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oluomoadebayo:
Here is one of my breeding with his handler in Ghana.

cool

it was a day that will not be easily forgotten in a hurry.-its will not be erased in a hurry from the memory of all dog lovers in Abuja- especially those who participated and were present at this much anticipated event.
Abuja dog lovers have been up to lots of interesting events. From chuns dog show to pet grooming to lots of other spectacular events. This event was tagged “CARNIVAL” organised by Dogs and Friends.
This event seem entirely different from other events. It was “strictly” based on invitation. see complete details at: https://360dogprof.com/carnival-organised-by-dogs-and-friends/

@lalasticlala see somesome awards

@lalasticlala a judge from Russia was invited.

The event was indeed a great one. Lots of spectators everywhere even some Nigerians were spotted at the venue
See all photos here:Here is the link: https://360dogprof.com/ghana-national-dog-show-2018/

To avoid being scammed and then coming to nairaland to shout. Run away from those who are offering very cheap dogs.


Note: Quality doesn't come cheap.


here is a write up from Mr. Cocci

Too many times I hear People say... THEY HAVE BEEN SCAMMED

in the dog market, I have heard that word so much so that I am now now numb to it.

Upon my perusal to that word SCAM.

I have come to ask myself two questions.

1. Why do people get scammed and
2. Why does scam thrive?

The answer is simple.

A scammer will stop scamming when the buyer of a product(s) or service(s) stops looking for a CHEAPER alternative.

If every buyer is properly enlightened on the dangers of shortcuts, when it comes to buying a dog or puppy, I am more than sure that most will desist from it.

At the end of the day let's get one thing straight..


A scammer is not only those who cheat Ppl by giving them a substandard pup for a high fee

BUT

those who ENCOURAGE IT.

-Sir Cocci

Drixxxx:
08133517523

you'll be contacted.

ciouxox:
08110115280 Dog lover

will contact you.

hello nairaland.

have you seen one?

mekd:
Fast growing and healthy Fingerlings for sale In portharcourt. Price is #15 . Price Still negotiable..08036829452

I need breakdown steps of starting in a tank

FreshBoss007:
all these nonsense dog walk!!!

what's the precise essence

see some of the importance/essence of dog walks. : https://360dogprof.com/dog-exercise-all-you-need-to-know/

DanDeeBoss:
I pray Nigeria gets it right soon.... We're coming up...

yes we are coming up and yes again, we will soon get it right.

Get more details from the event at:: https://360dogprof.com/kano-state-dog-walk-first-time-ever/

The fire is spreading fast as lots of dog lovers are arising from various corners of the country.

as usual, www.360dogprof.com was available to capture the event so that @lalasticla, mynd44 seun and nairalanders can see for themselves..

lets look at some of the pictures from the event.

jeff1607:
most breeders (not all) Don't disclose details and aren't patient enough to discuss with a potential buyer sometimes you may tagged as broke or called names if you ask so many questions. most won't even talk to you after purchase (follow up) hence the reason to look out for groups or select ones that patiently answers all your questions

Anyone who can't give you his social media username (Facebook/instagram etc) and can't tell the kennel club/association he or she belongs to....that person sounds suspicious.

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First and foremost, dog breeding can be profitable; but dog breeding can also be loss-making or simply break you even. Obviously, just like with every activity from farming to a Doctor, the execution matters more than the idea.

Breeding dogs is not for the faint of heart. It’s like parenting. You don’t go into it blindly – though many people make this mistake and end up being terrible at it. Breeding dogs is a professional and humane undertaking. You have to go into this armed with a real love of animals, cash (good Dogs won’t come cheap), and a desire to breed dogs for the right reasons and according to ethical standards. Of course, when done right and following ethical standards, breeding dogs can be financially-rewarding as well. However, don’t quit your day job, as you will find that this won’t happen overnight and can be a rather fickle and sometimes heart-breaking venture.

When breeding dogs, you have to consider the following:

1. Know the type of dog you’d like to breed: In Nigeria, the most popular breeds are German Shepherd, *Rottweiler*, Mastiff breeds (BoerBoel, Bull mastiff), Lhasa Apso, Caucasian and Labrador. Why do you need to know? Because you will need pet lovers to buy those puppies when you breed them, right?

