#easily trainable

[wolfbaitbf]

me: ah. no i don't really regress into anything domesticated for pet subspace. im a fox :3

also me: cage. kennel. collar. domesticate me. make me a pet. im like a thing you can domesticate so are you gonna do it. it's really easy actually all you have to do is put out a water dish for me.

[futchmoding]

so when my sister in law got a big golden lab puppy part of how she trained it was when honey (the dog) would do something she wasnt supposed to (like get on furniture) she would say "wrong" and guide her away and im realizing i accidentally trained myself in a similar way to where if im trying to accomplish some task and i get off course or go into the wrong room or whatever ill say "no, wrong" and then correct the mistake. much to stink about

[muttsnuff]

staying up late fucking is all fun and games until you stay up the next night fucking and then stay up the next night fucking and th-

granted 12:20 is better than 12:45 is better than 4:30 but i must say the consistency is starting to make for a very excited me when im doing my bedtime routine

[meowmeowriley]

Ghost wants a dog. He's thought about it for a while, done some research, put out feelers. He's allowed to have a dog where he live, has a house to himself not five minutes from base. Waste of space, he used to think, but space enough for a dog.

He needs a big dog. He's a big lad. When some people think "big dog" they're thinking of a German Shepherd Good dogs, he's sure. But only 40 kilos, max. He needs something bigger, he thinks.

At first, he thought he'd like himself a Rottweiler. Hefty. Big bodied and boisterous. Easily trainable if you've got the time and the grit, both he figured he had in spades, so long as he wasn't on an op. But then he read about tail docking and, well... he couldn't bring himself to think about it any more. Those poor puppies, he thinks.

He goes home with Soap, visiting the MacTavish farm. They're friends, he wants to see the sheep, he tells Soap. Tells himself. He won't admit that he just wants to spend more time with Johnny.

The MacTavish's have Border Collies to herd their sheep. Practical. Cute, he likes the pups, but much too small for him. Not to mention intelligence to rival the rookies he had to whip into shape on base and tripple their energy. He wasn't sure he'd want to deal with that.

But while out, on their way into town, he saw it. A huge dog standing amongst someone else's flock, head heald high and nose in the wind. Soap knew the farmer from his childhood, drove them up the lane when he caught Ghost staring. Due to his staring, Ghost had missed the sign they passed, though Soap didn't. 'Pyrenees puppies 4 sale' it read.

The farmer smiled when he noticed John, the boy who left the fields to play soldier and came back a man. John introduced him as Lieutenant 'Ghost' Riley. Ghost rolled his eyes and stuck out his hand. "Simon. Saw your dog in the field, never saw one like it. Wanted to know more." A short introduction, straight to the point.

The response was the opposite. The farmer gave him what felt like his life's story. Took what seemed to Ghost to be a year before he got to telling him about the dog, a Great Pyrenees, apparently. A large bodied, heavy white coated livestock guardian breed. He had two, the one in the field was the sire, the dam was in the barn. As he spoke, he lead the two men towards that very barn.

The farmer entered first, to separate the mother from the pups, for their protection, he said. In the barn was a sight that melted the hardened Lieutenant into a puddle of goo: a litter of snow white, fluffy puppies. Huge puppies. Sticks and hay and debris were stuck all over their fluffy bodies, Simon picked out what he could from the pups as they wallered and slobbered all over him.

Soap took over speaking to the farmer as Ghost slowly accepted that he would never again have crisp black clothes. That everything in his future would be covered in white fluff. The life expectancy of his washer and dryer had just been halved, he suspected.

The farmer explained their personality: that females tended to be more protective, they'd be a home body, not exactly a jogging companion. Loyal but brutish, often misconstrued as lazy. The beast out in the field with the flock would lay about and let the sheep climb all over him, wouldn't even bother to get up if someone hopped the fence like. But if he heard a sound he didn't like, or saw another dog or a predator in the field, he'd let loose a bark that'd freeze a man's blood, and hunt the perceived threat down come hell or high water. "And you should see her in action," the farmer laughed and shook his head. "Almost killed the male over getting too close to his own pups. Protective to a fault. 'S why I had to turn her out, you see."

