#dog - #Curious and Bizarre Dog Behaviors Explained

Curious and Bizarre Dog Behaviors Explained
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Submitted May 16, 2017 at 09:36AM by agentgary
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#dog - #Picking up this little dude on June 6th and this is the first photo she sent me of him, does he look healthy?

Picking up this little dude on June 6th and this is the first photo she sent me of him, does he look healthy?

So this breeder has been pretty difficult starting right after I sent her a quarter of the cost to reserve my puppy (golden doodle). She's snippy and just seems miserable all around, he is a bit over 5 weeks old now and I have had to pretty much hound her for a photo. This is the first photo she FINALLY sent, and I am wondering if anyone can tell me what is all over his fur and why does his nose look so crusty? She said that they are just working on weaning them off, is that related? I hope he's well, but I have to admit I am a bit worried.

Submitted May 16, 2017 at 08:02AM by enoughwithcats
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#dog - #What dog breeds are suited for a full time work week?

What dog breeds are suited for a full time work week?

I've been researching dog breeds for the past couple weeks, and wanted to reach out to see if anybody had any advice or recommendations on specific breeds.

I love dogs! I've never owned a dog myself, but have always wanted too, and am finally in a position where I'm able to.

About me: I live in an apartment complex in an urban area with a fairly big courtyard.

I have the flexibility to work home at least once a week, and my work is dog friendly so I'd be able to bring the dog in twice a week. So on average 2 days in a given week where the dog would be home alone for the majority of the day, but of course dog walks before and after. Regardless I can commit to at least 1 hour of walking or park time per day + in house games and mental training, and more on weekends.

Additionally I would definitely be taking dog training classes.

Dogs I've been looking at:

goldendoodle labradoodle shiba inu vizsla redbone coonhound great dane boxer

From my research I think the vizsla and coonhound may require more exercise than I can provide, and the shiba inu may be too difficult to train for a first time owner.

Any warnings on the dogs I'm considering? Any other dogs I should consider?

Submitted May 15, 2017 at 10:29PM by pup_throwaway
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