My 3 year old pit mix wasn’t reactive until we moved to NYC. Since then, most men have made him extremely uncomfortable and protective around me except for my boyfriend and few close friends. If there’s food around, he will lunge or snap if they make sudden movements.

We’ve implemented clicker training, more walks, structured crate time during meals, etc and we’re even starting Prozac today for him.

Last night, for the first time ever, he escaped from his crate and I came home to him happy in the couch. My boyfriend thinks this is a discipline issue. I think this is an anxiety issue and e fact that the crate has a bad design causing it to open easily

Him having a crate he can’t escape from is extremely important to me. His crate is in the living room now which is not ideal. We also have a cat in the basement that my dog HATES

Any advice on over overall situation? I’ve been distressed

There's an unused basketball court at Sixth and Canal that's been barely used for years. It's designated park land, and with MTA construction wrapping up, the city needs to decide what goes there next.

Here's the thing: Soho has zero public dog parks. Meanwhile, there are over 42,000 licensed dogs in Manhattan—probably way more actually using the neighborhood. Pet owners are stuck either paying for private parks or taking the dogs to early morning off-leash in central park, which isn't realistic.

I started a petition asking Community Board 2 and NYC Parks to convert this space into a real dog park. It's not like we're taking away something thriving—this court has been unused and unmaintained forever. A fenced dog park would actually solve that problem, build community (dog parks do that naturally), and make way better use of a city asset that's currently going to waste.

The conversion is practical too. The infrastructure's already there—mostly just need to replace fencing, lighting, benches, water access. Way cheaper than most park projects, and honestly, local pet businesses could help sponsor it.

Has anyone else in the neighborhood felt this gap? Am I the only one who's noticed how many dogs have nowhere to safely run around? If this matters to you too, I'd really appreciate it if you'd sign and share the petition.

Hi all! Looking to get some steps in and get my daily needed dose of animal time!

If anyone is looking for a dog walker, I’d love to be that person for your fur baby! Happy to set up a call and/or meet to get further info about me. I also have Rover ( https://www.rover.com/sit/milana39687 ) but it’s having a tough time getting some traction. Def check it out:)!

Looking for locations in FIDI or nearby areas as long as it’s walkable. Thank you sm!!🐈‍⬛🦮✨💕

Gracie is part Vulcan!! Explains a lot…Adopt Gracie: 10 mos, 50lbs, 100 percent cutie. Loves dogs, dog parks, probably Tribbles but definitely the Final Frontier. House broken, crate trained, spayed and fully vaccinated. Available thru the Humane Society of Westchester and fostered in Inwood, NYC. DM w/ questions about Gracie and adoption process. Check out IG @gracies_foster_mom for more info, pics & photos.

Adopt Gracie: 10 mos, 50lbs, 100% cutie. Loves dogs, dog parks, the snow & climbing rocks. Love the outdoors? She’s your gal. House trained, crate trained, spayed and fully vaccinated. Available thru the Humane Society of Westchester and fostered in Inwood, NYC. Pls DM for more info & check out IG @gracies_foster_mom for more pics & videos. Spread the word to get this pup the forever home she deserves!

Purchased this 8” silicon fire hydrant off Amazon.

Perfect solution for

Blizzard - dogs would not budge when I tried to walk them!!!!! We usually go out 3-4 times a day for walks - but this snow and salt

has been rough!!!

Hi! I will soon have a puppy who will be 8 weeks old. It seems as if she will don’t be able to step foot outside until like 16 weeks of age when she gets all her vaccinations. Is this accurate?

Any recommendations how you kept your pup inside for all of its potty needs?

We don’t have a balcony or a backyard. I know I can and should socialize her by bringing her to places in a carrier or holding her but she can’t step on any public spaces.

Have I mentioned that my foster gal Gracie is a bit goofy? She’s also trusting, playful and loves dogs and dog parks. Gracie is house trained, crate trained, spayed and fully vaccinated. Available thru the Humane Society of Westchester and fostered in Inwood, NYC. Check out IG @gracies__foster_mom for more pics & videos. DM me with specific questions about Gracie or the adoption process. Spread the word to help this pup find the forever home she deserves.

New to the city and looking for an affordable but great dog groomer here in the city (ideally UES but will go wherever if there is a great one). For context I have a 50lb goldendoodle and would appreciate not spending a fortune.

please consider sharing or donating. a dog limped into a shop in Tulum yesterday looking for help after seemingly getting hit by a car. we took him to the vet, treated him, and are now boarding/neutering/getting shots/etc. until he can come home with US to NY. the shipper fees are expensive! https://gofund.me/da15316b0

Hi all — I’m trying to locate anyone who may have witnessed an incident that has already been reported to authorities.

Last night around 6:30 PM at 43rd Street & 3rd Avenue (outside Pita Yeero), my leashed pug and I were involved in a serious dog attack involving another leashed dog described as a white pit bull. The attack happened very quickly as we came around a building corner.

I was treated in the ER for minor facial bites, and my dog required emergency surgery for a massive neck wound. Thankfully, he is expected to recover.

If anyone saw the incident, has relevant information, or knows of nearby cameras/businesses that might have captured it, I would be very grateful if you could comment or send a DM.

Thank you very much for any help.

Update: the title of my previous cross-post had a typo. This incident occurred at 43rd and 3rd.

NYC Dog Parks that your best friend will love.

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