Americans and British people really are a funny folk... In Austria NOBODY would adopt/buy a dog or specific dogbreed cause our stateleader has one ... and there wouldnt be discussions about this
its kinda nice that you concern so much about your president, but feels also a little bit hm to much intime
I know..some of your arent taking it sooo serious and dont take me too serouse... it just put a little smile on my face
Although high profile public figures have an obligation to be a good role model they often know as little about pets as the majority of the general public.
Why the Obamas decided for a Portuguese water dog in the white house as a first time pet is beyond me (other than thinking it's allergy proof). I wonder what makes this animal and as a second hand off better for them as first time pet owners? A good rescue organization would have probably evaluated the situation better for them. (Yes sadly dogs are often given as gifts and handed out like candy in the political agenda of things and sadly some not so good things have happened to them regardless of high profile and paid for assistants.)
I would have to say the breed (PWD) is VERY high energy. Bonkers even without lots of stimulation.... Active dogs. I guess they will have a personal trainer and dog walker so they don't have to deal with all the chaos.
Here's a prelm about the breed. It is pretty accurate.
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/portuguesewaterdogs.html
I have seen only a few pass for assistance work until they are much older, once settled. It takes dedication to work with them and they are not small maintaining a perpetual puppy bounce for a long time, can drive one batty. Also propensity to bark a bit.
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I would have selected a smaller less bouncy dog. Maybe a spaniel of some type or spaniel mix.
I know I'm totally buying into the hype, but I do find it interesting seeing how the Obamas and the press are navigating this whole situation. CBS has a video showing the Obamas walking Bo together. USA Today has an article about the same press event that the video covers. They basically include every utterance the president makes during the video in their article EXCEPT the phrase "positive reinforcement". How frustrating is that? GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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its kinda nice that you concern so much about your president, but feels also a little bit hm to much intime
I know..some of your arent taking it sooo serious
Why the Obamas decided for a Portuguese water dog in the white house as a first time pet is beyond me (other than thinking it's allergy proof). I wonder what makes this animal and as a second hand off better for them as first time pet owners? A good rescue organization would have probably evaluated the situation better for them. (Yes sadly dogs are often given as gifts and handed out like candy in the political agenda of things and sadly some not so good things have happened to them regardless of high profile and paid for assistants.)
I would have to say the breed (PWD) is VERY high energy. Bonkers even without lots of stimulation.... Active dogs. I guess they will have a personal trainer and dog walker so they don't have to deal with all the chaos.
Here's a prelm about the breed. It is pretty accurate.
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/portuguesewaterdogs.html
I have seen only a few pass for assistance work until they are much older, once settled. It takes dedication to work with them and they are not small maintaining a perpetual puppy bounce for a long time, can drive one batty. Also propensity to bark a bit.
Snf
I would have selected a smaller less bouncy dog. Maybe a spaniel of some type or spaniel mix.
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