#because they do this and then when the pup has easy to overcome issues because its parents are idiots

[quitesorry]

so i was at doggy training this morning and stayed a while and went to one of the puppy classes and it made me feel SO much more confident about gettng my pup because jesus ppl are dumbasses lmao they just literally get a dog w out doing ANY research or reading, and im here like 3 years in to extensive reading and research lol. anyway there was this one woman there w a logotto (spelling?) pup who was like “we keep him mostly outside because when he comes inside he gets too excited and runs around crazy and chews everything etc. etc.” and i was like thinking “yeah, because he’s not allowed inside very much...... and... you’re giving him full access to the entire house.......” anyway the convo went on but i made a note of it

and then i got home and was saying to my housemate about it and he was like “puppies are like kids though, you’ve just gotta give them full rein to go everywhere and do whatever they want because, they’re going to do it anyway so good luck trying to stop them” 

and i was just

like. ............. do you not fucking understand anything you absolulte cretin? lol

anyway he’s a fucking idiot too and both of my housemates are the type of moron who just goes out and gets a rescue dog on a whim because Hey they did that Twice while i’ve been living w them. so idk what i expected.

[koo-zy]

hello! do you have any fantasy/historical jungkook x reader fic recs ?

hello lovely!! i’m so sorry i missed this yesterday :( i was actually planning on reorganizing my tumblr because i feel like no fics are ever going to be able to be found my blog LOL so hopefully that’ll be done soon!!

as for the fantasy/historical fics.. i’m honestly not too sure what “fantasy” (do demons count..? soulmates..? werewolves????) typically includes so i’m just going to include a bunch of fics that hopefully fit in :”) here are the first ones that i thought of + summaries included in their main posts!

also.. i’m sure i missed a lot of amazing fics (mainly because i’m dumb as hell and don’t really know what can be included in “fantasy”) and would like to apologize in advance!! 

@inktae ’s entire masterlist (they have a lot of fantasy fics!)

while this isn’t just jungkook recs, @ficswithluv had a fantasy category a few weeks ago!

@kpopfanfictrash ‘s jungkook masterlist

@fortunexkookie ‘s jungkook masterlist

one shots!

énouement - @littlemisskookie Mulan!AU

War is Hell, but it’s what you had to do to take your brother’s place. Of course, between the days of Hell are little slices of Heaven you’d call your Captain, Jeon Jungkook.

midas - @gukyi 

jeon jungkook was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and the power to turn whatever he wants into pure gold. you were born with healing and invisibility powers but without a cent to your name. so when you’re plucked off of the streets for pickpocketing and assigned to be his minder as punishment, you realize you’re going to have to overcome a lot more than class differences if either of you are going to get what you want.

i will not lose! - @jimlingss Magic!AU

A single bet - use every means to make Jeon Jungkook fall in love with you.

a piece of the moonlight - @/jimlingss Mulan!AU

For your loved ones, the people who are waiting at home, the people who have died - you will fight. And sometimes to fight means to sacrifice: who you really are and the person you really love.

dynasty - @/jimlingss Historical!AU

It’s no secret that the Emperor is infertile. But even so, a girl is selected every three months and brought to become his concubine in hopes of conceiving the next heir. This time, it’s you. And in order to prevent execution, Jeon Jungkook might just aid you in conception.

game of temptation ft. knj, myg, kth - @/jimlingss Succubus!AU 

As a succubus, your beauty is unrivaled and shaped to tempt mortals. But it’s still hard to resist Taehyung, and there’s little you can do once you’ve been coerced to do his bidding for him. This time, you find yourself entering the affluent Kim Household as a housemaid. And these poor humans don’t know your intentions are far from being angelic.

knot today - @kinktae

(IDK IF WEREWOLVES COUNT BUT JERHFBDSKNZX THIS IS REALLY GOOD!!)

When your first heat approaches and you are left partnerless, who better to turn to than your alpha roommate that you’ve spent the better half of your life hiding your feelings for?

ego - @luxekook Harry Potter!AU

(..i also don’t know if HP counts LOL)

in which jeongguk is a cocky lil shit and the reader has to take him down a few pegs

stumbling - @hayjeon Prince!AU

an ask in their inbox regarding the prompt: hii! so the royal wedding of prince harry and meghan is today, and since my bias is JK and since i’m such a sucker for royal stuff, can i reuest a fic of bts all being royal of 7 different kingdom, and all of them being invited to jin’s wedding and the girl (oc) is also invited and kookie met her there, and eventually took an interest at her? the girl is also royalty from other kingdom. thanks!

werewolf!jungkook - @/hayjeon

an ask in their inbox regarding the prompt: Werewolf!jk? (im sorry ik it’s overused and unoriginal) where he and his mate have pups to take care of and they’re quite a mischievous bunch!

there for you - @cupofteaguk Hogwarts!AU

Jungkook is always known for doing things unapologetically, and it makes sense given how almost nothing gets under his skin—almost nothing, but maybe there’s an exception that takes a form of a muggleborn with the shy smile and quirky spells.

say you won’t let go - @/cupofteaguk Soulmates!AU

You’ve been eighteen years old for ten years when Jungkook first moves in 

new romantics - @/cupofteaguk Hogwarts!AU

Jeon Jungkook will go down in history as one of the best Quidditch players that ever graced the Hogwarts scene. It seems like he always gets what he wants—his life is very predictable in that sense. What he cannot predict, however, is the newest weekend employee wiping down the tables at the Three Broomsticks.

a cinderella story - @suhdays Modern Cinderella!AU

you are forced to work multiple jobs as you live under your stepmothers roof. unable to move out and strive for complete independence, you do what you can in order save enough. turns out, as a college student that is harder than you thought. so, you distract yourself by joining online chat groups in which you meet a boy that goes to your school. that boy? none other than the rugby star himself, jeon jeongguk. it doesn’t prove to be an issue until he asks to meet you at an upcoming halloween party. he’s never noticed you before so why not hide yourself in order to live your dreams, if only for a moment?

explorer - @1kook Alien!AU

Jungkook does not want to impress the frankly tyrannical ways of his planet on you. He just wants to stay here and keep your couch warm for you, hold your hair back when you wash your face in the morning.

rottenfolk - @junqkook Faerie!AU

a look was as hazardous as chemicals, a kiss as perilous as poison; his eyes and lips felt akin to a cure, but he was purely venom.

the young wolf - @/junqkook Game of Thrones!AU

he was promised to another, meant for another to hold and to love and to kiss. but when his hand lingered on yours for a moment too long to be proper, and when his eyes held yours for a beat too long to be a passing glance, you allowed desire to creep into your veins, to take root inside your heart. perhaps before you might have been permitted to love him freely. perhaps he might have even been promised to you instead. but war was no place for the wants and desires of two people, no matter how much they yearned for it to be.

the lighthouse - @rubycoast S2L!AU

(im not too sure if this is considered fantasy but its one of my favs!)

you and jungkook had one thing in common: you were both lost souls stagnant in the search of some fulfillment. the one of many differences was that your story had been written on your sleeves, while jungkook’s was a story needed to be unriddled.

black magic - @hansolmates​ Magic Uni!AU

a witch with an ambition for learning, you stumble across a crushing spell in the middle of the forbidden section. of course you have to try it out! what happens when the crushing spell not only has jeon jungkook crushing on you, but you crushing on him?

the sea & the storm - @jamaisjoons Fantasy!AU

the sea is a powerful mistress. she is calm and beautiful. she is mysterious and alluring. she is a force to be reckoned with. above all, however, she is lonely. until she meets him. fantasy au.

the lionheart’s oath - @sugaxjpg Knight & Princess!AU

There was no happy ending, no dragon slayer to save the kingdom and get the princess — there was only him: Jungkook. A simple orphan that was lucky enough to be invited into the castle, a former homeless thief that had found shelter in the form of an elysian heir. Now, after twelve years by your side, he was about to lose you to the world you sought to explore.

ghosts just wanna have fun - @/sugaxjpg Psychic & MedSchool!AU

When Jungkook discovered that he could communicate with dead people, the last thing he expected was that they would be there to give him romantic advice.

wartime child - @ktheist Wizard!AU

raising a baby in wartime isn’t easy. but when your baby starts showing signs of magical abilities, you’re forced to ring up the only other person you know he takes after: jeon jungkook.

birth of an empress - @/ktheist Dragon Slayer!AU

partners for three years and friends for longer, jungkook thought you’d remain so until he saw you with the knight at the merchant’s trade.