Ghost saw an oversized cotton ball trip over it's own feet as it tried to get to his fingers because it needed to be pet. It was the only one without any tan or grey patch. Ghost saw his future best friend.

The farmer started to explain that these pups ought to be sent off to other farms, they wouldn't do as family dogs, but John walked him out of the barn. Explained that the man they'd left behind had no family to speak of, needed something other than work to focus on, and if anyone were able to handle the instincts and behavioral issues of a livestock guardian without livestock, it'd be Simon. The farmer agreed, so long as he made sure to choose a male, for safety reasons.

The two drove off another twenty minutes later, after Simon had listened with rapt attention to the farmer detailing everything about what the pups had been through up to that point, and what he'd need to do moving forward to make sure his little guy was happy and healthy, Ghost holding young Spirit to his chest.

From that point on all of Ghost's belongings had long white fur and drool on them, courtesy of his personal polar bear.

On the day of their wedding their ring bearer was their own pseudo-bear, and nobody left the venue without drool or fur on their clothes.

[hitomisuzuya]

Stepcest, DNI if it's uncomfortable you. Scaramouche x fem!reader. Smut. Slut training. Scara receiving. Collar. Degradation. Some soft Scara. Masturbation.

I'm trying to work out some writers block, so I am just free typing on a whim😅 I'm sorry if this terrible😭

Every other month, there were three weeks where your mom's left you both alone for some business or another. Each time they left, he always promised he would take good care of you. You sure would be taking good care of him.

Scaramouche enjoyed these weeks the most, and he sure enjoyed the hell out of you. How could he not when his precious stepsister was always so willing to please? You were so easily trainable.

He got you a new collar each time to wear around the house freely. He dressed you up in skirts and stockings, having you walk around with no panties on in certain skirts. Thigh high stockings were his favorite. That delicious little peek of thigh above the hem of your skirt always drove him insane.

It became routine for you suck him off in the morning in the shower. Your sucks were utterly worshipping on his cock, making him weak in the knees and reducing him to whimpering behind moans, his head resting against the wall with his eyes closed. His fingers gripped your hair a little tighter the closer he came to cumming.

Scaramouche legs shook as you gagged on his cock, holding your head in place while he thrust his cock in and out of your mouth. "Swallow it all, fucking slut," He groaned, his cum spurting into your eager mouth. "Be a good girl and don't waste a drop," His fingers stroked through your hair, a soft whimper keening from him, your throat tightening on his cock as you obediently swallow, looking up at him adoringly, your knees aching from being pressed on the floor of the tub.

His favorite place to fuck you was the master bedroom. It was such a rush for him to defile his darling stepsister, his willing cock sleeve, on his mother's bed.

Some nights he wouldn't put his cock in you at all. Making you look at him while you fingered yourself or used a vibrator, tears welling in your eyes while you whimpered and begged for him to fuck you. That you couldn't make yourself cum with your fingers as you desperately pumped them in and out of your clenching hole was a good way to train you crave his cock.

When he took your fingers or the toy away from you, your puffy cunt twitching and clenching, your clit swollen and sensitive, Scaramouche would spread your legs and rub his cock between your folds, snapping your stockings against your thighs. "Beg for it, whore. Beg for just the tip," He hissed, dragging the head of his leaking cock on your clit, "who knows, I may give it you depending on how sweet you sound." He would hold the head of his cock on your clit as his cum pooled between your folds.

After a long night to fucking his cum into you, Scaramouche liked to sleep in late into the afternoon, with you safely tucked against his chest in his arms. The comforting warmth your body brought him being up against his, the way you sigh softly in your sleep while his fingers lazily and sleepily run through your hair were moments to treasure to him.

You are more than just a fuck toy for him to enjoy. You are his whole world.

He loved it when you rested your head in his lap while he read or when you were watching a movie or a show on TV together.

The way you were putty in his hands when he bounced you on his cock, his hands groping and smacking your ass sent him reeling. Your slick would ooze around his cock, a buldge poking up in your stomach from how deep he was fucking his cock into your drooling cunt. You would absolutely melt into his touches as his hands greedily groped your body and grasped your waist. "Is my slutty sister gonna cum?" His fingers pinched and played your nipple

You could barely manage a nod, your eyes rolling into the back of your head as you drooled and moaned about how good your stepbrother's cock was making you feel.

