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Originally Posted by CDSmith
Work? :D
Seriously, I'm not saying this is you but so many people out there envision this cute little animal that automatically just lays around looking cute and already knows after a few days how to ask to go outside etc. Fact is when you get a dog it's a commitment just like having a kid is. You have to actually spend time with the dog every day, training it, taking it for walks, and playing with it some.
Had mine for over 17 years, never described it as "work" once.
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Yes, I think that is why the thread title is Dog people.... and not Dog Lovers....
Consistent dependable
human behavior is what makes a reliable, stable well-adjusted canine. They like a schedule they can count on, they love unconditionally, they can always learn new tricks, and mine never forget anything. They are dependent on you for everything - so you always have to be there for them.
They require the same attention and care you would give a child for the first two years [well, like people used to care for their children], and as Anna_Miller states, if you do your job those first two years you have a terrific life companion after that...