2. Take into account your chemistry with the dog you wish to breed: Your personality and the dog’s should mesh through and through even during rough spots in the breeding process. Yes, even in the dog world, chemistry is everything.

3. Know your potential market by researching on how large your market share is, the demand for the dog you plan to breed, and how much your market pays for such a breed.

4.Become friends with established and reputable dog breeders who can mentor you about this. You cannot go at this alone and it will take someone who has been in this longer than you have. In fact, do this before making a decision about which breed you will go for.

5. Purchase a dog with the best possible lineage (Pedigree). Ask questions about the dog’s parental history, genetics, behavior issues, and health issues, among others. It’s also ideal to purchase your dog from a respected breeder than a puppy mill. The former does this for the love of it while the latter does it for money alone. DNA analysis is also a tool you can use when pedigree is not known.

6. Get the advice of a good veterinarian when it comes to canine health, housing, and grooming. The kind of veterinarian that specializes in breeds. Better still work in tandem with a veterinarian and an experienced breeder. Dogs breed and spawn best when they are healthy and happy.

7. Participate in pet shows & Seminars not because it’s a popularity or beauty contest of sorts but because this is an educational tool that will give you the opportunity to observe other breeds and improve your dog’s line as well.

8. Immerse yourself fully into stages like whelping or even C-sections. Prepare yourself for this eventuality by asking your veterinarian or fellow breeder to allow you to witness or participate on this process first-hand.

9. Prepare to advertise your business – Social medias like Instagram, imo, Facebook are excellent tools and guess what? They are free!

10. Get to know your buyers, ensure that your puppies are going into a good family, and even when your puppies have been taken into a new family, become an ever-present part of your puppies’ life like a real biological parent.


If you seriously embark on these pertinent steps and become a sound businessman while also being an animal lover, in the long term, this will make great returns both financially and on repeat buyers.

iamnen:
After a recent robbery incident in my compound where everyone was asleep and the robbers had already broken into the house before anyone was aware of their presence, i feel i should get a dog.
if i had one, the barking of the dog would have alerted everyone to the presence of intruders and we wouldnt have been taken by surprise..

but before spending on a highbreed dog, i wonder if it is necessary to get the local breed (considering i have absolutely no experience with dogs) to let the family get used to living with a dog and how to take care of it. instead of getting an expensive dog and losing it to poor treatment etc

i dont know...please what do you guys advice....

URGENT PLEASE

The same way you draw experience from a local breed(hybrid) that's same way you'll get experience from a purebred dog.
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it all boils down to your personality. Are you someone that learns from your mistakes only or one that learns from others and their experiences. we have the internet to help you out with almost everything/information you'll be needing.- You're not the first to be in such position; a lot of people have gone through this stage and they have written down their experiences for newbies to learn from.

EVERY GOOD BREEDER OUGHT TO BE A MEMBER OF A KENNEL CLUB OR ASSOCIATION.


MAKE SURE YOU ASK IF HE IS A MEMBER OF ONE.- THIS WILL HELP SECURE YOUR TRANSACTIONS. IF THE TRANSACTION FAILS, THE CLUB WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE AND WILL DO WHAT EVER IT TAKES TO PRESERVE IT'S IMAGE.

I CAN RECALL AN INCIDENT THAT TOOK PLACE IN JOS, THE GUY WAS GIVEN SOMETHING DIFFERENT FROM THEIR INITIAL DEAL. LUCKILY FOR THE GUY, THE SAID BREEDER WAS A MEMBER OF JOS BREEDERS ASSOCIATION. THE GUY HAD TO CONTACT THE CLUB AND THE SITUATION WAS ARRESTED AND THE GUY WAS SETTLED. THE CLUB DID THAT TO PROTECT HER IMAGE.

iSpread:
Stop acting like a child (or are you one already), what are the steps or the guidelines in avoiding being scammed, that's the purpose of the topic you created?

young man please, hold your peace and talk wisely.

let's look at some of the steps and measures to take:

1. ask them if they are recognized by the kennel club/association in their state.(This is one of the most important point.