alternatively, the friendly neighborhood wizard trying to propose to the infamous dragon slayer in the middle of slaying a dragon? now, that’s classic.

series/two shots!

fear in your eyes - @/gukyi Werewolf!AU

(again, idk if werewolves count but hifksdjcx !!!!)

there’s a werewolf in that forest behind your house, they told you, and he’ll eat you before you can even beg for mercy. 

the worshiper series - @/jimlingss 

Long ago, there were gods who resided in Heaven -- existing to watch over and protect the universe. Each of them had their own flaws, trials and tribulations; some which were more sparing than others, but these are their stories...

a promise of freedom - @/jimlingss Wartime!AU

War is cruel and its inhumanity has not spared you. Captured by the enemy, you were brought to the front lines to heal their wounded. But after one night of saving a particular man’s life, he swears to fulfill any wish of yours.

one year, my love - @/hayjeon Historical!AU

You forge a marriage contract with the strangely speaking man who suddenly stumbled into your town with memory loss, but little do you know that he’s actually the lost Crown Prince, and a lot can happen between a married man and woman in one year.

demigod!au drabbles - @/hayjeon

an ask in their inbox regarding the prompt: i have a supernatural au prompt! how bout daughter of hades/loner!reader and son of zeus/bully! jungkook?

into the woods - @/junqkook Goblin!AU

getting hurt and stumbling upon a goblin in the forest leaves you completely at his mercy, though you aren’t sure if that’s necessarily a bad thing.

lionheart - @/junqkook Magic!AU

as a sorcerer, it is of the utmost importance that you keep your magic a secret from everyone. when you become prince jungkook’s servant, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep your identity hidden; especially when you fall in love with him.

a royal exchange - @/hansolmates

she’s the man!au where the princess impersonates her brother yoongi in order to finish his degree on time while yoongi is thrusted into princely duties. jeongguk is in the mess purely through room arrangement

knight!jungkook x princess!reader - @/ktheist

a series with 27 parts!

that’s all i can think of off the top of my head right now :(( not gonna lie, half of these probably don’t even fit into either of those categories and i know there are so so so many amazing fantasy/historical fics out there!! i wish i knew them all but i hope this helped a little bit! if anyone has any fic they’d like to rec, feel free to send it to meee :)

and finallyyyyy i leave my following page open for viewing as well so you can check out all of the authors i follow!! please show all of these authors (and many more) some love! <3

[miss-m-winks]

Y’all look at this dog that my parents are considering bringing in as our next pet.

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A lanky looking Italian greyhound puppy with blonde fur, her ears are a little floppy and she looks like she’s probably not a purebred, her face is more square than you usually see on Italian greyhounds. She’s sitting in the lap of someone wearing a dark grey sweater, the picture doesn’t show the person's face but it’s a teenage girl.

My younger sister's friend is taking care of this pup right now, her name is Jupiter. I don’t know the whole story. No idea why this dog is in the care of this person, but they’re looking to give her a forever home and my parents are currently considering it. We’ve had two dogs before. One yellow lab we got as a puppy, he lived 15 years and my parents said no more pets.

One mixed small dog we got in her old age from a friend who could no longer take care of her, she was also in the teens when she passed away and we only had her a few years. She never quite got used to us. My parents said no more pets.

That was last year, I think. And it was quite a few years between those two dogs. Now this pup is here, and it seems like she will be a free adopt for us if we say yes. I won’t know for sure until next month because the girl taking care of her right now is in the process of house training her.

I hope my parents say yes. My dad apparently melted at the picture, so it sounds like it’ll be a yes from him and unless my mom can think of a really really good reason we shouldn’t do it, we will most likely get the dog. We have a huge backyard and none of us really do much out there. We're all older now, two of us are adults and two are in high school and we don’t fit on the swingset, our old trampoline is broken, and we never did finish building a new better playset, it’s just a wooden platform that looks risky to stand on.

So why not put a dog who loves to run in that big backyard? She'd love it! We could have a reason to go out there just to play fetch. We'd all get more exercise with an energetic dog around. We'd all feel less stress with a dog to cuddle. My mom is often home by herself with my sister who's also an adult but has some health issues she’s overcoming and has spent a lot of time in her bed all alone in her room all day long with nothing to do but knit and all her friends have moved away. Talk about a good motivation to get my sister out of her bed more often! She’s had a hard time adjusting to the idea that her health will never be normal again

Not that it ever was, tbh, a mere cold used to put her out of school for days at a time. She’s been miserable since she started having vertigo problems and there’s other issues she has no solutions for even though she has good meds for the vertigo now. But I think if she had a reason to move around more she would have an easier time adjusting to work schedules when she’s ready to do that again. She was like "I’ll move around when I have a job again" and I said "you should really do some walking and other things before you go spending hours standing/walking around at a job, you have to take this gradually" and she can run with the dog but she can stand in the backyard with the fresh air and throw a ball for a while.

I’ll only get to enjoy the dog when I’m on break but my sister can have so many benefits from having a dog around! And so can my mom, who is home most of the day too and often ends up sitting around with nothing to do, or at least she gets herself distracted by social media instead of doing things she could be doing, I’m the same way. The dog can motivate her to do more active things too. Same for me when I’m home and do nothing but sit around.

So I hope we take her in! I know having a dog is not super easy, we've done it before, the hardest part is knowing it’s just temporary and someday we'll have to say goodbye and that’s gonna suck.

But why shouldn’t we just take her in and enjoy the time we have with her anyway? She looks like an absolute sweetheart!

[jstew34]

What I learned this year..

Well this is going to be my - What did I learn this year? Some things I learned are nothing more than reaffirmations - some good some bad. But I am pleased to say I did actually gain some insights into who I am and what I expect out of others and life.

Where to begin, that’s really the tough part. Difficulty arises because it’s not like life is laid out in some neat bullet comments, in outline form, with a great section of references. Since life is messy, I expect this to also be a bit mess, haphazard, or at the very least, it’s’ going to jump around a bit.

The biggest achievement from this past year was the fact that I learned to be more independent and less rigid, especially when traveling. This year saw me take a road trip, traversing lands I have never traveled before. To most this isn’t that big of a deal, but for me it was a huge hurdle to overcome. I have never been one to travel by car. I find it to be uncomfortable, boring, and have never liked it. Add to the experience that I now have to consider health issues and it really makes the process more difficult.

This past fall I bought a new car, in Arizona, which was the excuse for my road trip. I flew to Phoenix, picked up my car and drove back. While the experience wasn’t magical, it was very positive. I was able to see parts of the US I have never seen before. I was able to finally meet a Facebook friend. I tested the limits of my car’s fuel tank - thank god the readout was correct. Almost everyone I met was friendly, no matter the size of the town. I learned that podcasts are a great way to pass the time. I also learned when I get fatigued it doesn’t matter how much caffeine I drink, sleep is the only thing that will make the fatigue go away.

Being that the experience was positive, I will most likely be taking a road trip this coming summer/fall - destination to be determined.

On the dating front and really relationships of any type, I learned that humans continue to disappoint me. My feelings concerning people are this, if I reach out to you two times to do something and both times the response is - Hey I’m busy, let me get back to you - after the second time it is on the other person to get back to me. Any relationship has to be built on mutual respect and communication. If one side is not willing to participate, there is nothing I can do about it and I refuse to be forced to chase someone down and goad them into seeing me.

Of course I understand people are busy. But I also know that I let people know just how difficult it can be for me to do things, because my health can be limiting. So when I reach out, I’m not expecting someone to drop everything, but I am expecting not to be discarded like a piece of junk mail. Now maybe I misread the situation and thought the person really was interested in doing something. If that’s the case, I really need to readjust because this problem plagued me in my failure at dating and I failed in my general, what I thought were friends, relationships.

My response to the continually getting crapped on by others, I’ve become even more independent and don’t have a problem with going out by myself. The other is to stop reaching out to others. I can only get burned so many times and to be honest I’m sick and tired of getting burned. Also, I don’t have the energy to chase people around. You either want to do something with me or you don’t. No one can make someone else do something they don’t want to do - at least I won’t force someone into that situation. I’ve learned a good book can be read no matter where I am.

So what am I looking forward for this new year? Well, I am planning to spend a lot of time in Chicago this summer. I became a season ticket holder for the Cubs. I’m very excited to spend time in my favorite big city, watching baseball, and just exploring the city. Finding a place to rent will be my top priority after the first of the year.

