General Dog Discussion

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  1. General Dog DiscussionIs pet insurance actually worth it for dogs?Marc R.: Breed matters, yes. Working line GSDs tend to have different risk profiles than show lines, and honestly the…Diego A. ·
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  2. General Dog DiscussionHow do you actually tire out a high-energy dog without exhausting yourself?No replies yet. Be the firstMarc R. ·
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  3. General Dog DiscussionHow do you plan a long road trip with an anxious dog?No replies yet. Be the firstDiego A. ·
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  4. General Dog DiscussionLooking into medium/big dogs that actually work in apartments (not trying to get a chihuahua)Diego A.: Energy level over size is exactly right, you got there on your own. Greyhound rec is solid, they're couch…Eddie P. ·
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  5. General Dog DiscussionExpecting first child, thinking ahead about Otto and the baby introductionNo replies yet. Be the firstMarc R. ·
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  6. General Dog DiscussionDealing with a Destructive ChewerNo replies yet. Be the firstDave Carter ·
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  7. General Dog DiscussionDealing with a hyperactive LabNo replies yet. Be the firstRachel Simmons ·
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  8. General Dog DiscussionFun DIY Puzzle Toys for Enriching Your Dog's PlaytimeNo replies yet. Be the firstLinda Harper ·
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  9. General Dog DiscussionDealing with Senior Dog ArthritisNo replies yet. Be the firstSarah Bennett ·
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  10. General Dog DiscussionHiking Gear Recommendations for Active German ShepherdsNo replies yet. Be the firstEvanHarrisPup ·
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  11. General Dog DiscussionDealing with a Border Collie's herding instinctsNo replies yet. Be the firstJake Mitchell ·
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  12. General Dog DiscussionDealing with a High-Energy Lab in the CityNo replies yet. Be the firstRachel Simmons ·
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  13. General Dog DiscussionDealing with Digging in the YardNo replies yet. Be the firstDave Carter ·
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  14. General Dog DiscussionHelp writing a sympathy card for someone who just lost their dogLinda Harper: Hi Karen, This is such a thoughtful thing to do. It's difficult but I usually write something like: “I’m so…KarennnnPuggo ·
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  15. General Dog DiscussionEver read a dog story that really stuck with you?No replies yet. Be the firstRachel Simmons ·
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  16. General Dog DiscussionBest gift for a new dog ownerLinda Harper: Hi Rachel! One thing I wish I’d gotten earlier for Cooper is a good-quality dog grooming kit it’s such a…Rachel Simmons ·
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  17. General Dog DiscussionDoes anybody else just love to love on their dogs?Linda Harper: Hi Emily! Oh, 100%! Sometimes I just sit there and list all the things I love about Cooper, his floofy tail,…Emily Greene ·
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  18. General Dog DiscussionWhat question do you ask your dog the most?Margie Thompson: Haha! I often find myself asking Daisy, "Are you sure you want to nap again? You just woke up!" She can sleep…Emily Greene ·
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  19. General Dog DiscussionCan dogs get homesick?Linda Harper: Hi Dave! I think dogs can definitely miss the comforts of home. When we go away with Cooper I give him extra…Dave Carter ·
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  20. General Dog DiscussionWhat do you do for your dog’s birthday?Margie Thompson: Hi there, For Daisy’s birthday, we usually keep it simple, but I like to make it extra special. Last year, I…EvanHarrisPup ·
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