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>>2255414
What the ever loving fuck. Sometimes I am glad that I don't encounter horror movie things in real life, then I see something like this. Insect life must be horribly scary

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=DlRsRdVpudM

Just give them pieces of deli meats. Cats are obligate carnivores and dogs are carnivores that can eat mild non-meat foods, so baked treats aren't actually good for them.

>>2254081
I love giving my dogs my homemade brownies. My vet tells me that the chocolate helps with a dog's digestion, so the more the merrier!

>>2255137
Here's your (You)

>>2253753
>there are people on CL that give away their dogs just because they are moving
Isn't it better than giving the dog to a shelter? Life circumstances change, not everyone has the luxury of holding on to their dog no matter what happens in life.

Well, there are known people who go on CL and get dogs for strange reasons; One ran a bestiality farm and two other would just take them, kill them, or torture them.

At least sending them to a shelter, you know they're going to die in a SOMEwhat peaceful manner.

How much would you pay for an unspayed Australian Shepard from Craiglist from a family that is trying to get rid of the dog? $800 is ridiculous.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/for/5850825981.html

Shit, thought I put the location in my op. Northern California. And google is kind of failing me...

>>2253150
>>2253155
Whats the species name? What does it look like?

I think it's a nice idea - I couldn't let a big spider freeze to death. On the other hand it survived pretty well so far. Sucks that they won't let you keep it inside the house.

>>2251932
>chocked
You should probably kill yourself.

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>>2251932
>All they all they're chocked up to be?
Elaborate pls.

Also a small breed is not going to work as a seeing dog.

I feel sorry for service dogs. Their lives are hell. All work, no fun. Very often their "owners" are ugly (personality-wise) people as well. Usually, they are Golden Retrievers, which makes matters even worse as they are literally angels on earth who did nothing to deserve this. FeelsBadMan

>>2251945

I meant "Is having a service dog worth it or is it just troublesome for the person and/or dog?"

I am aware only large dogs can be service dogs. That's what I said. He prefers small dogs but that won't do here.

>>2251453
One nuke wasn't enough. We need to finish the job.

>>2251506
I agree, but when was China ever nuked? If you're talking about ww2, that was Japan...

>>2251506
They were your ally during WW2.

>redpill me

Do the world a favor and kill yourself.

Don't buy kibble with grains or fillers. A good mid range kibble is diamond natural or fromm family.

I like to supplement kibble with fatty foods and oils to keep a shiny coat, and yogurt to help digestion.

Don't be afraid to make corrections, be it using a spray bottle when they jump or a prong collar for obedience training. All positive training advocates are misguided, a balanced approach is best.

Reward calm behaviour if you want a calm dog. Reward for going to the washroom outside.

Buy a crate for emergencies. Research crate training but it isn't necessary for every dog.

Well for your particular breed, I'd recommend a high quality kibble/wet mix for the time being. Its hard to concoct home-made staple for your animal until you're familiar with their complete nutritional needs, that's definitely more involved than any few recipes or posts.

Rather than rough or exciting play you should be ready for long fetch sessions and plenty of running.
As far as house-training it all depends on the individual, if you've got a neglected animal it complicates things greatly. Its good that you're going to be observing behavior closely, but be aware that a dog may approach you with a message then become distracted themselves and bring you a toy/want to play/start scratching/etc , though in general I've taken most behavior that I cannot immediately explain to be indication that something needs to happen soon, ill start with a let-out, check food (some like to only feed at certain times, but I personally feed high-energy breeds whenever they want to keep their stomach acid under control) refresh water (you can never do this too much). If there is problematic behavior it ends up usually resting in those areas. A dog that gets enough play and outside time will rarely go in the house once they map their yard (running channels, play areas, and bathroom area are usually kept separate so make sure they can access their typical bathroom area)
You will probably find more information searching for greyhound care rather than galgo, at least if you typically frequent English websites.
There is quite a bit to dog care but to me those are some of the basics. If you want to communicate verbally, tone is everything. Speaking low and harshly will mimic a growl and they will get the message first , then listen for words. Same goes for high , encouraging tones. Body language counts so don't be afraid to exaggerate movements.Once they are used to that then they start picking up on words themselves, in my experience.
Hope this helps

I vote for Labrador :)

Find a good natured mutt at the pound. A purebreed is likely to get stolen in 3world countries.

