this post was submitted on 17 Sep 2024
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  1. 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.

  2. No personal attacks based on training style or tools.
    Discussion of balanced training including proper use of aversives is allowed here.

  3. 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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[–] MeDuViNoX@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 day ago

A 3 dog night & a 5 dog day.

[–] atrielienz@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

They knew the risks.

[–] LouNeko@lemmy.world 62 points 1 day ago

This is literally the cure for depression.

[–] Sakychu@lemmy.world 24 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Well guess I gotta buy 5 dogs!

[–] sag@lemm.ee 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] KrankyKong@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (2 children)

How else would you get one?

[–] sag@lemm.ee 5 points 1 day ago

Adopting Street Dogs? I guess.

[–] 100_kg_90_de_belin@feddit.it 2 points 1 day ago (3 children)

If you haven't dropped the /s, I would suggest "at a shelter", for instance.

[–] frigidaphelion@lemmy.world 3 points 10 hours ago

Every pet I have owned has been a rescue and they each cost me around $60-$200, including various amounts of vet things like vaccinations included.

[–] KrankyKong@lemmy.world 1 points 13 hours ago

I still had to pay a fee when I adopted mine. It wasn't much, but I still considered it "buying" my dog.

[–] Itsamelemmy@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Those cost as much or more than the breeders now. Still recommended, but not cheap or free. I just look at it as a donation for them to keep saving lives. Our most recent was found on the side of the road in a pillow case.

She's doing much better now.

[–] 100_kg_90_de_belin@feddit.it 3 points 1 day ago

You can get them for free where I live

Rip your wallet.

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 30 points 1 day ago

whelp.

you know who the favorite is.

[–] Tikiporch@lemmy.world 21 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Agh, hit right in the allergies.

[–] Evil_incarnate@lemm.ee 17 points 1 day ago

Step one, take antihistamines and wait for them to work.

Step two, enter the fur pit.

[–] DannyBoy@sh.itjust.works 19 points 1 day ago

I need this.

[–] odelik@lemmy.today 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Amateur hour.

Needs to be at least a dozen dogs to really count.