Scaramouche's beautiful fingers hooked through your collar, yanking your body down to capture your lips in a rough, dominant kiss. "Answer me, whore," He hissed, biting your lips.

"I am! I am! I want to cum on my stepbrother's cock so badly!" You whimpered, licking at his mouth submissively. You sound just as sweet as your cunt did clenching around his cock.

[hemipenal-system]

the Common Fulgur (avato furgilla), a false-dragon originating from Kaloe, exploded in population during the advent of electrical power, formerly a rare, gargantuan creature but now a common sight in cities. Often the size of a cat or smaller, city fulgurs feed off minimal residual electricity from unprotected wires, outlets, and breaker boxes instead of the lightning strikes they used to subsist on.

Fulgurs are intelligent and affectionate, and can often be found as eager-to-please, easily trainable household pets. with sufficient training, a fulgur can be trained to modulate the electricity they naturally radiate or suppress it entirely, making them entirely safe to be played with, [and] cuddled, and fucked.

(Editor’s note: cmon man don’t put that in. don’t write that down)

Owing to their hunger for electricity, fulgurs are common working animals in fields such as electrical and network engineering, power plant management, or anything else involving the generation, storage, or transportation of electric power. Many a Kastan lineworker can be seen with their trained fulgur perching on their shoulder, sniffing at a line or taking a devious snap at it hoping to siphon off some of the sweet electricity within.

Besides household pets, the place the average worker is most likely to encounter a trained fulgur is in a kink space. Fulgurs are popular in sadomasochist spaces that involve the use of electricity for play, both as a method for stimulation and as a punishment for disobedience. This author has spectated scenes in which a bound sub is strapped down nude with their legs spread and a fulgur is let loose onto their body to do as it wishes with them, shocking them all the while. Fulgurs owe some of their popularity for this to the odd phenomenon that makes their electricity strongest around their mouth and genitalia, as well as their mischievous nature which often leads them to latch onto presented fingers, tongues, genitalia, or nipples, often to the dismay of the submissive being punished.

(Editor’s note: ok you can’t add any of that. you can’t publish any of that part. we’re just saying whatever now huh)

-excerpt from Amalean Reference Beastiary, vol. 3

[turochamp]

this stupid wig is a real animal that CAN be reasoned with and all it wants in life is for you to hold its little body onehanded, ribcage literally ergodynamically palm sized and take it literally everywhere you go forever

holding my hand to my heart stricken at anyone saying little white dogs on the petty dogs u dont like post bc i see but i could never relate i love all of their flaws as much as i love their selling points a perfect creature that can only bark in miniature and wants you to clean its eyeboogers like a shitty little baby covered in brushable my little pony hair

AND they can run so fast and kill a chipmunk and youll be like YESSSS I FORGOT YOU WERE AN ANIMAL! and you get to be pleasantly surprised every so often that they could in fact, theoretically- with luck and skill- survive outside the large sleeve of a beaufiful woman

[uelden]

the current atp top 10 as cat or dog breeds (rat-free)

this is going by today's (june 16th-17th) live rankings, so queen's & halle points just dropped. as it says in the title it's rat-free so there will only be 9 players. if you're really curious about tommy paul, who *just* dropped outside the top 10, he'd be a carolina dog.

everything under the cut!

jannik sinner - no breed, orange cat

loves to sleep, independent, playful and mischievous within his close circle, can end up looking like a dork at times, slow to trust. as 90% of domestic cats are not purebred, i thought it right to include a moggy

carlos alcaraz - andalusian terrier

he's from southern spain, quick, sturdy, attention-whore, very friendly, curious, affectionate, touchy-feely, quick on the uptake, vocal, energetic!!!, and has the attention span of a toddler unless there's danger. the andalusian terrier is taller than a jack russell (specifically 15cm-6in taller) but still has *that* kind of character. i have a similar dog (though she's a mysterious mix) and nothing seems physically impossible to them when they're excited, they'll literally try to drag branches 4 times their size and climb any tree trunks. they'll also 100% push their owners into the mud and/or do somersaults for any extra morsel of food. i know people generally compare carlos to a labrador puppy, but if we're talking about adult dogs he definitely doesn't give "big dog energy"

