4843280husky mixes are based dogs. dont be a fag.
>>4843280Look around, look at dogs being fostered, keep checking back to see new dogs that come in, stop being a lazy cunt
>>4843283My last dog was a husky/GSD mix that I rescued. I’m not getting another husky mix. >>4843285Nah, I’m going to a backyard breeder and getting a puppy.
>>4843286User error>>4843283Based and true
>>4843287The user error occurred when the people who had him before me left him in an outdoor 4x4 cage for the first year of his life. I have to wrestle him into a collar while he was covered in his own shit and carry him back to the car because he didn’t know what to do on a leash because he had never been on one. I spent 4+ hours a day working with that dog for months until he could do basic commands and recall and I still wasn’t comfortable enough to take him in public. I’m going to get a puppy so I can make sure it’s socialized and trained from the beginning.
>>4843283Mixes that aren't shit are called breeds.>>4843286Get it DNA tested for health problems at a minimum. Don't buy a dud.
>>4843294The couple I’m looking at now are both from oopsie litters from people who with working dogs. The parents have been OFA certified but idk about DNA testing.
Pls help.My dog has a red spot on his paw that he's been licking. It started small but seems to be growing in a line slowly downwards. It does not seem to hurt him as you can touch it and apply pressure without him recoiling. It doesn't have an open wound or abscess, all I can see is a very small area with what looks like a scab or a bit of dried blood. He isn't limping and apart from the redness seems perfectly fine. We took him to the vet today, they said it might be foxtail but we havent taken him for a walk in any tall grass recently and I didn't see any burrs elsewhere on him. I also would assume that would be a bit more painful than he seems to be letting on. Complication: during the exam he got spooked and barked right in the face of one of the nurses, grazed her with his teeth but didn't bite. Still, they called animal control and put him on a 10 day at home quarantine, and said the vet couldn't do any more work on him until the 10 days are up. They gave us some antibiotics and told us to come back afterwards so they could sedate him and remove the suspected foxtail seed.So two questions: 1. If it is a foxtail, how bad is leaving it in there for 10 more days while he is taking antibiotics?2. What else could it be? I was thinking it looked more like a big bite which maybe got infected, in which case the antibiotics should hopefully be all he needs.
>>4843296I've heard Embark is good, although I haven't actually used them. But any reputable test kit should be enough to keep the breeders honest.
>>4843306Bug bite not big bite
Day 10 of rescue dog adoption:I can no longer live without her. She loves me with a purity i've never experienced before in my life. All she wants is to be near me. I would kill for my dog. I should have done this years ago.
>>4843306Very hard to tell what it could be. If it's a foxtail you may be able to feel it under his skin. Usually foxtails will eventually get very swollen and puss filled, especially if it is entirely embedded in the skin.If it gets worse I think you can get antibiotics from a fish store, but you need to be very precise with the dosage.
>>4843311The real question is how many African villages would you sacrifice to keep your dog alive.
>>4843313all of them
>>4843312Ive felt around on it, can't feel anything at all and the pressure/touch doesn't hurt him. He's already on antibiotics so I'm hoping those help, at least for the next 10 days. If it's not better by then I'll take him back in, I just hope it doesn't keep getting worse in the mean time.
>>4843314Good answer.
>>4843060Are breeders really cunts like that?
>>4843316I took the back seats out of my minivan that i use for daily driving and i've been taking her on errands. I put a dog bed in it for her to rest on since there are no seats. When i take her out of the house for walks she goes straight for the van and i have to coax her into leaving. At first i thought she like the van because she got to see all these new things. But i noticed she just lays down now that it isn't novel and sleeps on the bed. When i bring her home she doesn't want to get out so i go and lie with her in the back for a few minutes. What i've realized is that the van is like the kennel she loves so much, but its big enough for me to be in it too. She just wants to be close to me.
>>4843315Dog's have pretty strong immune systems. Mine has had some bad bumps/scabs that have healed perfectly fine over time.>>4843318Not always.
>>4843060For me it's>volunteer as a carer for puppy that's going to become a seeing eye dog/hearing dog/assistance dog/whatever>gets ample training>only 30-40% actually pass and go on to become a working dog>those that fail go up to become pet dogs with the raiser getting first choice>now have a well trained pet dog with about the best genetics possible for a lab
Seeing my dog's play like this brings me so much joy. I'll run around calling their names to hype them up so they play with each other. >>4842484>>4842474Superb>>4842201Superb, but it makes me sad seeing an old Leo.>>4843321I love reading things like this.
