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Diva dog syndrome some dog breeds are
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independent and low maintenance but
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others they're high energy high
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maintenance divas that demand your full
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attention here's the controversial truth
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not everyone is cut out for these Diva
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dogs and if you're not ready to commit
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you could end up with a can9 dictator
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ruling your home so before you bring one
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of these demanding breeds into your life
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here's what you need to know let's start
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with Border Collies yes their genius
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level smart but that intelligence comes
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at a price a border collie isn't content
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to just hang out around the house they
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need jobs challenges and a schedule
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packed with activity according to
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research from applied animal behavior
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science Border Collies rank among the
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most intelligent breeds but their
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problem solving skills can quickly
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become problems for you if they're bored
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next on the list Siberian
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huskys these dogs are stunning but don't
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let those ice blue eyes fool you they're
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Escape artists and adventurers at heart
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Huskies can run for Miles without tiring
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and if they're not getting enough
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exercise they'll channel that energy
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into say digging under your fence or
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chewing through your door a study in K9
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genetics and epidemiology highlights
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that huskys are bred for endurance
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meaning they need constant physical
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activity plus they're famously vocal so
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be ready for the howling it's a
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lifestyle now let's talk about Jack
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Russell Terriers they're Fearless
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Relentless and always two steps ahead of
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you if you don't have the time or
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patience to keep up with their high
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octane personalities you're in for
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trouble Jack Russell's are notorious for
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their love of chasing squirrels toys or
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even their own tail research from
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Veterinary behavior science shows they
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have some of the highest energy levels
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among small breeds meaning your daily
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walk is just a warm-up for them don't
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provide enough stimulation and you'll
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find them channeling that energy into
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destroying your couch cushions or
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digging holes in your yard moving on to
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the royalty of the dog world Afghan
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hounds they're drop dead gorgeous but
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don't expect a people pleaser these dogs
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are independent thinkers and while
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they're affectionate on their terms they
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don't do commands just because you asked
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nicely training an Afghan Hound is more
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about negotiation than obedience and
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their luxurious coat it's a full-time
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job without frequent grooming it turns
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into a tangled mess and trust me they
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won't thank you for letting it happen if
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you're not ready to put in the effort
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they'll make their displeasure known
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they're dramatic and they know they're
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worth it finally Let's Get Serious with
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the Belgian malinoa often mistaken for a
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German Shepherd this breed takes high
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drive to another level these dogs are
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all work and no chill they're bred for
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tasks like police and military work so
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they thrive in high pressure
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environments where they're constantly
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moving and problem solving a board
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malinoa is a destructive Malinois and if
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you think you can just wing it with one
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think again they need structured
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training mental challenges and intense
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physical activity daily experts from the
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Journal of veterinary science warn that
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this breed is not for inexperienced
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owners they're incredible Partners but
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only if you're ready to match their
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level of commitment I once visited a
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household with both a husky and a Jack
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Russell Terrier it was like a circus one
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dog was howling dramatically because
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their toy was stuck under the couch
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while the other was attempting to climb
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onto the kitchen counter for no apparent
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reason it was chaos but also a perfect
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snapshot of how demanding and hilarious
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these breeds can be the owners had to be
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managing energy levels and finding ways
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to keep both dogs entertained do you own
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one of these breeds or are you thinking
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of getting one let me know in the
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comments I want to hear about the good
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the bad and the chaos that come with
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these high maintenance pups here's the
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bottom line choosing a dog isn't just
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about looks or breed popularity it's
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about knowing what you're signing up for
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and being honest about whether you can
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handle it so even though a dog breed may
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be popular you have to decide if it's a
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breed that's more of a diva dog breed
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then its needs and maintenance may not
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be suitable for your lifestyle check out
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the next video for advice on choosing