taylor fritz - ragdoll

american, gentle giant, he's big and looks very majestic but is actually clumsy as fuck, very chill, sweet, a kind of dog-like cat in terms of tolerance towards pain and towards other people and animals

novak djokovic - burmese

longest lifespan among cat breeds, also probably the most efficient physical form, a lot stronger than he looks, sinuous, very curious, wants attention, playful, vocal, people-oriented, social

jack draper - "english" labrador retriever

big, strong, good-natured, high-spirited, gentle but can be clumsy with his strength, 100% loyal to his close ones and very affectionate with them, he possesses intelligence, initiative and self-direction but is often underrated because of his friendly and trusting demeanor that makes him seem a bit daft. the "english" line is actually just the show variant, and it has a larger face and stockier build compared to the "american" (field) one. somewhat prone to health problems

lorenzo musetti - italian greyhound

old italian breed, slim and slight, extremely sweet and cute with his family but he's still a greyhound, ergo: high prey drive towards smaller animals, doesn't listen to recall instructions outside if he's fixated on something, needs a lot of training when he's a puppy. can easily get very nervous or fearful and is quite frail, but loves to play outside and can obviously run for days, he's also obviously one of the most graceful and pretty dogs on earth

holger rune - shiba inu

iconic, bold, stubborn, strong-willed, wants attention, affectionate towards his family but mistrustful of strangers, clever, independent, experts say he's got "high aggression, high reactivity and medium trainability", requires a lot of exercise and stimulation otherwise he can get anxious and if he's anxious he *will* scream and go feral and destroy everything in sight

ben shelton - american pit bull terrier

american, confident, big and muscly but still lean, high energy, very agile, extremely brave and fearless, eager to please, will *not* let go of a bone, enthusiastic, willing to work a lot, should obviously be very carefully trained to tame his natural exuberance which can be a danger

daniil medvedev - peterbald

russian, awkward-looking, actually very agile despite how dorky he looks, he's very vocal and unrelenting about it, one of the most verbally articulate cats, extremely intelligent and curious, very affectionate and sweet with his family

[letmeeaseyourburden]

"Oh sweetie, have you been humiliated so many times on my lap that you get wet and aroused from just sitting there? Are you that much of a needy little bitch?"

Your husband's hand making you nod yes.

"I love how easily trainable you are."

[finniestoncrane]

As someone who is a clean freak with slight germaphobia and gets grossed out VERY easily (to the point that I wear gloves a lot LMAO), I would be MISERABLE with Digger. However. This goes not make him ANY less pretty-boy OR stop the fact that I'd make out with him sloppy style. ANYWAYS: Headcanons with him being with a clean freak? I'm nothing if not self-indulgent HGSHADGDHGAHDG ALSO HI FINNIE I HOPE YOU'RE WELL !!

Clean Freak Reader

KTJL!Boomer Headcanons literally couldn't be me, like literally, i am in awe of people who can keep things clean. unfortunately, digger and i would stew in our own filth, so we need people like you to come fix it for us (also i picked his nastiest face for this) 💙 request info • prompt list • send me a request • kofi • masterlist minors DNI!! 🔞 cw: some mentions of nsfw things, it's fuckin boomer so of course

this is EXACTLY what he needs, i am a big believer in opposites attract and balancing things out and all that jazz!! so someone who can bring out a... neater(?) side of him would only be a positive

it means he can be his authentic self with the added bonus of knowing someone's going to clean up after him, or at the very least keep him clean enough that he doesn't die

he'd struggle a lot with letting you clean up his van, or trimming up his facial hair, or forcing him into a deep cleansing bath, because he would believe you are washing away his natural, sexy musk (which you would be, tbh)

but if the reward is having you actually touch him without grimacing or swallowing your nerves, then he'll concede

also, obviously, having someone who is a clean freak means that you'll be doing most of the tidying up, yeah? like the dishes, trash, laundry, general getting-rid-of-stains?

if so, might he trouble you to don a little maid outfit? i mean yeah, you're already doing him a massive favour, and no, he hasn't exactly remembered to thank you for it

BUT the least you could do is make it a bit sexy for him!!

