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How does one properly care for a pet rock? I'm thinking of getting one for my 7 year old son, but I'm not quite sure if he can handle the responsibility that would be needed to ensure it has a happy life
Let it spend plenty of time outside.
>inb4 whiny cunts complain about it being an invasive species and destroying the local ecosystem.
Pet rocks deserve some freedom.
>>2133700
You're a shit pet rock owner.
Keep your pet rock inside where it belongs, and maybe it has a chance at a longer, happier life.
>>2133702
Better to die on your feet than live on your knees.
Stop torturing your pet rock and let it live its life.
>B-b-but think of all the grass your rock kills by crushing them to death for sport
Fuck you and your weak grass.
What are the pros and cons of this breed
I've been bitten by 2 of them, and literally every one I've met growled at me. I like them
>>2133669
Depends on what line you get and which breeder you're going through. Honestly though, it's mostly breeder. Even 'working'lines can come from bad breeders.
But in general:
-Were originally bred as herding dogs, then later work force so very willing to learn
-Are very family oriented and usually looking out for threats. This behavior can be encouraged through proper training
-Great dogs for active lifestyles if the breeding line is secure and doesn't include things like...
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>>2133682
great post, pretty much this OP. Never been a German Shepherd owner but based on my knowledge, you have to prepared to work for thi dog to make it work for you. There's a young woman at the park I walk my dogs at and her Shepherd is out of control, she can't even let if off leash. He pulls and yanks and struggles against the leash, I saw him rear up to jump on a small child that was running past. I once gently suggested she try muzzle training him so he can walk on leash better but she give me this shitty...
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What is this plant?
It smells of cum.
>>2133557
>>2133558
>>2133557
its a Sycummore
NOT SURE IF CUTE, OR FUCKING TERRIFYING
http://plugnstay.com/scientist-dramatically-awakened-by-previously-unknown-species/
Why would it be creepy?
It's a one meter harmless snek idiot.
>Nature never seizes
THREE FUCKING WORDS.
Idiocracy is coming.
>>2133439
Its a fucking snake on your head while you sleep. Even spiders are small but I bet you wouldnt like it being awakened by one
Hey,
Any botanists out there?
I am trying to start a garden, and this looks suspiciously like a weed.
Located in western Canada.
>>2133371
Do you even know what weed looks like you fucking idiot?
>>2133379
A weed
Not "weed"
>>2133379
OP here,
Sorry for your confusion,
It was a poor paragraph on my part.
I am well aware this is not Marijuana.
So I have a 6 month old pup, she is repeatedly chewing the outside of the house while I'm gone. I've tried toys, bones, kongs to keep her entertained, no luck - she keeps doing it. She has plenty of yard space to herself. Tons of exercise and play time. I've tried anti chew spray, vinegar even fucking cloudy ammonia on the surface - didn't slow her down at all.
Tl;dr:
Suggestions on ways to stop dog chewing exterior of my house while at work
Put something really spicy on it?
>>2132962
Tried it unfortunately, tobacco sauce, paprika & Chilli powders. She'll quite happily lick it off as it is being put on
>>2133002
Have you tried citrus?
I'm kind of a guy that likes things clean and tidy up to a fault. But I really want a dog, ever since I was a kid. I've been researching breeds that have these characteristics:
>small (so they take small shits and don't piss as much)
>short haired
>non-droolers
>less likely to explore everything and fuck up my house's decor
>smart
I've been considering one of these cocksuckers...
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get some rats
>small (so they take small shits and don't piss as much)
rats are pretty small
>short haired
sure
>non-droolers
you should be worried if they're seen droolign at all
>less likely to explore everything and fuck up my house's decor
lives in a cage (unless you let it escape and it's lost)
>smart
smarter than any dog
I have a Boston and at one time had a house with 13 Bostons. They are absolutely amazing dogs but they do sneeze and can get boogies on stuff and their farts are fucking horrendous. Besides that, I think they are incredibly clean dogs though they do slightly shed.
Doberman.
What does /an/ think about becoming a vet? I did good in classes like ap bio and I like animals and I browse /an/.
>>2131356
If you're fine with the messy aspects of it you should be good.
>>2131356
If you're only just deciding now then it's probably too late. Regardless, it's a grueling job, only go into it if you're ok with chopping up and performing surgery on animals, and if you can come to terms with constant death around you. I only did a week in a vets as work experience, and it really hit home how depressing a job it would have been.
