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I totally get what you’re saying. My dog acts the same way at night! When we go for evening walks, he’s so on edge, like he’s constantly on high alert. It’s like every little sound that doesn’t faze him during the day sends him into a frenzy. It’s strange because he’s completely relaxed during the day, but at night, it’s a whole different story. I’ve noticed he’s way more comfortable in well-lit areas, making me wonder if he’s just a little afraid of the dark. Does anyone else’s dog act like this? It’s like he can’t shake that extra nervous energy once the sun goes down!
Hi, my dog Scout was a bit on the heavy side a few years ago. I worked with my vet to get him on a better diet. One thing that really helped exercise-wise was playing games, especially fetch. He would happily play for hours a day if we let him. I didn’t overdo it, but this extra activity really seemed to help. I also started hiking with him, nothing super strenuous, but giving him some new places to explore. It kept him excited to go out and also helped with the weight loss. Now fetch and hiking are part of our regular routine and keep us both more fit.
@Sally Jones Thanks for the tips. I always assume mushrooms are bad for dogs. It’s so hard to be sure I’ve gotten all of them when they pop up overnight. I will definitely call the vet if I think she ate any.
I never knew this was a thing, but now that I have read about it, my Chihuahua used to do this, too. She would sit on her food when other dogs were around. I started to feed her separately from the others when I noticed this. Thanks for the great tips above; this is excellent information, especially because many dogs I’ve seen do this around other dogs and even sometimes cats.
I talked to the neighbor, but things are not getting better. They were kind of like, “Oh, okay, sorry,” but they have not stopped. I am checking with my city and neighborhood to see what to do and if I need a permit to build a fence! Thanks for all the suggestions. I’d love it if my yard was not the local dog potty, so I guess I have to do something.
Thank you @Sally Jones. Thankfully, she was ok; she just had some smelly gas for a while. However, today, I noticed some white mushrooms growing in the yard, and I am hoping she did not eat any of those. Who knew the backyard could be so scary for my dog?
I also have this issue. I usually put a blanket over my legs to create a barrier. I have also started putting peanut butter on a lick mat or chew toy. It has helped a little, but she will still do it.
I think they can. One of my older dogs passed away a few months ago, and my other dog was so sad. She didn’t want to eat and had no interest in playing or walking. She was also super clingy. The vet said she was grieving and that she needed time to adjust. It took several months for her to get back to herself, and even now, she has times when it seems like she is missing our other pup. ????
I switched my picky eater dog to fresh food. It’s helped with her stinky poops and coat appearance. I’d say she has more energy, too. She definitely likes the taste more.
Hi Bobbie. My pup had a similar issue when my son moved out for college. Luckily, we are close enough that I’ve started taking my pup to see him once a week. It’s not the same, but I think my dog is getting the idea that he is still around. Maybe your pup can have a Zoom meeting with your daughter. I also show my dog videos of my son, which he gets excited to see. I also wouldn’t rule out getting a new puppy. It might help make the house feel full again and keep your pup company.
I’m kind of old school, but I love the name Heathcliff (Wuthering Heights) for a boy dog. I also like Beowulf (Beowulf), which is good for boy dogs. I like Binx (The Moviegoer), Ramona (Ramona Quimby), and Melanie ( The Girl With All The Gifts) for girls.
I’ve never used Rover, but I have used private dog sitters. I usually tip about 15 to 20%. It depends on whether they stay at my house, whether my dogs stay with them, or if they just stop by a few times a day. So, depending on the length of time and how well they take care of my dogs, I might tip more. For one day, I would probably tip 15%. But that’s just me.
