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ladies and Gentlemen let's dive into the
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world of the bingi dock you might think
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you're getting a delightful little
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companion but hold on to your leashes
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because I'm about to give you 12 reasons
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why owning a binji might not be the best
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idea get ready for a roller coaster ride
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through the quirks and challenges of
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this unique breed one the barkless
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Wonder first off let's talk about their
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most famous trait they don't bark sounds
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great right but what do they do instead
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they y toal Yes you heard me correctly
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instead of barking at the mailman or
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warning you about Intruders your bji
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will serenade you with a sound that
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resembles a cross between a goat and an
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opera singer Imagine your neighbors
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confusion when they hear your dog
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yodling at 3 a.m. two Independence
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overload the sjis are famously
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independent they were bred as hunting
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dogs in Africa which means they have a
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mind of their own if you're looking for
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a loyal companion who will follow your
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every command you might want to
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reconsider a bingi will look at you like
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oh you want me to sit how about I just
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stare at you instead good luck getting
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them to listen three the Escape artists
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let's talk about their incredible
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climbing skills these dogs can scale
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fences like they're auditioning for a
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doggy version of cir do solay if you
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think your backyard is secure think
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again aboard bingi will find a way out
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faster than you can say where did my dog
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go you'll spend more time time chasing
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after them than enjoying their company
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four destructive Behavior now if they
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get bored and trust me they will they'll
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turn your house into a demolition Zone
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Shoes Gone Furniture shredded your
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favorite throw pillows now confetti a
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bji left to its own devices is like
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having a toddler with a permanent marker
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in a blank room you'll need to dog proof
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your home like it's Fort Knox five
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stubbornness training a bingi is like
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trying to teach algebra to a cat they're
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smart but incredibly stubborn you'll
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find yourself negotiating with an animal
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that thinks it's in charge sit how about
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I do my own thing instead you'll need
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patience and creativity or maybe just a
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good sense of humor to get through
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training sessions six not so
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kid-friendly if you have small children
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think twice before adopting a bji they
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can be wary of young kids and may not
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react well if boundaries are crossed a
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playful tug on their tail could lead to
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an annoyed growl or even a nip they
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prefer older kids who understand the
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concept of personal space so if your
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toddler is still learning that lesson it
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might not be the best match Seven health
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issues Let's Get Serious for a moment
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health problems can crop up with this
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breed they can suffer from conditions
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like hip dysplasia and patellar luxation
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fancy terms for some pretty painful
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issues that could lead to expensive vet
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bills down the line if if you're not
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ready for potential trips to the vet
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that rival your own medical expenses
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maybe consider adopting a rock instead
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eight the need for stimulation these
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dogs require tons of mental stimulation
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and exercise to stay happy and healthy
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if you think tossing a ball around for 5
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minutes is enough think again a board
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binji will find ways to entertain
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themselves usually involving your
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favorite items that are not toys if
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you're not prepared to engage them daily
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nine aloofness Asis are known for their
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aloofness they're not exactly the cuddly
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type that follows you around begging for
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attention they'll show affection on
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their terms which means if you want
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snuggles you better be prepared to earn
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them it's like living with a cat that
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occasionally decides it likes you good
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luck figuring out when that might happen
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10 the yodling competition imagine
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having guests over and trying to have a
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conversation while your dog decides it's
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time for its daily yodling session
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forget about quiet evenings every
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visitor will get an earful of your dog's
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unique vocal stylings as they try to
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communicate with the universe or maybe
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just the squirrels outside 11 Community
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drama if you're thinking about joining
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binji specific communities or forums
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brace yourself these groups can be
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filled with passionate owners who have
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strong opinions about everything from
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grooming techniques to training methods
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one wrong post about feeding habits and
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you'll find yourself in the middle of an
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online doggy drama that feels more
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intense than reality TV 12 long-term
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commitment finally let's not forget that
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owning any dog is a long-term commitment
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binges can live up to 12 to 16 years
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that's over a decade of dealing with all
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their quirks and challenges are you
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ready for that kind of dedication if not
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maybe consider fostering plants instead
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they require much less attention in
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conclusion while bjis can be fascinating
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companions for those who have the time
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and energy to devote to them they come
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with challenges that might make them
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less than ideal for everyone else so
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before rushing out to adopt one of these
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quirky little Hunters take a moment to
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consider if you're truly ready for the
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Whirlwind of responsibilities ahead