you are going to end up in a situation where you're not sure when the line between mommy/daddy and actual parent got blurred

he doesn't mean to take advantage of you, and he doesn't mean to be so manipulative, but a few blinks of his big eyelashes can have you cooking, cleaning and mollycoddling him after his failed attempts at murdering the flash or robbing a bank

the positive is that he is very easily trainable, like a puppy!!

you just have to find his motivation. some puppies like attention, some puppies like praise, some puppies are treat and food oriented. you just have to find his thing!

and it's fairly obvious what his thing is...

so if you need to give him a quick handjob to get him to wash behind his ears or put his empty tinnies in the bin instead of on the floor, is that really anything less than a win-win?

i don't think you would ever change him, and i don't think he'd ever truly be appreciative of all your efforts, because he would never ask for things to be clean and tidy

but he'd cherish the thought you put into keeping him from succumbing to several diseases, and any time you spend around him is a bonus in his eyes

[papermint-airplane]

As per the request from @a-little-rat:

Everyone, meet Rattina! 🐀🩰🌼

This prompt could have easily gone in a nightmare fuel direction and maybe for some it still is, but I think rats are very very cute and I think this Sim is very very cute.

My inspiration for her:

Are you kidding me?! You can't get any cuter than a rat in tiny tutu aldjfalskjfa;shfahgashgashg LOOK AT HER!!!!!! 🥺

You see the resemblance, yes? Hehehe.

Like all rats, Rattina is friendly, intelligent, and neat. Yes, you heard me. Pet rats are very clean and groom themselves regularly like cats.

Look at those impeccable nails!

Rattina can be a little silly at times but she's often quite shy around new people. It takes a while for her to come out of her shell but giving her a bit of cheese or even a strawberry does expedite the process quite a bit.

Rats are highly trainable and Rattina is no exception. She's been taking ballet lessons since she was a child and although she's no prima ballerina, she loves nothing more than showing off her moves.

So what do you think? How'd I do? Does she have the essence of rat?

[tesalicious2]

Coruscant Guard headcanons-ish (mostly focusing on Hound):

There aren’t just massiffs

Coruscant has a lot of smuggling, including animals. Not only that but the Senators give them their pets to take care of (that is not a pet but a wild animal wtf)

But they end up with an assortment of baby animals that CAN be domesticated and do something with them

Quinlan started it when he handed a baby Nexu to Fox and said they were trainable and loyal. Fox passed this on to Hohnd and nugget was a part of the family since

Ever since then they got two more Nexu, both sticking with new shinies under Hounds command

Surprisingly they have one Narglatch, though Blizzard (dubbed by Stone) is rarely used. Often used for chases in the lower levels, able to chase and weave easier through crowds than a speeder (think Horses in police forces)

At one point, some 501st and 212th troopers found what they thought to be a massiff and happily dropped it with the Guard,

It was not a massiff and Hound broke many laws to get it to the Jedi temple and out of his hands fast

See they had found an Albek, a force sensitive creature that looks like a massif but is VERY aggressive and BERY untrainable, last Hound heard was that it was set free and is very happy

Another of the larger creatures that is used far more often than the narglatch is the Varactyl

Somehow a shipment of young had been smuggled onto Coruscant and were taken in by the Guard

Their ability to climb vertical surfaces and calm nature and silliness to listen to their rider made them perfect in the club districts; the tall buildings were close enough to jump between and had many platforms for people to walk and dance

They could weave above crowds and act almost like helicopters when chasing criminals, but we’re able to go into the crowds; only problem is that people had to get out of the way or be trampled

Hound and his infinite luck ran across a hurt Rancor with a shiny one night. Though they could not take the Rancor in, they sent it to the Jedi temple where it receives lots of love and treats from the younglings and troopers who visit

The Rancor serves as a guardian of the wing dedicated to dangerous artifacts and texts, and is watched over by the Temple Guard

AND AND AND

Spark dragons

ARF troopers ride them but due to fear, they are used to guard the prisons. Occasionally, they are lent out to other battalions with their riders

They are dragons native to Kiffu and can easily get their charge from the static electricity created by genorators

They were found as young babies and trained by the ARF

Quinlan was absolutely ecstatic and adores them, they’ve made a special attachment with him but prefer their troopers

