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let's dive into the world of dog
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ownership specifically the Nova Scotia
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Duck Tolling retriever now if you're
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considering bringing one of these feisty
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little furballs into your life let me
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give you 12 reasons why you might want
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to think twice one the name's a mouthful
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first off can we talk about the name
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling retriever
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seriously by the time you finish saying
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it your dog has already run off to chase
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a squirrel it's like they wanted to make
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sure you'd be too winded to call them
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back you might as well just name them
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hey come back here two energy overload
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these dogs are like little Energizer
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bunnies on caffeine they need constant
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activity running fetching swimming if
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you're not prepared to spend your days
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engaging in some extreme cardio with a
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dog that thinks it's training for the
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Olympics you might want to reconsider
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you'll need a personal trainer just to
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keep up three The Barking Symphony and
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let's not forget about their bark these
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dogs have a unique way of expressing
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their excitement that sounds more like a
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high-pitched scream than a bark you
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think you've heard it all wait until
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your Toller sees a bird it's like having
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a siren in your house that only goes off
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when you're trying to enjoy a peaceful
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moment four grooming Galore owning a
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toer means you'll become best friends
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with your groomer their thick double
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coat requires regular grooming think
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daily brushing and frequent baths if you
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don't want to spend half your paycheck
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on grooming supplies and services then
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this breed is not for you you could be
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saving for a vacation instead of buying
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dog shampoo five health concerns let's
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talk health issues tollers can be prone
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to hip dysplasia and other genetic
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conditions you'll find yourself at the
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vet more often than at your favorite
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restaurant if you're not ready for the
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emotional and financial roller coaster
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that comes with potential health
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problems maybe consider adopting a pet
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rock instead six destructive tendencies
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if these dogs don't get enough exercise
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or mental stimulation they can turn into
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little tornadoes of Destruction your
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shoes will become chew toys your
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furniture will look like it survived a
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hurricane and your sanity will be
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hanging by a thread you'll need to dog
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proof your home like it's an episode of
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Survivor seven Social Butterflies poers
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are social creatures they love meeting
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new people and other docks if you're an
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introvert or someone who enjoys quiet
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evenings at home good luck your Toller
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will drag you out into the world like
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they're auditioning for America's Next
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Top Model you'll be the one stuck in the
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background while they steal the
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spotlight eight training trials training
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these dogs can be quite the challenge
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they're smart but also stubborn like
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trying to teach a cat to fetch you'll
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need patience and an arsenal of treats
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just to get through basic commands
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without losing your mind if you thought
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teaching your kids was hard wait until
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you try training a Toller nine
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the water Obsession these dogs love
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water like they were born swimming while
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this might sound fun it means every time
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it rains or there's a puddle nearby
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you'll have a wet dog shaking water all
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over your living room your floors will
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look like they've been through an indoor
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water park 10 traveling troubles
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planning a trip good luck finding
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someone willing to watch your Toller pet
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sitters know how much energy these dogs
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have and will charge extra just for the
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privilege of dealing with them you might
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end up spending more on Pet Care than on
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your actual vacation 11 the prey drive
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these dogs have a strong prey drive if
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they see something small and furry good
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luck getting their attention back your
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Toller will turn into an Olympic
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sprinter chasing after anything that
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moves squirrels rabbits even leaves
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blowing in the wind you'll need to be on
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high alert at all times 12 long-term
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commitment finally owning a Nova Scotia
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Duck Tolling retreat is a long-term
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commitment they can live up to 15 years
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or more are you ready for that kind of
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dedication if not maybe consider getting
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yourself a goldfish they're much easier
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to take care of in conclusion while Nova
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Scotia Duck Tolling retrievers may look
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adorable and Charming with their playful
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Antics and affectionate nature they come
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with challenges that can turn your life
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upside down if you're not prepared for
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them so before rushing into adopting one
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of these energetic companions think
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about all these factors carefully you
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might just save yourself from an