I really need to decide where I am going to live. The past two years have further cemented that North Dakota is not the place for me, especially if my goal is to be happy. Sure, I enjoy that Bismarck is quiet, I’m close to medical facilities, and that there are becoming more things to do. While those are positives, Bismarck and North Dakota are too conservative and the views here are stuck in the 1950s. Sorry, not sorry - but this state is too racist and close minded for me. I will need to take some trips to different parts of the US to find out more about the people and what is available to me.

I want to take a train trip out west and loop back around the southwest US and back up to North Dakota. I’ve only been on one train ride, while in Spain. I’ve always heard about how beautiful the ride is to the west coast and down the coast. I didn’t do it this past year because of all the fires. Let’s hope the fires stay away this next year.

My greatest wish is that my health improves, but that’s not going to happen, but one can wish…

I look forward to more time spent with my trusty pups, chasing squirrels and barking at the sneaky yard ninjas. They are the best buddies anyone could wish for and without them I would be lost, even though they both can be naughty AF.

I’m hoping to find something that truly inspires me - whatever it might be.

Lastly, it sure would be nice to meet someone. I’ve set the bar so low that I am not really looking for “the one”. I’m looking for someone who doesn’t smoke, can carry on a conversation, is self confident enough to actually initiate conversation and doesn’t need me for her to enjoy life (that’s not as easy as you would think), believes in progressive ideas, and is willing to travel (travel means to other countries and not just to the Twin Cities). My life won’t be ruined if I am unable to find someone. I just think it would be more fun to do something with someone. Since I have many health issues, I’m quite confident my life expectancy will be 30 years or less. I mean, that’s potential for a whole other life after I kick the bucket - if you ask me that’s quite positive.

[hellodolly786-blog]

Best Dog Lift Harness - You Can Buy in 2020

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[kathydsalters31]

17 of Your Questions About Hiking with Small Dogs Answered

People generally don’t expect to see small dogs hiking so I find they have a lot of questions.

I don’t mind answering. I’ve been hiking with my Dachshunds for 15 years and I’m passionate about opening people’s minds to the idea of small dogs as hiking companions.

I compiled a list of common questions I’ve received from our blog readers and social media followers over time. I figured if one person had the question, other people were wondering too.

Except for a few minor edits for clarity and grammar, the questions are unchanged.

For a few of them, I was asked several different ways about the same topic. I either chose the question that was the most detailed or combined my answer from two different questions.

Q: “Can I start hiking with my 11 week old? Are short hikes and carrying her when she gets tired ok?”

Unfortunately, no. That’s too early. Her bones and joints need to properly develop first.

For more information, read my blog post “How Old Should My Puppy Be Before They Hike?“

Q: “How to Start? Any Tips?”

Some general tips:

Build up fitness to walking at least 30 minutes (60 is more ideal) 4-5 days a week

Start out with short, easy walks in the woods and increase the difficulty from there

Stop hiking before your dog gets too tired (note: Remember that you likely have to walk back to the start so it’s better too turn around to early instead of too late)

Keep progressing as your dog’s ability and interest allows

Check out my article How to Start Hiking with Your Dachshund, and the hiking and camping tips section on my blog, for more information.

Q: “Our dog HATES the harness. She runs away from me every time we are going out. Any suggestions on getting her more used to it? Once it is on and we are walking she seems to be fine.”

If your dog is walking in the harness it once it’s on, I would:

1) Give her lots of treats and praise for being near the harness

Start by setting it on the ground and rewarding her for standing by it. Then reward her for looking at it or sniffing it.

The idea is to get her to associate the harness with good things.

2) Progress to slipping it over her head

The best way to do this is to hold the harness, put a treat in your hand, stick your hand through the harness neck hole and let her smell the treat, hold the harness still while pulling your hand back through the opening and then give her the treat once it’s over her head.

The idea is to reward her for slipping her head through the hole herself.

I also think it helped my puppy get used to the harness in general by putting it on her for 30-minutes at a time in the house (supervised) and letting her lay and walk around in it. She still doesn’t love it but she’s starting not to run away when I try to put it on her.

Q: “Our Dachshund likes to explore every square inch of terrain, whether that be hiking trail or neighborhood sidewalk. How can we keep her going on the trail without stopping every five inches?”

I received several questions related to this topic.

Stopping every few minutes to sniff is a Dachshund thing because they are hounds bred to hunt. It’s probably common in any scent hound breed.

However, I believe that any dog can be trained not to stop every few feet when you are trying to actually get somewhere.

While Summit and Gretel like to stop and sniff occasionally, they come right along when I give a little tug and say “let’s go!” They’ve just learned to take my queues and know when we are on a mission to get somewhere.

Q: “How do you keep your Dachshund’s back safe on hikes?”

Although Gretel was diagnosed with IVDD a few years ago, I don’t treat her like she’s fragile.

I don’t advise that every dog with IVDD hike or do other physical sports but it IS possible for a dog with back issues to live a happy, active life.

I highly suggest talking to, and working with, a rehab vet or trainer if you want to keep your IBDD Dachshund active.

I follow the same “back safety” rules on the trail with all my dogs, whether they have had prior injuries or not.

We avoid an excessive number of steps by either not hiking trails that I know have a lot or by carrying them up and down the stair section of the trail.

I also don’t let them jump of anything much taller than they are long. I find that they tend to treat it like a big step that way instead of jumping down.

If a ledge is taller than that, I will lift them going down.

I’m not so worried about going up because the impact when jumping to a surface higher than they are currently puts significantly less impact on their muscles and joints.

Along those lines, I lift them up and down any time there is a situation where I think it’s likely they could fall and twist, which is one of the worst things for a Dachshund’s back.

I will note that they are quite capable of scrambling up ledges and rocks and otherwise staying on their feet. I rarely have to lift or carry them.

A strong core will also go a really long way to protecting a dog’s back. Our rehab veterinarian recommended these exercises to keep Gretel’s back strong after she was diagnosed with IVDD.

Q: “How long are dog’s feet ok in the snow?”

That depends on the dog, the ambient air temperature, the length of time your dog will be walking in the snow, and whether your dog has furry feet the snow can stick to.

I’ve found that if the air temperature is above 30F, my small dogs Summit and Gretel can hike in the snow for at least a few hours.

The main key to them staying comfortable is to keep their body core extra warm by wearing a jacket.

One of the ways that dogs dissipate body heat is to push it out through their feet. If their body temperature is slightly above normal, it’s likely that their feet will be able to stay warm enough on their own.

However, Summit and Gretel don’t have hairy feet so powdery snow doesn’t stick to them.

We also don’t hike in winter if the temperature is below 25F.

I generally don’t recommend dog boots for hiking but they are sometimes necessary in the winter. Read my article Does Your Small Dog Need to Wear Boots in the Snow? to help determine whether your dog needs them or not.

Q: “I have one pup who gets her pads torn or worn easily. Any suggestions?”

We’ve rarely had foot problems so I don’t have a great go-to solution.

I make sure to walk my dogs regularly on hard surfaces to toughen up their foot pads.

I also put Musher’s Secret paw balm on their feet if we’re hiking in snow or where I think they need some extra protection.

I’ve also heard good things about Tuff-foot but haven’t tried it.

Q: “I have a Dachshund-Jack Russel mix. I’m scared he’ll run off a cliff trying to chase something. Is my fear real?”

Yes, your fear is real.

Most dogs, even if they were not bred to hunt like both a Dachshund and Jack Russel were, can’t resist chasing a tasty smelling, fast moving squirrel.

It’s completely possible they could chase one to the edge of a cliff.

While they likely wouldn’t jump off the cliff after it, many cliff edges have loose rock and vegetation on them so a dog could slip off the edge.

Q: “My dog hates riding in the car. Any suggestions?”

The issue is usually because a dog gets carsick or is scared of the car (or both).

It can usually be overcome with positive conditioning and car sickness remedies to calm the dog and settle their stomach.

My Article When You Want to Go Hiking but Your Dog Hates the Car discusses how to tell the difference between motion sickness or anxiety and what to do about it.

Q: “How far can you hike with your small dog?”

This is another question I received several times in different forms.

Summit is a puppy so this is her first hiking season. The longest hike she’s been on was just over 5 miles. She shows no signs of getting near her mileage limit.

The longest I’ve hiked in one day with Gretel was 11 miles but it was part of a 3-day, 30-mile backpacking trip.

