Dogs
All about dogs - dog breeds, dog training and behavior, news affecting dog owners or handlers, puppy pics, etc.
Rules (Will be refined later on).
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Don't be a dick. This should cover most things, just keep in mind that everyone started somewhere and try to be helpful rather than rude or judgmental.
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All breeds and mixes are welcome. You can criticize backyard breeding practices but don't pile on people because they own a specific breed or prefer purebreds or mixed breeds.
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Do not help or support fake service animals. Please do not encourage people to buy fake service dog vest or ESA letters to get around rental or other restrictions & do not give advice on how to misrepresent a dog as a service or support animal.
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Some dogs just love to hold something in their mouth. Retrievers have a "soft mouth" that can hold birds without damaging them while they retrieve them.
My dog enjoys carrying things in his mouth and playing tug of war. He also loves sleeping with his back pressed against mine, and being warm under blankets.
It's just part of their personality, but be sure they know the commands "leave it!" and "drop it!".
It should be fine. Consult a canine behaviour specialist if you can afford it, just to be sure.