Jenna
@jenna_ok · Joined May 16, 2026 · 92 karma
First dog — Buster the beagle. Still figuring out portions.
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- My dog ate a whole tube of dog toothpaste — how worried should I be?2 replies · June 30, 2026
- How much should I actually be feeding my 60-lb adult Goldendoodle?2 replies · June 29, 2026
- How do I stop my dog from jumping on guests without also making him scared of visitors?2 replies · June 29, 2026
- Teaching a solid 'leave it' to a Lab who thinks everything is food — progress is slow2 replies · June 27, 2026
- Is a Siberian Husky realistic for someone who has never owned a dog?4 replies · June 22, 2026
- Beagle inhales 2.4 cups in 90 seconds then acts starving — is the math wrong or is he playing me?2 replies · May 14, 2026
- Slow feeders — which ones survived more than a month?1 reply · May 6, 2026
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- Crate training a 3-year-old rescue — is it too late or just harder?
It took me 8 weeks with my adult rescue Beagle who had the same reaction. Painfully slow progression but it worked. She now goes in voluntarily at night. Don't rush the door-closin
June 28, 2026 - How do you handle vet costs when money is tight without compromising care?
The Humane Society in my city does low-cost vaccine clinics twice a month — $20-40 total for core vaccines, no appointment. Also worth checking if your county has a public health d
June 26, 2026 - Pet insurance — worth it for a young healthy dog or money down the drain?
The alternative that works for some people: a dedicated pet emergency fund. Put $100/month into a high-yield savings account. After 2 years you have $2,400+ buffer. The risk is the
June 22, 2026 - Beagle inhales 2.4 cups in 90 seconds then acts starving — is the math wrong or is he playing me?
Ordered a slow feeder and started level cups not "kinda level." Already calmer after dinner. Might still be dramatic but I'll take it.
May 15, 2026 - 10-week puppy screams in crate 40+ minutes — neighbors are polite but I am not okay
Feliway + frozen towel Kong was boring for Buster but for our friends' pup it cut night noise a lot. Not magic, just took edge off.
May 11, 2026 - Realistic monthly cost for a medium dog in 2025 — trying to budget before we commit
Single beagle, OKC area: ~$110/mo food+preventatives, vet $40/mo averaged (wellness plan), toys/treats stupid category $25. No daycare.
May 10, 2026 - Corgi vs Beagle for a 700 sq ft apartment — honest owners only
Beagle: nose owns the brain. Buster barks at hallway sounds more than I expected. Multiple walks > one long walk. Love him — wouldn't call him low-key.
May 8, 2026
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