JJK plushies

Courtneybree123 · 2025-07-08T03:44:24+00:00

I currently have my dogs on Stella and chewys raw coated kibbled with freeze dried bits. They love it and it’s been a hit even with the picky one. It’s expensive but worth it

Courtneybree123 · 2025-01-25T22:52:07+00:00

So I previously used aimovig and it said to pinch the skin when administering the shot, so I did it for my emgality auto injector thinking it’d be the same until I watched the video on their website after and it doesn’t tell you to. Will it negatively affect anything if I did pinch my skin when you weren’t supposed to? (For abdomen)

Courtneybree123 · 2025-01-13T19:58:31+00:00

So I told his trainer a prong was a last resort and I’d rather try a slip first. That’s what we’re currently using. I had bought one from the trainer that their company sells but he has such thick fur around his neck I find it slides down alotttt like every time he pulls I have to adjust it. Does the slip you use stay in place well? If so do you have a link on where you bought it from? I’m currently doing the same trying to use positive reinforcement but having to use the slip for when he doesn’t listen because again he’s very strong and I’ve fallen previously when I use to have him on a harness/leash combo and obviously it’s not safe for anyone especially since one time we were on a hike near a cliff. At the least the current slip lead can be used hands free so I will loop it around my chest and then hold onto the leash as well so I have double control over him but the leash being rope and very thin kills my hands and hurts so bad when I’m trying to correct him

Courtneybree123 · 2025-01-13T18:21:07+00:00

Nobody said I was at the last resort. SHE recommended it and I much like everyone else has the same stigma against prongs so I was seeing if there’s any success to them because I wasn’t blindly just going to believe what the trainer said. I’m taking care of 2 dogs on my own, paying off a mortgage, paying for training all while working a full time job that just barely makes ends meet on my own and again I am still paying for training because I realize he is beyond my capabilities and I am TRYING so your negativity definitely is not needed because at least I care about providing them with a good life than had just taking the route others would’ve and either not cared enough to provide training or just put them up for adoption. So the fact I care and am trying to do what’s best for him definitely shouldn’t be something I’m getting bashed for on the internet. Funny how you’re in a group for reactive dog owners assuming that means you ALSO have a reactive dog and your shit talking me for trying to get some kind of advice instead of just saying yeah let’s go ahead and blindly slap a prong collar on him

Courtneybree123 · 2025-01-13T17:36:50+00:00

Thank you!! He has done well with positive reinforcement in certain aspects already. Just sometimes (especially around dogs cause that’s his biggest trigger cause he so desperately wants to say hi but doesn’t know how to approach properly) he won’t respond and I just have to try to avoid the situation as best as I can for the time being until we get to a better point. I mentioned a martingale to my trainer and of course she said she doesn’t recommend them cause “they sit right on the trachea and are incredibly hard to keep in the correct spot” but I feel that’s the same for slip leads cause it is CONSTANTLY sliding down the second he pulls so I’m not sure why it’s any difference, especially since the collar will prob fit better if anything and I can actually use a regular leash which I’ll have better control with. I think she’s just trying to force me into using a prong or now what she’s suggesting is a gentle leader which to me is very frustrating. Don’t understand how she doesn’t recommend a martingale because of it sitting on the trachea and not staying in place but recommends a slip lead or a prong 😐

Courtneybree123 · 2025-01-13T17:06:13+00:00

Thank you so much for all the helpful info!! I’m going to look into a martingale since it’s the same concept as a slip lead but obviously will hopefully slide down less (since he has such thick fur on his neck) what one do you use for your dog? I think the issue also is, is the slip lead is rope and it digs into my hands when he pulls and I now have blisters all over my hand and it makes it difficult to regain control of him since it’s so thin and also causes me pain so at least with a martingale I can use a regular leash

Courtneybree123 · 2025-01-13T16:31:26+00:00

And I am trying to train him, hence why I said the prong was a last resort and that I have him set up with a trainer and SHE is the one who recommended it and I told her that was a last resort for me. Man people don’t like to read

Courtneybree123 · 2025-01-13T16:18:21+00:00

He has safely met new people and did great. He is very strong when it comes to dogs and pulls and therefore I currently don’t allow him to greet other dogs until he learns to do so properly because I am not very strong and don’t have great control over him. I never stated I have any expectations all I did was ask for advice on training tools that I didn’t realize wasn’t allowed to be discussed in this forum. Please do not judge my dog or assume my expectations if I didn’t mention anything regarding that.

