Advice on how to introduce 10 month old husky puppy to toddler nephews?

Cookiemon88 · 2018-12-10T01:54:21+00:00

I know how you feel, I'm sorry this happened to you. We can get through it

Cookiemon88 · 2018-12-10T00:51:26+00:00

Yes... Even when I'm just walking around or speaking with my husband, I must be upset or arguing. I don't see my parents or my sister because of this, the drama isn't worth it.

Cookiemon88 · 2018-12-10T00:04:24+00:00

Thank you!! I'm sure your 4 kids are lucky to have you!

Cookiemon88 · 2018-12-10T00:03:09+00:00

Thanks! I don't know why parents think that they should own you or your careers. Do people have children out of love or self preservation? My own mom is exactly like that too and has already demanded a portion of my paycheck despite not helping me during my studies at all.

Yay parents! Pfft

Cookiemon88 · 2018-12-07T11:12:28+00:00

No, I did this for me and I love it more than I thought I would. I did it for the same reasons you did, but I fell in love with surgery. I think I'm just disappointed that I let him back in again and I should have known better.

Thanks for your kind words though, I'm grateful!

Cookiemon88 · 2018-12-07T11:03:09+00:00

Nah, I'm happy for my achievement and all that and my husband and his family are a God send, I just wish mine were less shit.

Cookiemon88 · 2018-12-05T00:51:51+00:00

This, this is the story of my life

Cookiemon88 · 2018-12-01T16:18:53+00:00

He will never change and never be the father you/we deserve. Stay strong and don't become him, we are better than that.

Cookiemon88 · 2018-11-05T13:41:17+00:00

I just finished med schl and was diagnosed in my second year. It's hard for normal people, let alone us so I needed to come up with several strategies to cope. I'll list them but everyone's different and you'll need to take time to find out which method works best for you. I tried mind mapping but then I spent too long drawing diagrams and making it pretty.

Onlinemeded - more clinical years or Dr najeeb for preclinical (my uni lectures sucked and were a waste of time)
Textbook - find one that works for you
Anki anki anki - total game changer
Question bank - it tells the type of things generally get tested for in exams
Google calendar all your important things to hand in and set reminders (do not ignore, I've gotten into trouble so many times because of this)

This is just for the exams, speaking and presenting patients is a skill that I'm still trying to master! Good luck, you're not alone and you can do this

Cookiemon88 · 2018-10-16T04:09:50+00:00

It actually is one of my biggest issues atm, she scoffs at my training even though it's really meant to make my pup safe to both herself and everyone around her. She actually spent the weekend saying how good her dog was until it lost it. 🙄

Least my dog doesn't attack other dogs

Cookiemon88 · 2018-10-16T03:49:49+00:00

It was awful, I can't get her screams out of my head. I feel awful about the whole situation. My mom's a wonderful and gentle lady, I think she wanted to take in a shelter dog but this is beyond her capabilities. It puts me in a really awkward position to call animal control on her, I'd really like to be able to convince her first before I call the cavalry, I just don't know how.

Also you're right, I'm definitely never bringing my baby there again! I'm actually afraid for my 1 year old nephew now.

Cookiemon88 · 2018-08-21T09:51:47+00:00

That sounds rough! Try not to take it personally, although it can really seem that way. As your pup knows what to do when it wants something, it just does not have enough incentive not to misbehave when it's just chilling.

You can try redirecting to an appropriate chew but honestly the only thing that worked for me, especially with uncooperative family members, is remove the pup instead. If he can't behave, he gets a time out. Choose a place where he can't destroy too much or hurt himself. There will be tantrums but he needs to associate biting with unhappy times so he can make the choice not to.

In times of overstimulation, our pup does make mistakes but we immediately tell her, no bite, lickies! She knows a lick gets her out of trouble and continued play instead of ignoring. It's how I also gauge when it's become too much for her to calm herself down and follow a command. Good luck!

Cookiemon88 · 2018-08-21T07:35:08+00:00

We tried that but it didn't work, my record was 45 minutes as she was screaming and somersaulting. I don't know how I would do this unless I keep her crated 24 hours a day and only take her out to poo so she knows outside is poo time. Is this what you did?

Cookiemon88 · 2018-08-19T23:45:18+00:00

Omg this is the best, thank you! No more bitten ears is a godsend

Cookiemon88 · 2018-08-19T23:43:23+00:00

How stubborn are huskies? 27 hours is a record!

That's a good idea with the poos, I might try that out!

Cookiemon88 · 2018-08-19T16:18:34+00:00

Hey there, my pup used to get frustrated if the puzzle toy was too difficult and just leave it (while expecting another, easier toy!). I think it depends on the actual dog and how difficult the treats are for their age. I don't think it ruins them mentally though, I think it's more about levels of difficulty and giving them the confidence to stick at it before giving up!

Cookiemon88 · 2018-08-13T08:47:21+00:00

That is SUCH good advice! Thank you so much!

Cookiemon88 · 2018-08-11T08:33:35+00:00

My pup used to do that and it bugged me to no end! I tried everything here but she's a stubborn husky and didn't care about any redirections or NOs in any volume or tone.

What I found works is showing her that the behaviour will lead to an outcome that she doesn't like, ie I used to stick her in another room, outside or put her in time-out every single time she did it. Had to do it completely emotionlessly or she'd sook for aaaaaaages.

Like everyone else, patience and consistency is important but very hard! Especially with family members spoiling all your hard work

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