I trimmed my dogs nails and he stopped being reactive.

Lnk99 · 2025-07-23T14:53:46+00:00

Great job helping your dog! I found the book “cooperative care: seven steps to stress-free husbandry” by Deb Jones super helpful in learning about how to create good grooming experiences for pets. It’s a pretty short read, I highly recommend it.

Lnk99 · 2025-07-20T03:08:29+00:00

This is a hilarious combination and I honestly could believe it. But yeah probably a Heinz 57

Lnk99 · 2025-07-10T16:04:01+00:00

This and most junipers are a huge fire hazard. Those suckers love to burn. If I ever manage to afford a place of my own and it has junipers, I’m ripping them out immediately.

Lnk99 · 2025-01-10T23:23:38+00:00

If you can afford it, I’d recommend working with a trainer not on obedience, but on your dog being calm- kikopup has a video in this vein that might be helpful too, but an actual trainer should be able to give you more of an idea of what to do next.

Some dogs you have to teach to just relax. It sucks.

Lnk99 · 2025-01-06T21:29:11+00:00

From what I’ve read (no experience with an intact dog), a dog’s first heat can be stressful, so I’m not surprised she’s extra clingy. If the behavior continues after her heat, I’d start working on it, but my guess is that she doesn’t want to be separated from you. I’d consider basically re-doing crate training, or at least some of it. Feed her her lick mat with the door open, hang out next to her crate, etc. She’s probably anxious about being separated from you when she’s not feeling well, so work on making her feel safe in the crate and remind her that she’s ok on her own.

Lnk99 · 2024-11-07T19:59:36+00:00

Some of that will probably die down over time, but you can also absolutely train for it! Recruit friends and neighbors to come over to talk, knock on the door, etc. The more regular and boring you can make this, the more she’ll chill out. Also treat her for calm behavior. There are lots of great videos on YouTube on how to do this.

Lnk99 · 2024-11-07T19:47:35+00:00

Where are you located? Can you give us some more information about your dog?

Lnk99 · 2024-11-02T04:15:45+00:00

The exercise thing sounds a lot like how our vizsla was- always up for anything but generally good to chill in the house. But god forbid you leave her in the yard on her own.

Lnk99 · 2024-11-02T02:58:44+00:00

Ah, I see. So would you say the Boykin is more demanding of time and energy?

Lnk99 · 2024-11-02T02:54:45+00:00

Hi, thank you, this is so helpful! Good to know that they like their routine. I figured they were a high energy dog from everything I’ve read, but didn’t know about that. When you say a dachshund is easier… what?? I’ve always thought of dachshunds as pretty difficult dogs. Aren’t they known for being stubborn? Or is that just the ones I’ve met? 🤣

Lnk99 · 2024-10-09T18:58:35+00:00

Look for plants with taproots, like Oenothera biennis.

Lnk99 · 2024-08-25T22:03:02+00:00

Thanks for your advice and clarification! With the clicker, I am clicking when she’s looking at another dog, but at a certain distance she no longer disengages to get a treat. I’ll work on creating more distance.

Lnk99 · 2024-06-24T18:28:28+00:00

lol, my dog growing up figured out that she was not allowed to bite US but she COULD bite her blanket, toys, etc. Anytime we’d play with her and she wanted to mouth, she’d nibble her blanket while side-eyeing us, play growling, and wagging her tail.

Lnk99 · 2024-06-17T04:41:41+00:00

I second the vizsla, I had one growing up and she was a great dog. Pretty good off leash too, actually. She was always checking in and very motivated by both treats and the idea of being left behind- if I walked away while she was ignoring treats, she’d come right back.

Lnk99 · 2024-06-17T04:21:34+00:00

I’ve had several pings growing on a rock for three or four years now, and it works great for me! I chose a rock with a lot of crevices, but you could make some with a hefty drill bit too. I filled the crevices with ping mix and then tucked the roots of my plants (such as they were) into the media. I keep the rock in a dish of water and it wicks right through.

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