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Off leash walking edition.
When was the last time you let poochie have some freedom outside of your residency?
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>>5094942
What a waste of perfectly good meat. You don't even respect the sacrifice.
And you people call me a monster.
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My dog was on medication for a few months and was completely incontinent.
I cleaned as soon as I saw anything, but now that she's off her meds the entire house just smells like piss and shit.
I've wet vac'd everything multiple times and keep spraying febreeze everywhere but still smells like shit everywhere.
what do?
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Can any small dog be trained catch rats? assuming they were large and strong enough to subdue one?
I am presumably moving to a decently sized plot of land soon with all sorts of growing space and am thinking it would be a useful skill for them to have...
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>>5095030
The thing with carpet is that the piss soaks deep in and you basically need to introduce cleaner and then completely remove it afterwards, which even the best wetvacs dont really do. If not you're just mixing piss and cleaner and leaving it there. I have a bissell big green that does a pretty good job, but it doesn't dry the carpets perfectly.
The tool is called a subsurface extraction tool. Maybe it would work if your vac is strong enough, but idk.
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>>5095030
You should have used bleach straight away. You can still do it after it's been cleaned and dried but it'll just be a bit harder to remove and remember exactly where it was. Put 4 puppy pads in a tile shape in a corner somewhere in future, if you ever need to (hopefully not). She'll learn pretty quick that's where she needs to go.
>vid related
Learned the hard way
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wet pibble taco
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>>5095644
Nope.
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>>5095764
Staffordshire Bull Terrier if you get a female although males start at 29 lb. Wide jaws and the strongest *small dog one can get.
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>>5094832
sup /an/?
meet Set
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It's pretty and snowing outside, so I wanted to post my dog(s).
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>catfaggot neighbor has installed some kind of sonic bark deterrent device in his backyard that goes off with whenever my dog barks in my backyard
top kek these fucking retards. my dog doesn't even care about those things. if only they would just take responsibility for their retarded cats who keep ending up in my backyard and maybe then my dog would stop barking.
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>>5094832
everytime i go out with my dog he gets to go off-leash. i don't even take him places that he has to stay leashed. took him to the beach this morning. he's only just over a year old and is really good off leash, he is very friendly to other dogs and ignores people.
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Weird question. What mastiff breed has the best nose for tracking? I live in Idaho and am looking for a trail/camp dog that can follow a blood trail. I was looking at Filas but there are only like three breeders in the country and they seem to all be show oriented.
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If i see a loose pitbull i am simply staying as far away as possible. I am not going to risk my dogs life
Keep your dogs on a leash, its the law
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>>5095965
Right but I want that too.
>Big enough to fuck off a pair of coyotes (we have the big ones)
>Extra set of eyes and ears to alert for bear, lion, wolves
>Good nose for tracking game
>Enough endurance to go 4-8 miles at a walking pace through changing altitude
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>>5095975
There’s a dude in Montana that breeds a dog like that but I wouldn’t call it a breed. Wolves kept killing his hound dogs so he bred Fila and Dogo into them to make them hunt silent and stand their ground better.
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>>5095992
Their coats look like dirty rags.
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>>5096224
I was just walking past this house and a fucking pitbull comes charging out of the backyard
I just stayed calm and talked to him, never showed him my back
Fucker was snarling at me and following me down the sidewalk but left it at that
Glad I didnt have to hurt him just because some dumb asshole couldn't keep him safely
Fucking "people"
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Rest in peace pups I love you
He lived to be almost 20
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Hello /an/. Been a while since I posted on this board. I had to put my senior dog to sleep this morning due to mounting health complications. Just give an anon a quick prayer if you could, I understand this is a part of having a dog, but it's still rough. God bless.
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Any recommendations for a waterproof or washable dog bed for an older dog who keeps pissing herself when she sleeps? The amount of laundry I have to do every day is getting unbearable and the smell is killing me. She's old but not even close to being in "just put her down" territory. It's just the constant leaking
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>>5094832
>Met dog on walk
>Narrow path
>Dog starts barking
>My dog gets overwhelmed starts barking in turn
>Try to walk past them as they're just standing still
>My dog pulls towards them
>Push my dog on the chest away from the other dog
>My dog bit my wrist out of frustration
>He instantly deflates right afterwards
I am a failure. He is 3 years old. My autistic social anxiety prevented me from meeting dogs on walks when he was a puppy, and now I am paying the price. Friends, family and strangers were no help at that time either, as they all took the opportunity to greet the puppy, despite me trying to tell them not to.
Gonna fucking kms.
Ridicule me
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>>5096542
Take him to a dog park, keep him leashed and away from other dogs. Let him know other dogs like him exist and they get to have fun and he doesn't. Do that a few times and then maybe let him play with the other dogs unleashed but be close and keep an eye on him in case he starts another fight. That could help
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Look at this pitbull with long hair.