2. Ask them of their social media profile

3. Look out for the someone who has idea and is well grounded in the things of dogs.

Jungpablo:
OP of you need a good dog logadims can help you he is in Port Harcourt too and here is a screenshot of my post. everybody listed deals with pedigree dogs and registered kennels

yes I can and will assist anyone that needs my help.

A lot of people have wasted a lot of good cash in the hands of fraudulent guys calling themselves breeders.

let me tell you the simple truth! A lot of you just love to be scammed. what stops you from asking questions before any transaction? why haven't you done some background checkups?

you rush into the hands of scammers confidently and soon you'll be shouting foul!

She's from a very rich bloodline..SIRE
Kennel Ajeeb Kobe: Alexander Surprise X Ajartodar Kira

DAM
Topbred Hera: Penumo lati Ajartodar x Zuberi Zuri Kylie

Price: 130,000
She's 9weeks and will be coming with a bag of dog food. Price is negotiable.

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good morning Nairaland.

iwriterng:
I have been in the online space since 2011.

I had to mention that, so you would be rest assured that I have been around for a while, and I have done a whole lot of things, ranging from freelancing to forex trading, to blogging, as well as affiliate marketing and SEO.

The truth is, the same strategy applies to all these businesses; both online and offline. And in today’s post, I would be sharing the top 10 things I wish I knew about making money online.

If I had access to this sort of information when I was starting out, two things would have probably happened; it’s either I give up on the idea of getting started, or I assume a more realistic expectation of what would happen at different phases.

It goes without saying, that my goal in this article is to simply enlighten you about the online space, and how making money online really works. I would be plainly sincere with you because I am not trying to sell you anything whatsoever, which makes it easy for me to tell you the truth and the truth alone.

It is my hope that after reading this article, you would be well informed about what it takes to make money online, and how to specifically guide your actions and expectation towards online businesses, if you eventually decide to embark on one.

#1. No Overnight Success.
I decided to put this as number one because I cannot stress it enough. I offer amazon affiliate niche site training every now and then, and the first thing I tell my student is that making money online is NOT an overnight thing.

It takes time. Sometimes, it takes more time than a regular business. As a matter of fact, it usually takes more time than normal offline business.

What I am trying to imply is this; if you’re interested in a business that would make you thousands of dollars in two months or so, then you should look away from an online business because you won’t find any. You might want to call my bluff on this, but it is the truth.

If you’re this desperate to make that kind of money within a short period of time, then stay away from any online business. If anybody is preaching this kind of business to you, I can bet it; 9 out of 10 that they’re interested in milking you of your resources.

Online business; like every other business takes time and consistent effort…

…more on the consistent effort…

Things take time; especially now that the competition is much stiffer than it used to be.

If you’re just starting out, have it at the back of your mind, that you might have to grind for a year before you start seeing appreciable results. This is not to negate the fact that, some people make huge success within four (4) months, or six (6) months. But coming from somebody that has seen a project of over one year not take off, and also a project of 3 months take off, I’d say you should settle for anything above one year.

#2. You Need Money
Is it possible to start an offline business with zero capital?

Maybe some businesses can be done with zero capital, but frankly speaking, you NEED money to start any business, if you’re really serious about making a reasonable income from it in the nearest future.

I currently train students on Amazon affiliate marketing and SEO, and one of the major ideas of filtering students to serious ones is by charging about #10,000 for the course. The truth is, the cost of the training doesn’t matter much to me, I can as well give out the course for free. I wouldn’t feel the impact because I have other sources of income.

But I have since realised that money is needed to make money online, and as such, I need to bring in students that are not extremely broke to finance their online hustle.

Let me clear that up a little bit, before you have my head…

It’s ok to be broke and have dreams, heck! I used to be the most broke person I know. But aside from being broke, I did not understand the basis of hustle. I was broke, and would never invest money into any online business or training because I lived with the mentality that online business does not require money.

Now, I know better.

If you want to invest in any online business, be prepared to spend money, as if it’s a regular offline business. Be ready to raise the capital needed to get you educated about the business, as well as the money needed to set up the business itself.

Interested in blogging? be ready to spend money on hosting and domain, on hiring a designer for your logo, on getting the tools needed to keep your blog running.

Interested in affiliate marketing? be ready to spend on training and other tools and cost associated with setting up your sales funnel.