Small dogs are more capable that most people think. Check out my article How Far Can My Small Dog Hike for more information about appropriate distance.

Q: “Are all hikes safe for small dogs?”

Personally, I’ve very rarely encountered a trail that was too difficult for my small dogs.

Gretel, and my first Dachshund Chester, even hiked one of the steepest trails in the Seattle area. Twice.

However, every dog is has a different fitness level and athletic talents. For that reason, this is a complicated question.

For sure, any hike classified as a “scramble“, or over a Class II hike, is probably approaching too dangerous for any dog.

There are also other considerations, besides terrain, that can make a hike dangerous for dogs.

These things could include:

Trails that skirt high ledges or steep drop-offs

Trails that are known to attract a high number of poisonous snakes or dangerous wildlife

Hiking any trail on a day that is too hot (we don’t hike if it’s over about 85F)

Q: “Are there any dog breeds you know of that shouldn’t hike?”

Since I hike with my Dachshunds, and many people think they can’t or shouldn’t hike, I’m hesitant to call out any breed of dog that “shouldn’t” be out on the trails. We’re all about breaking stereotypes after all.

I’ve seen dog breeds out on the trail that I didn’t expect made good trail dogs and had my beliefs challenged.

With that being said, it’s my understanding that one needs to be extra cautious if hiking with a short-nosed (brachycephalic) dog breed (like pugs and bulldogs) as they can encounter breathing problems.

The most important thing is to know your own dog and respect their limits.

Here is a list of small dog breeds that make the best hiking companions.

Q: “Do you ever carry them in a backpack? We haven’t seen one that would safely support a Dachshund’s back.”

Ah… the search for the golden unicorn.

I’m aware of almost every backpacks and carrier out there designed for carrying small dogs and have tried several.

The fact is that an ideal one for carrying Dachshunds doesn’t exist. One is kind of left choosing between the lesser of “evils” if they need to carry their pup.

Check out my list of dog backpacks that are the best options in my opinion.

Q: “How do you know when it’s too much and they are too tired?”

There are several ways you can tell if your dog is getting pushed to their limits and getting tired.

Signs can include:

Starting to walk slower

Lagging behind

Excessive panting

Flopping down on the trail

Limping

For more details, please read my article about how to tell if your dog has had enough hiking for the day.

Q: “I live in rattlesnake and mountain lion country. Any precautions you take regarding wildlife?”

I didn’t have detailed recommendations for this question because we only recently moved to an area that has mountain lions and rattlesnakes.

We also live in a State where Grizzly Bears are uncommon and black bears are unlikely to attack.

The general precautions I take are:

Hike with my dogs on leash so they can’t stray too far (and look like prey) or stick their nose in holes without me knowing

Know where rattlesnakes are likely to be and keep an vigilant eye and ear out for them

Remember to try and look as big and scary as I can, and slowly back away, if we encounter a mountain lion

Watch for all wildlife and try to keep my dogs from barking at them and irritating them or stressing them out

When I shared that I was new to dealing with rattlesnake issues, a couple readers messaged us to offer their tips:

Make a lot of noise wherever you go to let snakes and wildlife know you are coming (so hopefully they will wander off)

In snake territory, step over obstacles like rocks and downed logs before your dog does so you can check out the area first and hopefully scare it off before your dog startles it

Q: “Do you have any hiking or camping gear for small dogs that you would recommend?”

I’ve been hiking with my Dachshunds for over 15 years and camping with them for almost as long. Throughout the years I’ve learned a lot about what gear works best for small dogs and for us specifically.

Some things that I always bring with us when hiking are:

If you want more details about our recommendations, please check out these articles:

Q: “I have been using the retractable leash. What would you recommend?

Personally, I don’t recommend retractable leashes. Especially not for hiking.

I admit I used one with my dog Chester for a long time but that was before I was aware of the dangers, and the dog behavior issues (like running up to another dog without permission), they can invite.

We use a 6-foot static leash.

My favorites are made from Biothane (coated webbing – “vegan leather” and waterproof) or climbing rope.

If your questions about hiking with small dogs, or Dachshunds specifically, wasn’t answered here, please ask in the comments below.

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17 of Your Questions About Hiking with Small Dogs Answered

People generally don’t expect to see small dogs hiking so I find they have a lot of questions.

I don’t mind answering. I’ve been hiking with my Dachshunds for 15 years and I’m passionate about opening people’s minds to the idea of small dogs as hiking companions.

I compiled a list of common questions I’ve received from our blog readers and social media followers over time. I figured if one person had the question, other people were wondering too.

Except for a few minor edits for clarity and grammar, the questions are unchanged.

For a few of them, I was asked several different ways about the same topic. I either chose the question that was the most detailed or combined my answer from two different questions.

Q: “Can I start hiking with my 11 week old? Are short hikes and carrying her when she gets tired ok?”

Unfortunately, no. That’s too early. Her bones and joints need to properly develop first.

For more information, read my blog post “How Old Should My Puppy Be Before They Hike?“

Q: “How to Start? Any Tips?”

Some general tips:

Build up fitness to walking at least 30 minutes (60 is more ideal) 4-5 days a week

Start out with short, easy walks in the woods and increase the difficulty from there

Stop hiking before your dog gets too tired (note: Remember that you likely have to walk back to the start so it’s better too turn around to early instead of too late)

Keep progressing as your dog’s ability and interest allows

Check out my article How to Start Hiking with Your Dachshund, and the hiking and camping tips section on my blog, for more information.

Q: “Our dog HATES the harness. She runs away from me every time we are going out. Any suggestions on getting her more used to it? Once it is on and we are walking she seems to be fine.”

If your dog is walking in the harness it once it’s on, I would:

1) Give her lots of treats and praise for being near the harness

Start by setting it on the ground and rewarding her for standing by it. Then reward her for looking at it or sniffing it.

The idea is to get her to associate the harness with good things.

2) Progress to slipping it over her head

The best way to do this is to hold the harness, put a treat in your hand, stick your hand through the harness neck hole and let her smell the treat, hold the harness still while pulling your hand back through the opening and then give her the treat once it’s over her head.

The idea is to reward her for slipping her head through the hole herself.

I also think it helped my puppy get used to the harness in general by putting it on her for 30-minutes at a time in the house (supervised) and letting her lay and walk around in it. She still doesn’t love it but she’s starting not to run away when I try to put it on her.

Q: “Our Dachshund likes to explore every square inch of terrain, whether that be hiking trail or neighborhood sidewalk. How can we keep her going on the trail without stopping every five inches?”

I received several questions related to this topic.

Stopping every few minutes to sniff is a Dachshund thing because they are hounds bred to hunt. It’s probably common in any scent hound breed.

However, I believe that any dog can be trained not to stop every few feet when you are trying to actually get somewhere.

While Summit and Gretel like to stop and sniff occasionally, they come right along when I give a little tug and say “let’s go!” They’ve just learned to take my queues and know when we are on a mission to get somewhere.

Q: “How do you keep your Dachshund’s back safe on hikes?”

Although Gretel was diagnosed with IVDD a few years ago, I don’t treat her like she’s fragile.

I don’t advise that every dog with IVDD hike or do other physical sports but it IS possible for a dog with back issues to live a happy, active life.

I highly suggest talking to, and working with, a rehab vet or trainer if you want to keep your IBDD Dachshund active.

I follow the same “back safety” rules on the trail with all my dogs, whether they have had prior injuries or not.

We avoid an excessive number of steps by either not hiking trails that I know have a lot or by carrying them up and down the stair section of the trail.

I also don’t let them jump of anything much taller than they are long. I find that they tend to treat it like a big step that way instead of jumping down.

If a ledge is taller than that, I will lift them going down.

I’m not so worried about going up because the impact when jumping to a surface higher than they are currently puts significantly less impact on their muscles and joints.

Along those lines, I lift them up and down any time there is a situation where I think it’s likely they could fall and twist, which is one of the worst things for a Dachshund’s back.

I will note that they are quite capable of scrambling up ledges and rocks and otherwise staying on their feet. I rarely have to lift or carry them.

A strong core will also go a really long way to protecting a dog’s back. Our rehab veterinarian recommended these exercises to keep Gretel’s back strong after she was diagnosed with IVDD.

Q: “How long are dog’s feet ok in the snow?”

That depends on the dog, the ambient air temperature, the length of time your dog will be walking in the snow, and whether your dog has furry feet the snow can stick to.

I’ve found that if the air temperature is above 30F, my small dogs Summit and Gretel can hike in the snow for at least a few hours.

