dirk is an interesting creature to keep
his housing in a natural state gives the appearance of near perfect domestication
looks can be deceiving though, much like their cousin the dave, dirk is a heavily invasive species that if left alone can cause harm to the species and environment surrounding it
dirk is a very intellectual creature to have, and rewarding in this, they learn quickly and are very welcoming to positive reinforcement
typically if your dirk is acting out or seem aggressive suddenly it can be attributed to a lack of stimuli, the quickest way to subvert this is to interact gently and introduce him a project, a toy, a treat, or an opportunity to go for a walk [PLEASE NOTE: DIRKS TYPICALLY DO NOT APPRECIATE BEING HOUSED WITH OTHER DIRKS]
dirk has a tendency to crave fatty foods and drinks, and left to their own will be a danger to their health this can be rectified by either plenty of exercise and rigorous mental puzzles for him, or by simply making sure he gets a vitamin rich diet with calcium supplements
remember! dirk is a person too and has his own experiences, so watch out for him, and hell do the same for you
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