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Ms. Toad

(38,765 posts)

2. I'm working at it!

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 20, 2026, 07:38 PM

Apr 20

My daughter has wanted a dog forever. My life isn't compatible with a dog - but a Newfie (or at least a large dog) would have been a top choice. I'm not sure hers is compatible with one, either - but between the two of us it seems to be manageable.

The goal is that he will be a service dog, and will then be able to accompany her to work. But until he's trained, I'm giving him as much loving as I can make time for four days a week - and doing my best to get him to the point where he will be ready for her to take over with service dog training.

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So it's been a while since I posted about my daughter's horse . . . er . . . giant dog (Newfie/Pyrenees cross) [View all] Ms. Toad Apr 20 OP

He is just adorable, Ms. Toad! Diamond_Dog Apr 20 #1

I'm working at it! Ms. Toad Apr 20 #2

Sounds like fun. My 8-month old Bernedoodle mtairyguy Apr 20 #3

Oh my.. A monster pup. magicarpet Apr 20 #4

He loves belly rubs and face smooshing. n/t Ms. Toad Apr 20 #5

He's very impressive! liberalla Apr 20 #6

I missed the best picture of him and the cat - Ms. Toad Apr 20 #9

What a wonderful story. He looks like a big floofy Figarosmom Apr 20 #7

At least that tangle was out in the open Ms. Toad Apr 20 #8

Ha😊 Figarosmom Apr 20 #11

He's definitely keeping me on my toes. n/t Ms. Toad Apr 20 #13

We adopted a Pyrenees/Red Bone hound cross... GiqueCee Apr 20 #10

This one has had a family - but they were a bit odd. Ms. Toad Apr 20 #16

Goodness, what a handsome boy! And him and the kitty!!! niyad Apr 20 #12

Definitely a handsome boy! Ms. Toad Apr 20 #14

My malamute was 3 months old, 25 pounds when I got him, and my cats niyad Apr 20 #15

I love those two breeds. applegrove Apr 21 #17

Just gotta work on that cemetery technique a little. Real nice photos Ms. Toad. George McGovern Apr 21 #18

Thanks. Ms. Toad Apr 21 #23

What a big beautiful boy he is! crosinski Apr 21 #19

He's worth it. n/t Ms. Toad Apr 21 #20

We have a Great Pyrenees, Alexander. Polly Hennessey Apr 21 #21

Interesting. It seems like Pyrenees are prone to irrational fears Ms. Toad Apr 21 #22