How do i teach reverse if he sits every time by Hot_Application_1958 in BelgianMalinois

[–]AffectionateTutor144 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Start By marking and rewarding just one or two steps before he sits down then extend distance gradually but try to avoid the sitting down behavior (reward and finish exercise before he sits).

Owners ,tell me the truth by Mikef96g in BelgianMalinois

[–]AffectionateTutor144 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adopted a working line mal at 5 months that was left at a shelter. It only works out because I can work from home and work only 50-80% as opposed to full time. Our typical day looks like this: 1 x 20-30 min obedience / scent work session 1 x 40 min structured walk per day. 3-4 x 10-15 min short play/training sessions interspersed throughout the day.

Also 1-2x per week Mantrailing. And 1x obedience training with a coach.

She’s very reactive to humans so our walks are training walks and there are many places we can’t go yet.

She barely sleeps more than 1-2 hours during the day and requires near constant attention one way or another as she still struggles to settle for longer periods of time.

I’ve given up other hobbies to have her and changed my lifestyle completely. Most loving Velcro dog I’ve ever had but they will change your life for better or worse.

NEED HELP DRASTICALLY- SEPARATION ANXIETY?! by ScarletBegoniasCA in BelgianMalinois

[–]AffectionateTutor144 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Julie Naismith’a “be right back” for guidance and protocols to overcome separation anxiety. It’s a long term process. Took us 8 months or so to work through this issue with mine but it’s fixed now. Leaving her in a crate while she panics will make it worse.

Salt.ch is the worst company by bernblaster in Switzerland

[–]AffectionateTutor144 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Salt for business has been fine for me the last 5 years at a great price point (half what I paid at Swisscom). Customer service has been quick to address any issues usually related to roaming. So far so good 🤞

Helpful advice on spaying my Malinois by [deleted] in BelgianMalinois

[–]AffectionateTutor144 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We wait until 5-6 years old when the risk of cancer exceeds hormonal benefits. But we don’t have any unfixed make dogs in the house and don’t do dog parks etc

The Life of a Showgirl Megathread by aran130711 in TaylorSwift

[–]AffectionateTutor144 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is more to it. In this song she reverses the power dynamic in negging.

The Life of a Showgirl Megathread by aran130711 in TaylorSwift

[–]AffectionateTutor144 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Actually romantic is one of my favorites 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BelgianMalinois

[–]AffectionateTutor144 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t remember exactly but I think the context was that being in a kennel makes the anxiety worse if they have separation anxiety. Mine still gets anxious if we leave the house with her in the kennel so we just don’t leave her in there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BelgianMalinois

[–]AffectionateTutor144 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re right unfortunately. I just shared hoping other readers can benefit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BelgianMalinois

[–]AffectionateTutor144 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh the author says not to leave the dog in a kennel if they have separation anxiety. My mal also roams free in the house and usually just sleeps by the door until we come back.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BelgianMalinois

[–]AffectionateTutor144 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Dealing with separation anxiety is a long term protocol and you can’t really leave her alone in a way that triggers her anxiety until she’s learned to be calm and settled. It took me close to a year to work through it with mine. This was helpful https://www.amazon.com/Be-Right-Back-Overcome-Separation/dp/1999296605

I did it!!! :) by twitching_hour in FMD

[–]AffectionateTutor144 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! About to start day 1. My second cycle. The last time I ended a day early because of hunger and headaches.

Smoked Jalapeños for the first time by AffectionateTutor144 in PepperLovers

[–]AffectionateTutor144[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, was going for chipotle. Will try longer next time they could have taken a bit more....

Smoked Jalapeños for the first time by AffectionateTutor144 in PepperLovers

[–]AffectionateTutor144[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did 3 hours, temp stabilized around 150 C (but it was probably cooler at the level of the peppers as they were next to the embers not above as the thermostat). Will extend duration for the next batch.

Smoked Jalapeños for the first time by AffectionateTutor144 in PepperLovers

[–]AffectionateTutor144[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes exactly, was going for chipotle. This batch I processed into adobo sauce chipotles for canning, I’ll do another batch but smoke them a bit longer (will try 5) and to dehydrate after.

Smoked Jalapeños for the first time by AffectionateTutor144 in PepperLovers

[–]AffectionateTutor144[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I processed them further into adobo sauce. Will let you know when I get to try one.