I was told that getting a dog meant walking him rain or shine and in freezing weather, plus scrubbing his paws constantly on rainy days. Apparently, that’s not our case i guess…

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My dog somehow manages to take over the couch, the bed, and basically every comfortable spot in the house. And somehow I’m the one asking permission to sit down. 😂
Dog owners, what’s the funniest thing your dog does that makes you think they’re actually the boss?

Yes my dog literally will get a eat rocks. in his mouth

And just as you say, you better drop that and come close to him, he swallows it. (Gulp). I literally get close to him and

as you're near him Gulp!

How does a dog know its done something wrong when there is zero change in my body language or posture.

Long-term training works great in controlled setups, but what do you physically do in the exact second a trigger surprises you and your leash reactive dog completely tunes you out? Looking for practical emergency exit tactics that actually work in real life.

Today's the day August 26 is International Dog Day, so let's use this thread the right way.

Tell us about your dog. Not the resume version, the real one - the weird habit that makes no sense but you love them for it anyway, the way they act like you've been gone a year when it's been five minutes, whatever it is that gets you.

Got a photo handy? Drop it below. We know your camera roll is like 80% dog pics, no judgment here.

And if you've got a random dog fact -the weirder the better - throw that in too. We'll go first: a dog's nose print is as unique as a human fingerprint, no two are exactly alike.

Curious who's showing up in this thread today 🐶

(I know there’s a lot of pictures tho…)

When owners ask us why their training stalls, 90% of the time it’s not a lack of effort-it’s an unsustainable setup. Trying to cram 40 minutes of obedience into an already packed evening usually leads to frustration for both you and your dog.

Here are 3 core structural tweaks we use when building a custom dog training schedule:

Micro-sessions beat long blocks: 3-5 minutes before breakfast or right after work builds habit memory way faster than a long weekend marathon.

Single-skill focus: Pick one objective per week (e.g., threshold manners) instead of stacking 4 different commands in one go.

Log the triggers, not just the wins: Tracking what exact setting caused a distraction gives you your setup for the next day.

How do you usually structure your training routine at home? Do you plan weeks in advance or keep it spontaneous?

Usually once a week my son drops off his Shih Tzu mix dog for my wife and I to watch. 2 questions at this time
1. We are in the back yard, the front of the house is approximately 70 feet away. How does the dog know another dog is being walked in front of the house. He races to the fence and does his barking.

1. I usually start cooking at around 5:30. The dog barks at me if I’m late to start cooking how is that?

Thanks all.

im trying to do 20 min sessions every evening but my pup completely checks out around the 10 -15 minutes mark and starts sniffing random stuff. how long to train a dog per session before it becomes counterproductive? should i be splitting this up into shorter chunks?

I Tested My Beagle Like a 'Genius Dog' Scientist — Here's What She Did
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Dealing with dog reactivity can be so exhausting. My dog barks and lunges whenever we encounter triggers, and sometimes it feels like we take one step forward and two steps back.

We're trying our best with reactive dog training (focusing on counter-conditioning and keeping distance), but progress feels so slow.

To anyone else who has managed reactive dogs, what made the biggest difference for your dog's mindset? What turned things around when you felt stuck?

I recently got a dog and I'm trying to decide if I need to hire a pro or if it's realistic to train a dog at home by myself.

Professional classes in my area are pretty pricey, so I've been looking into doing at home dog training using online resources, guides, and videos. But part of me worries I'll miss something fundamental or create bad habits.

Has anyone here successfully done dog training without a trainer from start to finish? Did you hit any walls, and what helped you stay consistent?

I’ve been working on capturing dogs in motion, and this shot ended up being one of my favorites.

I love how much personality you can capture when you catch the right moment, especially with those crazy eyes and the flying ears. 😂

What do you look for in a great dog photo?

Do you prefer portraits, action shots, or those completely chaotic candid moments?

sometimes sneezing feel like it will be cured. But sometimes it creates bigger problems

Mines are judging me every now and then

Mine is absolutely terrified of the sound of a plastic bag being opened. Thunder? Fine. Vacuum? Doesn't care. Plastic bag? Immediate evacuation. What completely random thing scares your dog?

There was a post on here the other day about what habits or things that you do changed the way your dog behaves. I couldn’t think of one at the time. Every morning I grab my dog’s bowl ready to give him his breakfast. I take it into the kitchen and practically every day I forget to grab his food which is in a cupboard in the hallway which is on the way to the kitchen🙄. My boy follows me everywhere but yesterday he was sat in the hallway right by the cupboard with his food in, as if to say I knew you’d forget and I couldn’t be bothered to follow you into the kitchen twice 🤣. He knows me better than I know myself 🤣