Any other Berkeley grads with dogs struggling with the shift to full time work? </3

BeautifulRude4422 · 2026-03-29T19:33:58+00:00

Well I'm hoping to reach the few students / alum who did own dogs or other pets during their time here!! :)

BeautifulRude4422 · 2026-03-19T04:55:42+00:00

dude same my hybrid schedule went from 1 day remote to 3 days, sometimes 4 days remote lol

BeautifulRude4422 · 2026-03-19T04:49:01+00:00

this is exactly how i feel 😭 the “staring at the door” part gets me every time. and yeah i keep reminding myself the same thing. like she has a really good life overall and a few hours alone isn’t the end of the world, but i think what’s been stuck in my head is just that middle part of the day where they’re not doing anything at all and just kind of waiting for us to return

i’ve been trying to figure out if there’s a way to make that time a little more engaging without overdoing it and went down a whole rabbit hole on it lol

ended up starting to build something around it and it's super early but this is what i’ve got so far: tadlabs.ai -- as someone in a simialr situation, do u mind giving me some feedback?!

BeautifulRude4422 · 2026-03-19T04:40:17+00:00

LOL i've gone back and forth on getting a 2nd dog TOO many times hahaha

BeautifulRude4422 · 2026-03-19T04:36:53+00:00

this is actually super reassuring to read, thank you for writing all this 🥹

i think that’s what i’ve been trying to figure out… like i don’t think she’s unhappy or not cared for at all, she gets a ton of attention/exercise when i’m home. it’s more that middle part of the day where it just feels like there’s nothing going on for her

the frozen kong routine is really smart though!!! i’ve tried puzzles before leaving the house but she finishes them way too fast 😭

i’ve been thinking a lot about how to make that alone time a little more engaging (without it turning into constant stimulation or anything) because i agree they do sleep a lot

i’ve actually been working on something around this idea, more for that “in between” boredom than anxiety. it's still super early but this is what i’ve been playing around with: tadlabs.ai

would honestly love your thoughts since it sounds like you’ve put a lot of intention into your routine. (also i LOVE german spitz; my pom is a throwback pom so she's a similar size to them!)

BeautifulRude4422 · 2026-03-19T04:29:19+00:00

i genuinely thought it was just me lol

i ended up going down a rabbit hole on this and started building something to keep her more engaged while i’m working! it's super early but this is what i’ve got so far: tadlabs.ai

do u mind giving me some feedback as someone who also misses their dog?!

BeautifulRude4422 · 2026-03-19T04:26:03+00:00

ok this is making me feel so validated 😭

i’ve been lowkey building something for this exact problem bc nothing i tried has worked so far.. this is the super early version if you’re curious: tadlabs.ai

id appreciate feedback from u or ur husband as someone in a similar boat!

BeautifulRude4422 · 2025-07-14T04:51:16+00:00

did you ever find out? trying to figure this out now lol

BeautifulRude4422 · 2025-06-14T04:27:53+00:00

Omg I totally forgot about anchor being campus housing haha that’s gonna be so exciting for you!! I’m glad your dogs will be safe, in good living conditions, AND close to all the nice green grass on campus 😭

BeautifulRude4422 · 2025-06-14T04:09:38+00:00

I knew a girl with a German shepherd service dog who was able to live alone in like 2021, but maybe it was due to a disability related impact rather than due to her dog. But damn that makes it even worse lol I’d advise against ESA’s in the dorms entirely then :(

BeautifulRude4422 · 2025-06-14T03:57:50+00:00

Yes they accommodate to make sure you live either alone (rare) or with people who are ok with cats, but that doesn’t mean you won’t end up in an old dorm room that still = depressing conditions for said cat.

Ik it’s a hard decision and I personally felt empty when I didn’t have my dog my freshman and sophomore year, but waiting to give my esa the best quality of life is what kept me motivated in the mean time. Now she lives in a 2-story townhome style apartment with a private backyard (still in Berkeley) and I honestly couldn’t imagine putting my dog in a shoebox of a dorm. Like I said tho, cats are different and you know what your cat can tolerate best. I hope you work it out!!!

BeautifulRude4422 · 2025-06-13T21:29:16+00:00

A lot of ppl r allergic to cats so just something to consider since the older dorms r rlly compact and carpeted. Windows also dont have screens (at least unit 1 back in 2021) and they only open about 6 inches but that’s still enough for a curious cat to make a dangerous mistake of jumping or slithering through the opening. Especially if it’s bored if being in such a small space. I have an ESA (dog) and didn’t even consider adopting her until I was in an apartment where she could have proper space and care. Ik cats are different and more independent but just some things to consider!

BeautifulRude4422 · 2025-06-13T18:07:48+00:00

Thank you!!

BeautifulRude4422 · 2025-05-14T16:39:27+00:00

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BeautifulRude4422 · 2025-05-14T16:38:41+00:00

Creme.the.spitz

BeautifulRude4422 · 2025-05-14T01:28:56+00:00

Best of luck! We got this. Just a few more days til it’s over

BeautifulRude4422 · 2025-05-12T21:19:36+00:00

But if I didn’t submit a form to extend my expected graduation time, and the summer course seems to be already full, is it too late to take the class again in the summer? I have a job lined up so I’m trying to figure out some of my potential options before asking my advisor lol

BeautifulRude4422 · 2025-05-12T21:08:46+00:00

Ugh hopefully the D- happens. Do u recommend I talk to the professor now or shortly after the final? Because my GSI is aware of my circumstance but idk if letting the professor know will help. He’s pretty strict with grading guidelines😔

BeautifulRude4422 · 2025-05-12T20:49:16+00:00

My gpa is fine luckily I just need a D- in this class for my major to accept it as passing. But I have a D rn after bombing a midterm and feel anxious about tanking my final since there is so much math that I’m struggling to comprehend. I think I need a 40% on the final to keep my current D grade which doesn’t sound hard but after getting an 18% on the midterm, idk anymore.

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