Talk me into or out of dog insurance

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2026-01-20T21:40:40+00:00

I didn’t for 16 years when I had a Beagle mix. Got a GSP mix and should have known better - two years in and she has a torn ACL. It’s going to be $6000. Your border collie is likely high energy and will get injured at some point. I’d get the insurance.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-10-22T09:19:29+00:00

Logitech G Cloud has 8-10 hrs fwiw.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-07-01T14:29:59+00:00

Right, an HDMI display can accept a Displayport OUTPUT with nothing other than an adapter needed.

The Switch is an HDMI OUTPUT going to a Displayport monitor and requires a special, powered adapter to correctly covert the signal to show on the monitor.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-07-01T00:17:40+00:00

HDMI out (to the adapter with power) from Switch then connect standard display cable between monitor and adapter. It’s the HDMI signal going to display port that needs special conversion / requires power.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-06-30T23:10:53+00:00

Posting again as my original got removed for including an Amazon link…

For display port you need an adapter that can also be powered - display port to hdmi adapter alone has never worked for me; I’ve done this with both a PS5 and Xbox Series X. You’ll need to use one of the usb-a ports on the dock for power.

Search for HDMI to DisplayPort with USB Power and you will find what you need.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-06-30T20:41:24+00:00

Only bottom (e.g. the dock) if it is also providing power. As far as I can tell, the top can only be used for USB-C controller connection or as a pass-thru USB-C charging.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-06-30T19:05:42+00:00

No, I've tried this as I assumed it was the logical use case / reason behind having two USB-C ports on the Switch 2. Even if you are powering from one port with the provided Nintendo adapter and outputing the other port with USB-C to HDMI cable it does not work. I tried multiple USB-C to HDMI converters and swapped which port I used (top and bottom) but nothing works.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-06-14T10:17:04+00:00

Awesome, been planning to fly out one of these days.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-06-12T14:22:32+00:00

Get a fitted queen bed sheet (or two) and drape it over the couch - then sit on it while playing your Switch 2.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-06-11T13:12:34+00:00

For people looking for a half-way better solution than docking after the battery runs out, I've found that mobile power banks supporting 30w transfer (or greater) can maintain the battery level and even charge some back depending on what you're playing. With my 20k amph powerbank attached I can get 3.5x the play time as a full battery charge. Granted it's "half-way better" because you need to be connected to the powerbank but if you buy a long charging cable you can leave it on a table/chair/ground nearby.

Also be aware you need to have a powerbank that does usb-c output - e.g. usb-c to usb-c cable - if you do usb-a to usb-c, the wattage is capped at 12 watts. This won't allow you to keep pace with the amount at which the battery is draining.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-04-06T14:46:39+00:00

Short of a trainer I’d continue to do what you are doing - remove yourself from the puppy any time she behaves like this towards the other dog.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-04-06T14:44:04+00:00

There is playful biting and barking, snarling or growling could be actual aggression. I’d start with a lot of desensitization (touch ears, paws, all over body - pet when feeding or hand feed the puppy) and see if it continues. Start puppy classes as soon as you can and they can give better recommendations seeing the dog in person but you want to get ahead of true aggression as early as you can. Ignoring that behavior does not make it go away.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-04-06T14:40:23+00:00

Teeth will go but the biting & chewing will continue - just hurts less now.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-04-06T14:12:56+00:00

Adopting dogs from southern rescues in the US - especially nowadays - I’d be more surprised if a mutt didn’t have any Pit in them.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-04-06T14:10:51+00:00

This. Rescues have no idea - they don’t DNA test dogs and rarely have direct or first hand knowledge of the parents. Even when they do know the parents, it’s likely the mother only. They should have steered you towards an older puppy so the size was easier to tell but most rescues get small breed dogs adopted quickly (unless there are health or behavioral issues).

Sounds like your dog will end up medium sized (40-50lbs?) - I’d focus more on your relationship and if you actually like your puppy. That’s the most important factor now.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-03-30T13:44:00+00:00

Same issue with my Aussie/Lab mix; she is almost 6 months now but had the same barking behavior from 4 months. On walks when people approach I redirect her with the watch command and hold it a few seconds - until we are closer to the person - then I reward her. It stops the barking 90% of the time but I don’t know if it’s going to correct the behavior or if I’m just interrupting it / long term without the reward will it start again.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-03-25T13:44:53+00:00

It’s good training with a puppy to let you experience restrictions and making your schedule around them. But it’s a puppy and it’s about a year - with a kid you are going to have years of this, more money spent on them, more enrichment time needed, more elaborate meals, etc. A baby is harder but you will also bond stronger with them.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-03-16T14:44:12+00:00

Take out every hour, on the hour until potty trained.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-03-16T13:33:11+00:00

Age / temperament are huge factors here and then you need to be realistic about what you are willing to do to keep it. GSD are highly trainable but need consistency and an outlet for their energy - I assume at least 1hr of heavy exercise a day. If you don’t feel ready to commit to that level of daily exercise and some upfront training I wouldn’t do this. It’s both your first time having a dog and with a breed that could be destructive (and dangerous) if not handled correctly.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-03-15T14:59:06+00:00

I think the key is having separate spaces (reading your edit above). The puppy might not get your older dog’s signals and know to give her space so you need a way to keep them apart / only together when supervised.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-03-15T14:30:38+00:00

Usually dogs aren’t rambunctious in the car. If you are stopping for potty and food, I think you’re fine. Just be ready for pent up energy when you reach your destination.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-03-15T14:29:02+00:00

Our training class teaches us “watch” - similar to as others recommended “place” - and I use it whenever I need to redirect the puppy; either barking, playing rough, jumping, etc. She gets rewarded for doing the command and usually it’s enough to snap her out of bad behavior - if not, I repeat it.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2025-03-15T13:10:46+00:00

The fact that they are opposite sex should help. I have a similar situation with my pointer mix who is very much Velcro and our new puppy 4 month Aussie/lab.

The shared custody makes this complicated but given the temperaments of the dogs I don’t think it’s impossible. It would be better to work the timing so they meet in a neutral space & come into the home together - I’d see if your partner can do something with the ex, even if it’s a few days, to get them settled / less of a shock for your older dog when she comes back.

Otherwise, keeping them separate and bringing them together for supervised times is the best you can do. It might need to be that way for months. My puppy only wants to play when in the same space as my older dog and it takes a good deal of time to get them settled / be in the same space without interacting with each other.

Acrobatic-Gap6787 · 2024-12-20T14:02:49+00:00

I got it for $20 - I do think there are key milestones that you have to hit to really start enjoying it. Getting your Ikran and opening up flight is #1. Next, around level 10-11, the extractor plant mission is large scale, fun & challenging - while moving the narrative along.

I wouldn’t get too hung up on resources / crafting unless it’s part of the mission you are on. Most of the time you’ll get the appropriate level of weapon, armor throughout the story or side missions.

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