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[–] 5 points 3 months ago

The puppy that lives with me, a yellow lab, is the property of a guide dog org. I host and do basic training for a year.

She's 3 1/2 months old, and I haven't seen anything that terrifies her. Startle? Yes, but actual fear? Not really. She doesn't enjoy thunder, but doesn't cower in a corner. She hasn't experienced fireworks yet, but I'm planning to go to the next event with fireworks nearby, and stay at a distance, do that she can acclimate herself.

The org breeds for intelligence and even temperament, which doesn't hurt.

Also, I make a point of exposing her to as many stimuli as possible while being extremely and obviously, to her, protective, so that she is introduced to things while feeling safe.

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