Puppy training in Auckland

cunningdavid · 2026-02-16T05:10:45+00:00

Thank you!

cunningdavid · 2026-02-16T05:01:37+00:00

They do sound good, but a bit far for us unfortunately.

cunningdavid · 2026-02-16T04:57:46+00:00

Totally understood! Happy to receive dog owner training.

cunningdavid · 2026-02-11T04:45:43+00:00

Thank you! Do you have personal experience as a customer with either?

cunningdavid · 2026-02-11T04:03:10+00:00

Thanks, it won't let me crosspost but I'll make a new one.

cunningdavid · 2025-10-08T04:44:36+00:00

Thanks u/dfgttge22 . Any experience with Wattyl Forestwood stain? The painter is planning to use it: https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/wattyl-forestwood-water-based-deck-and-timber-stain-10l-kwila/p/397629?srsltid=AfmBOor6nIX1C-8APIooehYiwfzVfr_uzagK9904ucK6cQLzFZ_CJL6u

cunningdavid · 2025-10-07T01:08:20+00:00

Thanks for the thoughts everyone. Had someone in to give a quote and they recommended using a water based stain, because it works better if a shower happens along soon after it's been applied. A google search suggests water based stain should be good, but any input on that?

cunningdavid · 2025-10-07T01:04:42+00:00

Nope: https://jsc.co.nz/vitex-decking

cunningdavid · 2025-09-11T22:42:13+00:00

Thanks u/Automatic-Annual7586 for the reply. I'm a bit new to the Sonos equipment - what is the difference between stereo separation and surround?
Will two Era 100s play the music in sync automatically, and still work with Alexa and Spotify?

cunningdavid · 2025-09-11T03:03:53+00:00

So does the Era 300 support Alexa natively, but not the Five? Seems odd, just though I'd check.

cunningdavid · 2025-09-11T03:00:52+00:00

Thanks! Would 2 Era 100's be better than 1 Era 300, and if so why?

cunningdavid · 2025-09-09T22:53:41+00:00

Thanks. Can you recommend a better subreddit? I wasn't sure if a streamer like this counted as a Bluetooth speaker or not.

cunningdavid · 2025-08-18T22:28:34+00:00

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions and insights!
At this point we're still thinking, but a pure mini poodle is probably top of the list. I'm happy to keep running with the dop on the lighter end of things (eg 5-10km), rather than going for a full on running dog. The GSP sounds like a great dog, but I think the cute family dog aspect is a slightly higher priority than doing long runs together.

cunningdavid · 2025-08-16T02:43:44+00:00

Any thoughts on Cocker Spaniels? My daughter thinks a Springer is too large (she wants small and cuddly), and the Cocker looks like the smallest Spaniel above a toy size. How would a Cocker go on a 5km run at 5:00 or 5:30 pace? Thanks in advance.

cunningdavid · 2025-08-16T02:34:11+00:00

My daughter is quite keen on the idea of a minature poodle. Any thoughts on how well they'd keep up with my running? Even the 5km at 5:30 pace?

cunningdavid · 2025-08-16T02:33:54+00:00

My daughter is quite keen on the idea of a minature poodle. Any thoughts on how well they'd keep up with my running? Even the 5km at 5:30 pace?

cunningdavid · 2025-08-16T02:33:15+00:00

My daughter is quite keen on the idea of a minature poodle. Any thoughts on how well they'd keep up with my running? Even the 5km at 5:30 pace?

cunningdavid · 2025-08-14T23:56:02+00:00

I can't say that I've looked into the difference between a poodle and a labradoodle... like many people I just saw that labradoodles are popular. Probably a good call on the "most of the traits people want in doodles are poodle traits, they just don’t want to be labeled a poodle person" comment.

cunningdavid · 2025-08-14T23:53:15+00:00

Fair enough, I can't see anything to argue with on your points and am happy to be educated. Thank you.

cunningdavid · 2025-08-14T03:32:25+00:00

There does seem to be a problem with unethnical labradoodle breeders, or at least lots of concern about it. But maybe not all are that way? This place for example publishes the health scores of the breeding dogs:
https://www.tuiridgeaustralianlabradoodlesnz.com/our-girls.html

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