>>4843332
Any large short haired dogs like Great Danes that do not die at 7?
>>4843342Rhodesian ridgebacks are smaller but healthierBull arabs are incredibly healthy for their size Old English mastiffs are quite lazy and slightly longer lived but have other health problems
>>4843306my dog got a similar rash went he got an insectbite, he kept licking and chewing on it. i got https://www.nustock.com/products/nu-stock-topical-treatmentand it cure it.
recently i got a medium size outside kennel for my 6 month old gsd, my goal was to keep him there over night because he started fucking up the house while we slept. slowly he is getting used to the kennel and taught him the house command, i made it comfy for him, but now i feel like shit leaving him lock up outside for 8 hours. he whines for a couple of minutes then stops and goes to sleep. should i stop being a little bitch and men up and lock him up for 8 hours? should i keep him there most of the day?
All of humanity’s advanced technology is worthless when it can’t even make a dog live for 100 years
>>4843389The short lives of dogs is part of their virtue. It is very human to think more=better
>>4843355You are already being a bitch by locking your dog out instead of training them properly, proud owner of a disproportionate bite and mauling risk.
>>4843389Our technology is for keeping geezers barely alive enough to sign legal documents and tracking you to determine which fast food ads you should see, not anything actually good.Look on the bright side, at least we're not starving to death in a gulag for having a dog.
>>4843389Dogs early mortality is genetically programmed, for some reason, via a hormonal mechanism. I guess to make them breed sooner. So it's somewhat fixable just not able to go to 100.https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/anti-aging-medication-development-dogs-live-longer/story?id=105311713https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/fda-approves-medication-that-extends-the-lifespan-of-dogs/So more like dragging large dogs back up to the lifespan of wolves. I strongly believe humans did this because dogs like mastiffs are disposable and need to be replaced rapdily, so they bred only the most fertile dogs and therefore the ones that matured the fastest, hence the concentration of truncated lifespans being the highest in mastiff derived dogs like berners, great danes, and scenthounds.
new batch of heathers printed
>>4843543I like that tennis ball shot
I'm on day 4 of my adopted/re-homed dog and it's my first dog. He has been quite fearful of other people and seems very anxious, he's sticking around me mostly. He's had some accidents too and seems afraid to pee in front of me (and doesn't lift his leg).He's starting to bark a lot, but maybe that's just fear of his new surroundings?How close should I watch him? I feel like if I keep my eye on him constantly he's going to get neurotic and more nervous. I guess the risk is he chews something or has an accident?
>>4843546Are you giving him cheese, pets, and praise for peeing outside?he sounds abused
>>4843548>Are you giving him cheese, pets, and praise for peeing outside?Yes. When he goes to the bathroom I make a huge party about it and give him treats.>he sounds abusedMaybe. I think he was raised with a bunch of dogs and only knows life with them, and I also think he lived more of the kennel life than a home one if that makes sense. now he's got no dog friends, in a strange house, and while he's velcro to me he probably doesn't completely trust me. The previous owner says he wasn't a barker ever...
>>4843543Are you going to give the hump shots to the other dogs?
>>4843599That would be hilarious but i've never seen anyone from a dog park twice on account of not actually living in any of the towns the dog parks are in
Is there a significant difference in reactivity and being territorial between male and female dogs?
>>4840372If my dog kicks her paws while sleeping, is she having a nightmare?
>>4843626>travels the country letting his dog hump random mutts serial killer behavior
>>4843736And he photographs it for his trophy wall too .
>>4843626I live far away from parks too. I picked up pet sitting as a way to get exposure instead. Get paid (very little albeit) and get to screen dogs.
Tips on helping an under stimulated dog? 2 walks and a fetch session later he’s still chasing his tail and barking at me.
>>4843822I sometimes hide my dog's toys in other rooms, she goes around the house collecting them and I tell her what a good doggy she is and give her a small treat.
>>4843826cool! Any ideas for a puppy?
>>4843826Any ideas for a dominant puppy who can’t really get free range of the house?
>>4843649Depends on breed and context but overall female dogs are generally easier to deal with.
>>4843822What bred are we talking? Do you give them a job to do?
>>4843837I’m probably going to get a female GSD.
>>4843855Female dogs are generally less energetic and playful on average and more prone to resource guarding. At the end of the day it really just depends on the dog and how you train them.