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any vets in the house
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>>5096819
likly frostbite from this weather and realisticly what will a vet do? berate you for letting it happen and offer a like 20k lasik type surgery for a pet that doesnt require 20/20 vision to function for the remainder of its life that'll 250$ + tip
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Fatsky owners be like don't worry bro Nikita is just big boned!!!
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>>5094881
If a man wishes to TEST HIS METTLE by grappling with a small dog like a chihuahua well by golly, it’s a free country isn’t it? A chihuahua on a Friday night is a good time indeed. No one cares if a chihuahua is happy.
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>>5095017
A chihuahua cannot be trained for any activity of any kind unfortunately. Its genitals shrink when responsibility is asked of it. Such is the way of the chihuahua. And so in addition to banding them until their genitals fall off, this is why you need to keep your chihuahuas contained in small areas. They cannot be trusted in large open rooms. They need to be boxed in and contained like the vermin curr they are. Down with the chihuahua breed. They truly aren’t dogs are they? And this is why it is important to remember that they are property.
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>>5096934
almost forgot they will initially say we dont know either but theres a specialist we're partnered wiht that we will send you to with a 15% finders fee err i mean discount and yes your visit today did cost 250$ and you may leave a tip
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My dog passed recently and I want another one but all my shelters are full of gross pit bulls, do I go to a breeder and spend $800 or are there other options? I kinda want a goofy golden or maybe an active Border Collie
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>>5096956
You could post on Next Door or something asking if someone doesn't want their dog anymore. Sometimes old people or losers just can't take care of their dogs anymore and would rather abandon it.
Rip to your little dog
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>>5096956
>I kinda want a goofy golden or maybe an active Border Collie
Those are going to be hard to come by unless you live near a lot of impulsive rich people. GSDs and Huskies are cheap and plentiful on Craigslist if you're not picky. Breeders occasionally rehome returns and get rid of dogs that are unsuitable for breeding/competition, those are a good deal if you're patient.
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Its wild how many people buy french bulldoga and throw them outside or leave their gate open and the dog gets out. I just acquired a tricoat frenchie who was obviously lost and exhausted. Looks like I got a new dog.
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im getting a 4 month old puppy today, he hasn't had all his shots yet (missing rabies) and I live in the city where lots of people have dogs, I should have him stay home for the most part until he gets his last shot, even for peeing and pooing right?
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>>5094832
I'd like your opinions on something. I'm in a rare situation where I like and respect my coworkers. They are intelligent people who are competent at their jobs. That said, one of them has a female pitbull that she occasionally brings into the office. Now, this is not a smashed and modified sports shitbull. This pitbull only has three legs and is seemingly very sociable, atleast with people, I admittedly haven't seen her around small animals or children. No spooky "smile", no growling, no aggressive behavior. Just a half crippled dog that demands pets whenever she sees a person. My question is am I brain rotted for still not relaxing and being concerned that this crippled potato will snap and bite one of the elderly men I work with?
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>>5097293
Yeah, thats pretty much what I've been doing. I'm not around dogs very often and have seen enough videos to know what these animals are capable of that I never fully relax.
>>5097284
As of now everything seems fine, but I know their personalities can change in an instant. I'm actually wondering if my coworker has the dog medicated, the behavioral pattern I've noticed is when she sees or smells a human, she'll walk up to them, wait for her mandatory headrub/pats, if not given, she'll climb the person, and then sit in the middle of the group of people.
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Anya caught a rabbit
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im going to the vet soon for his first checkup so ill ask there too, but anyone know what's up with his eye? he's a merle aussie puppy, the left eye here has huge irises
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After our GSD/Kelpie girl died in 2024, my partner and I are finally keen to adopt a new dog and I found a Heeler/Maltese/Shih Tzu puppy who seems like he'd be perfect. I want another cattle type to train, he wants a little couch dog.
It just hit me that the dad is the Maltese/Shih Tzu and the mum is the Heeler which made me laugh because I am slightly taller than my partner and it's a cute coincidence.
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He's SO CUTE and I want to name him Agent Cooper or 'Coop' for short. :3c
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>>5097706
I'm so FUCKING excited, /an/. All of the supplies we kept from our GSD/Kelpie girl are going to be way too big for him, potentially even into adulthood, so I'm going to go pick up a new bed and bowls etc after work today.
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>>5097861
Maybe later down the line. :3c We've considered fostering or even taking in very elderly dogs for hospice, but we want him fully integrated into the family first (and are planning on having a human kid in a couple of years.)
I posted him in /tv/ since /an/ is dead in 2026 and anon said he's a Jack Russel / Chihuahua mix and I'm offended on his behalf to be desu.
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>>5098110
Is /tv/ the new home for /dog/?
