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If you dog could choose your Nextdog, what would it be? Zoe only tolerates Rook, so I can't really list a vote from her. She hates bouncy and fast, especially spaniels and a particular BC, but there's no breed that she thinks is a-okay overall. Rook LOVES Chihuahuas. I'm not sure if she...

I would like to get into lost pet tracking with my next dog. I already help with some local volunteers in difficult cases running live traps, feed stations, game cameras, etc. I would eventually like to make a business out of it, but doing so may not be viable in my current community. In any...

As much as I thought I'd get my next dog around the idea that I wanted to avoid DA issues entirely, I really just don't think the super dog-friendly breeds are it for me. I know some lines are better than others, so I'm doing my research (this won't happen until after Zoe is gone.) I hung out...

I'm feeling overwhelmed by tug toys on Clean Run. What's everyone's favorite for building tug drive? I'm attempting to turn my "food is so awesome I get overwhelmed working for it" husky into a toy-motivated Treibball student. She likes to tug, but it isn't something she will work to earn at...

Okay, this turned out SUPER long, but if anyone wants to read any or all of it and basically tell me which breeds can gogogo all day and still be reasonable to live with, you get a cookie! I was talking to a local trainer about a future breed for me and I am still undecided. I don't plan on...

https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/29787032 The picture does her NO justice whatsoever. I saw her there today and she took my breath away. Absolutely wonderful physical condition, which I fear someone will see as "she needs fattening up." She is sleek, with a short glossy coat, curly tail...

I've been trying to give Zoe raw bones more often. Can these actually remove tartar in addition to keeping plaque at bay? Her teeth aren't terrible, but it's been a few years since her last dental and she has tartar on her back teeth that is causing bad breath. Her vet says she could use a...

Please tell me everyone has one. You like a certain type of dog. You want dogs in your life for certain things. And then there's this one dog that calls to you despite being so NOT those things. For me, I like terriers. I like others, but terriers really do it for me. I like other dogs that...

I am so excited, because it is another (we already do nosework) sport my reactive old girl can take part in! A woman in my NW class is actually the one to bring it here, and she assured me it will be set up in a way that is comfortable and safe for my Zoe. It will be April 18-20 - we are...

http://www.adoptapet.com/pet/9623410-greensboro-north-carolina-australian-shepherd-mix This guy sounds really amazing. What a great Nosework prospect! I'd love to take him... maybe it's for the best that Alaska is so far away from everything. :-)

I didn't want to hijack the other question thread. :) Every time I narrow down my future dogs, the Koolie seems to come along and snag my attention. On paper they look pretty perfect for what I want, but I have actually met a Lagotto Romagnolo, and really like them. And they seem pretty...

Maiya shows a huge degree of interest in nosework when Zoe and I train at home, and what started as a joke with my classmates is forming into a real plan in my head now that I know she is motivated by something (she won't eat cat treats, but loves tuna!). :) She will follow me around as I lay...

Okay, drooling over the traditional style Shar Pei is fun and makes for great research, but I know they are probably not for me. At least not for Next Dog. I can't remember how I first heard of the Lagotto, but they are really neat little dogs. I don't care for the look when they have tons of...

So my whole plan was that when I get another dog, it would be an easy one. Not easy care - I want a dog that is up for running and hiking and all sorts of training... But I mean biddable. No likelihood of DR/DA. Excellent agility prospect was my main idea. Something likely to have great health...

www.dogleggs.com/adjustable/ Has anyone used these? Zoe has some trouble with her elbows, but nothing severe. She's had decreased range of motion in them noted by her vet for years during his extensive joint exams, and in the past year it's gotten noticeable on the right side with an...

Do any exist in the US or Canada? One with excellent lines, of course. I grew up with a Cocker, and thought I'd never have one again because of all the health problems she had, but I think I'd go for it some day if I found a place with the right lines that didn't dock.

Potential Candidates? I have been researching possible future dogs for myself, and it's so much fun to do! I always assumed I'd only get shelter dogs, but I would really like to be able to get dogs I know all the history on, all the health info of the parents, grandparents, and so on, solid...

New to the forum, but a long time dog lover! I grew up with dogs, and have had my own girl, Zoe, for nearly a decade. I got her from the animal shelter as a little pup in May of 2003. From what I can tell, her mom was a big Pit Bull (also at the pound, along with two littermates,) and it seems...