>>4843831Is it because he nibbles furniture or something?
>>4843831Kongs (stuff with wet food or soaked kibble, put some PB and/or greek yoghurt over the opening and freeze it), lickmats, snuffle boards, puzzle toys, pupsicles made by soaking and freezing kibble in moulds/trays.Pretty limited on things they can do solo in a smaller space but these are what I do for my pup. I'm going to have to go back to work next week so he'll have a big gap in the morning until lunchtime and another big gap in the arvo.Hopefully he'll be satisfied with these things and sleep to kill time. Also considering getting another pen and combining them so I can set it up next to the balcony door giving him space to go out and pee in a puppy potty.
>>4843857my rescue dog (day 11) is half gsd and i greatly suspect half some kind of colly because she does the sneaking belly thing when shes getting ready to chase. Allllll she wants is to nest with me. She doesn't even want to really go on walks anymore and keeps tugging me back to my van that i've set up with a bed for her so we can just chill in it.
Anyone have or know much about pet cameras?Looking for something for keeping tabs on our pup while at work.
>>4843859Nah, but its not a problem anymore.>>4843863Nice, what doggie do you have?
first time dog owner here. Whats the deal with bones? My dog wants a bone, she wants to chew on it all the time and she tried to steal a bone from pet smart that was as long as my leg. A nice lady told me not to let her have it because it was a cooked bone and those splinter and become problems. Is that true? What kind of bone should i give my dog?
>>4843890let it soak in a jar of pickle juice for a month and it won't splinter too badly.
>>4843890Ideally no bones but use bully sticks and collagen braid sticks instead. Or those nylon bones like nylabone/tasty bone/whatever.If she's got all her adult teeth uncooked bones can be ok but you'll want to observe how she chews on it to make sure she's not choking herself or anything.
>>4843890Go to the grocery store. Go to the meat department. They have pork shoulder bones and marrow bones for dogs. That's what you want.
>>4843890Fresh and raw good, cooked is bad.Poultry is an absolute no-no.
No trolling but do you find other people's dogs tiresome unless in small doses? Never owner who has been thinking on getting one. A relative got a dog recently and it's making me reconsider. Every time the relative visits with her dog it's like a vortex sucking all the attention. Whatever activity or conversation we're having gets hijacked every couple of minutes, either by the dog itself or by the relative who has to comment on everything the dog does. Is it like children where you're passionate about yours but other people's are nothing special?
>>4841333Good dogs but generally poorly trained like most small dogs
>>4841741>Should be fussing over him all day or give him time to just chill?Give him attention but also let him chill and get used to your work/downtime routines so he learns to adapt to your schedule and pass out
>>4842604You should take puppies out every hour and after every meal until it eventually clicks. Also, praise them when they defecate outdoors. Depending on the pup, it can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Furthermore, their sphincters aren't fully developed so the occasional accident can happen
>>4843957>Is it like children where you're passionate about yours but other people's are nothing special?Kind of but I also get annoyed when visiting someone and 90% of the conversation is about their recently acquired dog/cat. It's especially annoying when the conversation gets interrupted because they have to point out their pet doing something mundane. It's usually the type that treats their pets as child replacements
>>4843915>p*rkOnly good quality grass-fed beef.
>>4841471but my maine coon plays fetch with me
I love my dog, she's stuck to me like PVA. Haha !
>>4843957It depends on the breed. I like spending time with other peoples collies, aussies, german shepherds, malamutes, and huskies. And no this is not a circlejerk joke. It's my real opinion.
>>4844060>german shepherdsGod why? Do you mean your friends or random people?
>>4844082Any german shepherd. They just like me for some reason.Sighthounds too, but they're sadly uncommon.
>>4842474What a threatening LARGE DOG
>>4843685Just running. To or from what, who knows.>>4843872>keeps tugging me back to my van that i've set up with a bed for her so we can just chill in it.God that's adorable. I wish my dog liked me.
>>4840772>>4840782Women shouldn't be allowed to own pets on their own, they're irresponsible pet owners. The few women that do train their dogs right are the exception. I've never seen a single woman who had a well-behaved dog unless it was trained by her husband or son.>>4840788>>4840806If your dog barks for stuff or a lot in general, you failed to train it properly. Stop getting your panties in a twist because someone stated something you cunts don't like. It's not like either of you cackling whores had anything actually worth saying. Feminism is a mental disorder.
>>4844109This has nothing to do with dogs or /an/, take your ideologue esewhere.