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>>5098202
I don't watch television or films. :(
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>>5098208
I want to watch television and films with my dog. My cats are super affectionate, but neither will actually cuddle through a movie.
Two more whole (work) days until we go to meet him. I'm really excited like an idiot. The parents' owners seem really nice but I'm too autistic to know if I'm supposed to keep making small talk all week.
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>>5098269
It doesn't rise to the level of hate, but I generally don't like molossers. Retarded and designed to be as ugly as possible. Pyrenees and rottweilers are kind of neat though, and probably some other breeds I'm not aware of.
I don't have anything against chihuahuas. I don't enjoy small dogs because you can't really wrestle or cuddle with them, but I don't dislike them.
>>5098286
It's crazy that GSDs used to be the mauling king until pits became prevalent and started completely dominating the statistics. Now they look absolutely tame in comparison.
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>>5098269
if i hated dogs why would i be here?
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>>5098278
I remember the couple weeks I had to wait before I picked up my dog. I was so excited and nervous for the entire two weeks after I confirmed I wanted the puppy. It was almost all I could think about.
Mine cuddles, but not for extended periods of times usually. My cat will lay with me right next to my face for hours if I don't get up. It's kinda funny watching vids on my phone with her. She likes those cat videos with the birds or mice moving around on them.
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>>5098402
My GSD/Kelpie girl was so overwhelmingly loving, she could cuddle on me all day every day if allowed. She died just before Christmas '24, and we finally reached the point where we agreed that we wouldn't resent a new dog just for not being her.
Next week he'll be left alone in 3/2/2 hour bursts while I work, but I'm close enough to check back and let him out to pee etc. I was thinking of leaving the TV on for him in between but is that going to cause the same issues as giving a baby screen time? kek
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>>5098424
Even as a puppy he was rather aloof for a gsd. Usually more interested in the environment than people. He is still kinda like that, but has become more cuddly as he's gotten older. He's also addicted to cobbing, which is pretty cute and sometimes painful.
I crated mine like that when he was a puppy and he seems to have turned out fine. I did not crate at night. My bedroom was puppy proofed so I just kept him in there with me. Now he just likes napping and chilling in his crate. He gets a little fussy if he doesn't have access to the room with crate, but it's not too big of a deal.
Mine pays almost no attention to screens. Idk if it's a good idea or not really. If it excites him too much I wouldn't do it.
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Owning a German shepherd has been interesting. She is like a machine with laser focus. Always waiting for the next task. There really is no "off" switch except sleep. Only tolerates being pet but has to make physical contact at night. She is crazy smart and seems to know exactly what I want her to do. I don't think I'll ever have another type of dog ever again.
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>>5098523
Not to toot my own horn, but I have always raised really calm, personable cats and dogs and I'm absolutely certain that it all comes down to respecting an animal as an individual of it's species. It can be hard since a lot of animals have destructive natural instincts/requirements and a lot simply cap out with how far they can learn, which probably fucks up most people/pet relationships desu, but German Shepherds (or the ones that I have known) completely transcend other breeds of dog. They're eerily intelligent, like corvids. If you truly integrate one into your family, it's something else.
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>>5098523
>has to make physical contact at night
I was watching a shepherd one time. I woke up unable to breathe. She was laying with her face on my face and her lips were making an airtight seal over my nose and mouth.
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I can't let my dog without a leash
She like to roll in shit, go in the lake
I'm tired of cleaning her in the bath everytime
Also last time, that little retard got a piece of wood stuck in her throat (had to go into, full hand was inside)
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>>5098523
My shepard only loves me at an arm's distance. She tolerates petting, but absolutely hates any kind of cuddling.
She's also ten years old now, with one hip shot (not dysplasia, it's an old injury from when she got clipped by a car, and wear-and-tear), and cranky as all hell. Zero patience for stranger dogs. I still love her to bits. Shepard's are probably the breed I'll stick with when I'm ready for another.
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Sphinx
My piece of hunt
P.O.A.
Radia
Mos Defa
Djanga
Moon and Pussy
All these memories of Point
I'm sorry I didn't visit more often, there were plenty of opportunities...
I didn't go because it wasn't an issue and that's what's killing me....
RIP Pussy
12-25
she was an excellent d9g
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>>5098540
I think I made her sound too cold. She is my practically my shadow. Loves to play and is really sweet to me and my friends. I've just never had a dog with such intensity before. Never one so smart either. Sometimes I think she doesn't feel pain.
>>5098546
I wake up often to her sleeping on my face. Maybe this is a shepherd thing?
>>5098570
How active is she at 10? My last dog lived to 14 and never slowed down. Cancer finally did it.
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>>5098599
Not really. It depends on if they’re a pitbull and what they’re doing. Unlike cats loose nonpitbull dogs are just accidental escapes and should be returned to their owners. Loose cats on the other hand are a pandemic scale issue that people do on purpose because they’re in denial over how bad cats smell.
