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ladies and Gentlemen let's gather around
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and talk about a breed that's as Noble
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as it is quirky the airdale terrier if
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you're an owner or thinking about
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becoming one there are 12 things you
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must never forget these dogs are not
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just pets they're companions with
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personalities that could rival your
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Uncle Bob after a few too many drinks so
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let's dive into this can9 Comedy of
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Errors one they're the kings of terriers
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first off let's get this straight erales
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are known as the king of terriers this
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means they come with all the Royal
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baggage attitude charm and a tendency to
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think they run the show if you forget
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this prepare for a furry cou da in your
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living room two grooming is a must next
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on our list grooming airds have a wiry
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coat that needs regular brushing and
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professional grooming if you think you
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can skip this you'll end up with a dog
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that looks like it just emerged from a
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hedge Maze and trust me nobody wants to
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walk around with a dog that resembles a
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walking Tumbleweed three exercise is
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non-negotiable now let's talk about
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exercise these dogs need up to 2 hours
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of physical activity every day that's
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right 2 hours forget this and you'll
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have a hyperactive tornado on your hands
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they'll chew your furniture dig up your
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garden and likely start plotting their
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escape to find something more exciting
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than your living room four training
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takes patience training in airdale can
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feel like trying to teach calculus to a
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cat they're smart but stubborn you need
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to be patient and consistent if you
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don't train them properly they'll train
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you to give them treats for doing
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absolutely nothing like existing five
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socialization is key socialization is
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another crucial element if you don't
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introduce your airdale to different
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people and environments early on you
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might end up with a dog that thinks
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every stranger is a Potential Threat or
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worse a playmate and we all know how
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chaotic playdates can get six mental
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stimulation is essential these dogs are
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not just brwn they've got brains too
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keep their minds engaged with puzzle
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toys and interactive games forget this
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and you might find your airdale has
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taken up a new hobby like redecorating
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your house with their teeth seven they
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have a strong prey drive let's not
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forget their hunting instincts Aires
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were bred to chase Vermin so if they
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spot something moving squirrel cat or
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even that pesky Leaf blowing in the wind
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you better hold on tight forgetting this
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could lead to an impromptu game of Catch
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Me If You Can that you didn't sign up
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for eight watch their weight airds can
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easily become overweight if not
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monitored closely you've got keep an eye
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on their diet and exercise routine if
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they get too chubby they won't just look
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like fluffy potatoes they'll start
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feeling sluggish and less playful like
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your uncle after Thanksgiving dinner
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nine establish leadership early you need
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to establish yourself as the pack leader
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early on Aires respect strong leadership
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but will take advantage of any weakness
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faster than you can say fetch if you
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don't set boundaries prepare for some
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serious negotiation tactics from your
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furry friend 10 barking is their
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specialty let's address The Barking
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issue Aires love to express themselves
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vocally forget to train them when it's
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appropriate to bark you'll have a dog
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that thinks every delivery person is an
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intruder and will announce it loudly
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enough for the neighbors to hear 11
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routine is comforting these dogs thrive
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on routine forgetting their feeding
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schedule or walk times will throw them
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into chaos and trust me no one wants to
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deal with an anxious airdale pacing
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around like it's auditioning for a role
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in a thriller movie 12 love them
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unconditionally finally never forget
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that love is the most important thing of
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all your airdale will return every ounce
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of Love tfold through slobbery kisses
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playful Antics and those adorable head
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tilts that make you question who really
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owns the house in conclusion owning an
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airdale Terrier is like being in an
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exclusive Club where only the most
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Charming yet challenging members get in
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so remember these 12 things and enjoy
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the delightful chaos that comes with
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having one of these wonderful dogs in