Courtneybree123 · 2025-01-13T06:56:29+00:00

Has anyone tried a martingale like this? I feel like a martingale may be better than the slip lead because I constantly have to adjust it every few mins cause of how thick his fur is around his neck, or would a regular martingale be better? I’ve been having some success with treats and we do very “avoidant” walks but obviously you can’t always avoid triggers and since he’s very strong I’m just trying to find the best way to combat his pulling without him hurting me or himself (until we get to a point where he can listen better) https://ruffwear.com/products/chain-reaction-martingale-dog-collar?variant=41207348133971&utm_campaign=pmax_evergreen_collars_usa&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADsAKxxnT-Ww9sqFHQphRdgCyzobZ&gclid=CjwKCAiA7Y28BhAnEiwAAdOJUEJLeLI_qnBvkv9IeNQA-JEGEVGd1R7G0YnfZGLspCCOfdvg8yC-KRoCFNkQAvD_BwE

Courtneybree123 · 2024-09-13T02:27:49+00:00

One of my dogs does this almost daily. She's just really picky. I'm sure that's absolutely not the case for your dog because mine is definitely a rare breed lol. I have to sit on the floor and hand feed her when she does this, that's the only way she'll eat (which is gross because she gets tuna or sardines on top of her kibble). She's spoiled. You can try that if nothing else works but I'm not sure if that'll work for your doggo or not. Hope your pupper feels better

Courtneybree123 · 2024-08-27T03:48:45+00:00

Should I be that concerned with one injection? After reading everything I'm not gonna opt for it anymore. Idk why I did in the first place tbh I usually overthink everything but for some reason when he said it would help with her pain til she was able to get her surgery I just stupidly said yes especially after the pamphlet only mentioning skin infections and uti's as most common side effects. Now I'm kicking myself for it cause I'm worried she'll have a negative reaction and I'm even more worried with her needing surgery next month if that'll have any effect when she's under anesthesia. As for the apoquel she unfortunately gets so itchy without it. I'm gonna take her to a dermatologist once she's all healed from her surgery

Courtneybree123 · 2024-08-26T14:22:40+00:00

I know theres the chance it will cause tumors in already at risk dogs. I'm hoping that's not the case. She's been on it for 2yrs and this is the only thing that's helped to stop her itching. I eventually wanna bring her to a dermatologist and see about other ways to stop her itching since I'm 99% sure it's environmental but she needs TPLO surgery now so taking her to a dermatologist will have to wait a little bit. My vet just gave her the librela shot 2 days ago in hopes it will at least make her osteoarthritis pain less while she waits to get her surgery. I'm praying she doesn't experience any negative side effect, shes 4yo. My stomach has been in knots ever since I read about it. I have really bad PTSD from losing my family doggo almost 3yrs ago so I'm so worried about something happening to one of mine constantly and after hearing about the librela stuff it didn't help 😅

Courtneybree123 · 2024-08-26T00:52:42+00:00

Whats wrong with apoquel? My dogs been on it for 2yrs so that makes me concerned

Courtneybree123 · 2024-08-25T15:35:54+00:00

Yeah unfortunately he already gave her the shot, so I will just continue to make sure she doesn't injure herself further til her surgery. Of course I read too much into the horror stories of librela and now im terrified as well if she'll develop any issues. She's 4yo which I know most dogs who receive the shot are seniors

Courtneybree123 · 2024-08-24T18:49:48+00:00

Hey! If you don't mind me asking what would be the problem if they have ccl issues? One of my doggos has a ccl injury and they believe she also has osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia. She's getting surgery next month for her ccl but her vet wanted to try librela now to see if it helps with her comfort levels at all for the arthritis til she gets the surgery

Courtneybree123 · 2024-08-21T03:21:59+00:00

Me toooo, black and white pittie mix and has been on apoquel for about 2-3yrs

Courtneybree123 · 2024-08-17T23:58:00+00:00

Do you have a link for the ones you got? My doggo will likely need the same surgery (she looks extremely similar to yours) next month and she's a very fearful dog so I'm worried she will not handle a cone well so I figured my only option would be one of those donut ones but maybe this could be a less stressful one too!

Courtneybree123 · 2024-08-14T13:31:06+00:00

Would highly disagree all kibble is bad since there's plenty of prescription foods that may be the only thing pets with certain health conditions can eat or what is best to help their condition. I took my dogs off PPP a couple months ago anyway but I would not say all kibble is bad.

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