r/puppy 2d ago

Puppy appreciation

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I've had my puppy Bear from 10 weeks old and she's been a gem from day 1. I got her just before winter hit and worked with her from the very first day to loose leash walk and heal with or without a leash. My biggest plan was nice quiet safe walks with no pulling, safe car rides while being calm, no barking or pulling towards other people and dogs. Today Bear is 9 months old and maybe I did so much right to train her, maybe she's just the perfect dog for me and maybe a bit of both. I could easily walk her down the street without a leash and nothing would deter her from a heal, not a squirrel, dog or person (though she is leashed). I'm just so proud of her for doing all that I ask and always looking at me for guidance when we are trying something new. She lays down when I eat, she's never stolen food, never bitten or played too rough and is fine being left alone despite me bringing her everywhere humanly possible. 30 years with her wouldn't be enough. She does well with her gps collar and off leash, responds to voice recall and the vibration (not shock) if she wonders at the cottage with no hesitation. I dont know what I did to deserve such a perfect dog but I'm so proud of how well she has done and I just had to write it out. Although I knew there will be challenges I just know we will be able to work them out.

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u/athanathios 2d ago

What a cute precious puppy!

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u/TikoBees 2d ago

Thank you, she has been a pleasure to have around!

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u/athanathios 1d ago

Looks like a very sweet and precious and beautiful pup!

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u/Aware-One7511 2d ago

What's the breed?

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u/TikoBees 2d ago

She's 100% miniature poodle according to embark but at some point she got the merle gene in her liniage, so to be technical she's a doodle of some kind but quite far back in generations.

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u/SuccessfulRespect744 2d ago

Beautiful

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u/TikoBees 2d ago

Thank you!

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u/TinyTRexArms1961 2d ago

Absolutely beautiful!!!! WOW!!!

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u/TikoBees 2d ago

Thank you!!

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u/PrognosticPeriwinkle 2d ago

Absolutely gorgeous coloring.

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u/TikoBees 1d ago

Thank you, I think so too but i am biased lol

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u/ToSeeWhatsWhat 2d ago

Totally gorgeous, she looks velvety soft and such a good girl to boot.

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u/TikoBees 1d ago

Thank you! She is so soft! Half puppy coat going into adult coat currently so just waiting to unleash those curls lol

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u/pinkfloydjess420 1d ago

Portrait pic right there!

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u/tiltingatwindmills15 9h ago

Glad you found the right dog for you. She's beautiful.