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let's dive into the wonderful world of
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flatcoated retrievers those endlessly
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cheerful shiny coated companions that
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make you question whether you've adopted
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a dog or a Perpetual ray of sunshine if
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you're lucky enough to have one of these
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delightful creatures in your life there
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are some crucial things you must never
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forget so let's explore 12 things all
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flatcoated retriever owners must keep in
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mind one they're not just dogs they're
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enthusiastic furballs first off let's
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talk about their personality flatcoated
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retrievers are like the life of the
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party if the party were held at a dog
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park they're exuberant they're playful
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and they have an energy level that could
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power a small City if you think you can
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just let them lounge around all day
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think again these dogs need to be
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entertained or they'll turn your living
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room into their personal amusement park
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two grooming is a commitment get ready
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for fur owning a flat coat means
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preparing for a lifetime of grooming
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they're beautiful shiny coats require
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regular brushing at least once a week
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but more often during shedding season
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you'll need brushes Combs and probably a
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small army of lint rollers just to keep
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up with the fur explosion and don't even
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think about skipping grooming you'll end
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up with a dog that looks like it just
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survived a hurricane three water is
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their best friend these dogs are natural
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swimmers if there's water nearby they'll
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be in it faster than you can say fetch
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whether it's a lake a pool or even just
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a puddle flatcoated retriever will Dive
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Right In this means you'll need to
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invest in some serious towels because
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your house will resemble a wet dog con
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vention after every outing four they
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have an insatiable appetite for life and
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food flat coats love food as much as
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they love fun be careful with portion
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control because if you give them an inch
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they'll take a mile and then some you'll
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find yourself saying no more times than
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you can count when they give you those
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big puppy eyes while you're eating
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dinner and let's be honest who can
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resist that face five Training takes
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patience and creativity training your
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flat coat can feel like trying to teach
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a cat how to swim frustrating and often
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feudal sure they're smart dogs but they
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also have the attention span of a
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goldfish when there's something more
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interesting happening outside
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consistency is key but good luck getting
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them to focus when there are squirrels
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plotting outside your window six they
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are Social Butterflies no lone wolves
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here flatcoated retrievers thrive on
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social interaction they want to be part
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of everything family gatherings
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barbecues even your Quiet Moments on the
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couch if you think you can leave them
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alone for long periods think again you
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might return home to find your house has
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been redecorated by their enthusiastic
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paw Seven health matters stay vigilant
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like all breeds flat coats come with
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their own set of health concerns hip
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dysplasia and certain cancers are among
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them regular vet checkups are essential
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if you want your furry friend around for
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years to come so if you thought getting
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a dog was going to save you money think
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again you might want to consider pet
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insurance unless you want your wallet
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feeling lighter than your dog after a
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good grooming session eight they love to
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dig watch your garden if you have a
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garden or flower beds consider them fair
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game for your flat coats digging
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Adventures these dogs have an innate
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curiosity that drives them to explore
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and sometimes destroy anything in their
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path you might find yourself saying
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goodbye to that beautiful flower bed
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because it now resembles a war zone nine
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they can be clumsy goofballs ever seen
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one of these dogs try to navigate tight
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spaces it's like watching an elephant on
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roller skates their clumsiness is
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endearing but also slightly concerning
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when they take out half your furniture
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in the process just remember if they
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knock something over it's not their
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fault it's yours for not moving out of
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the way 10 they need mental stimulation
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too flat coats are intelligent dogs that
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require mental engagement just as much
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as physical exercise puzzle toys and
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training games are essential to keep
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their mind sharp and prevent boredom
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induced chaos at home if you don't
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provide them with challenges don't be
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surprised if they start creating their
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own entertainment like rearranging your
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shoes 11 they are m of manipulation
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these dogs know how to get what they
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want whether it's food or attention
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you'll find yourself negotiating with
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them like they're your boss at work okay
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I'll give you a treat if you sit quietly
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for 5 minutes spoiler alert it won't
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work they'll look at you as if saying
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why would I sit when I could be Charming
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my way into more treats 12 love them
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unconditionally at the end of the day
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despite all their quirks and challenges
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flatcoated retrievers bring immense joy
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into our lives their goofy personality
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ities and unwavering loyalty make every
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moment spent with them worthwhile even
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when they're stealing your socks or
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leaving puddles everywhere so there you
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have it 12 things all flatcoated
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retriever owners must never forget
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embrace the chaos enjoy their quirks and
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remember life is always better with a
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shiny coated Bundle of Joy by your
