About 20 plus years ago, I had the chance to meet a Norwegian Lundehund, the small, puffin hunting dog with six toes and extra bendy neck. The issue? House training problems.
Interestingly, one of the noted behavioral issues of the breed is… house training issues.
I never got to work with the dog, however. I think the owners were looking to glean free dog training advice by inviting trainers to their homes and asking leading questions in such a way to try and get ideas without paying (which is how I learned to not do “meet and greets” like this).
It is important to research the breed before you adopt or shop. If an obvious issue presents itself, decide how you plan on resolving it or if it is something you will have to accept. Also, if you can’t afford the necessary training, don’t be a cheapskate, don’t get a dog.
Plan accordingly.
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