What r/dogs keeps coming back to
Complaints raised here by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
196 recurring problems · 779 threads read · read since September 2026 · Reddit
Raised more than once here
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- 228Why 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.”
- 159Why 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.”
- 108How to stop a puppy from biting when playing“So im now at 3 dog bites.”
- 82Should 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.”
- 61How to handle unexpected pet medical bills“4th year has started up and my dog has cost me $14,100 💀”
- 57How 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.”
- 43How 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.”
- 42Unremovable black spots on cat's face“This just appeared recently and he has been licking it and when I touch it he gets annoyed. It has been there for the past week and hasn’t been getting better.”
- 40Doing the job of a higher role without the promotion or pay“I’ve been let down and unsupported in so many leadership positions.”
- 38Why does my dog refuse to potty outside?“Came home today and found out my dog peed in the bathtub while I was at work.”
- 36How 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.”
- 35How 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.”
- 35Why is there a mystery wet dog or sour smell in the house?“Will that fresh minty smell go away after it dries?? I can’t use it if it doesn’t.”
- 34Why does my dog destroy every toy in minutes?“I have a dachshund. From a young age, he has absolutely destroyed every toy in his path.”
- 30How 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.”
- 28Puppy regression and behavior changes after an injury“He becomes hyper aroused, looks like fanatic and is basically uncontrollable.”
- 27Why is my teething puppy refusing to eat?“My dog has been hospitalized twice now for not eating.”
- 27Puppy blues and regret when training isn't working“I used to call my beagle stubborn when he'd plant himself halfway through a walk. Took me a while to see that he was working through a scent I'd marched right past.”
- 25How to handle an extremely intense, high-energy puppy?“Does anyone run with their dog to get rid of high energy? Not sure if I should myself or pay someone to do it.”
- 25How to get pet urine smell out of artificial turf“I have 1 dog that will only pee in 1 specific spot in my yard. We are in the desert so no grass. It is starting to obviously smell in that spot and not sure what to do to get rid of it. I hose it down with water but it there anything I could use with it?”
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