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Mini dachshunds are the best for me. I don't have experience with standard dachshunds, but minis are definitely medium-low energy, which suits me, because I'm quite busy. They can endure a lot of exercise on occasion, but they won't demand it and definitely need a day or two to recover after using a lot of energy. They have lively and assertive personalities, which makes them fun to own. They enjoy mental stimulation, which they get from obedience training or scent working. They're scent hounds, so playing games where they have to search for items or pick a requested item out of a group based on scent alone can be fun to do at home without going to scent classes. I've found training really engages them when there's an element of problem solving involved. They're quite independent so they won't demand constant attention in their downtime, but they are very affectionate and loving towards their owners, and enjoy daily cuddles on the sofa. Not the best first time breed, but a fun breed if you're wanting a bit more of a challenge on obedience training and looking for a rewarding bond with a dog. They do need you to be more assertive than they are in order to crack the obedience, and I find it really rewarding because you and the dog learn so much about each other through negotiating that.

I asked my dog she said she loves her walks. Then I asked her about the mall baby incident and she said I don't think so. Maybe you should ask your dogs first.

Share your worst toilet training story with us... it'll help with your trauma recovery... I promise 😇😉

Good luck on your new pup! Let us know if there's anything else you think we should have included ✌️

Have you ever consulted a behaviourist? How did it work out for you?

Not really dog related, but what's your feeling on AI in general? 🤔

Which of these techniques will be most useful to you?

Have you ever owned a reactive dog? What do you think is the most common cause of reactivity?

Everybody has their favourite breed of dog. What's your favourite breed and the best and worst thing about them? (And don't worry, this is Vegas - they'll never know what you've said 😉🤫)

Hello, you're absolutely right that dogs are individuals. I grew up with dogs and now have 2 cats and a 5yr old son. I want a dog that will be good around our son and our cats, a good family companion dog. We're a bit of a calm house compared to other families with a 5yr old. I want a medium to low energy dog that is people oriented and easy to train. My in-laws think we should get a puppy instead of a dog that's already house trained and such. We both work full days Monday thru Friday. What breeds should we look at? Should we get a puppy or a dog that is already trained?

Your emphasis on dogs being individuals is much appreciated. Also, the advice to talk with veterinarians and trainers before choosing a breed, is absolutely correct. As for your comments on different breeders, you are 100% right. Every time a breed gains in popularity, unscrupulous breeders appear, and all but destroy the breed. The only purebred dogs I have had, have been Border Collies. I grew up with one and didn't realize just how different she was to most of them. She was energetic, but not crazily so. She had a good size backyard to run around in, but not huge. The first BC I acquired on my own, was a rescue who was born blind in one eye. Sadly, she had constant infections and was on medication almost constantly because of it. She developed cataract in the other eye. As she became more and more blind, she also became very nasty. She was only 3 years old when she had to be put down. I currently have another BC, and this one is different again. More typical of the breed. Even at 13, she requires at least 2 walks a day, at least 2 hours long each time. My other dogs have been a real hodge podge. The only common factor being energy level - medium high to high. The exception being the other dog I still have. That one was an absolute whirlwind of activity when young, and difficult to train. Breeding? Border Collie crossed with Rat Terrier! She will be 15 in February, and still tries to jump, bounce and run. Sadly, her legs are starting to go on her. All those years of extreme activity are catching up with her. I've had a terrier/poodle cross, many with Labrador Retriever in them, a couple with some hound blood, a Cattle Dog cross, and others with Border Collie in the mix. The Cattle Dog cross was extremely protective of my grandchildren, and kept the BC I still have, away from them. Sadly, we lost him two years ago. Of all the dogs I have had, one in particular stands out. The one I had just before the three herding dogs. She was half Border Collie, quarter Black Lab, and quarter Black and Tan Coonhound. She had the best traits of all three breeds, combined in one fantastic dog! The BC brains, the sweet nature of the Lab, and I can only assume her guarding instincts came from the coonhound. (Not really up on Coonhounds!) She was wonderful with everybody, except intruders. They got the "don't even think about it" attitude! Having the size of the coonhound didn't hurt. Sorry this is so long!