It seems to me, around this time of year we get a lot of people who are begging for money or can't afford X,Y or Z. So let's get a thread on what you can cut corners on so we can get some /an/ons to start putting money away for vet bills.
>>2129558
>cockatoos live 50-70 years
holy fucking shit, i had no clue; are there longer-lived birds?
>>2129562
Captive birds live a long time in general, bigger ones more so than smaller ones.
>>2129562
You know, I kind of thought that was bullshit about the 50g until you mentioned that. Yeah, 1g for 50 years does add up after a while.
As far as pets go, I believe Macaws may outlive Cockatoos, of course all based on quality care.
Also a lot of those I could easily argue cost more. I remember spending much more on my guinea pig in toys and misc a month, they should also really have a carrier, and their cage does need to be replaces at least once in their lifetime (3 of my 4 lived over 5 years)
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The Basilisk reaches a total length of app. 80 cm (including the tail of app. 50 cm) and weighs app. 200 – 500 grs. The colour of the back ranges from green to olive-brown and brown with dark stripes. The belly is yellow. The outstanding camouflage allows them to remain undetected when they remain motionless in the undergrowth. Its toes are very long and have sharp claws. The head of the males is adorned with both a crest and a coloured dewlap. This crest is supported by elongations of the neural spines. On the back and the tail there are sail-like crests. Basilisks are active during the day. Males are territorial, bobbing their heads as threat gesture and courtship behavior. The female lays 2 – 18 eggs five to eight times per year into a hole, 20’ cm deep, she has dug out herself. After egg-laying, she covers the clutch with soil, pressing down on it with her head. Afterwards there is no parental care. The young hatch after about 3 months. They feed on insects, small vertebrates like snakes, birds and fish but also flowers.
Things to keep in mind:
>Sand a shit
>Tile a best
>Heat rocks cook the reptile
>Leopard geckos don't need lights
>Always use a Thermostat
>Read multiple Caresheets
>Can't find an answer? Just ask!
>Set up your tank before you get your herp
>regulate temps & humidity levels prior to herp arrival
>Allow reptile time to settle in
>Get let your herp get used to you
>PVC tanks are way better for most applications and worth the extra money
>Always order from a reputable breeder
>Check out any upcoming reptile shows
>>2125410
Anon pls. The bump limit on /an/ is 310 posts. Current herp thread is still well short of that.
>>2125415
The bump Limit is 300 posts, and we are not that far away. Stop exaggerating.
you didnt even include any links. op you are a faggot
Pitbull thread?
>>2115830
all the ones ive met are overly affectionate and would bruise your leg with their tails
>>2115830
Thats not a pitbull.
This is a pitbull.
So I am 100% sure that animals taste food the same way we do
and I am for feeding pets human food, with seasonings and all. Any pet owner will clearly tell you that they can appreciate the taste.
Cool
I want to feed my cat steak. He's so cute when he eats.
>>2134172
Yes a lion often will look for herbs to spice up that wildebeest ass that it's munching on
Greetings /an/ - I present to you this video of a bear I took yesterday. I will also post some pics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SasjuOxs2rs
This was near Pass Mountain in SNP
Do you think debarking dogs is ethical? I never really considered it before, but I'm going to be moving into an apartment next week and it's been made clear to me that constant dog barking will not be tolerated. At this point my options are either to have the surgery done to quiet the dog, or give the dog up at which point it will probably be euthanized. I hate to do it, but it's not like the dog even really knows the difference right? Is it really so cruel?
>>2134079
What have you done to train the dog to not bark?
>>2134083
I've tried everything I can but it never seemed to do any good, I talked to a trainer and he said that small breeds like this often do have problems with barking and sometimes there's just nothing that can be done. He was actually the first one that recommended the surgery to me.
At any rate I seriously doubt there's anything I can do at this point that will be effective within a week.
They still make noise with the surgery and its just as annoying. Find somewhere else to live.
Really makes you think
>>2133965
Cats are literally shit tier predators.
Going after prey one tenth their size whilst awesome badass predators like stoats and shit are taking down rabbits three times their size.
Cats a shit.
>>2133968
Why would a house cat go after huge prey, that makes no sense
And cats will fuck up dogs and shit that are bugger than them
>>2133968
My cat keeps killing rabbits. I wish it would stop