On one occasion two were sent out with the Marine Corps, who were afraid as hell. Those troopers had a lovely time and many stores of scaring the ‘hardcore’ troopers

[despazito]

Do you have any good resources for researching breeds (especially in regards to choosing the right dog breed for you)? I want to find some options for good companion breeds that aren't brachy

I can't speak on the efficacy of any of those "What breed is right for you" quizzes, i'd say just start looking through the AKC breed list and begin researching anything that catches your eye. You can begin by visiting the breed club website in your country (or any country), that's a good place to start. It's always better to read sources dedicated solely to the breed you're looking into. listicles and kennel club websites that try to catalog as many breeds as possible are often surface level at best and straight up misinfo at worst. If you live anywhere near doggy events like shows or even pet expos that's also a great way to meet breeds in person.

companion breed is a pretty vague category, any dog can be a companion animal and plenty of working breeds make great house pets (labs, greyhounds, etc). There's also a lot of variation between individuals and populations so I recommend choosing what breeder feels right for you just as much if not more than the breed itself, different people have different breeding goals and a good breeder will try to match you with the best puppy for your lifestyle.

It you just want a companion dog its also worth looking into adoption! If you just want a buddy and aren't keen on the puppy phase there's likely some easygoing adults near you looking for a home. Not all shelter dogs are surrendered nutcases, it's not uncommon to find chill dogs who were left without a home through no fault of their own.

I assume by brachycephalic you mean the most extreme flat-face breeds like pugs, but brachycephaly is a spectrum and BOAS is linked to several physical traits not just the flat face. Modern Boston terriers have flatter faces and even apple head chihuahuas can be technically considered brachy, however their airways are not as troubled as bulldogs. Brachy breeds that are lean with a more moderate postcranial anatomy are safer from BOAS, whereas the pudgier breeds suffer more.

I think it all comes down to the best match for your lifestyle. All dogs need exercise, it's more useful to ask yourself how much walking you can see yourself doing with your dog than grouping breeds into "high energy" and "low energy" categories. How much time do you want to groom your dog each week? Can you afford regular trips to the groomer for a non-shedding breed or prefer a lower maintenance short hair? Do you have other pets? If you have or plan on having small animals in the future then something like a terrier may not be the best fit. Do you want a more biddable breed that's constantly looking to you for direction, or a more independent personality (oftentimes this gets reduced to "easily trainable" vs "stubborn" but I don't think that's a fair assessment. Many highly biddable dogs can be a handful if you're just looking for an easygoing companion, and it's absolutely possible to have a "stubborn" breed work out fine as your first dog nor be a complete nightmare to train if you just want a pet and not an agility champion.)

My best advice is just reach out to people involved with any breeds that interest you. If you give a rundown of your situation and what qualities attracted you to the breed, they can likely confirm if that dog would be a good fit or point you towards another breed with similar qualities that may match your needs better. I wasn't super impressed with the AKC breed matching quiz, if anyone wants to suggest another test that may be somewhat decent it could be something worth entertaining, but I always take those with a grain of salt!

[pokebiologist]

I’ve always been fascinated by both Dragon and Fossil Pokémon growing up, but don’t really have the ability to house larger, aggressive species. Are there any (of either category) that might do well in an urban environment? Perhaps a good “starter” for someone wanting to begin working with said types?

Thank you! 💕

This is a great and very responsible question!

I'm hesitating to give the standard answer of "just get a tank of Tatsugiris as a low-effort Dragon," because I have to imagine that doesn't quite align with the actual goal you have. Below is a list of calm, easily trainable Pokémon that can thrive in urban areas, which also have an archaic, epic air to their appearances.

Of all the Fossils, Omanyte are generally regarded as the easiest to keep. They can tolerate a decently wide range of both water temperature and salinity, and enjoy tactile enrichment so much that they can happily occupy themselves with a novel shape or texture of item for hours while their trainers work. Of course, managing a saltwater tank can still be complicated and expensive.

Drampa could be a very good choice, as they do well with crowds and loud noises. While they do not need a ton of exercise beyond a mental need for exploration, their large size is still something to be considered. I have heard of breeders producing lines of smaller Drampa that are extra suitable for young children, but even a "miniscule" 200lb individual needs more space than some city apartments can accommodate.