I find a french bulldog with boxer gene (his mother is french bulldog boxer mix) I love Bulldog but i dont like french bulldog health problems specially breath problems and flatulence But since i saw this guy I fell in love I dont know Is it good breed for me? I live alone I want a dog to walk with him and can train him /her And can stay at home alone for one working shift ( with proper crate training) Is anybldy here to help me? Between this french bulldog mix and olde English bulldogge Which one is better and more suitable for my lifestyle?

Loved your video I did have a boxer and a staffie plus a jack Russell unfortunately thay passed away this year and I miss them loads but now I have two puppies and thay are sisters and thay are jack Russell's

Thanks for the recommendation. The app has been installed and will be tested this evening :)

Just signed up for the DOGLi app. It looks great. Thanks for the discount code too. Cheers from Dave & Malex.

Beagle 🐕👍❤🐱🐱

@6:07 What other "Spaniel varieties" would you consider in the lower energy category? Please.

I choose a mixed breed every time. Hybrid vigor, no over breeding and a darned good dog.

Hello. I really liked listening to your discussion of breeds. I am thinking about obtaining a Spitz breed. I am looking at the American Eskimo. Do you have knowledge of this breed? I think there is a German breed that is very similar (whose name i can nit recall) but you may know as well.

English mastiff, boerboel, bullmastiff are really good choices for both family protection and companion they extremely good with kids especially English mastiff only they don't live as long as the boerboel who also is extremely good with kids, English mastiff is best for very low energy, boerboel are bit more active. English mastiff has layers of responses to threats, boerboel more reactive to threats they very serious about protection, English mastiff will defend but biting is there last resort if all else fails, then they have a 175lbs to 285lbs problem their hands, I've seen English mastiff kill horses and cattle protecting owner in Texas.

why are there not one but three french bulldogs in the thumbnail - a breed with many and severe health problems that you really shouldn't pick..?

German shepherd no other dog comes close to perfection

Thanks - getting my new husky in a few days, and this helped make sure I had everything in place. Cheers.

Any thoughts on Bully Kutta or Malakli? I am looking for companion/guard dog living in cca 1 mil city in the South-East Europe in a house with a yard. I had Cane Corso and a Rottweiler, but i want bigger. I liked Cane Corso more.

Any thoughts on Samoyeds

This dog is so naughty! Probably called Billy

How do you treat constant bladder infection, antibiotics are absolutely horrible in dogs ?

You have many so they are never alone. Big diff from owning one pup in a home .

Well they are out in a wild space all day

Thanks for the video! And your puppy is absolutely adorable 😍

It looks so peaceful out there Shannon. Take care. Lots of Love Wendy, Huw and Lily

Brilliant channel I love you channel, new subscriber here

Why are u so late for your new video it’s been a week already 😡

Like watching your dogs while you talk😅

That bone looks Femurlior ;)

nicely explained, well done with the Rugby

Nice video, I have used the drip feed method before it works great. Nice dogs BTW

Please make a video on feeding a BARF (biologically appropriate raw food) diet?

Please make a video on feeding a BARF (biologically appropriate raw food) diet?

Please make a video on feeding a BARF (biologically appropriate raw food) diet?

Please make a video on feeding a BARF (biologically appropriate raw food) diet?

Here is the socialisation checklist... drsophiayin.com/app/uploads/2015/12/Socialization_Checklist.pdf

Hi:) The link for the liver cake does not seem to work. Please can I get it somehow. Possibly at my training thursday at 17h30? Many thanks, Riley Roo Smith WOOFS!

Hi Dogs And. Can you please make a video on separation anxiety on dogs. I need some guidance on how much time I should spend with my puppy on a daily basis so that he will not build up separation anxiety in future. I’m pretty much with my dog the whole time when I am home and he follows me around all the time when I am home. But I also heard that is not good because they become too attached to you and I really do not want my puppy to grow up having separation anxiety. Should my dog have some alone time? Does my 8 hours at work considered as alone time or I should give him some alone time even when I am home?

Did I not give you that plant?!

I love your videos so much! You are so informative. You’ve taught me so much and I’m already using what you’ve taught me with my yorkie Rufus.

I must say I enjoy looking at your dogs while you talk😅

"Offenzes and sadz that iz labrador not includes. We foodz expert!" - Draco aka Mr Fatty

Excellent Shannon, thanx for these brilliant videos, you have so much to share, much appreciated.

Excellent video - thanks, I learnt a lot.