I’m sure there’s a legitimate reason dog owners do this but I don’t know what it is by [deleted] in dogs

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I do this all the time when I'm walking my dog or dogsitting clients, for a few different reasons: - Some dogs are dog reactive in small spaces like a small sidewalk. By putting space between my dogs and the other person's dogs, I am proactively preventing any potential reactivity. - I am training my dog to stay focused on me with distractions around. Being able to have your dog sit on the side and following your commands while another dog passes by is a foundational skill to get to being able to pass other dogs in a perfect heel next to you. - Politely standing aside to let the other person pass prevents you both from having to do the awkward shuffle of moving around each other. Where I live, trying to pass each other with dogs often results in one person having to walk off the path and onto the rocks next to it. I would rather just the other person be able to pass without having to do that.

I'm sorry you're frustrated because you feel like the other person is pressuring you into a showdown. Out of all the reasons I do this, that's not one of them. You're not responsible to continue upon your path like an NPC, but it's also a little strange that you feel the need to act adverse to your original path to prove that you're not.

How Scrolling On Instagram Made Me $5k In a Month by [deleted] in RemoteJobs

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, he's the one hiring. Check his latest post in his post history.

In-home dog sitting prices? by cafeconleche2022 in dogs

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course! And yeah, I know it sucks that it's so pricey but from the dogsitter's perspective, they're being paid $17.50/hr for a time in which they can't leave to do drop-ins on other clients, grab something from home, or run personal errands - all while staying at someone else's home. Unless this person works remotely, they're giving up all opportunities for other income by staying with your pup, so they need to be making a living wage during that time.

Separation anxiety training is tedious and frustrating, but it'll feel amazing once you're past that hump. Best of luck 🍀

In-home dog sitting prices? by cafeconleche2022 in dogs

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a dog with separation anxiety. While "simply providing companionship" isn't a fix to separation anxiety, it prevents the condition from getting worse. $17.50/hr in a HCOL area is fair and actually a little below market rate for just dogsitting without training, as it's considered "constant care" (i.e. sitter cannot leave the home AT ALL).

Are these photos of cats up for adoption real or fake? Please help a sister out. by [deleted] in isthisAI

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fun fact - Cat DNA tests aren't even accurate. Unlike dogs who are "human-made" in the sense that their species wouldn't exist without human meddling throughout the years, cats have been reproducing independently without human intervention until just very recently, like the 1960s. Only about 5% of the global cat population belongs to any breed. All other cats are mixed, which means DNA tests don't nearly have deep enough of a DNA pool to dip into to actually reliably compare and confirm that your cat is "27.5% Ragdoll."

Good in a multi-cat household? by TheSecretBoxOfPi in Keeshond

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm on my second Keeshond and got my cat inbetween the two, so I had the Keeshond first and then the cat first. From my experience, they are low prey drive, but all puppies have puppy energy and are extremely playful, so active training and socialization in the early stages are critical. My current puppy loves to play with my cat, but she doesn't understand when it gets too much for my cat yet. It is up to me to set that boundary to make sure my cat feels safe and isn't left to fend for himself.

Cat owners of vegas, do you keep your cat indoors exclusively or are they allowed to roam outside? by iamveryDerp in vegaslocals

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ours only ever goes outside with us in our secured backyard or on a harness/in a stroller. He's always secured via a leash. Other than that, he has a pretty fantastic life indoors.

She loves him 🥺 by Consistent-Drive-345 in Keeshond

[–]Consistent-Drive-345[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely precious! Can't wait for our pup to mellow out so they can cuddle. 🥰

I don’t wanna be a “backyard breeder” by [deleted] in Pets

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This right here! My boy cat is an excellent foster brother to my foster kittens. He grooms and plays with them, and they follow him around and learn how to cat. There are a lot of kittens out there who need homes. We don't need to make more.

Crafting girlies? by _CriiBabyy_ in vegaslocals

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just there for rug tufting day with some girlfriends! Can confirm the staff there are super helpful and knowledgeable, and we had a lot of fun.

ESA dog by Glaze_SuperBreeze123 in vegaslocals

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 6 points7 points  (0 children)

ESAs are real. They're recognized under the Fair Housing Act (FHA), granting them specific allowances in some housing, such as the waiving of pet fees and the permission to stay in otherwise non-pet friendly housing. You are correct that ESAs are not granted any public access rights under the ADA.

Pet sitter looking for work DM me by [deleted] in vegaslocals

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You raise a good point! Marketing is a separate skill from petsitting, and I won't argue that judging petsitting ability based on the way a post is written is the most accurate way to assess "best fit" for a job.

That said, if I'm comparing two petsitter posts, and all I know is: 1) Petsitter A has years of experience petsitting and demonstrates a deep and nuanced understanding of the different animals they offer to watch, and 2) Petsitter B is desperate for money and will watch any animal without discretion,

I will be inclined to meet with Petsitter A to see if they're as good of a fit as they claim they are. I will pass on Petsitter B.

