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Something that skyrockets too fast into the national limelight is definitely not immune from misunderstanding. What is even more mystifying is that many an ignorant enthusiast or fan is usually the most guilty of this type of offense. Let’s take the portuguese water dog for example. While it may look like any other house dog, it is far from being a couch warmer; in fact, not much dog breeds can match what it is capable of!

That said, portuguese water dogs really end up out of place in the care of somebody who is too lazy to give these fellows their share of daily work routine, or queue up some “projects” for them to do. But it’s a joy in itself watching the dog process the things assigned to it. Easy to teach with plenty of space for still more learning, the dog grows into a dedicated member of the household. The ideal portie family helps their dog to be well-rounded through activities like water work, flyball, obedience, agility, and more. If you are considering getting a portie pup, you may consider it your hint to look for other dog breeds if you are not up to the demands of a portie owner-lifestyle.

Now, let’s tackle one issue that in one way or another every dog owner will have to answer: does a portie need crate training? The decision actually depends on whatever the dog owner and the dog breeder agree on. There are dogs that feel at home in their very own private space of peace and quiet. In case you as owner are not sure if they need it or not, complement whatever they are busy with through portuguese water dog puppy training.

Moreover, porties are masters when it comes to adapting to a variety of living conditions. With or without crate training, with or without access to their master’s bed, with or without doggie beds… A portie will grow accustomed to these settings, save one, which is having to sleep alone or without its master in sight. In fact, the portie will demand and insist that it only be allowed to sleep near its master. After all, it is a through and through people-oriented dog!