What r/dogs keeps coming back to
Complaints raised here by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
81 recurring problems · 234 threads read · read since September 2026 · Reddit
Raised more than once here
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- 67Why is my new high-energy puppy so overwhelming?“I just adopted my first ever dog (xoloitzcuintli and whippet mix) from the shelter 2 days ago and I’m already feeling the puppy blues but more so because I cannot get a read on her.”
- 55Why does pet grief last for years?“Let me bring up the other side - after my dog died I started having recurring anxiety for the first time in my life and I’ve been battling it ever since.”
- 44Should I be in the room when my dog is put down?“I didn't for my first dog as an adult. It's been over 10 years.”
- 26How do I know if getting another pet is a mistake?“All this to say, my main concern is if I am able emotionally to handle two dogs. I have a really deep bond with my girl and I don't want to ruin that. I guess I'm just scared that if I introduce another dog I'll be focused on giving them both what they need and won't be able to have the same relationship with my current dog.”
- 25Why does my dog refuse to potty outside?“Came home today and found out my dog peed in the bathtub while I was at work.”
- 25How to stop a puppy from biting when playing“So im now at 3 dog bites.”
- 16How long can you safely leave a dog alone at home?“i can’t help but still feel guilty. i feel like there’s more i could be doing for him.”
- 14How to mentally tire out a high energy dog“she seems bored sometimes and I try to train and what not and use a Kong but I need a broader spectrum of toys or ideas to mentally tire her out in a day.”
- 13Is my pet sick or just acting moody?“Recently our 20+ year old dog exited this plain. We’ve noticed he’s doing it again.”
- 13Why does my puppy keep peeing on the sofa and bed?“Today I came home and she'd pooped inside.”
- 13How to calm down a hyperactive teenage dog“If we have a walk that's mostly off lead, especially if it involves interaction with other dogs, she comes home and is able to settle in the house. If she's only off lead in the park and on-lead for the rest of the walk, she is mouthy and hard to calm down in the house.”
- 12How do I deal with severe separation anxiety in a newly adopted dog?“The main problem is when I leave for work. I work roughly 8–4 Monday through Friday, and we’ve been struggling badly with confinement/crate training.”
- 11How to stop your dog from causing embarrassing scenes in public“At the vet’s office, my dog decided to let out the loudest fart possible while everyone was silent.”
- 10Puppy too scared and overwhelmed on walks“he was so overwhelmed he just sat on my foot the whole time.”
- 10Puppy suddenly won't use indoor patches and pees in apartment hallways“First day the puppy poo outside, peed inside still happening, no pee outside AT ALL.”
- 10How do I know if my new puppy is getting enough exercise?“My family is considering getting a dog for the first time, but we're not sure what typical day to day life looks like with a dog.”
- 9How to do a long distance road trip with a cat and dog“i (21 f) want to travel with my 50 pound dog and hopefully bring him with me to visit family for christmas. he’s obviously too big for the cabin in an airplane, but i have no idea what the logistics and procedure is for having him underneath as cargo”
- 9How to stop a puppy from barking without harsh tools“Yes lol. So they dont hear all the outside noises as easily.”
- 7How to trim a dog's sharp nails without them freaking out“My four month blue heeler has got some sharp nails and I was wondering what clippers y’all use and would recommend”
- 7How to tell if an international online marketplace seller is a scam“I just got my first dog as an adult. I love supporting smaller businesses and have been looking at etsy for handmade items (a collar, leash, beds, etc) but Etsy has gotten very untrustworthy.”
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