Nikki's Walks 4 Dogs

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Also make sure to train them tooo!

04/28/2022

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04/25/2022

Pugs and bulldogs are incredibly trendy, but experts have massive animal welfare concerns about these genetically manipulated breeds.

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04/18/2022

The last time I posted this it went viral 🤯

It rubbed some the right way and some the wrong way with lots of different opinions about my opinion ... and I still say the same 💁‍♀️

It seems that the ultimate goal for dog owners is to have a dog they can bring to a dog park because that must mean their dog can tolerate and deal with anything 🧐

And I wonder why that's so important?

I understand that many owners with this as their goal in mind, doing it with the best intentions, assuming they’re doing the right thing and are improving the quality of their dog’s life. And for a small amount of dogs, it can be a great experience.

But…

If you have a dog that doesn't really enjoy other dogs, you don't do your dog any favor trying to get him to a point where he can "tolerate" being at the dog park...usually it's quite the opposite and you'll lose your dogs trust that you got his back.

Or if you have a dog that enjoys playing really rough, why is it so important that he can "play" with the miniature doodle at the park rather than finding him a personal play mate that is on his level?

There's many reasons why I don't bring my dog to a dog park regardless of how well tempered and balanced my dog would be...the environment is just way too uncontrolled.

It's like going to a night club, you never know what to expect LOL

The fact that the majority of dogs are dog selective, meaning they prefer a more social circle than having to hug and kiss every stranger they come in contact with, is just another one.

But one of the big reasons I don't bring any dogs there is, because it really is a very unnatural environment for dogs and if you'd like to understand more about this, read my article on that topic on my website blog https://www.k9possible.com/single-post/2016/04/05/why-dog-parks-are-unnatural-how-to-properly-socialize-your-dog

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11/19/2021

As another “dog movie” makes it’s way to the theaters, let’s not forget how many trained dogs it takes to produce one movie.

Marley an me: 22 yellow labs.

Cujo: 5 St. Bernards, one Rottweiler, one mechanical head, and a guy in a dog costume.

Turner and H***h: 4 Dogue De Bordeaux.

Max: 5 Belgian Malinois.

My Dog Skip: 6 dogs.

Homeward bound: 4 American bulldogs
4 Golden Retrievers

If you want a dog like one that’s in a movie, you better adopt the a whole litter because it’s never just one dog!

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