Hey c/dogs, meet Bo (left, mine) and Marlo (right, his visiting cousin). They are hanging out by the poo, like they do.
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Rules (Will be refined later on).
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.
No personal attacks based on training style or tools.
Discussion of balanced training including proper use of aversives is allowed here.
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They are frequently up to no good. It's like boys having a sleepover, more or less, they run and play, get into fights over toys, etc. Marlo is actually very possessive of pretty much everything. Bo is very cuddly and likes his pats, and here's what happens ten seconds after Marlo sees Bo getting attention.