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    Dog doesn’t play with other dogs?

    @arkman888 Exactly, and some dogs just like to co-exist in the same space but not interact. I find a lot of smaller dogs want to be there with the others but not be bothered or touched lol
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    Dog doesn’t play with other dogs?

    @johannask It’s like feeling bad for someone who’s afraid of heights that they’ll never bungee jump. It would not be a good experience for them. Some dogs just like to coexist or be no where near other dogs and THAT is their joyful experience that you feel like they’re missing. Respecting...
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    Owners that went from 1 dog to 2 dogs, what were the pros and cons?

    @blessed_with_girls It truly depends on each dogs personality. It’s like bringing in a roommate , there’s a million possibilities and you don’t know until you try. When we adopted my uncles shihtzu, he pooped in the house immediately to claim it (and only ever did it once lol) but my lab never...
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    Creative ways to administer pills other than pill pockets?

    @hungphatads123 With my sister’s old dog (who figured out the cheese and peanut butter tricks pretty quick) we used to get the chunky stew-like dog food and push the pills into one of the chunks and then give him a few spoonfuls. He loved it! If that doesn’t work , you might consider getting a...
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    What proportion of balanced trainers use bonkers?

    @cj Only time I’ve ever used an item as “bonker” was to prevent injury or escape. To stop a fight or stop a dog from escaping and getting hurt on the fencing. I’m not a trainer , I just worked at doggie daycare and out of almost 8 years I thankfully only had to resort to that a small...
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    Trainer wants to use prong/e-collar on my dog

    @catherinenosleep Oh yeah that’s a whole lotta stubborn 😂
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    How can I help my dog lose weight?

    @madmoonsam And that’s how it’s done 🙌🏻
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    Trainer wants to use prong/e-collar on my dog

    @catherinenosleep The “talking” is the husky coming out haha And all three breeds can be quite stubborn but you’re doing great :)
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    How can I help my dog lose weight?

    @madmoonsam Yeah you’d think people would realize with these working or sport breeds but not always. I’ve met people who , instead of doing more with the dog , medicated their border collie for being “too crazy” 🫠
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    How do you know when/if it is time for BE?

    @mellowesile Sometimes it can be very subtle , I wouldn’t blame her or your BIL tbh , it’s a learning experience I hope you find one that suits you both ☺️
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    Trainer wants to use prong/e-collar on my dog

    @catherinenosleep You’re very welcome! Good luck 🥰 Also- don’t let anyone make you feel shitty , you seem to be doing all the right things , your girl is a tricky mix of breeds and you’re doing a dang good job :)
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    How do you know when/if it is time for BE?

    @mellowesile No dog bites out of the blue , there’s always some kind of warning (even if it’s super subtle and hard to notice) so instead of worrying she’s going to snap at any point , remind yourself it’s not your fault and take the opportunity to educate yourself and those close to her on...
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    How can I help my dog lose weight?

    @madmoonsam Yeah a lot of people don’t realize how much exercise those little potatoes require
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    Trainer wants to use prong/e-collar on my dog

    @catherinenosleep I will start by saying I myself am not a trainer , but i know several trainers. DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS CHICK. From my experience , e collars only make the behaviours worse because you add fear and pain to an already complicated array of emotions your dog is trying to deal...
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    I can’t do this anymore

    @englishreformed Call the rescue. This dog needs special care and training and it can take up to six months to see a dog settle down and show it’s true colours. One weekend is not going to show how the dog would be in that home and he already bit someone. Clearly this person has no idea how to...
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    How can I help my dog lose weight?

    @cazareeforie Ah yes that makes so much more sense! lol Yeah sometimes people’s idea of a “cup” is wildly different too 😅 Had a few clients say “one cup 2x a day” and it was a whole ass drinking cup equaling around 2 actual cups (or more) of food 🫠
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    2.5 year old dog having potty issues

    @ulkon Bernese can be incredibly stubborn , and it could also be something in the yard spooked him. Could also be a new habit if his daycare allows them to go to the bathroom inside. But when in doubt , ask your vet.
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    How can I help my dog lose weight?

    @cazareeforie It’s too much for a corgi for sure , but I wouldn’t even qualify the wet food as a meal, more as a treat because OP said only a spoonful (depending on the spoon perhaps lol) and 1 other treat a day (depending on what it is) is basically nothing. I wouldn’t consider that enough...
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    How can I help my dog lose weight?

    @hope4ul You give your lab less than half a cup a day??
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    Am I Wrong for having my dog in her crate while I’m at work?

    @neysonclark79 A lot of people think of crates as cruel and cry abuse because they personally wouldn’t do something. If the dog can stand up, turn around and lie down comfortably and has access to water - she’s fine. It’s not like you’re leaving her for 12, 14, 18 hours or something crazy...
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