>trying to take a dog through many different countries
have fun spending a lot of money and waiting a long time while it goes through quarantine.

2.5 months old

>>2257369
This bitch didn't even have a nip slip.

What shitty breeder lets a pup leave without their shots?

Other than taking her to the vet? Well get out the credit card for one cause you are going to need it.

Sure but if you raised it yourself it's your fault if it's got a "bad personality". Do some basic research before getting a puppy/kitten and it won't grow up to be neurotic.

>>2257285
This is true with dogs but not with cats. Cats are all assholes save for a select few. If you don't want your pet to be an asshole a cat isn't for you.

There are no bad pets, only bad owners.

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And jowels

>>2257240
Looks about what you said, and he could just be wrinkly cause he's a puppy with loose skin.

Either way, prep yourself for what the worst of those breeds have to offer. He could be a really great dog, but he could have also inherited most of the bad traits, so just get ready in advance.

>>2257169
What I did, was when my dog pulls I walk and pull him back a few meters and make him sit right next to me and then continue walking. I keep doing that everytime he pulls till he learns that if he pulls, we won't be going anywhere. I saw this on TV and it works. My dog stopped doing that after I did this. If that doesn't work, get a head collar, when your dog pulls, his head will be pulled too and it'll make him stop. Also, if your dog tries to remove the head collar make sure he doesn't. Pull on that fucker.

>>2257169
>I recently bought a lead collar I'm trying to get her to get used to but she changes from 'YAY WALK' to 'GET THIS THING OFF ME' every two seconds.
Did you actually READ THE FUCKING MANUAL that comes with those?

>>2257177
I have tried that many times with a normal collar. Worked all the time with any other dogs I've walked with, many a dogs not my own. Ive even tried refusing to leave the property with this dog or just in the yard. The other dogs learned that just seeing a leash doesn't mean we are going for a walk(when leash training in the yard) but even in just in the backyard this dog thinks we are going on a magical LSD adventure.

I did just buy this lead collar today. I've tried three times with it. A total of two hours with trying to keep it on her. Which is nothing, really. I pull, make her sit, she sits, but when she gets up she goes fucking nuts trying to get it off. I give her treats when sitting nice with it. If a leash is in view she seems to accept longer than just having it on. Do I just keep doing this? From what I imagine what may go on in her head when I say sit, stop, lay down, etc that's it. She freezes. But as soon as she gets up again it's back to whatever.

>>2257183
Didn't have one but I did look it up beforehand. This is not so much 'how do I lead collar' but also advice on how to deal with a dog so excited she can barely contain herself. My parents have a large yard, my family plays with her, I do when I'm here, etc. You can tire her out until she drops but once on a walk she is overcharged. It's not my dog and i don't live here, but they want to be able to walk her more easily. I want to help and also learn in case I come across this again.

Dogs?

>>2257156
I mean wild animals, obviously

i know lions sleep and chill a lot, but they can be pretty stressed about getting food

maybe a koala bear? it sleeps for like 20 hours a day and eats for the rest 4

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also, do rotting leaves do the soil any good or should i pick those up and get rid of them?

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baby looked like this in the beginning

>>2257131
dayum niggah, dat mofo got no leaves left, it gon' die! get yo self a new 'n
>remove bag covering roots
>gently agitate soil that roots are imbeded in (don't break the roots)
>place in bigger pot with potting soil
>place somewhere that is moderately sunny(ie; east or west facing window)
>water (not too much though)
>when clipping leaves clip the stem (don't just pluck a leaf off)

here's a vid for when you grow a big basil plant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?

I don't know. I wish there was some sort of dog doctor that existed that could do something for you...

If only they had those. Sorry. You could try freezing it until they develop the technology to cure your dog.

>>2257111
I wasnt asking how to take care of a wound you fucking retard, I was asking how I should go about dealing with my Aussie

>>2257126

GO TO A FUCKING VET YA DUMB SHIT