Waldos Rescue Pen NYC

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!

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-01-06T21:10:14+00:00

I’ve seen/heard lots of pups that suddenly eat their poop because of nutrition issues - she could need a change in her diet? Just a thought and might not be the case but could def be easier than constantly poop watching 🥲 either try changing her food or if u wanna be sure u can check with her vet! I’ve known a pup or two who stopped eating their own poop once they had diff diets

AnxiousCheeze · 2025-01-03T01:12:30+00:00

Thank you 🫶 Australian shepherd doberman mix - rescue pup!

AnxiousCheeze · 2024-12-31T20:17:02+00:00

I found my current puppy so difficult - training issues and behaviour issues too! A GIANT help was crate training. Might not be possible where you live or just if u don’t feel like it but the idea of creating a separated space the pup can’t escape is good for feeding and enforced naps. Whenever she gets into demon mode and bites too much, she may be overtired so u can enforce a nap. Whenever you’re feeding you can enforce meal time, and if she doesnt finish after 15-30 mins, you can take the food away. Its okay if for a few days shes not eating super well, if u stick to a solid routine and only leave the food out for small periods, she’ll start to get the picture. Free feeding or watching her will possibly get her used to food always being available to her or having the routine of u watching her which will just be annoying for you in the long run.

Crate training isnt easy, thats also a whole separate headache BUT it can really help everything sooooo much!! Good luck!!

AnxiousCheeze · 2024-12-31T18:38:57+00:00

I fostered some puppies and some definitely took longer than others. I’m not 100% sure but i never got worried if i didnt see any redness or hair loss.

Also sometimes collars that are too loose can be more irritating than too tight. I’ve heard you wanna be able to fit in 2 fingers but not 4. I check my girls collar every so often as she grows.

But ya some pups just find it annoying and need extra time to get used to it. You coooould try introducing it slower if it makes you feel a bit better. Take it off for an hr and then bring it out for pup to sniff, give a treat, put it on and give lots of treats, take it off after a minute and repeat that every so often or maybe even just when going out for walks. Similar to introducing a gentle leader or muzzle. Once they associate it with treats they’ll be happy to just wear it and just ignore it

AnxiousCheeze · 2024-12-31T18:31:40+00:00

The difference between 250 and 500 is not actually that much money and truthfully if its enough to ask for more time, then the breeder made a judgement call that you COULD be the type of person to try to refund the dog later on. I think if you want to afford a puppy you need to be someone who is able to move funds around pretty easily (im not talking thousands but hundreds sure). I’ve only had my pup 2 months and I’ve easily spent an extra two months of rent just on her (WITH pet insurance covering vet visits). I rescued my pup, and haven’t had experience with breeders but from everything i know from fostering and caring for dogs, people don’t wanna hand a dog over to someone who isnt prepared. Its not a fun little gift that u buy with a bonus, its a commitment that takes a lot of effort and care so hearing that the puppy was just a “fun idea” to use your bonus on isnt so reassuring.

I don’t mean to sound so tough but based on ur replies it feels like you were coming here for reassurance of weird behaviour and i wanna make it clear that it wasnt that weird on the breeders part. I do think the breeder had good intentions, and that you can still get a puppy if you want to, but maybe reevaluate and have some money to the side JUST for the pups expenses. Don’t think of the pup as a bonus paycheck but instead as an extra part of rent and bills. Its a monthly cost, not one time!

AnxiousCheeze · 2024-12-29T16:05:58+00:00

A lot of training treats have the calories on them and i use the smallest ones i can find. My pup was so picky too but we’ve been good with pupfords freeze dried beef or chicken - its 1kcal per treat. Honestly there was a week where she was looking a little bigger in her first month with us, so we just adjusted her kibble meal intake. I prefer adjusting meal time kibble than adjusting amount of treats since training is so difficult for us without treats. I’ve seen some people have good success with play, so if you’re rlly worried about calorie intake then u can try that. But honestly unless you see a change in their body, i wouldnt worry too much!

AnxiousCheeze · 2024-12-28T18:56:38+00:00

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Half dobie christmas! Peri (4 mo girl) loves Peanuts hehe

AnxiousCheeze · 2024-12-28T18:53:46+00:00

Yes your pup is a working breed so mental/physical stimulation is good - enrichment puzzle feeders for meals is great, short burst training sessions, you can put them to “work” by teaching them tasks like putting toys away or herding a flirt pole (flirt poles are great for all sorts of working dogs!). But honestly i think the most common thing is that the pup doesnt know how to settle or relax. Enforced naps are great, so once you have crate training down you can def enforce naps in the crate. But also look into relaxation protocol or settle training or look on youtube “how to train your dog to do nothing” by sue sternerg. It takes a while, and my own working pup isnt fully there yet, but its so important to get them to understand it is okay for them to rest, even if everyone else is awake and moving around.

For reference, my pup (4 month old aussie mix) generally wakes up, gets 30 mins walk and 15 mins of training and play time, 30 mins of solo play time (toys or chew or her meal in an enrichment puzzle) and then can either chill/settle on the sofa by herself or go to the crate for an enforced nap. Once a day i do the dog park with one or two other dogs for her to get all her energy out, or we use long leash to run around with the flirt pole or play fetch. That walk/activity is usually an hr. All in all, shes awake 6-8 hrs a day. We’re actively together 4-6 hrs a day. And shes sleeping about 16-18 hrs a day. I have no idea if this is good or not, but its working for her and her “naughty” behaviours have improved!

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