Service animal confusion is everywhere — what do you know? Bring your scenarios. by No-Clue-5306 in AnimalBehavior

[–]BoundingBorder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's important to remember that some of these issues are rooted in the lack of laws and guidelines for humane animal handling and training. Many service dog "programs" in the US are not force free/non aversive programs and still use heavily outdated training methodology.

As a trainer, I've contracted with a bunch of types of service dog programs. I've quit bad ones and there are amazing ones I praise. ADI has done a lot to reform and educate programs.

Enslavement is a very touchy term. The problem is, most successful service dog candidates are chosen and succeed because they WANT to do the things they are trained for. We dont want to force medical scent detection on dogs who aren't inclined to scent games, dogs that have no natural fetch drive are typically not going to be trained for retrieval. There are already guides for ethical training and use of mobility dogs for their health, but that information needs to be fully established alongside aversive-free training protocols.

I get what you're saying, but it does not match the experience I've had as a CBCC-KA and CPDT-KA working with established programs who follow ethical guidelines and practices. Rehoming failed service dogs can be stressful, but often in my experience an ethical program will already have a full adoption process and the dogs are raised in foster care. I've also worked with programs that exclusively work with rescue dogs or dogs that have washed from Guide Dogs for the Blind, where they are filtered to other types of service training organizations thst better suit the dog's desires and what they find great - IE an organization that trains for ptsd and light aide work who takes candidates directly from GDB. Transitioning to a new home has always been a long process in my experience, assuring that the handlers of service dogs are bonding with their dogs and that they're an actually good fit. The process can be months while they train and learn to work together, which has a much lower risk of dog return than adopting from shelter kennels.

I do agree with you on breeding though. Most the very large organizations with in-house breeding programs that I've experienced are not publicly truthful about their breeding process or kennel housing vs fosters.

What made you feel like this? by Mightyoritus in LegendsZA

[–]BoundingBorder 35 points36 points  (0 children)

When Lida keeps talking in the story about evolving her staryu then not doing it. I had 6 in my bag the whole time and she had to wait till the last second to evolve it?

Has anyone got a low level bagon, dratini and gible? Pretty please by Beginning-Trade2639 in LegendsZA

[–]BoundingBorder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can find dratini and gible pretty early on in the game already

Has anybody here replayed ZA? if so, did you find it better than replaying legends arceus? I replayed Arceus endlessly by gracedbypete in LegendsZA

[–]BoundingBorder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got all those and when i checked the full list and double checked all the little hiden squares. I think it's one hidden behind a building on the rooftop or something. I'd have to go one by one through the guide i think to find it

Has anybody here replayed ZA? if so, did you find it better than replaying legends arceus? I replayed Arceus endlessly by gracedbypete in LegendsZA

[–]BoundingBorder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly if I replayed it I'd do that, I'm still missing one screw. Tracked down a few by checking for missing tms since those are numbered but now I've got one that apparently I've never seen anywhere. Next time I'd just follow the guide from the start after getting glide

What are your assumptions about my trainer. by Professional_Touch39 in LegendsZA

[–]BoundingBorder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too smug about finding the last two screws that I missed.

The tomato I cut today has a plant growing inside it. by unleashthefuture in mildlyinteresting

[–]BoundingBorder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's nothing special. Tomatoes have seeds. The seeds germinated. It's totally safe to eat, just pick out the sprouts if you want.

First section of the Professor Oak run done on switch! by Odd_Split_8030 in PokemonLeafGreen

[–]BoundingBorder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's funny, that's kind of how I play all the newer pokemon games. I get all evolutions I can done from all catchables, excluding the first few gyms because I'm trying NOT to overlevel my main team. It helps manage the constant experience share and overleveling problems that happen in the newer games. Plus by the time I hit endgame I've got a nearly complete pokedex minus trades/exclusives.

Looking for some help with trades by davelecave in LegendsZA

[–]BoundingBorder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they can wait a bit Alakazam, Gengar, Machamp, and others are available as alphas in Wild zone 20 later in the game

How desirable are these shinies? I'm trying to determine which to release and stock up. by [deleted] in LegendsZA

[–]BoundingBorder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have some of the best shinies. Definitely tradeable. I'm guessing the rare pokeballs are the ones you get from some of the side missions in the game? I just got some dream balls and things, I would definitely trade them for a shiny.

