What is this growth on her paw pad? Is it a blister or something?

New puppy, what should I came him! ? OC

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10wks old! Male pup! Would like something unique and up to two syllables max!

puppy wont pee outside!

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hi there, i am a first time dog owner who recently got a 11 week old dachshund and is seeking advice. i have been trying to potty train them to go outside. i understand that pups are still young and may not be able to hold their pee but i would like some advice. i am having a very hard time getting them to pee outside. i bring them outside when they wake up, when they eat, play and when he starts exhibiting signs of potty like sniffing around and going in circles. However. every time we bring him out he does not go pee and instead he sleeps or play with the grass. i would wait for 15-45mins for him to pee. he only pees once hes inside the house. we do not have the same issue with pooping as he poops outside most of the time. does anyone have any advice or tips?

Kai is crazy, even for a puppy

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This is my parents 6 mo old puppy. The shelter told them he is a Lab/Pyrenees mix. He’s a little bugger! Neither my parents nor I have ever had a puppy as jumpy, nippy or stubborn as he is. And as he has shot up in height in the last months he’s already way to big to be so unruly. Any recommendations for a particularly difficult to train pup?

Help

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This has been growing on his chest and seems to be getting bigger. He has one on his ear and leg. Is there anyway I can treat this over the counter? Outside of the vet(money is a little tight), do you guys know what this is?

Questions/prep for in home Trainer visit tomorrow

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Hi all! First time dog owner here. I am meeting with a trainer tomorrow for an initial visit; I have a 6 year old Irish Setter I rescued and feel like we are at a standstill on learning good manners and veering into bad habits This trainer is recommended by my vet and seemed legit on the phone screen. No shock collar, no “alpha”, no negative reinforcement. Prices are reasonable I think: 2 hr initial visit +7 1 hr visits + unlimited phone availability for $995 after the 2hr visit. I just wanted to get some advice on what to expect and also any tips for effectively communicating with my trainer; do’s and don’ts? I learn a ton just reading this sub so Thanks!

HELP! NOTHING stops the barking!

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My 1.5 year old Shetland sheepdog (yes, I know their barky reputation!) will not stop barking. To clarify: this is mainly an issue inside the house with any noise or sight he hears. He has been fairly reactive in the past with anything moving and we’ve worked through so much of that. I’ve helped him not bark at things I can anticipate such as the vacuum, spray bottles, trash bags, etc. But when it’s something I can’t anticipate like neighbors, he loses his mind and I can’t do anything ahead of time. This is an issue because the new apartment complex we moved to has paper thin walls, and no AC so the windows have to be open, which amplifies the noises he can see and react to. I’m at my wits end! My neighbors have come to talk to me. I’ve tried interrupting and asking for a different behavior (though let me tell you he can continue barking in a down-stay), I’ve tried the “thank you” protocol, and I’ve tried having him on a leash and giving him a firm “no” and walking him a ways. He gets plenty of exercise including off-leash bikes in nature, sports classes, and training sessions. I don’t think it’s a mental stimulation thing because he can be in a dead sleep and just launch. Nothing has impacted it. Please help!

Normal behavior? Story in comments.

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My 7 month Ozzy has been more “excited” than usual lately and is licking himself quite often. He hasn’t humped anyone or any of his toys and really hasn’t expressed himself in any inappropriate manner except excessive licking. He is marking more often than usual outside, never in the house. Is this normal behavior for “dog puberty” or should this be corrected.

Scratch on dog - tips for healing

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My GSP pup got bit by a loose German Shepard on our morning walk. It didn’t bleed, he’s ok, but I’m worried it will scar. He’s beautiful no matter what but would like to prevent scarring if I can! Any tips or tricks to help a dog wound heal well?

haven’t seen any growth in my puppy since he turned 5 months

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My 5 month old scott american bulldog puppy barely grew ever since he turned 5 months, im worried he’ll never grow again.

Rescue is shrieking at neighbors in the hallway

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My gf and I adopted Lulu from a shelter back in April. We were told she was picked up by animal control off a very busy street and was in the shelter for roughly three weeks. We believe she's a red heeler mixed with pit. Probably just coming up on a year old. She gets startled very easy in the prescense of strangers/other dogs and doesn't bark, but shrieks loudly. She doesn't lunge, doesn't bite, just shrieks until we bring her far enough away from the person/dog. We've brought her to the vet twice since we've had her. First time she was the nicest girl and loved everyone. This past week, shrieked as soon as we brought her in the door. We got her into a room and she screamed every time the vet/tech tried to come in. Eventually the vet got her some Kong cheese in a can and she calmed down enough to scarf that down so her ears could be looked at. I'm lost on what to do for her. We try to have both of us on walks to make sure our apartment hallway is clear, but we live on the third floor with 11 other units. It's a little hard to always be the only one coming or going. She's already on Prozac & trazodone. I try to distract with treats that she loves but it doesn't always get her attention. We're hopefully moving into our own home this fall so she won't have to go through this much longer. But I don't want her fearing strange people and dogs forever. Tldr: Rescue shrieks at strangers when spooked, I'm not sure what to do for her.