Dogs
All about dogs - dog breeds, dog training and behavior, news affecting dog owners or handlers, puppy pics, etc.
Rules (Will be refined later on).
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Don't be a dick. This should cover most things, just keep in mind that everyone started somewhere and try to be helpful rather than rude or judgmental.
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No personal attacks based on training style or tools.
Discussion of balanced training including proper use of aversives is allowed here. -
All breeds and mixes are welcome. You can criticize backyard breeding practices but don't pile on people because they own a specific breed or prefer purebreds or mixed breeds.
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Do not support backyard breeders or puppy mills. Please do not link to or suggest buying from high volume breeders or those with an obvious lack of standards and testing.
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Do not help or support fake service animals. Please do not encourage people to buy fake service dog vest or ESA letters to get around rental or other restrictions & do not give advice on how to misrepresent a dog as a service or support animal.
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People are drawn to vulnerable creatures; they inspire nurturing and protective instincts.
Pug breeders attempt to distill vulnerability to include overly large eyes and an inability to breathe well.
This is partially the case... the large eyes, round head, and flat face resemble that of a human infant. That is what triggers the instinct.
It's the same reason Grogu (Baby Yoda) became so popular. Exact same archetype, triggering the exact same instincts.