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First Time Dog Owner by vosquare(op): 2:10pm On Jan 18
Good day pet lovers. I want to get a dog for myself but no idea of the best to go for. It's not for business but a personal pet I can take care of so I'll like your suggestions.

Re: First Time Dog Owner by Ezini(f): 7:27pm On Jan 18
vosquare:
Good day pet lovers. I want to get a dog for myself but no idea of the best to go for. It's not for business but a personal pet I can take care of so I'll like your suggestions.
Go for Lhasa apso
So friendly and vibrant
Mama friend also a subtle security officer

If you want one send me a dm
Re: First Time Dog Owner by bassdow: 12:49pm On Jan 20
depends on your personality and needs
Re: First Time Dog Owner by Aghori: 12:49pm On Jan 20
Go for ekuke, it can feed on anything if you eventually run out of feed or funds....
Re: First Time Dog Owner by SeeWahala:
Me too I'm on this table undecided I need a good security dog and have never owned one before but my current need for one right about now is somewhat unique . . .

In case of an intrusion, I need a dog that I will train to have a mentality of " Boss, let me go and distract that thief so you can use your double nose KaLa to sneak up on him and remove his left nyasch " angry

Instead of a dog that once he mistakenly see gate open, he will just tell me "BOSS . . . HOLD MY BEER I dey come" shocked 🏃🏾‍♂️

Re: First Time Dog Owner by bassdow: 12:50pm On Jan 20
if for security, and also companion, go for GSD whether Pure or slightly Mixed.

see eh, we need more information to be able to say anything meaningful
Re: First Time Dog Owner by Trustme2(m): 12:50pm On Jan 20
Get a GSD. But you just creat out time for the care and training
Re: First Time Dog Owner by JackDaAlienz(m):
Here are popular breeds of dogs

Ekukesian from Europe

Ekukenese from China

Ekukenia from Arab

Ekukeobi from Anambara

Ekukembong from Calabar

Re: First Time Dog Owner by bassdow: 12:51pm On Jan 20
There are dogs not meant for everyBody. Some need you to be truely in charge to be able to manage them. Some want to please you. Some are for decoration.
Re: First Time Dog Owner by bassdow: 12:52pm On Jan 20
We also need know if you got the space sef. these and many more determines what kinda dog you would need.
Re: First Time Dog Owner by DeltaBachelor(m): 12:53pm On Jan 20
Not a dog person, but I love “German Shephard “ pass any dog sha
Re: First Time Dog Owner by bassdow: 12:54pm On Jan 20
bassdow:
We also need know if you got the space sef. these and many more determines what kinda dog you would need.
but if you to just pick any, go for GSD since they are more like an all rounder. Still you got have time for them else they get distructive.

Alternatively, you could get 2 so they have play mates when you don't have their time
Re: First Time Dog Owner by Lanretoye(m): 12:54pm On Jan 20
bassdow:
if for security, and also companion, go for GSD whether Pure or slightly Mixed.

see eh, we need more information to be able to say anything meaningful
me self need a good GSD like this,my dog is over 10 years old now,although it is still very active and fit but I need another dog to replace him
Re: First Time Dog Owner by bassdow: 12:55pm On Jan 20
bassdow:
but if you to just pick any, go for GSD since they are more like an all rounder. Still you got have time for them else they get distructive.

Alternatively, you could get 2 so they have play mates when you don't have their time
Mind you, keeping Dogs the right way ain't cheap Ooo. I'm tired of seeing poorly kept dogs
Re: First Time Dog Owner by bassdow: 12:56pm On Jan 20
and Buy a puppy, don't let anyOne convince you into getting an adult dog.
Re: First Time Dog Owner by bassdow: 12:57pm On Jan 20
Then becaeeful of where and whom you buy from. There are lots of Pure Breeds flying around
Re: First Time Dog Owner by MrPOTUS: 1:01pm On Jan 20
Hope you have time and patience, coz it's stressful. Esp the potty aspect.

Sha ready to dey pack shit and clean smelly piss if na indoor training lipsrsealed
Re: First Time Dog Owner by friendl: 1:02pm On Jan 20
Buy a Germany shepherd ,not a causian shepherd ,they are smart
Re: First Time Dog Owner by Exponental(m): 1:06pm On Jan 20
Let's wait for the first bite......
Re: First Time Dog Owner by TheStoriesOfMan: 1:08pm On Jan 20
Go for Chihuahua. Very lovely but highly temperamental. They don't like heights, because they are brittle.

If you have kids, not a good choice.

They can also protect you from harm and malevolent entities.
Re: First Time Dog Owner by omoredia: 1:10pm On Jan 20
SO THIS IS UR PRIORITY IN THIS TINUBU NIGERIA? HOW OLD ARE U?
Re: First Time Dog Owner by CaseSensitive(m): 1:18pm On Jan 20
Dogs aren’t like gadgets that someone can simply recommend and you pick. A dog is a living companion with its own personality, needs, and temperament. You have to feel drawn to a particular breed, then take time to understand its behaviour, energy level, grooming needs, space requirements, and how much time and attention it needs. What works perfectly for one person may be completely wrong for another. Before you go buy a dog that will chew your furnitures before you return home from work one day out of boredom.

My advice would be: first consider your lifestyle, space, time, and experience with dogs, then research breeds whose temperament and needs match you. That connection matters more than any general recommendation. I have a Bull Mastiff X Staffordshire bull terrier and I know exactly why I chose her.
Re: First Time Dog Owner by FriendsAndFans(m): 1:22pm On Jan 20
Happy dog. No sad dog
Happy dog. No bad dog
Re: First Time Dog Owner by onome25(m): 1:22pm On Jan 20
vosquare:
Good day pet lovers. I want to get a dog for myself but no idea of the best to go for. It's not for business but a personal pet I can take care of so I'll like your suggestions.
🙆When we de find where we go sit watch TV? 😥omo this dog own don better ooo🫡
Re: First Time Dog Owner by CHIEFCHICKEN: 1:25pm On Jan 20
Don't get a dog bro, that's old school.
Get a Lion
Re: First Time Dog Owner by ajalawole(m): 1:35pm On Jan 20
My own Elvis..... Local mix but smart

Re: First Time Dog Owner by JOACHINpedro: 1:42pm On Jan 20
Hope say you no dey Nigeria cus our Senate president advised us to chop if we see food.
For the record, 404 na Sweet meat
Re: First Time Dog Owner by FitCorper: 1:47pm On Jan 20
If you want to spend less money on injection, then allow the dog to roam about and mix with other dogs. When their hoofs or paws touches the ground it self regulates their body. But if you want a house dog then get ready to vaccinate them every 6 months at most.
Re: First Time Dog Owner by bigdawg7: 1:59pm On Jan 20
Buy a Pitbull you won't regret it
Re: First Time Dog Owner by Traay:
i will advice you go for the lhasa apso. i think they are the easiest to handle for a first time dog owner, they don’t eat much too, most of this big dogs tend to establish dominance over their owner. imagine your dog trying to chance you in your own house because you have little to no experience about handling big dogs..

if you’re interested i have lhasa pups for sale. check my profile.
Re: First Time Dog Owner by Eberex(m): 2:12pm On Jan 20
Hope you don chop belleful. dog food no be moimoi oo
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