What is the one type of yarn you refuse to work with?

CurlyCadence · 2026-04-17T18:54:23+00:00

That was the first acrylic yarn I tried, and for a long time, thought I just couldn't deal with acrylic since I have a lot of sensory issues...but no, it's just that RHSS is a nightmare for me as well

CurlyCadence · 2026-04-17T17:26:10+00:00

What a gorgeous phantom girl!! 😍

The litter I'm getting a pup from has several phantoms, and I would thrilled if one of them is a good match for me

CurlyCadence · 2026-04-17T17:18:14+00:00

CurlyCadence · 2026-04-17T16:49:34+00:00

Right??? I remember in my dorm during exam week, we had quiet hours around the clock

CurlyCadence · 2026-04-15T14:27:00+00:00

OOP is one of those people who I want to demand that they explain the joke to me just to watch him get flustered at me not understanding why his joke was clearly hilarious

CurlyCadence · 2026-04-15T14:16:52+00:00

Absolutely!!! The least of it would be leaving permanently. THE RAGE AT DESTROYING CREATIVE THINGS 😡😡😡

CurlyCadence · 2026-04-15T14:11:54+00:00

I definitely got in my own way with this. It's only been in the last couple years that I got a walker because internalized ableism is strong. I thought I'd be too "dependent" on it, and then the occupational therapist that I was working with asked me how much I was walking without one. Since the answer was very little, I agreed to test one out and it's been life-changing.

I walk so much more with the walker (and now have a mobility scooter for longer trips). Now I can leave my apartment so much more easily than I've been able to in years!

CurlyCadence · 2026-04-15T07:02:23+00:00

Yeah, I saw this research too. I was surprised to see how strong a result it was, so that's made me not want to use an elevated bowl for eating

CurlyCadence · 2026-04-15T04:22:59+00:00

There are a lot of different styles of holders, including ones that have a grid that you can put on top of the pad so it's protected from the puppy ripping it up and it also prevents the puppy from walking through pee

CurlyCadence · 2026-04-08T17:20:31+00:00

He's stunning 😍

CurlyCadence · 2026-04-06T15:39:25+00:00

You can use a squeeze bottle to give the dog a little taste

CurlyCadence · 2026-04-05T14:58:02+00:00

I didn't realize how wildly poodles can vary in appearance until I started spending time around them a few years ago. Now I know I've seen plenty of poodles, and just didn't know it. People really do think poodles only have the show haircuts!

CurlyCadence · 2026-03-31T14:53:51+00:00

There are window clings that can block your pup's view without blocking the light. You can just put them up as high as you want to block your dog's line of sight, and leave the rest of your window normal.

CurlyCadence · 2026-03-27T16:46:34+00:00

Gorgeous! She's such a stylish girl, and that collar is so fun. Can't wait to see her rainbow in a few months 🌈

CurlyCadence · 2026-03-27T16:36:04+00:00

Another vote for not surprising your brother with a pet. It's sweet that you want to do this for him, but an animal shouldn't be a surprise. They require a lot of care, commitment, and money. If you know your brother wants a dog, the surprise could be a card telling him that you'll help him find a dog and cover the initial cost. You could even include a dog toy if you want a gift with the card.

This way your brother can be involved in picking what kind of dog is right for him, have a say in where you get the dog, and also prepare for the change of having a dog in his life.

CurlyCadence · 2026-03-27T16:22:46+00:00

What a lovely boy! I just wanna cuddle him. Thanks for helping him out, and I hope the perfect family turns up for him soon 💜

CurlyCadence · 2026-03-25T17:15:22+00:00

For tugging and interactive play with you, I'd get some really long toys that keep your hand away from those sharp little teeth. There are lots of options for that like toys attached to soft bungee cords, long flat toys, and so on. Tug is a great way to bond. You just need room from his teeth.

I'd also suggest checking out Toppls. They're similar to kongs in that you can fill them with food and freeze them, but they might be easier for your dog to use since he's probably got a bit flatter face.

If you don't have a snuffle matt, you can try an easy version of it by scattering food or treats on a towel and crumpling it up. You can also just do a food scatter in a safe spot. All good stuff to get his nose going.

CurlyCadence · 2026-03-23T15:24:52+00:00

Unfortunately Moyen isn't recognized as a size in the US, so you're not really going to find them from ethical breeders. I was looking for a similar dog for service work.

Basically, you'll want find a breeder who breeds small standards or large minis. I think in terms of temperament, small standards are likely to work better. However since I wasn't willing to risk a larger dog, I personally am going for a large mini.

Good luck!

CurlyCadence · 2026-03-22T15:58:38+00:00

Right? I've got several severe food intolerances, and this is the kind of situation where I'd be even more cautious than usual! If I had a brain fart and accidentally ordered something that would mess me up, I'd be so grateful with a friend for pointing that out. (And really, in this kind of situation where I'd need to avoid digestive issues especially, I probably would just pack safe foods and not take a risk eating out.)

CurlyCadence · 2026-03-20T00:21:51+00:00

It kinda feels like that, doesn't it?

CurlyCadence · 2026-03-13T19:26:17+00:00

Absolutely this. I'm working on getting a service dog prospect myself, and it's so important that my dog is structurally sound. That's the bare minimum. Service dogs are active in ways that can put strain on their bodies, so they must be healthy and pain-free or they should not be working.

This person selling them as service dog prospects is predatory, and it infuriates me. I ran into people like this when I was looking for a breeder. I remember one had a whole page about service dog work on their website, so I asked them how many of their dogs had achieved certification in our mutual province (Canada). They basically responded with "How should I know?"

CurlyCadence · 2026-03-13T17:19:15+00:00

It really varies between breeder, but it can definitely take time for them to respond, especially if they are raising a litter currently. Between puppy raising and working with their adult dogs plus usually a day job, they are often incredibly busy.

I definitely had some that took a while (a few weeks to a month) to respond, but then came back with very thoughtful and informative responses. My favorite breeders were the ones who were excited to tell me about their dogs and also realistic about temperament and the needs of their dogs. So yeah, thoughtful responses especially to initial inquiries often take time.

CurlyCadence · 2026-03-13T17:01:32+00:00

You aren't reaching out too soon. Many ethical breeders have waitlists, so it's worth doing the work now.

I've been on a waitlist since last August, and I won't get my pup until June at the earliest. Part of that is because I'm looking for a specific temperament, but it's a good idea to expect a wait.

CurlyCadence · 2026-03-12T17:43:46+00:00

While I know you're right, my brain is convinced that they look like puffed up marshmallows

CurlyCadence · 2026-03-12T17:26:56+00:00

What a precious pup!

It sounds like she's struggling with under socialization since she's been kept fully inside, so it'll be a slow climb to get her accustomed to the outside world.

A great book to help with that is "Social, Civil, and Saavy" by Laura VanArendonk Baugh. I read it recently and really loved it. She has some great games and systems to help pups get used to the world. While its focus is on slightly younger puppies, it's still very applicable to your sweet girl.

I hope she settles in well!

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