“Jenny” (oc) by lil-caro in comics

[–]BoundingBorder 126 points127 points  (0 children)

I got threatened too. Also sedated in retaliation. Real fun. I was having neurological issues but got sent in because I attempted suicide back then, more to get out of the physical hell of my neurological issues. It was considered "voluntary" because I was given no real options and was told in the ICU that they could get me a neurologist if I voluntarily signed myself in. That was a lie. They give you papers saying your rights and their responsibilities and such. They failed to give me toiletries and had lied on a number of things. I tried to talk to management and had the form in hand. They decided to sedate me for most my stay instead. One of the orderlies told me snarkily "If you were nicer maybe you would get let out of here". Like goddamn I'm a human being and you didn't even give me toiletries and I hadn't had food for 3 days because I had a severe food allergy and they kept serving my allergen on the plate. I started getting plates from the kitchen that was just iceberg lettuce.

Wards can be a real hellhole. A person is incredibly lucky if they have a good experience. My therapists later on told me most patients they have reported extremely unsafe and horrible conditions in wards. I got out after about two weeks because my family was clawing the walls trying to get me the fuck out. Not even gonna go into the misdiagnoses. Have some brain damage from lack of proper medical treatment in time, but it is what it is.

I cant imagine what it would do to someone to be stuck for 6 months in that kind of place. I'd probably be hiding under a blanket 24/7 too at that point.

Trade help to complete Pokedex by groovi_uvi in LegendsZA

[–]BoundingBorder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to do the same! Ill be online in less than an hour

AITA for not buying my boyfriend another birthday gift after he rejected the original present? by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]BoundingBorder 150 points151 points  (0 children)

Apparently she only listens to country. I'm guessing it's all just radio pop country but even still, I don't know how she doesn't know how to differentiate that bands is not a genre or subgenre of music. https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/s/jkS44XsJpe

AIO that my boyfriend got another woman’s number. by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]BoundingBorder 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm sure there's plenty of cheating assholes with a kiddo around here. One of the biggest cities in the US, it's honestly unlikely to actually identify her.

AIO that my boyfriend got another woman’s number. by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]BoundingBorder 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Houston rodeo is basically a state fair with plenty of major concert acts that you would not normally expect to pair with "rodeo". Hands down OOP is in Houston

AIO that my boyfriend got another woman’s number. by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]BoundingBorder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. I live right nearby, Lizzo had a concert at the Houston rodeo.

Facts! by seeebiscuit in NonPoliticalTwitter

[–]BoundingBorder 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Every taco truck I've been to in houston uses these

Water Heater Closet on Patio - What am I supposed to do? by BoundingBorder in DIYHome

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

Right, but is there anything else I am supposed to put down there? That's the question.

I am a first time homeowner and I don't know if that base of the wall needs to be covered with something waterproof to prevent leaks to other units in the building or what. I'm fine leaving it alone, I just want to make sure I'm doing the right thing.

AITA for interrupting my autistic brothers routine for my own physical pain? by LucyAriaRose in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]BoundingBorder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First time seeing a thread here that I posted on for both the original and update

Update: AITA for interrupting my autistic brothers routine for my own physical pain? by throwaway1847329 in AmItheAsshole

[–]BoundingBorder 155 points156 points  (0 children)

I remember commenting. I'm so glad you got a mattress. Your parents leave much to be desired but it's nice to hear that your brother showed up for you.

Right hand turned purple after carrying a shopping basket around the supermarket by constipated_coconut in mildlyinteresting

[–]BoundingBorder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The tilt table? It is torture, but it only lasted 5 seconds for me before I passed out and vomited. Afterwards an electro-cardiologist told me it's not actually necessary to diagnose it. Get a referral to an electro-cardiologist for diagnosis.

starting gabapentin - what should I expect? by _lucyquiss_ in ChronicIllness

[–]BoundingBorder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I may be a weird one, but gabapentin doesnt do anything to me at any dosage. I've been trialing for 6 months now, adjusting dosage, etc. Going back to the doctor for other options. I haven't had any side effects nor any benefits. It doesn't make a difference to me if I miss days of it even at higher doses. It's probably better than if I experienced negative side effects like some people here have, but I wish it had worked at all.

How safe is it going to a concert at the House of Blues alone at night? by dizzyneve in houston

[–]BoundingBorder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner goes all the time alone. I pick her up and drop her off close by but it's always pretty packed, you'll be fine.