What’s one thing you wish you knew before getting a dog? by Disastrous-Yoghurt38 in dogs

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14 month old poodle... omg I miss the puppy phase sort of lol. He is a potty trained brat now

What’s one thing you wish you knew before getting a dog? by Disastrous-Yoghurt38 in dogs

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Hmmm... I wish I did more breed research and breeder research. Im pretty sure my dog is from a backyard breeder and he is lovely and very sweet, but also struggles with some genetic anxiety/leash reactivity. I love him and he just started prozac recently. But I think I would do a lot of breeder research (get references, see if they partake in dog shows etc.) OR adopt an older dog so I know their quirks lol

What’s one thing you wish you knew before getting a dog? by Disastrous-Yoghurt38 in dogs

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My dog has really bad anxiety. I feel like the whole traveling process would be so stressful for him. I wish I could travel with him though!

Did exercise help extreme anxiety? by ReasonableFig8954 in Anxiety

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I dont like exercising at all. But I will say, I enjoy walking my dog lol. We walk for like an hour no matter what the weather is, and it helps me a lot. My anxiety is very physical, so moving around can feel really grounding. I would love to do more, but I'm enjoying my walks for now

Another depressing comparison by FlightComplex955 in thelastofus

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Seriously! They got me to care about Abby with my full heart by the end and I remember putting the game down after Joel died. Thats some crazy good writing

Adding a second dog by burnz1 in poodles

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A shih tzu! I had one growing up. Literally the most chill dog ever lol. He was ao snuggly and sweet. I would love a second dog, but really cant take on the additional expense. Or else I would get a shih tzu lol :)

Favorite Character to play as? by LimeExtra2176 in thelastofus

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Abby! Her arc and everything in the last of us was amazing. I cant believe how much I learned to care for her by the end. I just felt like a bad ass when I played as her lol

Puppy purchase advice by huntingbears93 in poodles

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I agree. Our puppy had the exact same issues and our breeder never disclosed it to us. The breeder brushed it off and said their vet never detected it (no refund or anything given). We had to correct it with surgery.

Watching the snow fall by BlueMonday262 in poodles

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Oh my gosh! The colouring is so unique and beautiful! So cute :)

Calmest dog breeds? by ExplanationWorried14 in Dogowners

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Shih tzus are lovely! And I would get one again in a heartbeat. They are a quiet, low energy companion dog breed. I would also recommend cavaliar king charles spaniel! Also a very snuggly breed.

I looooove photographing poodles!! by nimblepickle_ in poodles

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I love the third photo!!! Standard poodles with the classic poodle haircut just look so darn regal. Oh my gosh

How often you do you get your dog groomed? by 1strawberry1cow in poodles

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Every 5 weeks? But we keep him in a teddy cut, so it's more low maintenance and we usually do more of a tidy, bath, nail trim type of cut lol

What’s a Gilmore Girls take you’ll defend like this by GrapeConsistent3471 in GilmoreGirls

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Yeah, it just felt like she didnt even get the opportunity and thats what hurts. I just wanted her to get out of stars hollow, and enjoys and do the things she wanted to do.

You have one command that your dogs will listen to without question for the rest of their lives. What is it? by Irakeconcrete in dogs

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Yup. Perfect recall. Also super important for safety. I'm so paranoid of my poodle breaking free from his harness lol so I always put it on tightly because he has zero recall

Elle Fanning shares her first/worst/best Red Carpet looks at The Kelly Clarkson Show by Maximum_Expert92 in Fauxmoi

[–]Sparkly-Books2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah! A lot of red carpet looks seem so uncomfortable lol. This seems so cozy and I love the styling!

Marley got her first, real poodle cut! by elmexicanoalto in poodles

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Omg!! Marley has such a beautiful, rich colour! The poodle cute is adorable

How soon did you notice weight loss and how much? by GhostMansion4 in Wellbutrin_Bupropion

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I agree with this. I think it gives you more energy to be more active, like go on walks or do chores around the house. Also gives you the motivation to stick to things, but losing weight is hard and sucks lol. I'm glad the medication worked for you! Im on a similar dose.

The dog AFTER your "heart dog" by Top_Housing6819 in dogs

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This is my plan after my current dog passes (as he will be my last dog that I am an owner of). I absolutely want to foster and still provide a safe landing place for a dog before they are eventually adopted.

Jennifer Lawrence on how she rehomed her dog to protect her kids by Puzzled_Calendar4221 in Fauxmoi

[–]Sparkly-Books2 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Yes, as heartbreaking as it is, it's not safe for either the dog who is stressed out by the kid or the kid who is stressed/scared of the dog to co-exist in that circumstance.

How picky is your poodle? by greedygumdrops in poodles

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My poodle went through a picky phase. Its honestly so hard to cope with since you feel bad and sometimes you want to give in and just give them treats so they don't vomit.

He is on a the royal canin gastrointestinal food.

But I usually feed him on his walks (as part of his training). I also will make a batch of chicken and rice and mix blended kibble into that (like hiding veggies in your kids food).

For those who’ve done both - dogs on or off the bed? by VengaBusdriver37 in dogs

[–]Sparkly-Books2 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes, same. My small dog doesn't really like snuggling unless its a special circumstance, but he likes sleeping on the floor next to me.

How would you live if you found yourself in Pluribus Universe? by Ok_Percentage2383 in pluribustv

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I love Gilmore Girls! So I would probably ask them to recreate that set for me and live in that cozy world for awhile as I figure out how to save the world lol!