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Straight answers for real dog owners
3,335 questions, each answered in the first few lines, then explained properly.
Food and feeding
How much to feedPortions, calories and healthy weight
- Do I really need a kitchen scale for my dog's food?
- How much should I feed a 3kg dog?
- How much should I feed a small dog?
Feeding routinesMeal times, meals per day and habits
- Should I hire someone to feed my dog at lunchtime
- What is the ideal number of hours between a dog's two daily meals
- What happens if I feed my dog at random times
Dog food typesKibble, wet, raw and switching foods
- Can wet food cause loose stools?
- Do dogs need variety in their dry food?
- Why do large breed puppies need a special formula?
Treats and chewsHow many, which ones, and safety
- Can young dogs chew on bones the same as adult dogs?
- How do I stop my dog swallowing treats whole without chewing?
- Is it ok to give my dog treats every time they ask?
Water and hydrationHow much to drink and when to worry
- When can puppies start drinking water on their own?
- How often should I offer my dog water in hot weather?
- Why does my dog drink water constantly but pee normal amounts?
Puppies
Puppy feeding and growthAmounts by age and adult size
- Why do puppy foods have more fat than adult dog food?
- How much should a 12 week old puppy eat?
- Are puppy food bag feeding charts accurate?
Training and behavior
Obedience trainingSit, stay, recall and good manners
- Why do dogs need a release cue at all?
- Why won't my dog sit on command?
- What is positive reinforcement dog training?
Leash walkingPulling, harnesses and calm walks
- Why does my senior dog stop halfway through a walk and not want to continue?
- What collar is safest for a flat faced breed like a bulldog?
- How do I walk two dogs at once without the leashes tangling?
BarkingWhy dogs bark and how to calm it
- Do ultrasonic anti-bark devices actually work?
- How do I stop my dog barking at dogs behind the fence?
- Why does my dog go crazy when someone knocks?
Chewing, digging, jumpingRedirecting normal dog behavior
- Why does my puppy bite harder when overtired?
- How do I stop my dog jumping at the door when the bell rings?
- How do I set up a chew station at home?
Leaving your dog aloneHow long, and how to prepare
- Should I give my dog a treat every time I leave the house?
- How long should the first alone time training session be?
- How do I help my dog settle into being alone in a new home after moving?
Health and care
Exercise and playHow much activity, games and toys
- What breeds make the best running partners?
- Can dogs safely play with bubbles?
- Can too much play with other dogs overstimulate a puppy?
Grooming and coatBrushing, bathing and shedding
- Can you brush a dog too much?
- How do I care for a Cocker Spaniel's leg feathering?
- Why is my dog shedding so much right now?
Everyday life
Life at homeApartments, babies, moving and fireworks
- How do I move house with an anxious dog?
- How do you manage a high energy dog in a small apartment?
- How do I manage dog hair on furniture and clothes?