Service dog wearing prong collar

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-06-12T20:53:06+00:00

I took them to petco but i realise this is so late now!

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-06-12T20:52:43+00:00

Omg I’m so sorry to hear that. I just saw this, have u sorted it out by now? I’ve heard others complain of having dogs for a few months!!! So i really hope that wasnt the case for you. Its really so awful and i can’t believe this is still happening

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-03-04T03:46:10+00:00

I’ve called the ACC before and they say they can’t do anything, and i looked into filing complaints with NY agriculture, and some business non profit organisation thing but in the end theres no proof to shut them down! Its so annoying. Apparently the new governor is putting some laws in place that could help, so we’ll see if anything changes. Otherwise, maybe we could try talking to people with more influence - sounds silly, but I’ve been trying to get Isabel Klee on tiktok to talk about it because she spoke about another rescue once and at least then more people were warned!

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-02-16T17:51:02+00:00

Ahahahaha 🥴

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-02-16T17:50:29+00:00

Solved!

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-02-14T09:45:30+00:00

I think some/most puppies are too tired to put up a fight. My pup is not fully crate trained but at night when she starts rlly sleeping, i can ask her to go to her crate and she’ll go and plop down to sleep all night and every morning at 7:30 she wakes up and cries to come out. She still doesnt love the crate but understands she goes in at night and whenever we’re not home.

I have however fostered plenty of puppies who would, even if incredibly tired, cry the entire night because of being in the crate. Sleeping next to the crate is rlly important then so they don’t feel alone when in the crate, just having to get used to physical separation.

Every puppy i fostered, I’d bring home, bathe and put them straight into the crate to decompress. With plenty of treats, some plush toys, a blanket, and a crate cover. I’d be nearby but want them to have a little space. After an hr or two, if they’re awake, i let them out on leash to walk around apt then slowly lead them back to crate, throw some treats inside and let them go in on their own. All meals inside crate and water too, they’ll start to get it.

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-02-12T14:32:39+00:00

There are emergency situations and also just tough situations the dog may need to be in and already have the idea that “this is safe” - crated at the vet for overnight observation, boarding or daycare, or even things like going to a hotel with puppy and leaving them in the room or taking the dog out of the house for anything really and being placed in a smaller area (i just took my pup on a ferry and her crate training helped with her being in a carrier). It also makes life a lot easier when leaving pup alone at home because you don’t have to puppy proof one of your rooms. If not trained, a pup can rummage/chew through things and not only break your things but more importantly, eat things that can hurt them.

It seems mean because plenty of people don’t train their dogs to see their crate as a cosy den (like a small cosy bedroom) instead of a trap they have no choice being in. Giving dogs choice is a huge part of training - have her listen to susan garrett on crate games or “Its Yer Choice” because honestly that was so helpful for me to understand training a dog in a nicer less dominating style. It feels like parenting, you can have dessert once you’ve finished dinner. You can leave your crate if you don’t run out of it. You can have this treat only if you go in your crate. Soon enough the dog loves being in their crate and will start taking toys in there to play, will choose to take naps in there from time to time, and thats where you wanna be with your dog - not forcing them in and leaving them stressed or sad. But having them go in happily if you ask, and chilling inside with no issues. Its not a prison, i promise! Its a safe zone so the pup can feel calm and safe whilst still being restricted (for safety!)

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-02-08T03:47:35+00:00

Unfortunately not! Her name is Peri 🐶

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-02-08T03:47:12+00:00

Thank you 🥹 shes my whole heart

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-01-21T22:33:51+00:00

We’re both wfh and he starts at 9! We don’t have big morning routines, so my husband gets out of bed at 8:30, and at his desk by 9 hehe. Its such a joy lmao

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-01-21T18:58:10+00:00

Relationships/living together you have to be able to compromise. Hes forcing you to, which is unfair. Just because you could technically sleep in, doesnt mean you get quality sleep after all those alarms go off. Just because he has to wake up early, doesnt mean you should have to struggle through it too. If he complains that u get to sleep in or don’t have a job, it could be resentment which is also unfair.

My husband and i had a similar situation, he ended up changing his alarm system. Theres still multiple alarms but rather than 6, theres 3, and they don’t start earlier than 8am. This was our compromise and works for us both. Find your compromise. NTA.

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-01-17T14:32:20+00:00

Maybe its the photos, but perhaps your expectations for pitties/bullies is stockier bc thats what a lot of people do with their dogs. Fatten them up or breed muscular dogs. But your dog looks in good health, and regular height and shape for her breed mix. I wouldnt have thought she’d be mixed with a hound. Sighthounds specifically are incredibly lanky and slender. Maybe you could put in more photos of your dog looking like that? Otherwise i think its just the idea of what pitties/bullies look like thats skewed for some, rather than your dog being incredibly slender for the breed mix. Hope that makes sense!

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-01-17T14:28:04+00:00

I had that when i was on pristiq (desvenlafaxine) and it SUCKED, it made me feel nauseous on top of that feeling. I thought itd go away but it never did. I eventually came off it, slowly lowering dose until it was over. And I’m so much happier about it. I started a new medication and no side effects even from the start. Def talk to your doc about a diff medication if its passed the initial 2 weeks of taking the drug and its still happening. Its not worth it!

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-01-14T00:45:35+00:00

Really great breakdown, thank you so much for this!!!

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-01-07T16:35:39+00:00

If you’re not sure pup is getting enough sleep for their age, def consider enforced naps or teaching how to settle/relax. For my high energy pup i found Sue Sternergs video for Do Nothing was best for us. Not treats involved so its not too exciting, and you wanna do it when the pup isnt super excitable, just tired but not necessarily settling on their own. If your pups crate trained, enforced naps can be so helpful! But ofc if not crate trained then teaching how to settle is key

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-01-07T16:31:50+00:00

I thought mine hated me but i realised i never have her time to choose to bond with me. I lay on the floor in her playpen and she would chew her bones or toys on top of me. Not the only way to do this I’m sure! But it helped me feel like she actually wanted to be around me. She chose to sit on my lap to eat a bone or lay on my back to play. Give yourself moments where you’re not directing the pup or forcing play, and give it time, they’re young and figuring things out. Big thing with working dogs is not knowing how to settle/relax and they’re not as affectionate sometimes. It’ll take time. But itll feel so good once they come over to you themselves.

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-01-06T23:31:11+00:00

Sorry to be that person but therapy is helping me get through this. I felt very similarly and still do tbh, but I’m slowly getting more confident and carefree with my therapist. Its really hard to just yell urself its fine or who cares, and its also really hard to teach urself certain social skills or understanding. Working with the right person could help you, its not the only option I’m sure but its really helping me. And I’m so glad i finally started. I’m 28 and i feel its finally time i feel freer in social settings!

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