What r/puppy101 keeps coming back to
Complaints raised here by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
95 recurring problems · 453 threads read · read since September 2026 · Reddit
Raised more than once here
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- 80Why is my new high-energy puppy so overwhelming?“man… is anyone else tired of seeing all the posts of people who get these big, working dog breeds and then are extremely overwhelmed bc the dog is busy af!?”
- 68Why does pet grief last for years?“Thinking about his future loss crushes me- hes 14.”
- 32How do I know if getting another pet is a mistake?“My hesitation is not about liking dogs. It is that I know exactly who is going to be walking it at six in the morning.”
- 29How to stop a puppy from biting when playing“I’m desperate for help. Me and my girlfriend just got a stray 6 month puppy. Shes super sweet and loves to play and be a dog but her biting is getting out of control.”
- 26Why does my dog refuse to potty outside?“She still hasn't caught on and has only used it once when I believe she tripped on it.”
- 24How to help a terrified rescue cat adjust to a new home“At first, he'd run away whenever she came close to him, but now he'll walk close to her but then hiss and swat if she reacts.”
- 20How to handle unexpected pet medical bills“I just feel so guilty, and now I’m down $860 and just staring at all the puppy stuff i’ve bought. Was there anything I could have done? I had the money for all the regular vet care he could need, but this was just sooo much money, literally on day 1.”
- 18How to calm down a hyperactive teenage dog“I have a German shepherd, 13 months old. I've had her for about 10 months and things that weren't a problem have become a problem.”
- 16How to keep toxic human food away from dogs“My 18 week old lab managed to grab a grape that fell on the floor and eat it before we could blink.”
- 16How to get a puppy to settle down indoors without barking“Whenever she sees anyone just chilling or standing around within her line of sight and she's in the pen, she barks.”
- 16How long can you safely leave a dog alone at home?“Generally we don't like to leave our labs for more than 5 hours alone.”
- 15How do I deal with severe separation anxiety in a newly adopted dog?“If I’m out of his sight, he is screaming barking (not crying).”
- 15How to mentally tire out a high energy dog“I have a 9 month old belgian shepherd and I thought I'd share some of our favorite and least favorite chews”
- 15How to handle a young puppy alone during sudden schedule changes“Our issue is that my fiance may have jury duty this upcoming monday.”
- 13Is my pet sick or just acting moody?“That line about assuming illness instead of moodiness really stuck with me too. It’s scary how fast puppies can go from normal to “something’s not right” and it’s easy to second guess yourself.”
- 13Why does my puppy keep peeing on the sofa and bed?“Our gorgeous lab puppy peed on me on the sofa.”
- 12Do epoxy floors off-gas chemicals and yellow over time?“Twelve-week-old, and the floor is going to take a beating for a while. Torn between a $50 placeholder I won't care about and buying the real thing now and dealing with it. What did you actually do, and did you regret it?”
- 12How do I know if my new puppy is getting enough exercise?“I really need some advice on how to keep him happy!! I want my dog to be happy all the time and since it’s my first time owning one I want to do everything right.”
- 11When your family treats household chores like an IT help desk“I need to get projects done around my property/ house before winter and to puppy resist it. How are you managing to get anything done with a puppy around?”
- 11Why is my teething puppy refusing to eat?“I have a 7 month old english cocker spaniel and she just refuses food early in the morning.”
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