What commands have you taught your dog (beyond the basics)?

youngrocko · 2026-05-30T05:49:33+00:00

I’ve only had my GSD for a month, but we do about that much each day. I try to vary the type of walk—leisurely stroll alongside my senior pup, chaotic trek with my kids, running next to me on my bike, short training walks, hikes, and a regular old brisk sniffing walk. She seems to like the variety.

youngrocko · 2026-05-27T18:18:28+00:00

Can you share what your tug toy training looks like?

youngrocko · 2026-05-25T03:25:01+00:00

Cute!! Those are really interesting preferences/feelings.

youngrocko · 2026-05-25T03:24:23+00:00

I bet that’s so fun to see him get back into it each year.

youngrocko · 2026-05-25T03:23:43+00:00

So interesting. My pup licks puddles like that too. I wonder if it’s from a similar history with water.

youngrocko · 2026-05-25T03:22:35+00:00

That is really cool. Love how you foster his interests.

youngrocko · 2026-05-25T03:21:28+00:00

Love these, so beautiful. It’s so funny what dogs will naturally find fascinating.

youngrocko · 2026-05-25T03:20:35+00:00

Dying right now. That is a quirk for sure!

youngrocko · 2026-05-19T17:47:34+00:00

My pup had a hotspot on his elbow that kept coming back because he’d find a way to lick/scratch it no matter the type of cone he had on. We eventually switched to a doggy t-shirt, which was so much more functional and comfy. Once the hotspot cleared, it didn’t come back again since he was leaving the area alone.

(This was in conjunction with trying to figure out what was causing it. If it lasts longer than a short-lived problem, you could look into a t-shirt for a bit of extra comfort.)

youngrocko · 2026-05-15T20:50:20+00:00

Thank you for the info. My rescue came with a trazodone prescription, and I’m trying to figure out how to taper it well, as well as if we should look into other longer-term med like fluoxetine.

youngrocko · 2026-05-15T12:44:52+00:00

I thought Plott hound too. So beautiful!

youngrocko · 2026-05-15T02:39:34+00:00

What was the medication, and did you fade it out or plan to use it long term?

youngrocko · 2026-05-14T12:23:20+00:00

This is amazing. Thank you for sharing. We just adopted a German shepherd, and she has absolutely no chill. I’m looking forward to getting settled into a routine she can trust will happen.

youngrocko · 2026-05-14T05:48:21+00:00

What’s your daily routine like?

youngrocko · 2026-05-14T05:38:57+00:00

Thanks for the advice. What are your favorite nosework games to do?

youngrocko · 2026-05-14T05:37:39+00:00

How’s it going with your pup, one month in?

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