Where to get a puppy?

I didn’t think I ever get another dog… but it happened again.

Meet the newest member of the fam, Riley.

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Soulcatcher668 said:
LOL... they are always happy.... just dumb as posts.
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You hear that a lot about huskies, it’s a myth largely because people confuse obedience with intelligence.

shepherds, labs, poodles, dobermans are often considered smarter breeds because they possess a strong drive to please (think of them as great employees). They learn commands slowly, but once learned follow them quickly and without question - they are more obedient.

Huskies and spitz breeds do not have a strong drive to please, they think more analytically and place strategy over compliance (what’s in it for me).
They are more intelligent, but less obedient because they are bred to make decisions — better at solving problems, survival skills, social skills, emotional intelligence, and they learn from mistakes faster.
 
JC99 said:
Samoyed? Looks very happy!
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Very happy. I was worried, but he’s been a dream so far ( except for the dog hair!).

Fortunately he was trained by a police K9 instructor and at 4yrs old he’s finished adolescence.
 
Mad Mike said:
You hear that a lot about huskies, it’s a myth largely because people confuse obedience with intelligence.

shepherds, labs, poodles, dobermans are often considered smarter breeds because they possess a strong drive to please (think of them as great employees). They learn commands slowly, but once learned follow them quickly and without question - they are more obedient.

Huskies and spitz breeds do not have a strong drive to please, they think more analytically and place strategy over compliance (what’s in it for me).
They are more intelligent, but less obedient because they are bred to make decisions — better at solving problems, survival skills, social skills, emotional intelligence, and they learn from mistakes faster.
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I've know quite a few Samoyeds in my time. I stand by my comment.

Not to say they are not cute.
 
I’ve had husky’s for decades, mine walk without a leash, will stay in place on command, never bit anyone, and will play nicely with kids, cats, and even crazy dumb dogs. This one is the best demeanour that I’ve had, no barking - he even returns his numerous toys and balls to his toy box.

We have dog puzzles and kongs for the various family dogs that visit. Give one of those to a husky and see if you still think they are dumb. Then try a lab, they’ll be more entertaining because they’ll be at it for an extra hour.

Tell my bro how smart a lab is. Try to convince him chewing up shoes, destroying the house, running and playing catch the dog if he can sneak out the front door and yard. Or my sis with the poodle sheepdog cross who herds everything with ankle nips and barks at flies.

Thanks, but I’ll stick with my huskys.
 
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Lucy has been great at 2 months with us now (6 months old) but she’s getting testy with me only.

I so much as give her a command or NO! and she’s on and on yapping at me and nipping. Almost like a nagging partner or back talking child.

Shes playful, but getting annoying when she’s testing and trying to grab a glove or shoe.

Thinking about training or obedience school just need to find the time for a set schedule.

Also looking for vet recommendations in the Mississauga area if anyone has some I’d appreciate it.
 
Mad Mike said:
I’ve had husky’s for decades, mine walk without a leash, will stay in place on command, never bit anyone, and will play nicely with kids, cats, and even crazy dumb dogs. This one is the best demeanour that I’ve had, no barking - he even returns his numerous toys and balls to his toy box.

We have dog puzzles and kongs for the various family dogs that visit. Give one of those to a husky and see if you still think they are dumb. Then try a lab, they’ll be more entertaining because they’ll be at it for an extra hour.

Tell my bro how smart a lab is. Try to convince him chewing up shoes, destroying the house, running and playing catch the dog if he can sneak out the front door and yard. Or my sis with the poodle sheepdog cross who herds everything with ankle nips and barks at flies.

Thanks, but I’ll stick with my huskys.
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We have some of those dog puzzles. Our two dogs approached them in different ways despite being from the same litter. The boy dog would slide sections across to uncover treats which he would eat individually and carefully. The girl dog picked the entire puzzle up from one edge, threw it up in the air and got the treats as they fell out. Then did it again and again. I'm still trying to work out who had the smartest approach.
 
Mad Mike said:
You hear that a lot about huskies, it’s a myth largely because people confuse obedience with intelligence.

shepherds, labs, poodles, dobermans are often considered smarter breeds because they possess a strong drive to please (think of them as great employees). They learn commands slowly, but once learned follow them quickly and without question - they are more obedient.

Huskies and spitz breeds do not have a strong drive to please, they think more analytically and place strategy over compliance (what’s in it for me).
They are more intelligent, but less obedient because they are bred to make decisions — better at solving problems, survival skills, social skills, emotional intelligence, and they learn from mistakes faster.
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Sled dogs come in various breeds, Samoyeds, Malamutes, Siberians. All are lovable.

White dogs are like black cars, hard to keep clean.
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