Nacli are very dependable Pokémon for beginner trainers, with calm and loyal dispositions that remain quite peaceful even when fully evolved. There is a very ancient partnership between humans and the Nacli line regarding food preservation and preparation, and as such it is relatively easy to find breeders of highly reputed lineages. Their role in human history is remarkable.

Finally, if you are able to find a breeder of the ancient Hisuian legacy form of Growlithe, they can make fantastic companions for trainer both new and experienced. They require slightly more involved training than the standard breed we are more familiar with today, but are more physiologically equipped for urban settings. Standard Growlithe are more restless and can be more aggressive towards strangers, which can be awkward in apartment buildings, crowded cafés, or office spaces.

-Thea

[dipandpiptit]

Best breed for Dan and Phil to get

Round 1 - poll 14

Bernese mountain dog vs. Afghan hound

Bernese mountain dogs are large, patient, good-natured low energy breed.

Afghan hounds are a big breed, not easily trainable, require grooming and moderate exercise

[trekbait]

The perfect pet doesn’t exi-

Your starship is your home and keeping a pet in your quarters can be essential companionship while on a multi-year mission in deep space. We give you a rundown of some of the most popular pets kept in Starfleet!

Sehlats

These lovable fannged teddybear like creatures make wonderful companions with their soft fur and loyalty. However, they are surprisingly large so you may struggle to find space to take them for walks. While not as threatening as their wild counterparts, domesticated Sehlats are still particular about their dinner time and we would not advise you to miss it!

Dogs

Favoured on Earth and spread as far as humans themselves, Terran dogs are easily trained canines who form close bonds with their owners. While they are used for hunting, unlike many other species most humans do not also eat their pets and will get judgemental with you if you suggest it even once and not let it go. Note that traditionally dogs do not talk or fly but this depends on the breed.

Targs

Is it a pet? Is it livestock? Who knows when Klingons form companionship with some and hunt others in the forest for dinner. But they are highly popular and more aggressive than a Terran dog. The latter point might rule them out on some smaller starships where your fellow offers may object to being bitten by it as you let it run through the ship’s arboretum. Despite their nature, they’ve become ever more popular thanks to the children’s character Toby The Targ (if your child is a fan and wants a targ, try visiting a Klingon farm first so they can see how the real thing is slightly less cuddly than the toy).

Cats

Another Earth animal, this feline isn’t trainable like a dog and is far more independent. They do however emit soft purring sounds that can have a sedative effect on some humanoids. Humans may also favour cats so much due to the fact that they can regenerate nine times, extending their lifespan considerably, especially in hostile situations.

Tribbles

Tribbles make ideal pets for most species given provide the calm, reassuring companionship of a cat with almost no maintenance necessary. Do note that only neutered Tribbles (except for the pink breed) are allowed on Federation starships due to the catastrophic potential of their breeding habits. 

Fishes

With their isolation in a tank, fish can be ideal aesthetic pets however some may feel the level of companionship may be low for needier, more insecure officers. Fish cannot survive outside of water so ensure their tank is firmly secured and enclosed. This is in case there is a shipwide disturbance that might knock it over or if your devolved first officer attempts to eat it.

Unicorn canines

Similar to a dog but originating on Alfa 117 and sporting a sashing horn and gold antennae, these creatures are fast overtaking the Human’s favoured pet due to their dashing good looks and lovable nature. Due to their popularity and favoured status with royals, this lovable creature may be beyond your means to obtain.

Humans

Powerful beings such as the Q often consider intelligent life as their pets; in particular, humans as their affable nature makes ideal companions. However, while serving in Starfleet it would be seen as inappropriate to consider your fellow crewmen as pets even if the relationship is consensual (if you wish to find a human as a pet, there are many groups on Earth where you can find eager individuals - be beware that they require constant attention).

Vines

Looking for something you can keep closer? A Betazoid vine can be wrapped around your arm and kept with you at all times. The botanical creature can reach out and interact though given many species are not familiar with plant-based sentience it may disturb the uneducated such as your sister-in-law to-be. As it's not an item of clothing, it doesn't technically violate the uniform code but that doesn't guarantee your commanding officer will be happy about it.