>>4844109You simply haven't been around women or their dogs which is not surprising given your account (POV: Incel).
>>4844109Cry more bitch titsI trained my dog to bark for stuff because it makes faggots like you seethe. They are also free to beg for food, lay on the furniture, and be in the kitchen. Specifically to troll boomers, karens, and incels.
The dogs are starting to figure each other out finally.
>>4844228the hol-ee roller is the worlds best dog toy, especially if you stuff them with a couple squeaky balls
>>4844228>already size moggingIt just isn't fair to your girl.
>falls asleep during trainingHow do you respond without sounding mad?
>>4844261like dishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDqxSg98CjM
>>4844232I need to get another medium one, she split that one open>>4844244She bullies smaller dogs, so getting a bigger dog was mandatory, he's already 36lbs at 12 weeks old
>>4844060>>4844085One of my friends has a kelpie, another has two greyhounds. Good times.I've got a lab and the problem with him is every random woman on the street will approach wanting to pet him even when we're clearing in the middle of training.
I wrote a story about Anya on AO3
Can /dog/ help me get my next dog that would ideally just be a smaller, less energetic lab?>AustraliaHot summers, temperate autumn/spring, cool winters but never subzero>Mid-30s, WFH half the week, aiming for full-time WFH. Had aussie cattle dog, kelpies, labradors.>In an apartment with two off-leash parks <5min walk away. Public waterways 10-15 mins away, a few off-leash beaches ~15 min drive.What I love about labs/retrievers: Good-natured, happy, fantastic temperament Intelligent and easily trainable Can bark but not yappy Chill while I work/left alone for 3-5 hours Easy-care coatsWhat I'm willing to do: 45-60 min twice daily walks Monthly bath unless muddyWhat I'm trying to avoid: Dogs needing more than one person to lift into a car Breeds at higher risk of IVDD (dachshunds, corgis) Breeds needing daily brushing/monthly grooming (poodles, -oodles, huskies) Breeds known for independence (beagles) Breeds needing hours of exercise daily (cattle dogs) Breeds prone to barking (Shelties, corgis) Breeds with high medical risks (King Charles Cavalier, flat-nosed dogs) Dogs that don’t like being cuddled (whippets, Italian greyhounds) Breeds at risk of overheating in Aussie summers (Malamutes, huskies)Looking for a medium dog. Good nature, can lift into a car, some health resistance, but not high energy/herding behavior. Any breed recommendations?I was thinking maybe something like a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Or a spaniel of some kind?
>>4844343Random mutt from some outback bogan, cunt. Simple as.
>>4844343>labtrash taste. go to your nearest million plus city shelter and you'd probably find a few, even way out back as you are.
>>4844356What do you have against labs?
>>4844343>Dogs needing more than one person to lift into a carCorrected by Basset DNA>Breeds at higher risk of IVDD (dachshunds, corgis)Corrected by GSD DNA>Breeds needing daily brushing/monthly grooming (poodles, -oodles, huskies)Improved by BassGOD genetics>Breeds known for independence (beagles)Improved by ShepEMPEROR genetics>Breeds needing hours of exercise daily (cattle dogs)Enhanced by BassKNIGHT parentage >Breeds prone to barking (Shelties, corgis)Enriched by ShepKING parentage >Breeds with high medical risks (King Charles Cavalier, flat-nosed dogs)Enriched by outcrossing two breeds >Dogs that don’t like being cuddled (whippets, Italian greyhounds)Verdict: SEPARATION ANXIETY >Breeds at risk of overheating in Aussie summers (Malamutes, huskies)Augmented by heat dissipation appendages from BasSHOGUN genetics (ears)VERDICT: GET A BASSPERD
>>4844358No>>4844343Pick the calmest kepie/heeler thing you can find in the outback. There’s always an outlier.
>>4844353>>4844356>>4844360I do like the idea of local mix/mutt but I feel like it'd be abuse to put a working dog in a 2bd apartment. I am hoping to move to somewhere with a garden at some point in the future but there's no guarantees with the fucked property prices here.
>>4844358Not the heckin floppy eared sheperino!
>>4844363A dog is a dog. A 2bd apartment is bad for all of them unless they spend the majority of their non-rest time outside of it. Apartment dogfaggotry is only justified if dogs are allowed to run on the common grounds.
>>4844363Muh working dog!Do you nigs even vet puppies anymore or was that just leoanon.