The main key to them staying comfortable is to keep their body core extra warm by wearing a jacket.

One of the ways that dogs dissipate body heat is to push it out through their feet. If their body temperature is slightly above normal, it’s likely that their feet will be able to stay warm enough on their own.

However, Summit and Gretel don’t have hairy feet so powdery snow doesn’t stick to them.

We also don’t hike in winter if the temperature is below 25F.

I generally don’t recommend dog boots for hiking but they are sometimes necessary in the winter. Read my article Does Your Small Dog Need to Wear Boots in the Snow? to help determine whether your dog needs them or not.

Q: “I have one pup who gets her pads torn or worn easily. Any suggestions?”

We’ve rarely had foot problems so I don’t have a great go-to solution.

I make sure to walk my dogs regularly on hard surfaces to toughen up their foot pads.

I also put Musher’s Secret paw balm on their feet if we’re hiking in snow or where I think they need some extra protection.

I’ve also heard good things about Tuff-foot but haven’t tried it.

Q: “I have a Dachshund-Jack Russel mix. I’m scared he’ll run off a cliff trying to chase something. Is my fear real?”

Yes, your fear is real.

Most dogs, even if they were not bred to hunt like both a Dachshund and Jack Russel were, can’t resist chasing a tasty smelling, fast moving squirrel.

It’s completely possible they could chase one to the edge of a cliff.

While they likely wouldn’t jump off the cliff after it, many cliff edges have loose rock and vegetation on them so a dog could slip off the edge.

Q: “My dog hates riding in the car. Any suggestions?”

The issue is usually because a dog gets carsick or is scared of the car (or both).

It can usually be overcome with positive conditioning and car sickness remedies to calm the dog and settle their stomach.

My Article When You Want to Go Hiking but Your Dog Hates the Car discusses how to tell the difference between motion sickness or anxiety and what to do about it.

Q: “How far can you hike with your small dog?”

This is another question I received several times in different forms.

Summit is a puppy so this is her first hiking season. The longest hike she’s been on was just over 5 miles. She shows no signs of getting near her mileage limit.

The longest I’ve hiked in one day with Gretel was 11 miles but it was part of a 3-day, 30-mile backpacking trip.

Small dogs are more capable that most people think. Check out my article How Far Can My Small Dog Hike for more information about appropriate distance.

Q: “Are all hikes safe for small dogs?”

Personally, I’ve very rarely encountered a trail that was too difficult for my small dogs.

Gretel, and my first Dachshund Chester, even hiked one of the steepest trails in the Seattle area. Twice.

However, every dog is has a different fitness level and athletic talents. For that reason, this is a complicated question.

For sure, any hike classified as a “scramble“, or over a Class II hike, is probably approaching too dangerous for any dog.

There are also other considerations, besides terrain, that can make a hike dangerous for dogs.

These things could include:

Trails that skirt high ledges or steep drop-offs

Trails that are known to attract a high number of poisonous snakes or dangerous wildlife

Hiking any trail on a day that is too hot (we don’t hike if it’s over about 85F)

Q: “Are there any dog breeds you know of that shouldn’t hike?”

Since I hike with my Dachshunds, and many people think they can’t or shouldn’t hike, I’m hesitant to call out any breed of dog that “shouldn’t” be out on the trails. We’re all about breaking stereotypes after all.

I’ve seen dog breeds out on the trail that I didn’t expect made good trail dogs and had my beliefs challenged.

With that being said, it’s my understanding that one needs to be extra cautious if hiking with a short-nosed (brachycephalic) dog breed (like pugs and bulldogs) as they can encounter breathing problems.

The most important thing is to know your own dog and respect their limits.

Here is a list of small dog breeds that make the best hiking companions.

Q: “Do you ever carry them in a backpack? We haven’t seen one that would safely support a Dachshund’s back.”

Ah… the search for the golden unicorn.

I’m aware of almost every backpacks and carrier out there designed for carrying small dogs and have tried several.

The fact is that an ideal one for carrying Dachshunds doesn’t exist. One is kind of left choosing between the lesser of “evils” if they need to carry their pup.

Check out my list of dog backpacks that are the best options in my opinion.

Q: “How do you know when it’s too much and they are too tired?”

There are several ways you can tell if your dog is getting pushed to their limits and getting tired.

Signs can include:

Starting to walk slower

Lagging behind

Excessive panting

Flopping down on the trail

Limping

For more details, please read my article about how to tell if your dog has had enough hiking for the day.

Q: “I live in rattlesnake and mountain lion country. Any precautions you take regarding wildlife?”

I didn’t have detailed recommendations for this question because we only recently moved to an area that has mountain lions and rattlesnakes.

We also live in a State where Grizzly Bears are uncommon and black bears are unlikely to attack.

The general precautions I take are:

Hike with my dogs on leash so they can’t stray too far (and look like prey) or stick their nose in holes without me knowing

Know where rattlesnakes are likely to be and keep an vigilant eye and ear out for them

Remember to try and look as big and scary as I can, and slowly back away, if we encounter a mountain lion

Watch for all wildlife and try to keep my dogs from barking at them and irritating them or stressing them out

When I shared that I was new to dealing with rattlesnake issues, a couple readers messaged us to offer their tips:

Make a lot of noise wherever you go to let snakes and wildlife know you are coming (so hopefully they will wander off)

In snake territory, step over obstacles like rocks and downed logs before your dog does so you can check out the area first and hopefully scare it off before your dog startles it

Q: “Do you have any hiking or camping gear for small dogs that you would recommend?”

I’ve been hiking with my Dachshunds for over 15 years and camping with them for almost as long. Throughout the years I’ve learned a lot about what gear works best for small dogs and for us specifically.

Some things that I always bring with us when hiking are:

If you want more details about our recommendations, please check out these articles:

Q: “I have been using the retractable leash. What would you recommend?

Personally, I don’t recommend retractable leashes. Especially not for hiking.

I admit I used one with my dog Chester for a long time but that was before I was aware of the dangers, and the dog behavior issues (like running up to another dog without permission), they can invite.

We use a 6-foot static leash.

My favorites are made from Biothane (coated webbing – “vegan leather” and waterproof) or climbing rope.

If your questions about hiking with small dogs, or Dachshunds specifically, wasn’t answered here, please ask in the comments below.

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Giardia in Dogs: 7 Things to Know

Giardia infections (giardiasis) are a commonly diagnosed problem in puppies. They cause stinky diarrhea and are sometimes difficult to treat. Read on to learn everything you need to know about giardia in dogs to keep your pup — and yourself — healthy.

1. Giardia is not a worm.

Puppies are especially susceptible to giardia. Photography ©appleping | Thinkstock.

Giardia is a parasite, but it’s not like a tapeworm or roundworm. Instead, it is a protozoal parasite, which means it’s a one-celled organism. Inside the body, giardia parasites attach themselves to the wall of your dog’s intestine, where they feed.

2. Giardia is mainly spread by wildlife and pets.

The most common route of transmission is drinking water contaminated by infected animals, including pet dogs and cats, wild mammals and birds. Dogs can also ingest giardia cysts by licking or sniffing places on the ground that are contaminated. Outside the body, giardia can survive for several months, especially in water or in places that are wet or damp. “Giardia is found in a lot of different locations,” says Tracey Jensen, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, founding partner of Wellington Veterinary Hospital in Wellington, Colorado. “Certainly, places where there is wildlife, particularly water fowl, or other dogs, so dog parks and places where there is standing water, can be areas where you can find quite a bit of giardia.”

3. Not all dogs infected with giardia will get sick.

“Most adult dogs are resistant to giardia,” Dr. Jensen states. “Most adult dogs have been exposed and will not become symptomatic. The dogs that really struggle and have trouble are the ones that have disease in their intestinal tract, like inflammatory bowel disease, or very young dogs. It’s not uncommon at all for puppies to have giardia.”

4. Giardia in dogs causes specific symptoms.

Giardia symptoms include gastrointestinal upset. Photography ©stonena7 | Thinkstock.

Dogs infected with giardia will have gastrointestinal symptoms. “It will cause large volumes of mucous-y, very foul-smelling stool,” Dr. Jensen explains. “It can make it very difficult to housebreak a puppy because they have an urgency [to go that] they simply can’t overcome because of the giardia.”

5. Your vet can diagnose giardia with a simple test.

Giardia is identified by looking for cysts in the stool. If you can, bring a fresh stool sample with you to your appointment. If you forget, your vet can collect a sample in the hospital. He or she will view the sample under a microscope to look for giardia cysts.