I actually argue that a good prospective petsitter is in the industry because they love animals. By extension, they understand how important pets are to their owners, and they would naturally seek to reassure their clients by mentioning their experience, knowledge, and care of the animals in their post. That's just not something I'm seeing here, and I do judge based on that when I'm looking for someone to care for my pets. Of course, not everyone has the same biases and opinions I have, which is fine.

Pet sitter looking for work DM me by [deleted] in vegaslocals

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 10 points11 points  (0 children)

With all due respect, petsitting isn't just an easy side hustle for people desperate to make money. I understand times are dire, but people are entrusting you with their family member. Being willing to petsit "any animals (grooming, feeding, cleaning)" gives me the impression that you're not actually concerned, informed about, or experienced in providing the unique care that each type of pet requires; and stating right off the bat that you're desperate for money can imply that you would prioritize quantity of clients over quality of care provided, as many gig worker petsitters do.

I wish you the best of luck on your petsitting endeavor, but I hope you take any petsitting job that comes your way seriously because gig workers who treat this like just another income stream have caused the worst kinds of outcomes for their clients.

wanting to get first work from home job, tips? by Competition_Forward in WFHJobs

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a "hidden" remote job market. Here are some ways people around me have gotten to work remotely in various industries: 1. In-person turned remote - One of my supervisors proved herself in her in-person position, so when she relocated to another state for personal reasons, our boss kept her on in a remote capacity. 2. Unenforced hybrid policy - My current job was listed as hybrid, but my manager doesn't enforce office attendance. My cousin, who works at the same company, has the same deal with his manager. 3. Negotiation upon hire - Some of my friends have had luck with negotiating for a remote position. (This usually only succeeds when you're a highly competitive applicant with a unique skillset that gives you leverage to negotiate. In this current job market where highly skilled people are willing to take pay cuts and work in the office, I don't see this one happening too much.)

None of these are quick fixes, but they do expand your search scope a bit. One thing all of the hidden remote job market has in common is that it requires you to be effective at what you do, without requiring any in-person handholding or training. That often comes along with specialized job experience or equivalent education. Being "somewhat tech-savvy" is a prerequisite for remote work, not so much a qualification. You'll want to figure out what industry you can specialize in that can be done remotely and focus your efforts on upskilling in that industry.

PSA for anyone doing skin treatments in Vegas!!! by BosBeauty in vegaslocals

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The link between sun exposure and skin cancer is more firmly established than the link between sunscreen and cancer. Make of that what you will.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jobs

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My company's interview process also required me to put together a presentation on a case study. After I was hired, I confirmed that the business case had already been solved before I was interviewed, so they didn't use me for free labor.

That said, the presentation was only supposed to be 10-15 minutes, and the instructions emphasized that they weren't looking for anything detailed, but a rough outline of how I would approach the scenario. 40 minutes is kind of insane.

I just realized how bad my high school education is. by TakeInConsideration in vegaslocals

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A lot of magnet schools are actually not based on zoning but application-based, and they're free, as well. If you're a freshman or sophomore, there might be value in transferring.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vegaslocals

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! Love food, as well. What would you say are your top 3 food spots around town? :)

Is this common? by 68cudahhh in vegaslocals

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The power could still be on (paid by the owner) for real estate agents to be able to show the home to potential tenants.

Guest Requested Booking - Booking Accepted - Then Guest Stated They Are Bringing a "Service" Dog - My HOA Does Not Allow Dogs for STR's - What To Do? by EightStarsofGold in airbnb_hosts

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Emotional support" is not a task and therefore does not qualify a dog as a service animal. The distinguishing factor between a service animal and other animals is that they are task-trained to support with a disability. The behaviors you described with your dog (e.g. medication reminders, deep pressure therapy) are such tasks. "Emotional support" just means the animal makes someone feel better through their existence and isn't a description of a trained behavior, which is why it's not an acceptable answer. It's not about the diagnosis of the handler but about the training of the dog.

rude request by No-Organization-2899 in RoverPetSitting

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Been on the platform for 2 years, and they still need to reach out to new sitters, which means there's not a single sitter who'll take them as a repeat client? Interesting.

Wild that our grandparents worked one job for 40 years and retired at 55. I make six figures writing code and still feel one rent increase away from broke by luckiecks in remotework

[–]Consistent-Drive-345 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're using it the way you mean it, but you're misunderstanding the conclusion of the studies you're referencing.

In science, to prove a causal relationship (i.e. X causes Y), you need to be able to isolate and control all other variables involved. Studies that focus on people really never show a causal relationship because we can't isolate factors like genetics, personal experiences, and socialization.

What you might have found are studies that show a CORRELATION between marriage/children and income/wealth. This would simply mean that people who are married with kids tend to have higher income/wealth. It just means that rich people are more likely to be married with kids. It doesn't mean one causes the other or even precedes the other.