>>4844357I'm fairly certain the entire breed's temperament and personality is a mental defect.
>>4844369It’s a genetic one>need obedient dog>dont have smart or loyal dog>make it very hungry
>>4844367We have a courtyard my current lab gets to play on when I have breaks that are too short for going to the parks. It's stone paved though so less interesting than a proper garden with plants.The only thing he's done differently when we're staying at a house with a garden is sniff around more and chew on plants.
>>4844357they also have the worst putrid coats that will leave your finger smelling like you just fingered a hippies asshole.
>>4844370yes, it's a trash breed for trash people.
>>4844377>Seeing eye dogs, guide dogs, hearing dogs are for trash peopleBad opinion from a bad poster.
>>4844381What do you think about police dogs?
>>4844384They're cute little things that I pat everytime I see them no matter how much it pisses off the cops.
>>4844381Retrievers are unstable dogs. Those programs have more failures than dogs who pass.
>>4844385I have a new idea for a lawsuit, but I have one question. What are the chances of me losing my hand while pursuing this?
>>4844381by definition those dogs are for broken people. i.e. trash
>>4844388Why are you being like this? If you're lucky enough to live a long life you will become disabled at some point.
>>4844400I hope I'll never be that "lucky"
A friend said he has some mango wood trimmings if I want some dog chews. Has anyone heard of mango wood being used for safe chew toys? I've only ever heard of coffee wood chews.
Why is my dog so fucking stupid?I give him a piece of cheese and he just fucking swallows itThe fucking idiot should CHEW IT FIRST
>>4844491Dogs don't really taste food like humans do they taste primarily through smell. Dogs are based retards.
>>4844471bad idea. just use a bully stick or bamboo.
>>4844563Would using bamboo as a fence be ghetto and do you think dogs would be smart enough to crawl through it?
Should I be worried about this?
>>4844575Issa tick (also known as a jew)
>>4844573>Would using bamboo as a fence be ghettoprobably in Asia. >do you think dogs would be smart enough to crawl through it?probably depending on breed. a husky would just climb over.
>>4844610>probabaly in AsiaWhat do you mean? Is a shrub hedge better?
>>4844610>husky climbing over bambooit's a reminder that we all have different ways of understanding and learning.
Husky logic: Too fat to fit through? Might as well get fatter, no problem
>>4841471A cat might as well be a guinea pig with more motor function.
>>4844690Cats don't constantly remind you that you're WHEEKWHEEK! WHEEK! WHEEK!
So my rescue dog's blood test came back and we need to support her liver function so we're giving her some supplements that the vet prescribed. Vet says it could be a combination of the erlichia shes recovering from and the prednisone she was prescribed by the rescue. Wants to test again in a month and see if she's improved. Anybody know what kind of food i should have her on to maximally support her liver function?
what's the best way to find pre-trained dogs? like ready to go already housebroken, crate trained, etc.
>>4844725go shop some breed specific shelters / rescue associations. they'll anal probe the shit out of you and the dog is likely to have a major drawback like bad with other dogs, huge prey drive, etc. but those are often where 'responsible' people who abandon well trained adult dogs because of major life changes will abandon them.if you are interested in a specific breed you could also just start cold calling akc registered breeders en masse as many of them have a blanket policy of accepting their dogs back at any time for any reason so you may catch one of them in the middle of rehoming one of their customers' dogs, or they may know of a breeder who is.
Took my dog on a hike today. She jumped in a stream and drank some water from it. I just read that it could be dangerous for dogs to drink for rivers/streams/creeks/etc. Is there any cause for concern? I didn’t see any algae.
>>4844770I've seen dogs drink green stagnant water and the worst that happened was some diarrhea.
>>4844725Just get an older puppy from your breeder or look up guide/therapy dog schools. Just so you know, training is an ongoing process so you're not bypassing the procedures by getting a “pre-trained” dog.
>>4844770Only time will tell. Some people have puddles of Giardia in their yards so we will all deal with these sorts of things eventually. No need to fret over every cough though.
>mfw i bought a $1000 film camera to take photos of my dogi would have never done this before i got a dogbefore my dog i had a nikon d810 for a week and thought my kodak easyshare was good enough.
>>4845054Supremely based. I'm going to be taking 8x10 shots of my dog soon.
How did we go from using the word 'dog' as a synonym for something or someone worthless and base to worshipping dogs?