6. Giardia in dogs is not always easy to get rid of.

Giardia is typically treated with two medications, fenbendazole and metronidazole, which are given for three to 10 days. It’s not uncommon to have to do more than one round of medication. “Giardia can be a little bit stubborn in terms of treatment, so get into a veterinarian right away if there are symptoms,” Dr. Jensen said. Your vet will want to recheck the fecal two to four weeks after treatment

7. Your dog can give you giardia.

Giardia is a zoonotic disease, which means it can pass between animals and humans. “Children are a bit more susceptible because they are not always good about washing their hands before they put them in their mouth,” Dr. Jensen says. “Practice good hygiene, making sure that you wash your hands before you eat or handle food. Keep the feces picked up in the yard as well to minimize exposure to other pets and people. Hose the area down to dilute out the number of organisms in any one spot and let it dry well.”

Tell us: Has your dog ever had giardia?

Read more about dog health issues on Dogster.com: 

Decoding Dog Gas — When Is It a Problem?

The Benefits of Cinnamon for Dogs

6 Things to Love About Senior Dogs

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Giardia in Dogs: 7 Things to Know

Giardia infections (giardiasis) are a commonly diagnosed problem in puppies. They cause stinky diarrhea and are sometimes difficult to treat. Read on to learn everything you need to know about giardia in dogs to keep your pup — and yourself — healthy.

1. Giardia is not a worm.

Puppies are especially susceptible to giardia. Photography ©appleping | Thinkstock.

Giardia is a parasite, but it’s not like a tapeworm or roundworm. Instead, it is a protozoal parasite, which means it’s a one-celled organism. Inside the body, giardia parasites attach themselves to the wall of your dog’s intestine, where they feed.

2. Giardia is mainly spread by wildlife and pets.

The most common route of transmission is drinking water contaminated by infected animals, including pet dogs and cats, wild mammals and birds. Dogs can also ingest giardia cysts by licking or sniffing places on the ground that are contaminated. Outside the body, giardia can survive for several months, especially in water or in places that are wet or damp. “Giardia is found in a lot of different locations,” says Tracey Jensen, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, founding partner of Wellington Veterinary Hospital in Wellington, Colorado. “Certainly, places where there is wildlife, particularly water fowl, or other dogs, so dog parks and places where there is standing water, can be areas where you can find quite a bit of giardia.”

3. Not all dogs infected with giardia will get sick.

“Most adult dogs are resistant to giardia,” Dr. Jensen states. “Most adult dogs have been exposed and will not become symptomatic. The dogs that really struggle and have trouble are the ones that have disease in their intestinal tract, like inflammatory bowel disease, or very young dogs. It’s not uncommon at all for puppies to have giardia.”

4. Giardia in dogs causes specific symptoms.

Giardia symptoms include gastrointestinal upset. Photography ©stonena7 | Thinkstock.

Dogs infected with giardia will have gastrointestinal symptoms. “It will cause large volumes of mucous-y, very foul-smelling stool,” Dr. Jensen explains. “It can make it very difficult to housebreak a puppy because they have an urgency [to go that] they simply can’t overcome because of the giardia.”

5. Your vet can diagnose giardia with a simple test.

Giardia is identified by looking for cysts in the stool. If you can, bring a fresh stool sample with you to your appointment. If you forget, your vet can collect a sample in the hospital. He or she will view the sample under a microscope to look for giardia cysts.

6. Giardia in dogs is not always easy to get rid of.

Giardia is typically treated with two medications, fenbendazole and metronidazole, which are given for three to 10 days. It’s not uncommon to have to do more than one round of medication. “Giardia can be a little bit stubborn in terms of treatment, so get into a veterinarian right away if there are symptoms,” Dr. Jensen said. Your vet will want to recheck the fecal two to four weeks after treatment

7. Your dog can give you giardia.

Giardia is a zoonotic disease, which means it can pass between animals and humans. “Children are a bit more susceptible because they are not always good about washing their hands before they put them in their mouth,” Dr. Jensen says. “Practice good hygiene, making sure that you wash your hands before you eat or handle food. Keep the feces picked up in the yard as well to minimize exposure to other pets and people. Hose the area down to dilute out the number of organisms in any one spot and let it dry well.”

Tell us: Has your dog ever had giardia?

Read more about dog health issues on Dogster.com: 

Decoding Dog Gas — When Is It a Problem?

The Benefits of Cinnamon for Dogs

6 Things to Love About Senior Dogs

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Giardia in Dogs: 7 Things to Know

Giardia infections (giardiasis) are a commonly diagnosed problem in puppies. They cause stinky diarrhea and are sometimes difficult to treat. Read on to learn everything you need to know about giardia in dogs to keep your pup — and yourself — healthy.

1. Giardia is not a worm.

Puppies are especially susceptible to giardia. Photography ©appleping | Thinkstock.

Giardia is a parasite, but it’s not like a tapeworm or roundworm. Instead, it is a protozoal parasite, which means it’s a one-celled organism. Inside the body, giardia parasites attach themselves to the wall of your dog’s intestine, where they feed.

2. Giardia is mainly spread by wildlife and pets.

The most common route of transmission is drinking water contaminated by infected animals, including pet dogs and cats, wild mammals and birds. Dogs can also ingest giardia cysts by licking or sniffing places on the ground that are contaminated. Outside the body, giardia can survive for several months, especially in water or in places that are wet or damp. “Giardia is found in a lot of different locations,” says Tracey Jensen, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, founding partner of Wellington Veterinary Hospital in Wellington, Colorado. “Certainly, places where there is wildlife, particularly water fowl, or other dogs, so dog parks and places where there is standing water, can be areas where you can find quite a bit of giardia.”

3. Not all dogs infected with giardia will get sick.

“Most adult dogs are resistant to giardia,” Dr. Jensen states. “Most adult dogs have been exposed and will not become symptomatic. The dogs that really struggle and have trouble are the ones that have disease in their intestinal tract, like inflammatory bowel disease, or very young dogs. It’s not uncommon at all for puppies to have giardia.”

4. Giardia in dogs causes specific symptoms.

Giardia symptoms include gastrointestinal upset. Photography ©stonena7 | Thinkstock.

Dogs infected with giardia will have gastrointestinal symptoms. “It will cause large volumes of mucous-y, very foul-smelling stool,” Dr. Jensen explains. “It can make it very difficult to housebreak a puppy because they have an urgency [to go that] they simply can’t overcome because of the giardia.”

5. Your vet can diagnose giardia with a simple test.

Giardia is identified by looking for cysts in the stool. If you can, bring a fresh stool sample with you to your appointment. If you forget, your vet can collect a sample in the hospital. He or she will view the sample under a microscope to look for giardia cysts.

6. Giardia in dogs is not always easy to get rid of.

Giardia is typically treated with two medications, fenbendazole and metronidazole, which are given for three to 10 days. It’s not uncommon to have to do more than one round of medication. “Giardia can be a little bit stubborn in terms of treatment, so get into a veterinarian right away if there are symptoms,” Dr. Jensen said. Your vet will want to recheck the fecal two to four weeks after treatment

7. Your dog can give you giardia.

Giardia is a zoonotic disease, which means it can pass between animals and humans. “Children are a bit more susceptible because they are not always good about washing their hands before they put them in their mouth,” Dr. Jensen says. “Practice good hygiene, making sure that you wash your hands before you eat or handle food. Keep the feces picked up in the yard as well to minimize exposure to other pets and people. Hose the area down to dilute out the number of organisms in any one spot and let it dry well.”

Tell us: Has your dog ever had giardia?

Read more about dog health issues on Dogster.com: 

Decoding Dog Gas — When Is It a Problem?

The Benefits of Cinnamon for Dogs

6 Things to Love About Senior Dogs

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Giardia in Dogs: 7 Things to Know

Giardia infections (giardiasis) are a commonly diagnosed problem in puppies. They cause stinky diarrhea and are sometimes difficult to treat. Read on to learn everything you need to know about giardia in dogs to keep your pup — and yourself — healthy.

1. Giardia is not a worm.

Puppies are especially susceptible to giardia. Photography ©appleping | Thinkstock.

Giardia is a parasite, but it’s not like a tapeworm or roundworm. Instead, it is a protozoal parasite, which means it’s a one-celled organism. Inside the body, giardia parasites attach themselves to the wall of your dog’s intestine, where they feed.

