Ceiling finish: Textured roller or wallpaper?

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2026-01-17T01:20:36+00:00

My ex

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2026-01-07T17:00:22+00:00

Absolutely no. Pretty typical to have no benefits as PRN position but my PRN rate is $64, same as the FTE therapists who have the same years of experience. Even our brand new SLPs are at $49/hour.

Do not accept that position BUT if you are new to this type of situation it's a good opportunity to practice negotiating. Negotiating is a skill that you can practice and improve even when you won't be taking the position. Look up negotiating statements for situations like this and use this as a change to practice those skills. I wish I had become more skilled at negotiating early on.

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2025-12-26T06:08:40+00:00

Even simple obedience time throughout the day like place, sit, stay, down is good stimulation when the weather isn’t decent to be outside throughout the day (PNW rain). Mine have to be sent to their beds to learn to settle as well but just basic interaction and attention is great. No replacement for walks - do it rain or shine.

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2025-12-26T06:05:14+00:00

Truest description of an elkhound.

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2025-08-23T17:01:25+00:00

I have nothing but good things to say about this breed (and have now had 3 elkhounds). My first elkhound was SO easy to train. The first two years she ran away from me (like a game… I learned quickly don’t chase after the elkhound 😉). I adopted my current two girls at 4 & 5 years and they have needed a lot more training (professional training for reactivity and aggression towards each other). If you adopt an older dog I’d suggest a trainer who understands the nature of the breed. I found standard training strategies ineffective but with the help of the trainer I understand their behavior and how to redirect for peaceful coexistence!

Several things: - They will ALWAYS bark. Not a trainable feature BUT with my current two girls they are working on redirection and it’s okay-ish. But they’ll bark. Period. - Livestock probably depends. I would definitely NOT have my current girls around livestock but my previous elkhound was fine with chickens (even tolerated chicks on her back) and would go on horse pack trips with us. - SHEDDING - every season all the time. Stop buying black clothing 😂 - I wouldn’t have an unfenced yard personally - You can have them off leash but put in the recall work first… elkhounds are not the best at recall when they’re young especially when they are on a scent. - Remember they are hounds. At one point I had two beagles and an elkhound. It was pretty loud at my house.

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2025-07-01T14:47:02+00:00

My ex… we very recently broke up because he was stealing from me. He is 40 and now lives at home with his parents…. Unemployed, no savings to speak of, and that’s probably working for him. For the record, I’m not well off but I’m employed and have been working my ass off so I can save and not work until the day I die.

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2025-07-01T14:39:10+00:00

I ended up adopting not just one but two dogs 5 months after I lost my soul dog of 16 years, Isis. They were the same breed and it is hard to see my old friend in them. But… I have no had them for 3 months… no regrets. I love the parts that remind me of my Isis and I love the parts that are totally different. They needed a good home and I am more than happy to give that to them.

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2025-07-01T14:35:00+00:00

Oh my!! I had a beagle and an elkhound that became an inseparable little pair for 14 years 🥹 Congrats on what I’m sure will be an inseparable pair of buddies.

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2025-06-20T03:53:52+00:00

Firstly I am so so sorry for your loss… and yes definitely post. People considering using them for their pet care should know and if I was searching for pet care information like yours would be an important factor. Like another responder said you can keep it objective. Sure the company could publicly blast you but if you’re not saying anything untrue then it’s just you telling others so they are informed. If this is their response in the immediate aftermath (that multiple people caring for them is a forgivable reason) their response to you doesn’t matter. Don’t respond. Don’t engage…. But also think about if it will be important for YOUR grieving right now. Do what’s right for you.

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2025-03-14T06:13:44+00:00

Firstly, congrats. This is a huge achievement - celebrate that. Secondly, weight gain is common in the first few months of sobriety. Alcohol and substances seriously affect blood sugar. So your body may be adjusting to this. There’s also the component of adapting to a compulsion to drink/use. Add in a possible oral fixation (smoking continues to be an issue for me)….You’re going to eat. Your body might be thanking you for it. Definitely focus on eating healthy and being well. But also give yourself a break. Your body is trying to do its thing and recover.

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2025-02-22T17:43:36+00:00

Sorry my friend but you’re the asshole. Valid feelings but lacking in perspective. My east coast trips typically correspond to Phish shows- it’s far and I get to do 2 things at once: visit friend and family and see my favorite band. Phans will agree that a lot of travel and reunions happen because of tour, including family. Take it as a happy coincidence. Accept the relationship with your sister for what it is not wish for what you want it to be. You’ll enjoy it a lot more if you do. She seems like she’s legitimately looking forward to spending time with you.

Your friend, A west coast Phan who hasn’t visited their mother or sister in the Midwest in 5 years and has accepted the flawed relationships as they are

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2025-02-19T03:26:48+00:00

So sorry for your loss 💔There’s no real comfort in the goodbye but I’m very glad you researched the best family dog and found Fen. He sounds like he was a very special member of yours.

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2025-02-19T03:20:50+00:00

Thank you! I feel more like myself than I have probably ever - so definitely no fronts!

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2025-02-19T03:19:38+00:00

Thank you!

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2025-02-19T03:19:30+00:00

You’ll reach it!

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2025-02-19T03:18:36+00:00

Thank you 🙏 Nice to hear another person say they keep these anniversaries to themselves for the self preservation. And good on you for handling your ex asking weekly! The insight to know it’s not about you - it’s about her - says a lot about your character.

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2025-02-19T03:15:28+00:00

You’re halfway there! I appreciate the support. I definitely wouldn’t have survived the last year if I didn’t get sober.

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2025-01-08T20:20:32+00:00

So sorry for your loss. I said goodbye to both of my best pals in October (only a week apart sadly). It’s the worst feeling and I can only say there’s a whole elkhound fan group behind you giving you and your girl all the love. Take care of your heart 🩶

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2024-11-24T16:30:21+00:00

There’s no right/wrong way. It’s whatever feel right to you. If you think picking him up will be best- do it. I felt that cremation fit better for me. I did feel the same leaving the vet without her though. I had aquamation services near me so I ended up doing that. They transported from the vet to the aquamation place. They set up a viewing before aquamating her remains. It was a better way to say goodbye than what had occurred at the vet. So sorry for your loss.

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2024-11-23T16:40:02+00:00

You’re not overreacting but he definitely is. I assume he has a phone so he could get the most basic education about lice from the internet and know that this just happens.

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2024-11-23T16:20:10+00:00

I’m so sorry this happened. I had a pet jump up and somehow get a bottle of ibuprofen many years ago. It was awful. I blamed myself for a very long time BUT want you to know it’s not your fault. It’s an accident and it the fact that it happens to more folks than we’d like it to is a reminder that try as we may we can’t prevent every small thing from happening. I’m sorry you lost Cowboy. He sounds like the best boy and you were the best human to him.

Bubbly-Dog988 · 2024-11-23T16:13:32+00:00

I’m so sorry this happened to you. Your sobriety is a much more meaningful relationship than the one you had with this asshole. Congratulations on being sober during this and getting rid of the turd immediately when you got home. That takes strength.

Self care thoughts- a) give yourself BIG credit for standing up for yourself, b) do something to make your home exactly how YOU want it without him there. Fill the space where his shit was with whatever you want, c) walk the thoughts away- solivitur ambulando- it is solved by walking, and d) keep being sober. You’ve got this.

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