>>4845071>"we"You already lost this argument in another thread. The very premise was btfo like, instantly, as absurd. Child is used as an insult with even harsher connotations. A "dog" insult means someone has no principles or morals and only does what they're paid to do.
>>4845075Nah, think of expressions like treating someone like a dog which assumes that dogs are commonly treated harshly and with contempt.
>>4845078Centuries of execution and long term imprisonment for violent crimes acted as a eugenics program that gradually removed most of that kind of dog owner from society, so most people lost that reference point.
>>4845078it just means less than a man>treating me like a child (do we hate children?)how dumb are you
>>4845071>brainlet is confused by the idea of cultural advancement
I have BPD should I get a husky and name him nigger and yell at him and he can bark at me and we can have arguments?
>>4845054Ok so where the $1000 photos at?
Why does my dog hold up his right paw whenever he can smell meat on the counter?He will just sit there with his right paw raised and stare
>>4845115Probably associated the gesture with you feeding him or doing stuff he wants.
>>4845106Gem>>4845054My dog drank the developing chemical once.
pic of my almost 5 months old yorkie straight out of the bathtub, is there hope for his ears going up? the one that's up only goes up when he tilts his head back
>>4845171he manages to have it stay up for a while when hes sleeping
My dog is 1.5 years oldI let my dog sleep in my room last week and now he refuses to sleep elsewhereI mean he will sleep elsewhere but that elsewhere is in front of my closed door Did I fuck up?Is it bad to let your dog sleep in your room?
Whenever my husband and I take our dog our anywhere, she tries to run after him if he walks away to use the bathroom or get food, etc.Yesterday we went to the park, my husband gave me the leash so he could get the car. My dog with all her might tried to run after him. She’s 50 pounds so she almost yanked my arm out of my socket. Is this separation anxiety, fear of being in an unfamiliar location, or just an eagerness to get back into the car to go home?Is there a way to train this behavior?My husband and I are trying for a kid, so my biggest fear is her sprinting like this on leash if I’m pregnant.
>>4844992If the water had blue-green algae in it, the dog would already be euthanized
>>4845196Go out with your dog have them be a little hungry and have your husband leave while you feed her high value treats like chicken breast. Make sure she's focusing on you.
>>4845197>ip wipedProof that all story posters are trolls.>>4845196Ywnbaw, go back to discord.
My 2-year-old Boston terrier has been having some severe issues lately. He refuses to eat when no women are present, sometimes even if a woman is present but men are in the room. This includes by 13 year old son who is going through puberty. We think that he was abused by the farmers on the farm where we bought him, as he's been very skittish of adult men since day one. They were Amish, and we all know how they handle dogs, so we think he might be inbred and have some sort of mental issue as well. This wouldn't be too big of a problem by itself, as he usually eats when my wife gets home at night, but it's affecting our other dog as well, making him think that something is wrong and that he shouldn't eat either. We're floating the idea of rehoming him, we really don't want to do that but we don't want him to starve either. Any suggestions, or should we just really start looking into a new home for him?
>>4845212To further back up the point of him having an effect on our other dog, if we take the Boston terrier out of the room long enough for our beagle to eat, the beagle will eat. This has happened numerous times, so I don't think it's a fluke.
>>4845207Look in the bob bakker thread lol its a paleoschizo. Basically all dog hate on /an/ is posted by the paleoschizos. >>4845212This dog needs to be rehomed with some lesbiansThe good news is lesbians love bostons
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>>4845233We just saw you get IP wiped, fuck off for a for weeks PLEASE
>>4845177It's not bad or harmful for the dog, but if you are uncomfortable you can try to retrain himFor starters, I would suggest not letting him sleep in your room and setting up his sleeping space as far away as possible. My dog sleeps in my room with me because it's the only place I could put his new cage, and it has helped him a lot with the anxiety
>>4845196Well luckily this will be easy to train, you just need to drive to places and have your husband walk awayTry doing it on the weekends or when you two aren't busyGet some treats, get your dog to sit and have your husband walk away, reward when your dog keeps his attention on youAlternatively you could consider getting a different kind of harness
Update on my research on liver function in dogs:Low protein diets are actually what you want to do. Eggs, pea protein, berries, lentils, sweet potatoes, these are easy on the liver. they can have some fish and venison too, so i got my rescue a salmon formula with all of those ingredients. I think she's going to be fine. I think the liver function was efffected by her erlichia, prednisone, and the fact she got into some chocolate whey powder the first week.
>>4842079Wrong