2. Giardia is mainly spread by wildlife and pets.

The most common route of transmission is drinking water contaminated by infected animals, including pet dogs and cats, wild mammals and birds. Dogs can also ingest giardia cysts by licking or sniffing places on the ground that are contaminated. Outside the body, giardia can survive for several months, especially in water or in places that are wet or damp. “Giardia is found in a lot of different locations,” says Tracey Jensen, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, founding partner of Wellington Veterinary Hospital in Wellington, Colorado. “Certainly, places where there is wildlife, particularly water fowl, or other dogs, so dog parks and places where there is standing water, can be areas where you can find quite a bit of giardia.”

3. Not all dogs infected with giardia will get sick.

“Most adult dogs are resistant to giardia,” Dr. Jensen states. “Most adult dogs have been exposed and will not become symptomatic. The dogs that really struggle and have trouble are the ones that have disease in their intestinal tract, like inflammatory bowel disease, or very young dogs. It’s not uncommon at all for puppies to have giardia.”

4. Giardia in dogs causes specific symptoms.

Giardia symptoms include gastrointestinal upset. Photography ©stonena7 | Thinkstock.

Dogs infected with giardia will have gastrointestinal symptoms. “It will cause large volumes of mucous-y, very foul-smelling stool,” Dr. Jensen explains. “It can make it very difficult to housebreak a puppy because they have an urgency [to go that] they simply can’t overcome because of the giardia.”

5. Your vet can diagnose giardia with a simple test.

Giardia is identified by looking for cysts in the stool. If you can, bring a fresh stool sample with you to your appointment. If you forget, your vet can collect a sample in the hospital. He or she will view the sample under a microscope to look for giardia cysts.

6. Giardia in dogs is not always easy to get rid of.

Giardia is typically treated with two medications, fenbendazole and metronidazole, which are given for three to 10 days. It’s not uncommon to have to do more than one round of medication. “Giardia can be a little bit stubborn in terms of treatment, so get into a veterinarian right away if there are symptoms,” Dr. Jensen said. Your vet will want to recheck the fecal two to four weeks after treatment

7. Your dog can give you giardia.

Giardia is a zoonotic disease, which means it can pass between animals and humans. “Children are a bit more susceptible because they are not always good about washing their hands before they put them in their mouth,” Dr. Jensen says. “Practice good hygiene, making sure that you wash your hands before you eat or handle food. Keep the feces picked up in the yard as well to minimize exposure to other pets and people. Hose the area down to dilute out the number of organisms in any one spot and let it dry well.”

Tell us: Has your dog ever had giardia?

Read more about dog health issues on Dogster.com: 

Decoding Dog Gas — When Is It a Problem?

The Benefits of Cinnamon for Dogs

6 Things to Love About Senior Dogs

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Giardia in Dogs: 7 Things to Know

Giardia infections (giardiasis) are a commonly diagnosed problem in puppies. They cause stinky diarrhea and are sometimes difficult to treat. Read on to learn everything you need to know about giardia in dogs to keep your pup — and yourself — healthy.

1. Giardia is not a worm.

Puppies are especially susceptible to giardia. Photography ©appleping | Thinkstock.

Giardia is a parasite, but it’s not like a tapeworm or roundworm. Instead, it is a protozoal parasite, which means it’s a one-celled organism. Inside the body, giardia parasites attach themselves to the wall of your dog’s intestine, where they feed.

2. Giardia is mainly spread by wildlife and pets.

The most common route of transmission is drinking water contaminated by infected animals, including pet dogs and cats, wild mammals and birds. Dogs can also ingest giardia cysts by licking or sniffing places on the ground that are contaminated. Outside the body, giardia can survive for several months, especially in water or in places that are wet or damp. “Giardia is found in a lot of different locations,” says Tracey Jensen, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, founding partner of Wellington Veterinary Hospital in Wellington, Colorado. “Certainly, places where there is wildlife, particularly water fowl, or other dogs, so dog parks and places where there is standing water, can be areas where you can find quite a bit of giardia.”

3. Not all dogs infected with giardia will get sick.

“Most adult dogs are resistant to giardia,” Dr. Jensen states. “Most adult dogs have been exposed and will not become symptomatic. The dogs that really struggle and have trouble are the ones that have disease in their intestinal tract, like inflammatory bowel disease, or very young dogs. It’s not uncommon at all for puppies to have giardia.”

4. Giardia in dogs causes specific symptoms.

Giardia symptoms include gastrointestinal upset. Photography ©stonena7 | Thinkstock.

Dogs infected with giardia will have gastrointestinal symptoms. “It will cause large volumes of mucous-y, very foul-smelling stool,” Dr. Jensen explains. “It can make it very difficult to housebreak a puppy because they have an urgency [to go that] they simply can’t overcome because of the giardia.”

5. Your vet can diagnose giardia with a simple test.

Giardia is identified by looking for cysts in the stool. If you can, bring a fresh stool sample with you to your appointment. If you forget, your vet can collect a sample in the hospital. He or she will view the sample under a microscope to look for giardia cysts.

6. Giardia in dogs is not always easy to get rid of.

Giardia is typically treated with two medications, fenbendazole and metronidazole, which are given for three to 10 days. It’s not uncommon to have to do more than one round of medication. “Giardia can be a little bit stubborn in terms of treatment, so get into a veterinarian right away if there are symptoms,” Dr. Jensen said. Your vet will want to recheck the fecal two to four weeks after treatment

7. Your dog can give you giardia.

Giardia is a zoonotic disease, which means it can pass between animals and humans. “Children are a bit more susceptible because they are not always good about washing their hands before they put them in their mouth,” Dr. Jensen says. “Practice good hygiene, making sure that you wash your hands before you eat or handle food. Keep the feces picked up in the yard as well to minimize exposure to other pets and people. Hose the area down to dilute out the number of organisms in any one spot and let it dry well.”

Tell us: Has your dog ever had giardia?

Read more about dog health issues on Dogster.com: 

Decoding Dog Gas — When Is It a Problem?

The Benefits of Cinnamon for Dogs

6 Things to Love About Senior Dogs

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Loose leash walking

Loose leash walking, or teaching a dog not to pull on the leash, is one of the most difficult skills any of our participant trainers will work on during their time with New Leash on Life USA. In fact, loose leash walking is possibly the most difficult skill for any dog owner to master!  

 This is compounded by the fact that our participants are often working with dogs who have likely already learned to pull on leash in the past, and only have a few short weeks to undo that drive. Since we train dogs pulled directly from high risk shelters, we are all too aware of the fact that many of our dogs might have minor behavior problems that have been reinforced until they became bigger behavior problems.

 Now that we are just about half way through our 18th and 4th classes in the Philadelphia Department of Prisons, we are finally seeing some improvement in the leash skills of our dogs and handlers.  It’s amazing to see a dog like Java Bean enter the program on week one wanting to pull towards every person, dog, and smell develop into a dog who happily walks alongside her handlers and can sit for greetings.  It’s equally impressive to watch a more fearful dog like Macchiato learn the leash is not a torture device but rather a ticket to fun and rewards! While both dogs presented different issues on leash, both had to overcome their initial behavior issues and learn to walk alongside their human partner. Not an easy feat at all, as anyone who has ever tried to walk an untrained adult dog surely recognizes!

On TV and online, you can find thousands of different perspectives on this exact issue—there are people showing off fancy heel walking, dogs walking on every type of collar and harness (many of which promise improved behavior), and the list goes on and on. It can be overwhelming. Leash walking is probably the most common dog-training YouTube search out there, and the media is certainly capitalizing on that to sell you all sorts of methods and tools.

Here is my perspective on leash walking: the leash is a tool you use to keep you and your dog safe and within the confines of the law.  It’s not a steering wheel to direct your dog with, nor is it a magic lead that will transform a hyper dog into a calm dog.  Finally, walking comfortably on leash shouldn’t be torture for the dog. Going for a walk with your dog should be fun!  Are some dogs easier to walk than others?  Of course!  Is it ok to envy your neighbor, whose dog seems to glide along right next to them while your pooch has his nose to the ground yanking your arm right out of its socket? Sure! However, while you envy those individuals, realize that most people with dogs who walk well on lead put a lot of work into that dog at some point (or got ridiculously lucky).  

Our participant trainers put hundreds of hours of work into teaching our dogs to walk well on leash so that their future owners will already have a foundation to work on. However, no matter what, this is the type of behavior that will still need reinforcement in the future.

