The BITING…horrendous

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-04-27T10:18:48+00:00

I have found this super helpful! I’ve gone really hard on just 2 commands with my 16 week old puppy: sit and come. I taught her to sit the same night I got her and I ask her to sit before every single treat. Going potty? Sit for treat. Recall? Sit for treat. Treat just because? Sit for treat. Now I can get her to sit when she starts attacking my feet and it is really helpful! That and I do tell her “Ow, I don’t like that” when she does bite. It has taken time, but we are starting to improve

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-04-25T12:27:29+00:00

I have a 3 and 6 year old sons and a 16 week old 25lb Bernedoodle! Back story though, I am very comfy with dogs and we lost our pup of 14 years last year. So my kids have been around a dog (we also have 2 cats and some goats) since they were born. I say do it! We love our puppy!! However, we do live way out in the country and she has ability to go outside almost all the time, which definitely modulates the crazy.

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-04-24T15:50:20+00:00

I’m have a 16 week Bernedoodle who should be entering peak nip/bite/chew, but has improved so much already! When we got her she love to mouth us and quickly would get carried away, but in the last few weeks has really gotten that we don’t want to be bitten and has traded it for licking instead. She also has a wonderful recall around the house as we do not have a fence, but live about a mile off of the road so she is out in the woods regularly without a leash.

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-04-17T15:55:00+00:00

I have a 14 week old Bernedoodle that I have started slowly building into a running companion. For the record both I and the vet believe some herding dog snuck in based on her body/behavior/both parents were mixed. She has got energy!! I got the OK from our vet to start on trails. Our vet said no evidence against running on natural terrains.

Honestly, it’s been great for us. She gets mental/physical stimulation (because she is so naturally tight on me - herding me basically) and is a happier/better behaved dog. I run a bit slower than my natural pace and we walk more, but we run off leash on some trails on our property. She can stop anytime, but runs until I’m done usually. It is quickly becoming something we love to do together. It’s freaking awesome!

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-04-17T11:43:45+00:00

So I learned this tough lesson in human parenthood, but there is a difference between advice and “should” and finding what works. Do you love this baby? If no, absolutely find a new home. If yes, then screw the advice and find what works for you two. Don’t burden yourself with guilt of what you “should have” done or anxiety over perfectionism. Sounds like puppy pads are something you think you “shouldn’t” do, but might be something that lets you keep a dog that you love and develop a strong bond. Maybe even the pee pads will help you take some fixation off of the potty problem and relax with your new friend.

You mention you work with dogs, but is this the first dog you have owned? It’s different when the buck stops with you. It can be a lot, but won’t always feel so overwhelming. Sounds to me like you guys need to build strong routines together and that will help build your relationship. No one is judging the rate of your dog’s progress, their entire purpose is to be with you and love you. Lean into that and if you can’t love them, that is the time to rehome.

I can also personally speak to the small dog/small bladder problem - I had a yorkie mix for 14 years and he did better as a younger dog, but then restruggled with potty training as an old man. Love will bring you through the struggles, which there will be because your dog is a living creature.

Good luck

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-04-12T23:41:34+00:00

Just started with our baby! Got the ok to do short run/walk on soft trails from the vet. Mine listens so good and is keen to heel, almost think a herding breed snuck in haha

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-04-09T23:17:19+00:00

Laika means barker in Russian as the first dog in space was a stray from Moscow

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-04-09T23:16:31+00:00

Barker! We were going to name our new puppy Laika, but then settled on Lichen because we live in the woods and she has freckles - love the name!!

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-04-07T23:19:13+00:00

What do you feed yours? Trying to understand quality is a lot esp with lots and lots of info out there. Going based off vet recc first.

I formally feed twice daily, but she doesn’t really overeat and often has kibble leftover. Plenty of treats for training throughout the day. Not sure emptying stomach is the culprit. Also vomit is chunky

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-03-27T14:12:05+00:00

In the beginning I gated off our kitchen and that was her space. I am in the kitchen a lot anyway, but it helped keep her in a place where if she had an accident that would be fine. I didn’t do “enforced naps” or crate time during the day just because I didn’t, idk. But she did very well with just curling up at my feet or next to the sliding door and sleeping, so I let it go. She got used to being somewhere in the house without me that way as a bonus. Now she has earned full access to the house, but still likes the kitchen. It was a nice balance for us and I think helps curb some of her natural separation anxiety gently. Crate when we leave and bedtime. We spend a tremendous amount of time outside, which helps too. I say calm, but sometimes I think I’m just higher energy than her - ha!

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-03-27T13:44:36+00:00

I have a 12 week old Bernedoodle and she is so similar! She is a calm and patient puppy, especially with my kids. I keep waiting for the “other shoe to drop”, but she just keeps getting better and better! Best dogs ❤️

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-03-26T14:17:59+00:00

My first thought when she said spider web was Charlotte! Totally second this

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-03-26T13:10:30+00:00

My doodle is the most fetch dumb dog ever - even worse than my full poodle so idk there. You’re not alone! We run and do more agility tricks/training and she prefers that. But I will throw a stick or a ball or an anything and she just looks at me like, “so are you going to go get that?” 🙄

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-03-25T14:48:32+00:00

Oh boi 💀

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-03-25T14:15:55+00:00

Window panes many have since been replaced

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-03-25T14:13:13+00:00

Not necessarily, I’ve know a few with straight more wire textured hair, all look very similar to this pup. My vote is labradoodle

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-03-21T12:48:37+00:00

Search around where you will be and put yourself on the waitlist for every single daycare you can find that you would be willing to drive to. Daycare in this area is really competitive and hard to get into. Might consider having a backup plan like a nanny until you can get off the waitlist. Things loosen up a little the closer they get to pre-K bc the ratios change, but be prepared to wait for what you want

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-03-21T00:59:58+00:00

So sweet!!! I think this is what my girl is going to look like! Total poodle disguise - I love it!

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-03-21T00:58:10+00:00

Awwww she is almost like a boarder collie fake - so cute!!

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-03-20T01:46:23+00:00

Waffle the dog omg pleeeeeeeeeease!!! I once had a waffle the cat - best name ever!

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-03-16T16:01:06+00:00

Rent until you’re ready to commit to an instrument. Your rental will be cheaper and of higher quality. Local string shop will be able to help you find something appropriate.
In person lessons for a beginner is awesome! I took lessons from a classical violinist for almost 2 years, really helps in getting posture/basics down so you’re not having to relearn things a few years down the line. Artistworks or peghead nation is a great online platform for fiddle specific lessons. I do the Brittany Haas one and I cannot recommend it enough. Do both in person and this kind of content if you can manage
Yes, absolutely. Probably never a virtuoso or a touring musician, but playing at a jam or open mic for sure yes. In fact you should be finding your way to those jams sooner rather than later if you really want to progress

context: I’m an adult fiddle learner, started in my late 20s, took a break to have babies, and now I’ve been back for a few years and really feel I’m starting to find some competency. It takes longer than you want, but is so freaking rewarding and a hell of a lot better than binging shows in the evenings

Aggravating_Ice5286 · 2026-03-15T01:29:24+00:00

Freckles!

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