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ladies and Gentlemen let's talk about a
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breed that's as unique as a snowflake
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and just as playful the Portuguese Water
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dock if you're fortunate enough to own
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one of these delightful creatures there
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are 12 things you must never forget
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these dogs are not Just Pets they are
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energetic companions with a personality
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that could light up a room so let's dive
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into this aquatic Adventure one they're
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water lovers first off let's get this
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straight Portuguese water dogs were bred
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to swim and work on fishing boats if you
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think your PW D is going to be a couch
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potato you're in for a splashy surprise
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forget to give them access to water and
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you'll find them trying to turn your
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living room into a swimming pool they'll
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make sure you know they're not just any
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dog they're practically part fish two
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grooming is essential next up grooming
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these dogs have curly waterresistant
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coats that require regular maintenance
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if you think you can skip grooming
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you'll soon have a dog that looks like
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it got caught in a hedge regular
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brushing is non-negotiable unless you
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want to adopt a new breed known as the
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added Water Dog three exercise is
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non-negotiable now let's talk about
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exercise these dogs need at least an
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hour of vigorous activity every day
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forget this and you'll have an A+
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student in the school of Destruction
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they'll chew your shoes 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 backyard four training takes
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patience training a Portuguese Water Dog
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requires patience and consistency
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they're smart but can be stubborn so if
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you think you can just tell them what to
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do think again you'll need to earn their
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respect otherwise get ready for a game
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of who's The Boss where your dog is
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clearly winning five socialization is
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key let's not forget about socialization
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these pups need to meet other dogs and
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people early on or they might end up
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thinking every stranger is an intruder
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or worse a potential Playmate who
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doesn't know how to play nice a
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well-socialized PWD is a happy
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PWD six mental stimulation is crucial
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these dogs are not just Brawn they've
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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 PWD has taken up
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a new hobby like redecorating your house
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with their teeth or digging through the
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trash for art supplies seven they have
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strong prey drive let's address the prey
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drive issue Portuguese water dogs were
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bred to retrieve fish so if they spot
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something moving a squirrel a 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 didn't sign up for
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eight watch their weight speaking of
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Health keep an eye on their weight these
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dogs love food as much as they love
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water a pudgy pup isn't just cute it's
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unhealthy so remember moderation in
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treats or risk having a couch potato on
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your hands one that thinks every meal
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should be buffet style nine establish
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leadership early you need to establish
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yourself as the pack leader early on a
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Portuguese Water Dog respects strong
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leadership but will take advantage of
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any weakness faster than you can say
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fetch if you don't set boundaries
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prepare for some serious negotiation
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tactics from your furry friend 10
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barking is their specialty let's address
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The Barking issue these dogs love to
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express themselves vocally forget to
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train them when it's appropriate to bark
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you'll have a dog that thinks every
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delivery person is an intruder and will
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announce it loudly enough for the
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neighbors to hear 11 routine is
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comforting these dogs thrive on routine
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forgetting their feeding schedule or
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walk times will throw them into chaos
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and Trust me no one wants to deal with
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an anxious PW pacing around like it's
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auditioning for a role in a thriller
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movie 12 love them unconditionally
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finally never forget that love is the
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most important thing of all your
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Portuguese water dog will return every
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ounce of Love tfold through slobbery
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kisses playful Antics and those adorable
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head tilts that make you question who
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really owns the house in conclusion
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owning a Portuguese water dog is like
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being part of an exclusive Club where
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only the most Charming yet challenging
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members get in so remember these 12
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things and enjoy the delightful chaos
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that comes with having one of these
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wonderful dogs in your life thank you
