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QUESTION: hello, i think ive asked you a question before about these dogs, i am planning on getting one when i move out, i was wondering about how they are as a puppy. are they big chewers? are they easy to potty train? are they outgoing or timid? have you heard of royal canin or avoderm, and would you reccommend either of those foods for the pups?
thankyou so much for your help!
kelsey

ANSWER: Hello yes I think I have heard from you before, I would reccomend Royal canin out of the two foods you mentioned. They in my my experiance are very smart hate to disapoint you and therefore are easy to housetrain...they are Not big chewers and i havent had mine chew on anything but her toys....they however love toys and should e given many different types to chew on or play with also I reccomend puppy nyla bones for pups with puppy teeth and later durable nyla bones my dogs love these, They are freidnly adn loving but if you spank them(which should never be done to such a sensitive* dog) or yell at them often they will be Very timid and dislike you....they need positive renforcment training...treats and pets...not yells and spanks or they will jsut be frightened out of there wits and pee subbmissively...and make horrid companions... bear in mind these are Very sensitive dogs thou the best breed I've ever owned,....they are quiet.... bark very rarely and are very loving.

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QUESTION: yeah, ive worked at a pet store for almost two years now and am familiar with nyla bones. i am a firm lover of kong, have you had any experience with bostons and kongs? thats great they arent big chewers, except with toys. when i get one he will have LOADS of toys. all the new and funnest ones. well thankyou so much, and if i have any more questions ill let you know! :)

Answer
Hello again and your Very welcome. Kongs my dogs just ignore including my boston terrier...they find them boring thats why in this one email I never mentioned them as my dogs have never taken to them at all. Yes for sure feel free to email again at Anytime I'd be happy to help with any more questions you might come up with.