Dogs
All about dogs - dog breeds, dog training and behavior, news affecting dog owners or handlers, puppy pics, etc.
Rules (Will be refined later on).
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Don't be a dick. This should cover most things, just keep in mind that everyone started somewhere and try to be helpful rather than rude or judgmental.
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No personal attacks based on training style or tools.
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All breeds and mixes are welcome. You can criticize backyard breeding practices but don't pile on people because they own a specific breed or prefer purebreds or mixed breeds.
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Do not support backyard breeders or puppy mills. Please do not link to or suggest buying from high volume breeders or those with an obvious lack of standards and testing.
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Do not help or support fake service animals. Please do not encourage people to buy fake service dog vest or ESA letters to get around rental or other restrictions & do not give advice on how to misrepresent a dog as a service or support animal.
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Ear tripping a cat is typically only done to stray or feral cats to identify them as having been fixed and can be seen from a distance.
I have 4 house cats (2 male, 2 female) from shelters, all are fixed, and none of them have had their ears tipped.
https://bestfriends.org/pet-care-resources/ear-tipping-cats-what-it-and-why-its-done
My vet said the cats have a tattoo that is supposed to indicate they are spayed.
Never tried to look for it, was optional but no charge.