There’s nothing quite like flopping down on your couch after a long day, only to land right in a suspiciously warm spot. You freeze. You sniff. And then you yell, “Nooo!” as your dog stares at you with those big, innocent eyes like What? I thought it was soft like grass. Yep, your dog peed on the couch. Whether it’s your new puppy still figuring things out, your sweet senior having trouble holding it, or a rescue dog working through some past trauma, the reality is the same: there’s now dog pee soaking into your sofa. Fun times. So, what…
Author: Victor Reuben
The first time my neighbor’s golden retriever, Bailey, went into heat, we all thought something was wrong with her. She was moody, clingy, and leaving little red spots all over the couch. My neighbor called me in a panic, like, “Victor, is she dying or just… hormonal?” I laughed, only because I’d been there myself, once with a rescue that surprised me mid-heat. It’s a mess, it’s loud, it’s emotional, and if you’re not ready for it, it’ll hit you like a freight train covered in fur and attitude. So if you’ve got a golden girl about to hit puberty,…
So picture this. You’re at a family barbecue. Someone drops a lamb bone, and before you can even blink, the dog snatches it like it’s part of the plan. Half the table laughs, the other half gasps. Then comes that one question you don’t have an answer to. Wait… can dogs actually eat lamb bones? That’s when you realize you’ve got no clue if that bone is harmless, helpful, or about to cost you three hundred bucks and a stressful night at the vet. First Thing’s First: Raw vs Cooked is Everything Let me be clear. If you’re about to…
You just got a dog. now what? Whether you adopted from a shelter, got your dog from a breeder, or your mate handed you a pup for your birthday, first thing’s first, you need proof that this dog belongs to you. And no, just calling their name and having them come wagging doesn’t count as legal evidence. I wish it did. So What Actually Counts as Proof? Here’s the real deal. If you’re in the UK and you want to show you’re the rightful owner, you need to have the paperwork sorted. The most solid thing you can have is…
Or… What’s up with my dog trying to dig a hole to Narnia in my living room? Alright. Picture this. You’ve just vacuumed. The whole living room is finally spotless. The rug you bought with your last paycheck? Looking clean. Smooth. Inviting. Then your dog shows up. Let’s say his name is Max. Max walks over like he’s got something serious to do. Spins around twice. Sniffs. Lowers his head. And then he starts going at it. Digging. Clawing. Kicking up carpet fibers like he’s mining for gold. You’re just standing there like, “Excuse me. Are you okay?” It’s confusing.…
So there I was, standing in the middle of the dog shelter, heart pounding, eyes darting from one wagging tail to the next. I had no clue what I was doing, just knew I wanted a dog. A real one. My first. Then I locked eyes with this bouncy little fella who looked like he’d drunk three cups of coffee. Ten minutes later, I was signing papers with zero idea what I’d just signed up for. Starting Out? Here’s What You Need to Know First-time dog ownership is like trying to ride a bike on a hill during a thunderstorm.…