So what exactly are our participants working so hard on teaching their dogs?

Loose leash walking is a walk where you and your dog are attached to either end of the leash and the length between the two of you is slack, or j-shaped.  Your arm isn’t being wrenched all over the place, your dog’s neck isn’t being strangled, etc.  It is an enjoyable and comfortable endeavor for both parties.  So how do we teach a dog to accomplish this feat? We use the same theories we apply to every other aspect of training: reward the behavior we want to see repeated and not rewarding (or allowing your dog to reward) other behaviors. Simple right? Not quite. The reason most dogs do not walk nicely on leash is because this concept sounds easy, but it is not so easy to follow through on.

For dogs that have already been walking on a leash and pulling like our dogs have prior to entering the program, here are a few brief tips before you start:

 1. Get the right tools! We like to use a correctly fitted, no-pull harness, collar, and simple six-foot leash.

2. Get yourself ready and choose the least frustrating time and place. I recommend your driveway after a good play session. Our handlers work back and forth across a large, empty open space before going anywhere more interesting.

3. Do not plan to go far. Walking up and down your driveway for 45 minutes is still walking for 45 minutes.  Quality is more important than quantity here.

4. Do not get mad at your dog. (Be sure to repeat that to yourself, a lot.)

 Here’s a good way to start teaching your dog to walk with you:

1. Tell your dog how wonderful they are and pop a treat into their mouth.  Talking to your dog is a great way to engage and ensure this is a mutual activity.  You’re going for a walk together; you really should enjoy being together it.

2. Take one step forward.

3. If your dog is still looking at you for another treat- give them one! Feed right next to your leg if your dog takes treats nicely, if not you can drop a treat right next to, or behind, your shoe.

4.  Take another step. Feed. Keep talking to your dog and letting them know how well they are doing.

5. Repeat a lot!

6.  Anytime your dog moves away from you, stop talking and feeding.  IF they don’t come back to check for a treat, take a step backwards slowly so that your dog looks back to see what you’re doing. As soon as your pup is at your side- praise and feed!

7. Occasionally pause to let your dog sniff or explore, but only move forward when the leash is loose again.  

8. End the session after a few good attentive steps.  The more you practice, the better your dog will be at engaging with you on walks and keeping a loose leash.  

Sound boring?  It sure is! It’s simple and not amazingly fun or cute (unlike other tricks) which is one reason many people don’t follow through and practice. While loose leash walking is not the most glamorous behavior, it makes your dog a much more enjoyable companion and helps our dogs be the best possible candidates for adoption.  Go ahead and try working with your dog for just a few days to see if you can spot the difference on your next walk, we sure do!

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Big News for Fuzzy Boy Bear

Big news to share: Operation Foster Bound Round 1 has officially come to a successful close! In other words, all seven of the homeless dogs have now been ADOPTED. It took 7 months for all 7 previously homeless dogs to find foster homes and/or adopters, and finally all were adopted by the end of 2016. Can you believe it? We launched the program at the start of 2016, and it came to a beautiful conclusion by Christmas:

Bear has been adopted by his foster parents!

“The best part about fostering Bear was seeing him warm up to us. When we first met Bear at the shelter, he had this tough guy attitude […]. It took some time, but Bear is now a big ball of mush. […] It’s so rewarding for us.”

Photo: Milla Chappell @realhappydogs

Bear’s Story:

Photo: Robert Stoetzel

As a young dog, Bear the Chow Chow / Schnauzer mix (yes, we ran a DNA test!) was rescued from a kill-shelter down South by Sean Casey Animal Rescue a no-kill shelter in Brooklyn. A couple years later, he was still stuck in the Brooklyn shelter, waiting for a foster home or adopter.

Bear was big and strong and goofy, and was sometimes reactive with other dogs. Getting him into a foster home was the missing link between his shelter life and his ability to be a great pet in someone’s home.

Operation Foster Bound’s mission is to assist “hard-to-place” shelter dogs in foster homes so they can work on basic skills such as: obedience training, leash walking, socialization with other dogs, etc. We also provide helpful dog care materials, as well as fun perks such as a cartoon portrait, photo shoot, and more.

BEAR was posted to our website in September 2015 after meeting him on a Foster Dogs group visit to the shelter 1 month prior. A few months later, we arranged for our volunteer Elana Buchalter to visit and snap some photos of him:

In April 2016, we featured his story again, including new photos from Robert Stoetzel @stoetel_photo:

Operation Foster Bound: Meet BEAR

Two weeks later, Bear found a foster home. With finding a foster home came a professional trainer through Operation Foster Bound. We asked Kellie Stevens of Gonzo Dog Training to help Bear, and she kindly donated three training sessions to get him started on the right paw for his future adopters!

Kellie’s first training experience with Bear, May 2016:

#Bear was in the shelter for nearly 2 YEARS before finally finding a #foster family to take him in, all thanks to the @fosterdogsnyc program "Operation Foster Bound." We did our first session today and I showed his foster parents just how miraculous the Easy Walk #harness is, even on a dog with major #pulling issues like this one. Looking forward to working with dog reactivity more in the next session! @nyanimalrescue #positivereinforcement #obedience #trainingmakesallthedifference

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Kellie’s training experience with Bear, June 2016:

#Bear is doing so well after just a month and a half of being in the #OperationFosterBound program. He still needs some work on his #excitability and fear-based aggression with other pups and certain "rolly" things like carts and scooters, but overall I'm so pleased with his progress! @fosterdogsnyc @nyanimalrescue @spaghetti_meatballs91 @jben.dz

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Kellie’s training experience with Bear, August 2016:

#BEAR! First time I have seen this #handsome #OperationFosterBound guy in a little while, but he is working hard and making great #progress with his #training. Bear is a #strapping and sometimes #stubborn guy who needs a #strong leader to help him overcome his #reactivity to certain things like other #dogs… But he's also one of the #sweetest pups ever. After two long years in the shelter, he is thriving in his #foster home but he needs someone to believe in him and give him the safe, loving forever home he deserves. If you think this could be you, contact @fosterdogsnyc or @nyanimalrescue for more details.

A post shared by Kellie Stevens (@gonzodognyc) on Aug 18, 2016 at 3:20pm PDT

Finally, we arranged for a foster family photo shoot with @realhappydogs! It was the cherry on top of a beautiful foster tale.

A Special Photo Shoot for Fuzzy Boy Bear

We reached out to Ji Hyun and Josias, Bear’s foster parents since April 2016. It’s amazing the work they’ve put into helping Bear become the dog he is today.

What made you choose to adopt Bear? 

Josias and I decided to adopt Bear after Ally [Sean Casey Animal Rescue’s foster coordinator] contacted us about a couple that was interested in meeting with him. When we realized that there was a possibility he couldn’t be a part of our lives anymore, we discussed very seriously how to go about adopting him — financially, etc.

During the nine months that we fostered Bear, we had focused more on progress with his reactivity than us adopting him right off the bat. By the time we had been contacted about this new couple, he had become a huge, important part of our lives. We’re happy we were able to make him an official part of our family.

What what the hardest part about fostering Bear over the first few weeks?

The hardest part about fostering Bear for the first few weeks was getting him adjusted to living with people in an apartment building where he would be hearing all sorts of noises and coming across new people constantly. Bear wouldn’t let us wipe his paws after walks. He would jump straight to being aggressive and show his teeth. He accepted that this was a necessary step in living with us and is now very good about it. He used to be reactive towards everything he heard outside as well as our neighbors.

He’s now much calmer with the noises and is very flirtatious with people he meets in our building.

How did fostering Bear improve over time? 

The training tips we got from Kellie from Gonzo Dog helped us a lot while Bear was adjusting to living with us. She helped us get into his head a little more. It also helped that Bear is incredibly smart.

Adopt-a-Doodle, by Rob Sayegh

What was the best part about fostering Bear?

The best part about fostering Bear was seeing him warm up to us. When we first met Bear at the shelter, he had this tough guy attitude — very independent. He continued on this way the first several months of living with us. He felt that he was the boss and that proved to be challenging because he didn’t trust us. It took some time, but Bear is now a big ball of mush. He knows that we will take the lead when we’re out on walks, which makes him less reactive. He follows us around everywhere and is generally much happier. He is less tense. It’s so rewarding for us.

Photo: Milla Chappell

[Time for Round 2 of Operation Foster Bound, stay tuned!]

Thanks to @realhappydogs for this amazing photo shoot.