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>>5098523
When I had a GSD, she was a bit of an outlier. Dumb as rocks. But loved "patrolling" around the fence line of our yard and she was super sweet. But she did things like run into walls and furniture when she got the zoomies. I also suspect her eyesight wasn't too good though either.
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Update: He wants to be held like a baby. Like he'll paw your arm until you pick him and then he rolls on his back and goes floppy. He was the last puppy left because he showed no interest whenever people came to see them, so nobody wanted him.. But as soon as we got there he ran over for a big cuddle and brought us his ball. What a very GOOD BOY.
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I've created a monster.
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>>5098705
Look for trainers who specifically train hunting and herding dogs, terriers, or sighthounds. Play doesn't really reduce prey drive it's just an outlet for it, but you need to also need teach a strong and reliable off switch. So they know they'll getting an exhausting play session regularly but outside of that there's no biting, chewing, chasing etc
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>>5098777
No, please. There must be a better way. One of my dogs pulls a lot and the other is an easy walker just like yours.
I've been using a splitter for a single leash, but it's not ideal. The double lead swivel leashes look like complete shit also.
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Can definitely tell the lil guy is teething. He was getting so frustrated trying to fall asleep until he chomped down on his kong teddy.
He's taken really well to redirection from chewing furniture and learned 'ta' to let go of toys already.
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get one of these, hook leads to it, hook another lead to it and over your shoulder
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>>5098822
My main problem with leashes is that they always get tangled unless you have no slack on them. Not too bad woth one leash, but two makes it very difficult. You ever hear about the 3 body problem in physics? Imagine you're one part of that with 2 dogs pulling at different rates as the other 2 bodies. Impossible. Nice drawing btw
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If all goes well I'm adopting this little Shorkie guy on Sunday. Apparently his only problems is he marks when left alone(easily fixed with a belly band), and howls and yelps when left in a crate.
So with the crate stuff - do I have to be a bit of a dick and just leave him in the crate until he accepts it? My last dog was the same way and our solution was just to not crate him. They say crate training is good because it gives the dog a place to retreat to when they're overwhelmed or what have you but if he's anything like my last dog he might just not like crates
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>>5098599
They say that especailly in regards to hiking with a dog, but some trails just have navigation that's hard to do with a leash. Obviously the best solution is to avoid those trails but if you hike you never know every trail inside and out
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>>5098879
the only reason he'd howl and yelp in a crate is because what's happening outside seems more interesting or because it feels like a punishment. So if he has toys and treats associated with the crate he should come to like it. If he still whines it's because he doesn't like to be left out on his own, which should be addressed first by giving him downtime in his own space so he learns to occupy his mind alone in positive ways before putting him in the crate
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Does anyone have experience with having a baby in a house with a corgi?
We have an untrained corgi (only taught "sit") so he's always wrecking things, is very loud and likes randomly marking around the house. Husband has refused to train him and castrated it when he was 6 so now the peeing habits are stuck forever. He says he will build a fence before the baby is botn to put the dog outside, but is that honestly a good choice to make for a dog that has been indoor his whole life? I honestly don't know what to do and if I'm just being too paranoid about this. I wouldn't mind having a dog with a newborn, this one's just too crazy at times to have a toddler roaming around freely in the house.
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He's 11 weeks this Saturday. :3c He's been really good about reactive barking, no howling or growling, but he is very vocal especially when he's playing with his toys. I really don't want to discourage basic vocal communication in any animal, like our cats are super talkative, it's just super cute. I'm guessing it's a Maltese / Shih Tzu thinf because my mum's Maltese X used to do the same thing.
He woke up and had a lil whine because he needed to go out, then came back and sat so quietly and patiently until we actually got up. I've always been a 'no dogs in the bed' person because gross.jpg but he's changing me.
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>>5098990
>I've always been a 'no dogs in the bed' person because gross.jpg
I drape an old sheet over my entire bed including the pillows. It's effective at keeping dog funk off of the lower layers of bedding and super easy to change when it gets too dirty.
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>>5098990
I get the no dog in bed thing but I'm sure alot of dog owners don't even remember to wash their hands after petting their dog. Then they put those same hands on their phone, their face, their food, etc...yes germs are gross but you'll never be 100% clean if you live with any animal.
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I mean, I just gave him a big cuddle and my hands absolutely smell like puppy piss (and grass) now. It's going to depend on how often your dog goes outside, gets bathed, their habits etc. I can briefly pat my mate's dog on the head and my hand will come back black so of course I'm going to wash them.
He has had a lil bath though and I took the sheets off to wash. He buried himself under the pillow and fell asleep. :3c I want to make him a pillow fort in his bed.
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just got off work time to feed the pibble some toddlers
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