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let's talk about the 12 things all
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Greater Swiss mountain dog owners must
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never forget if you own one of these big
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lovable furballs you know they're not
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just dogs they're a lifestyle choice so
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buckle up because here comes a wild ride
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through the world of swissies one space
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is key first off these dogs are huge
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we're talking about a canine that can
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weigh over 100 lb if you live in a shoe
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box apartment you might as well be
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trying to house a rhinoceros they need
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room to roam and stretch those Mighty
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legs you'll find them sprawled across
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your couch like they own the place
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because they do two exercise is
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non-negotiable now don't let that Hefty
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size fool you these dogs are
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surprisingly athletic a casual stroll
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around the block isn't going to cut it
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they need regular moderate exercise
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think of it like this if they don't get
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their daily dose of activity they'll
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turn your living room into a demolition
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zone three socialization is essential
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these dogs can be a bit suspicious of
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strangers like that grumpy neighbor who
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never waves back early and ongoing
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socialization is crucial to ensure they
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don't bark at every passing car or
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person you want them to be friendly
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Giants not the neighborhood watch on
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steroids four training starts early
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you've got to start training these guys
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early like 3 months old early they're
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strong willed and need someone who can
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show them who's boss without losing
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their cool if you're not consistent
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you'll end up with a dog that thinks
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it's running the show five watch out for
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the prey drive some swissies have a high
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prey drive if you have small pets
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consider investing in a good fence or
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some serious training they might look at
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your cat like it's an oversized chew toy
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six barking is part of the package these
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dogs are natural Watch Dogs and will
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alert you to every little sound trust me
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every leaf that rustles outside is an
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emergency in their eyes you'll need to
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manage their barking unless you want
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your neighbors staging a protest outside
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your home seven slobber alert let's talk
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about slobber these dogs are champions
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at it if you're not prepared for a drool
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Fest every time they get excited which
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is often you might want to invest in
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some extra towels and a good cleaning
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routine eight they need your company
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swissies thrive on companionship they
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don't just want to be around you they
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want to be on top of you expect them to
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lean against your legs or plop down on
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your feet while you try to cook dinner
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it's like having a furry shadow that
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weighs as much as a small child nine
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Health considerations being a giant
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breed comes with its own set of health
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issues hip dysplasia bloat and heart
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problems are common concerns regular vet
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checkup are non-negotiable if you want
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your swissy around for more than just a
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few years 10 grooming needs their thick
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coats require regular grooming think of
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it as maintaining a woolly mammoth
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you'll need to brush them often to keep
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the shedding manageable and prevent
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matting 11 expect playfulness for years
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these dogs are slow to mature and often
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retain their puppy-like Antics well into
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adulthood so if you think you'll get a
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calm companion after the first year
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think again you'll be dealing with a
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playful giant who still thinks he's a
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lapt dog 12 love them like crazy finally
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never forget that these dogs are
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incredibly loving and loyal companions
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they may take up half your bed and all
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your heart but that's part of the deal
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when you bring one into your life in
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conclusion owning a greater Swiss
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mountain dog is like signing up for an
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adventure filled with slobber love and
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occasional chaos if you remember these
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12 things you'll not only survive but
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Thrive as a proud owner of one of these
