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Vaseline is shit for moisturizing. Look for lotion designed for dog paws, or look at the ingredients in dog lotion to find the same thing under a different name. Don't specifically go for any human lotion or it will soften the pads too much and make it painful for him to walk.

Really, just get some doggy boots. If his pads are too dry they crack open and bleed. Beaches have a lot of little stones that will get caught in his skin, cause pain and get infected. Rough pads are fine as long as they aren't too bad or cracked. Too soft and it's also a problem. Doggy boots will fix all of this. Dog paws aren't meant for walking on hard, stone surfaces or beaches for long periods of time. Doggy boots also will help his feet in the winter or blistering surfaces in summer.

>>2477455
Save the money on Vaseline and lotions and just get him fitted for horseshoes now. You'll thank me later.

if he doesn't mind wearing them, booties work wonders

>>2477300
Are you stupid? Genuinely curious.

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>why don't we use animals in warfare?
We do, faggot.

>>2477309
Wouldn't it save human lives to have animal soldiers instead?

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>>2477144
Pic's mine, she's great. Really loud, though we've been able to quiet her down with some training.

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I have a giant schnauzer. He is very quiet unless he growls... Which is deep and scary af. He is very powerful and can hurt me when he is in play mode, but very loyal and somewhat needy of my attention. I lurves hims!

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They truly have lots of energy.

>>2476549
I love seeing them when I go downtown. I used to get them to eat out of my hands when I was a kid.
I like the different breeds of domesticated pigeons though.

>>2476549
Why would I like sky vermin? They're barely better than seagulls desu

>>2476549
yeah, they're comfy. we have a lot of wood doves in my neighbourhood, but also a few feral doves.

>>2476621
I like seagulls. their sounds are comforting and remind me of the sea.

>>2476386
>Why do Boxers always look sad?
They know they'll never be as good as pitbulls.

>>2476393
Pit bulls are shit tier

what a cute doggo

>>2475817
>stop liking what I don't like

>>2475817
Normies have shit taste. Nothing new.

Learn how to type you fat slob

>>2473698
"No"

If we make their wings into giant thumbs they would be unstoppable.

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... but you already posted the best one

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This boi is too short

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>>2439758
delet

perfect

>>2479568
fuck I just realized that the frog is transparent;
ghost toad

>>2479568
Adding water first and then substrate is like pouring milk before the cereal

Chihuahua.

OP, are you a obese woman?

>>2479492
I'm a man with a loving heart and I love this dog

>>2479489
The only breed more numerous than this in shelters is the pitbull

The good news is he isn't in immediate danger so chill out.
The other good news is that there is a shit ton of different things it could be, and most are treatable or benign.

The bad news that it COULD be malignant but even if it is he isn't going to drop dead right this second.

It can be difficult to tell if something hurts a dog or not, they've an incredibly high pain threshold compared to us.
Having said that however, you're doing the right thing and he's not going to get worse tonight. Keep yourself calm, keep him calm and fingers crossed.

I hope it goes well for you and your dog.

>>2479410
>worst case scenario amputate leg
>cute handicapped doggus that lives to be 20

>>2479380
The first one is performing commands. He's been taught to do that. He's not actually upset, and the behavior is controlled.

The second one seems to be exhibiting possessive behavior. It's genuine, not a trick, and not controlled.

It's not unethical to teach dogs to growl or bark on command. Why would it be?

>>2479380
>>2479397

I wonder if you can touch him while he's doing that

>>2479380
the real question is why you are training your dog to do that?
To protect your child/family/friends?
or just to scare people?

Looks like a good boy.

Get him a nice treat.

Good boy

Boop the snoot

Box trap

>>2478401
Yep. Mix detergent and bleach and blow bubbles in the mixture with a straw

>>2478401
Just grap it with ur hands dummy they are super slow

>>2478303
assuming your stomach acid isn't too strong, he's probably having a grand old time.

>>2478303
Just pick him up and wash him off with water.
Honestly it's the least you can do.

>>2478303
And, op.... Thats a slug.