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let's talk about the greater Swiss
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mountain dog a breed that looks like it
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just walked out of a pet food commercial
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you see them and you think what a gentle
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giant but before you rush out to adopt
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one of these fluffy behemoths let me
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give you 12 reasons why owning a greater
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Swiss mountain dog might just be the
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worst decision you ever make one size
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Matters first off let's address the
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elephant in the room these dogs are huge
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we're talking about a creature that can
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weigh up to 140 lb if you think you can
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just scoop one up and carry it around
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like a toy think again this isn't a lap
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do it's more like having a small horse
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in your living room good luck fitting
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them in your car or getting them through
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the door without knocking over half your
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furniture two energy levels not for
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couch potatoes these dogs were bred to
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work hard and they need exercise lots of
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it if you're not prepared to take them
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on daily hikes or engage them in some
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serious playtime you might as well get a
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pet rock because that's about as much
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excitement as you'll get aboard greater
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Swiss will turn your house into its
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personal playground or demolition site
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three barking the soundtrack of your
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life Greater Swiss mountain dogs are not
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known for their silence they bark oh boy
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do they bark if you enjoy peace and
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quiet forget it you'll have your own
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personal alarm system that goes off at
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every passing car or bird you'll know
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exactly what time it is by their barking
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schedule four stubbornness the ultimate
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Challenge let's talk about stubbornness
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these dogs have a mind of their own
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training one is like trying to teach
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calculus to a goldfish they might
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understand what you want them to do but
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they'll look at you like yeah I'll get
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to it right after my nap good luck
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getting them to follow commands when
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they have their own agenda five health
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issues Galore now let's get serious
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about health concerns Greater Swiss
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mountain dogs are prone to various
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health problem problems like hip
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dysplasia and bloat that means more vet
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visits and potential heartbreak down the
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line if you're not prepared for the
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financial burden that comes with keeping
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them healthy if you're not ready for
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unexpected vet bills run don't walk from
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this breed six Escape artists
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extraordinaire if you think your Greater
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Swiss will stay put in your yard think
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again these dogs can find a way out
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faster than you can say dinner time if
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they see an opportunity to bolt out the
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door or dig under the fence they'll take
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it without hesitation you might find
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yourself spending more time chasing
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after them than enjoying their company
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seven territorial little guards keenly
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protective of their territory these dogs
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will let you know if someone dares to
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approach your home if you have guests
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over prepare for some serious
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introductions as your little guard dog
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decides who's worthy of entering its
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Kingdom you might end up with a furry
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bouncer who takes his job way too
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seriously eight socialization struggles
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but without proper socialization from an
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early age these dogs can become
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suspicious of strangers and other
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animals you might end up with a dog that
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thinks every visitor is an intruder and
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needs to be barked at aggressively it's
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like having your own personal security
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system that doesn't take breaks nine not
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ideal for firsttime owners if you're a
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first-time dog owner this breed might
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not be for you their strong willed
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nature requires an experienced hand to
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train effectively otherwise prepare for
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chaos in your home as they test every
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boundary you set 10 the need for
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constant engagement Raider Swiss
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Mountain Dogs thrive on mental
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stimulation and engagement if you think
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you can just let them lounge around
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while you binge watch your favorite
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shows think again they need toys games
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training sessions anything to keep their
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minds occupied or they'll create their
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own entertainment and trust me it won't
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be pretty 11 ankle biters unite while
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they aren't technically ankle biters
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like some smaller breeds they can still
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nip at heels if they feel excited or
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threatened if you have small children or
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elderly relatives visiting keep an eye
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on those big paws 12 long-term
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commitment finally let's talk about
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commitment owning a greater Swiss
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mountain dog is not just a passing whim
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it's a long-term relationship that
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requires dedication and effort up to 15
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years or more if you're not ready for
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that kind of commitment then perhaps
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consider a adopting something less
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demanding like a cactus in conclusion
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while Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs may
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seem Charming at first glance with their
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adorable looks and playful personalities
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owning one is akin to inviting a furry
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Whirlwind into your life so before you
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dive head first into dog ownership with
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one of these energetic companions make
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sure you're truly prepared for the Wild
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Ride ahead or else stick with something
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more manageable like a pet rock
