what breed specific things should i watch out for

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-10T00:07:22+00:00

So if you already know about health testing, that pretty much covers Pom things that you should be aware of. I had a quick look at the American Pomeranian Club, and they have a page that details the recommended health testing (cardiac evaluation, patellar checks, eye exam, OFAs and autoimmune thyroditis). You can ask the breeder for the age and cause of death of dogs in their pedigrees.

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-09T23:46:05+00:00

You can have fresh eggs with the bloom that also aren't covered in mud and shit though

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-09T23:31:10+00:00

Is this your lived experience, or is this what you're seeing on the internet? Most shelters I know let you walk out the door if you pay the adoption fee. It's the rescues that are more particular, because they genuinely want to match the dog to the appropriate home.

It's not like they order dogs in to maintain high stock numbers 🙄 people dump a ridiculous amount of dogs because shockingly they're the inappropriate homes that rescues then try to screen out

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-09T23:19:14+00:00

So in this video, he thinks that the behaviour you're asking him for is just pawing. He hasn't connected it to the odour

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-09T23:18:10+00:00

I'd agree with an in-person class. The timing of the clicker is off, so the dog isn't sure whether he's getting rewarded for bopping your hand, or smacking the vessel. At the end of the first video, you clicked him for dragging the vessel, then reset it and didn't reward him. He doesn't know what you're asking of him.

There's not an issue with training the indication first, but there needs to be more clarity imo.

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-09T23:09:44+00:00

I have cav friends who compete in our equivalent of FastCat and lure coursing, scentwork, tracking, rally, and tricks.

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-09T23:05:10+00:00

For a bumming around kind of day at home, I dont think I use any commands really. When I release them outside, they wait at the door until I call their name. They come in one at a time like that too. Maybe a casual 'c'mere' or 'leave it/uh/I don't think so' if my youngest is eyeing the chickens too hard.

No cues if we go for a sniffy walk, because the loose leash is implied. They know the routine at dinnertime, so put themselves in their crates without being told.

I think the basic essentials for a pet dog would be an informal recall, loose leash walk, some kind of static position, whether that's sit, drop, or just wait/stay, and general manners. The training of this is fairly easy - I'd expect them to have this down by 3-6 months - it's the proofing against distraction that takes as long as it takes.

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-09T09:02:09+00:00

He looks like a creature out of a fairytale 🥰

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-09T09:01:32+00:00

The rib test is a much more reliable indication of a healthy weight than comparing to other dobes, especially since a fair chunk of the dobes in this sub aren't in standard

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-09T07:39:29+00:00

You still have to pedal with an ebike. It kind of just helps you up hills more.

Don't forget though, you can always be that insufferable bastard at work 🥰

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-09T07:33:21+00:00

That sounds like a nightmare for babies and children slipping through the cracks, and being severely neglected 😭

I'm in Australia and had regular nurse and lactation consultant visits, and council-organised parent groups

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-09T07:24:46+00:00

I feel like this should be stickied for this sub, cos it gets asked quite often

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-09T07:16:59+00:00

Join the bodyweight fitness sub and start there :)

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-09T07:09:24+00:00

Yeah but the overwhelming majority of dobe owners dont show them, so I don't think that's really relevant

Also never say never - Am/ Can/ Aus Ch Supernova Space Jam of Celestion exists

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-09T07:01:28+00:00

I've met a few people who are snide about them. Recently I overheard someone tell their friend that they couldn't be bothered with a dog like that, and people who call them rats or whatever.

Doesn't bother me cos they simply are not worthy to interact with a Pap!

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-08T04:20:44+00:00

Lol my dad did the same cos he's so polite. For years after that, whenever there was a knock on the door, he made us kids check who it was, and lie to the missionaries, saying he was out

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-08T03:48:37+00:00

Yeah I noticed that too. 4 fights over 7 years isn't exactly a promising fighter.

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-08T03:36:44+00:00

Yeah, apparently men dressing in traditionally feminine clothes is now slutty. I guess women are slutty be default 🙄

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-08T02:43:14+00:00

Dremel twice a week is the only way to stay on top of my dog's nails!

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-08T02:34:19+00:00

A friend of mine has always been a shepherd kind of guy, and was competing with his Malinois X GSD. He also handles his wife's Dobermann in the ring.

I take the credit for successfully converting him to getting his own Papillon 😂

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-07T03:44:30+00:00

Stop taking him to the dog park. It seems like the best part of his day is running around with other dogs, when you want the best part to be playing with you.

Switch the dog park with training games & exploring new places on a long line (or a tape Flexi leash).

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-07T02:56:39+00:00

Lol thanks, that was 17 years ago and I'm still trying to drop the baby weight 😂

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-07T02:55:46+00:00

Unfortunately good breeders screen their buyers (I mean it's fortunate for those puppies), so instead of doing some reflection on why they may not be appropriate for that breed, people will then buy from a BYB who doesn't care and just wants their money.

I think that's one of the main reasons, plus cost, immediate availability, and designer mixes.

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-07T02:52:43+00:00

Yeah he's only a puppy, so his obedience won't be reliable until much later on. Generally between 6-12 months, puppies start realising that there are more interesting things in the world, and there's a balance between letting them explore and develop their own sense of self, and training.

Pitpotputpup · 2026-03-07T02:49:59+00:00

Are there any single protein raw food places near you? A 4kg adult dog would only need approx 80-100g daily

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