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picture this you're thinking about
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getting an English Setter you've seen
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the pictures you've heard the stories
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and you're ready to welcome one into
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your home but hold on let's take a
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moment to explore 12 reasons why owning
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an English Setter might not be the best
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idea one high energy levels first off
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these dogs are like the Energizer Bunny
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on steroids they have an endless supply
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of energy and require vigorous exercise
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daily if you think a couple of walks
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around the block will do think in you'll
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need to run Fetch and play until you're
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both exhausted good luck with that two
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destructive Behavior if they don't get
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enough exercise English Setters can turn
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your home into their personal demolition
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site chewing Furniture check digging up
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the garden double check if you're not
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prepared for a little chaos this breed
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might not be for you three separation
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anxiety these dogs thrive on
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companionship and can suffer from severe
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separation anxiety if left alone for too
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long expect to come home to a scene
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reminiscent of a tornado aftermath if
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you leave them unattended they'll bark
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chew and generally Express their
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displeasure in ways that will make you
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question your life choices four
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stubbornness let's talk about their
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stubborn streak English Setters can be
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as obstinate as a mule when they want to
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be if they decide they don't want to
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obey your commands good luck convincing
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them otherwise you'll need patience and
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a lot of treats to get through training
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sessions five grooming needs their
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beautiful feathered coats require
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constant attention regular brushing is
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essential to prevent matting and Tangles
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not to mention the shedding if you're
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not ready to invest time in grooming
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prepare for dog hair everywhere
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including your food six not a guard dog
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if you're looking for a guard dog keep
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looking English Setters are friendly and
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gentle which means they'll likely greet
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Intruders with wagging Tails rather than
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they're more likely to invite burglars
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in for tea than chase them off seven
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sensitive nature these dogs are
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incredibly sensitive and do not respond
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well to harsh training methods if you
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raise your voice or use negative
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reinforcement you might find yourself
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with a dog that's more scared than
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obedient definitely not what you want in
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a pet eight health issues like many
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breeds English Setters can be prone to
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certain health problems including hip
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dysplasia and various cancers be
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prepared for potential vet visits that
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could put a dent in your wallet and your
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heart nine need for socialization
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English Setters love being around people
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and other pets but require proper
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socialization from a young age if they
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don't get enough interaction with other
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dogss or humans they can become skittish
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or overly excited when meeting new
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friends 10 housebreaking challenges
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housebreaking an English Setter can be a
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test of your patience and resolve they
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may take longer than other breeds to
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learn learn where it's appropriate to do
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their business leading to accidents that
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will leave you cleaning up More Than
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Just Fur 11 lack of Independence these
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dogs are needy emotionally and
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physically if you're someone who enjoys
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Solitude or has a busy lifestyle an
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English Setter might leave you feeling
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overwhelmed by their constant need for
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attention 12 they will steal your heart
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and everything else finally let's face
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it owning an English Setter means
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surrendering your heart completely they
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are charming and affectionate but expect
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them to steal every bit of attention and
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food they can get their paws on in
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conclusion while English Setters are
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undeniably beautiful and loving
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companions they come with their fair
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share of challenges that might make
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ownership less than ideal for some
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people if you're not ready for the
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commitment of time energy and patience
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required by this breed it might be wise
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to consider other options before