#3. Avoid Shinning Object Syndrome
All you need is a single system that works!

See! there are hundreds of ways to make money online. In fact, you can literally make money from an idea online. From writing to programming, to design, to affiliate marketing, to voice over, to animation, it is a very long list, and each of these methods has it’s pros and cons.

But one problem I had when I started was what I now call “Shinning Object Syndrome” which I will refer to as SOS henceforth.

SOS is a terrible problem for most newbies online, today you ready about a guy that made $1,000 daily from bitcoin, and then you start to think about going into the cryptocurrency businesses, then tomorrow you read about a guy that made $50,000 freelancing for a year, and then you remember how good of a writer you are, and you decide to try out freelancing.

It happened to the best of us when we first started. We want to do everything, and usually, we ended up doing very little.

Avoid falling into this pit. Be determined and focus on one thing and one thing only.

Let me give you an example; I have been promoting my course about making money from amazon affiliate niche site, but then out of the blue, somebody called me and wanted to hire me to help their publishing company publish their books on amazon.

While I know how to get this done, and the offer sounds extremely nice, I politely declined because it does not align with my current interest.

You should learn to focus on one thing that interest you at a time. Failing to do this will result into you wasting a lot of time jumping from one idea to the other, which at the end of the day will not amount to any profit.

#4. Learn The Basics
No matter your choice of online business, there are some skills that you would always need on the fly. If you don’t master these skills early enough, you would be spending a lot of money outsourcing to get people to do it for you.

While outsourcing is a good thing, in fact it is one of the things that would push your online business to the next level, you should also realise that, your early days spending would be on a shoe string budget.

Aside from the financial consequences of outsourcing, doing things yourself will go a long way in establishing your root in the business. Take for instance you’re into affiliate marketing like I am; you should be able to setup a basic website using wordpress, you should be able to work with FTP, hosting and all those technical jargons.

It doesn’t come easy, but you should learn how to get the done.

The truth is, you can learn anything online these days. All you need is a good internet connection, YouTube and Google. The rest is the amount of time you’re willing to put into the learning process.

Learn the basics, such as setting up your site, basic graphic design, how to write, and how to interact with people. These might sound mundane at first, but looking back now, I wish I mastered these things early enough.

#5. Focus On Your Strength, Outsource The Rest
This is a sharp contrast to the previous lesson.

Yes, learn the basics, it will save you money in the early days. But outsourcing is equally important, if you’re interested in going far in this business.

You must be willing to outsource some aspect of your business. Even though you can do it in the basic form, if you need a complete professional touch, or you are simple occupied with something else, then you should focus on outsourcing some of the other task.

My case for an example, I outsource some writing task, not because I cannot do the writing myself, but because more often that not, there are so many stuffs to write on, so I have to keep my sanity by getting another hand to help out.

I am not also great when it comes to graphics, in fact I suck at it, so i usually outsource that aspect of my business. My main strength is in analytics, more like the executive functioning aspect of the business, and this is what I love doing the most, because I don’t get tired of it.

Find your strength early enough and focus on it, the rest, you should outsource as much as you can.

Those are the top five (5) things I wish I knew when I was getting started with online businesses back then, the benefit of you reading this post is that, it would guide your expectation and keep you in a right mental frame as you work towards building an online empire for yourself.

If you enjoy reading this article, then don’t hesitate to share with your friends and enemies.

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I need your assistance

biggy26:
Lengthy posts are good, plagiarism is bad, but bro, Google is also changing lots of rules. My website of how many months without much words, just started paying $7 + a day. Never experienced that before as a blogger. Just find your niche and stay there.

What about yours?

what's your niche?

Bloggingscope:
bloggingscope@gmail.com

I just sent you a mail.

Bloggingscope:
Read this sir https://www.bloggingscope.com/how-to-start-blogging-and-make-money/

After reading then mail me

e-mail me your contact. I need your assistance asap: logadims@gmail.com

sheyihandsy:
Thanks Bro. The Lhasa cost me N200k+. “Closet to Lhasa “ I can tell you he’s 100% purebred dog. Weather and other factors impeding his potential as we are in the tropical region. His puppies goes for 100k as well.

I'll show you one that beats yours