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A Portie needs 30 minutes to an hour of exercise daily: long walks, jogging or swimming, or games of fetch. With enough exercise, he's a quiet companion indoors. Without it, well, you may come home to find your belongings chewed to bits. Train your Portuguese Water Dog using positive reinforcement techniques such as praise, play, and food rewards. Avoid endless repetition or he'll get bored. This is a dog who learns quickly and enjoys mastering new skills. Training your Portuguese Water Dog for obedience, agility, tracking, or water work is a great way to stimulate his mind and give him the activity he enjoys. He can also make a wonderful therapy dog. If nothing else, you can teach him tricks to amaze the neighbors. Any type of training will help you build a special bond with your Portie. Give him a job to do and he'll be thrilled. Be aware that the Portuguese Water Dog likes to chew. Provide him with plenty of chew toys, rotate them regularly so he doesn't get bored, and teach him early what's okay to chew and what's not. « Personality | Next: Feeding »
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The Lion Clip - For those wondering "Why the Haircut?"
Anyone unfamiliar with the breed might have been a bit confused... Where is the dog's face? What is that ridiculous haircu... (continued) |
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Apr 15, 2009 3:43pm by Leanne view |
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stop the chewing
my dad and i are about to get a porchie and don't want our things chewed to peices (obviously). wat can we do to stop this ... (continued) |
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Sep 14, 2008 2:16pm by mrskcrump view |
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