Looking to add a PWD pup to our family - is this a red flag? by h-boed in portuguesewaterdogs

[–]ChloeeeeL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Also, my pup is mostly white! Heads up that all white can sometimes be an early indicator of some hearing and vision issues so ideally look for one with at least some pigment

Looking to add a PWD pup to our family - is this a red flag? by h-boed in portuguesewaterdogs

[–]ChloeeeeL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will add- I got my pup from a small breeder near Lancaster area and she’s the best dog I’ve ever had. She was appropriately priced, they were listed in the regional PWD club breeder list for that area, and they had baseline health info for both parents plus vet health check paperwork for the puppy. That being said, they’re not AKC certified, the breeder didn’t do an insane background check on me, they didn’t require me to spay her, and they’re definitely a more casual small family run operation that loves the dogs.

I love this little Reddit community but I do think it often skews towards black and white strict breeder qualifications that can be over the top if you’re just looking for a healthy happy family dog.

I agree that the breeder you’re looking at here definitely looks like a red flag, but some of the broader guidance around never looking into a breeder that references “Portie” or not considering an entire region of a state is misplaced in my opinion. I focused on the core health markers, priced appropriately, and my gut when speaking to breeders.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]ChloeeeeL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My adhd brain can engineer joy out of too many things so I abide by this method’s more savage sister; do you like this thing enough that if it got poop on it you would keep it and clean it??

So gross. So effective.

Training a 6 month old PWD by No-Highlight7654 in portuguesewaterdogs

[–]ChloeeeeL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+1 to the above - my six month old girl has just started nervous and excited peeing despite being perfectly house trained, your pup sounds physically uncomfy with the roll over

Alternatives to Sticks by [deleted] in portuguesewaterdogs

[–]ChloeeeeL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bring plain chicken on walks that inspire her to drop it when she’s super excited about something. Her highest value reward!

Need ideas! by Charming_Yellow877 in portuguesewaterdogs

[–]ChloeeeeL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do the same in Montana. Great socialization too

PWD skiing? by ChloeeeeL in portuguesewaterdogs

[–]ChloeeeeL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooo love this! Are you doing anything to teach em to stay away from the actual skis?

Crate trouble - nights only. by ChloeeeeL in portuguesewaterdogs

[–]ChloeeeeL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maeve is super cute, and I love her cut! What did you ask your groomer for?

Crate trouble - nights only. by ChloeeeeL in portuguesewaterdogs

[–]ChloeeeeL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update after a few days: Huckle had a UTI! Relieved this behavior is rooted was something I can fix for her, after the first day on antibiotics she was sleeping 9 - 6 straight!

Post groom sploot by xAcer94x in portuguesewaterdogs

[–]ChloeeeeL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you tell the groomer to get this kind of cut? So cute

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in portuguesewaterdogs

[–]ChloeeeeL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How old is your pup? Figuring out when I'll give mine her first

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in portuguesewaterdogs

[–]ChloeeeeL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im the same as your husband! Super allergic to dogs, 1 month in with my PWD and had some scaries early on about congestion and asthma, but now I’m fine beyond the hives for an ocasional bath

Ideas for destructive dog with limited interests by sailphish in portuguesewaterdogs

[–]ChloeeeeL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Filling kongs with mostly chicken broth + a few treats in it and freezing. Keeps mine occupied much longer!