We had our second week of beginners obed last night....It's so exciting watching dogs "get" what their owners are trying to teach them! We have a bunch of stellar students, and some not so stellar owners...but everyone's practicing!
We do breed reports at the end of class to share info about each dog - volunteers get to share about their own dog and any breed characteristics...basically a short share about their dog. Usually not a big deal, but my pet peeves:
1. A Goldendoodle/Labradoodle/Cavachon/Poochon/FunkyMonkey IS NOT A BREED. You purchased a mixed breed dog! I have no issue with those who rescue these mixes, but for pete's sake people.....do a little research!
2. There are a few ways greeders and BYBs rip Doberman puppy buyers off. The most common: "European Doberman." This drives me crazy. Yes, it is possible to get a dog imported from Europe. However, the best dogs in Europe generally STAY there...and only if you spend a lot of time with the good breeders, travel to see them will you come home with a decent dog. A lot of commercial breeders in that country ship their cast offs over here so people can breed "a bigger Doberman." STAY away from commercial breeders! If the breeder is breeding a "european" dog with titles to an untitled female....don't buy that puppy!
3. While we're on the subject, don't buy a Doberman puppy if:
- you have zilch experience posting ears and your breeder can't help you or you won't utilize the resources available to you to figure it out.
- you can't stand being touched constantly.
- you like to pee alone.
- you "have to get a big ole male who's gunna be 100+ lbs, that's why I got him, cuz he's gonna be big."
- you already have a male dog at home. seriously...can't train out same sex aggression people!
- you can't keep up with a dog that's smarter than you.
- can't train a Lab.
- think you need a "working" dog because they are better than a pet from a show breeder...but have never put a title on a dog (again, the whole European rip off scheme!)
There are many more reasons - always do your breed research before you buy or rescue ANY dog! This is not a good reason:
"I got him because I wanted a big dog. Like 100 lbs. And I like to run, so we run alot. (Your puppy is 6 months old....not a good idea!) He's nice even though he looks mean."
*forehead smack*
*end rant*
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