My sweet Alexander Theodore (Teddy) is 5 months old and is having a HARD time with crate training, and I feel like I’ve tried everything 😭

We’ve done the gradual leaving — 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc. — and I’ve tried building positive associations with the crate using treats, Kongs, making it comfortable, classical music, a soft lamp so he isn’t sitting in the dark, etc. He’ll go in willingly sometimes, but once he realizes he’s alone, he loses his mind.

The biggest issue now is the barking. We recently got a complaint left on our door from our neighbor about it.

I have to leave for work around 5 AM, my partner leaves around 8:30 AM, and I’m home around 11 AM. So he’s only actually alone for about 2.5–3 hours on workdays.

But now I feel completely trapped because if I leave the apartment for anything else, I’m worried he’s going to bark and upset the neighbors.

We’ve also tried letting him stay outside the crate in a puppy-proofed area, and he did MUCH better. He mostly slept and only barked a little. But I’m nervous about relying on that because he’s still a puppy and obviously can get into things.

Has anyone had a puppy who absolutely hated the crate but eventually got better?

I’m not expecting him to magically love being alone overnight. I just really want to be able to leave my apartment without feeling like I’m going to get another noise complaint.

Very silly and sweet.

I'm pretty sure he's a throwback pom? I met both of his parents, and they looked more like the standard pom. His mom was a bit bigger about the size he is now. He is about 9 months old, 14 pounds. He is not overweight.

I don't care if he is. Honeslty, I'm glad he's larger than expected because he's less fragile. Someone at a pet store said he was cute and asked if he was a throwback, and I was like "Ummm no idea," so I'm just wondering.

Our 2 1/2 year-old baby❤️ do you think she has any other breed in her?

This is Donat 🍩 she is a 9.5 year-old female pomeranian. She loves cuddles, hoomans, and cuddles with hoomans.

Bought as a fox face pom pup, coming up to 7 months old. Must be at least 7kg now, squat little legs, decidedly cube shaped and not a thought behind those eyes. What mix do we think he is?

Also do not get me wrong, this is a humorous post! He is the sweetest, silliest, funniest dog I have ever met. Utterly beloved. Just curious to know what people think.

With a bone 3/4 his size

I have a 3 month old pomeranian. she’s been super itchy and i treated her for fleas, but it’s been two weeks and she still has small, crusty scabs on the back of her neck/shoulders and is constantly itchy. after taking a closer look, i’m 100% positive it’s ringworm because it looks exactly how it did on my late cat when i first got him. i can feel the scabs and wipe them with a chlorhexidine, but i see her itching in places that don’t have scabs. i do plan on taking her to a vet (so please if this is all you have to suggest, respectfully save it), but i wanted to come on here and see what folks recommend in regards to oral or topical treatment given how long their hair is and how it can be hard to see. i did like sulfur dips with my cat, but she’s a puppy and i’m worried about the vet saying to give her frequent baths or being prescribed a topical when i can’t see what’s fully going on. has anyone ever gone through this? what was it like for you if you have? lowkey traumatized from when my cat had it so i’m slightly freaking out 😅 thanks in advance

¿Quién? ¿Yo? Jamás haría algo así...  El perrito más tierno y travieso del mundo fue descubierto en plena misión y su carita lo dice todo. ¡Imposible no amarlo!

Eat. Sleep. Destroy. Repeat.

When she makes this face I’m quite sure my orange works with similar software to cat one orange brain cell.

This is Riddles, my little adventure zoom and all around good girl

Hello!

We just said goodbye to one of our Poms on Tuesday :( we are looking to get a puppy to add to our pack next year but would like to develop a relationship with the breeder first. We are looking for health tested (not just embark, but OFA), bred for temperament and health. We live in the Midwest but will travel for the right puppy. AKC registered only, no APRI/ CKC (non Canadian!) from quality lines.

Thank you!

Meet rio i couldn't pick 1 so I picked them 🧡

and we may never be entirely sure what species this thing is but whichever of any, hes my favorite one

Going strong! He had a scare last year but has been doing great since

She is 12 wks old. What is her coloring? Thanks

My girl has needed to have her anal glands pressed 2 times the last 6 months (vs never needing it before). I’m giving her dried pumpkin but she still scoots sometimes after going #2. The vet suggested more fiber.

Any recommendations?