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Marguerite L.

2 hours ago

Grooming Win

Luna finally let me trim her paws! 🐾 Three months of patience and a lot of freeze-dried chicken. The Grooming Dojo tips about desensitizing with a turned-off clipper first — absolute game changer.

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Kenji T.

5 hours ago

Milestone

Mochi turns 11 tomorrow. Still demands his morning walk at exactly 7:02am. Some routines are sacred. 🌸

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Priya S.

9 hours ago

Health & Vet

Panic mode — Chai has her first vet visit since we moved cities. Any recs for a Shih Tzu-savvy vet in Austin? Brachycephalic experience is a must for us.

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Rosemary C.

14 hours ago

Hot Take

Comparing ceramic vs stainless bowls again for the 100th time at 2am. Current verdict: ceramic for water (stays cooler), stainless for food (easier to sanitize). Happy to argue about this.

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Puppy Kindergarten

Tear stains, first baths, crate anxiety, and the chaos of the first 6 months. First-time parents, you are not alone.

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Grooming Dojo

Topknot tutorials, scissor vs clipper debates, shampoo reviews, and the eternal quest for the perfect chrysanthemum coat.

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Health & Vet Talk

Brachycephalic breathing, eye care, allergy management, and connecting with vets who actually understand the breed.

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From the members

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Marguerite L.

Portland, OR

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Kenji T.

Seattle, WA

“Diagnosed Mochi's eye condition in 48 hours with help from the Health room. Worth every penny.”

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Priya S.

Austin, TX

“As a first-time puppy parent I was drowning. This community was my lifeline at 3am.”

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Rosemary C.

Savannah, GA

“Retired, widowed, and my Biscuit is my world. Tzu gave us both new friends.”

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Derek O.

Chicago, IL

“Show handler for 12 years. Still learn something new here every single week.”

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