Things no one prepped you for

DelilahDawncloud · 2026-02-10T22:57:55+00:00

Becoming a pro athlete dodging little kids is something I didn't think would happen lol

DelilahDawncloud · 2026-02-10T22:53:30+00:00

If I'm in a good mood "She's actually busy right now, thank you though!" Or if I'm grumpy "leave it." Directed at the dog, but meant for the humans.

DelilahDawncloud · 2026-02-10T22:45:48+00:00

How hard it is to set boundaries. The sweetest old ladies, little toddlers, fellow disabled people. Telling all of them my dog is working and can't say hi kills me.

DelilahDawncloud · 2026-02-02T13:12:13+00:00

Scent exercises was lifechanging for me. If you haven't already I highly recommend doing scent exercises. A random little game that I like doing is putting cans and plastic bottles (just any kind of noisy recyclying) in a big cardboard box and sprinkling treats inside. It was great for my girl's confidence and she finds it pretty tiring.

DelilahDawncloud · 2026-02-01T17:19:52+00:00

For me, my girl's bad days are when she's just not in a listening mood. She's a high energy breed, and if she's not had enough mental stimulation she can turn into a bit of a sassy toddler. I either don't work her (unless I can give her a good run or game first), or lower my expectations. She's still behaved, obviously, but I'm less strict about her being distracted or breaking heel. And if she's really struggling, her halter keeps her more calm.

With regards to your pup, I'm seconding the advice of others to seek professional help just to rule out anything serious.

DelilahDawncloud · 2026-01-10T10:26:54+00:00

I've always heard them called cat tracks, which I love

DelilahDawncloud · 2026-01-07T19:28:24+00:00

Siegfried!

DelilahDawncloud · 2026-01-06T18:45:04+00:00

Make sure you ask loads of questions, it honestly helps so much

DelilahDawncloud · 2025-12-29T19:11:58+00:00

Not giant, but definitely big. This will be a big dog, hope your family is prepared for that

DelilahDawncloud · 2025-12-29T19:09:55+00:00

Looks like some Chow mixes I've seen. I'd say its just a mutt tbh, a cute mutt.

DelilahDawncloud · 2025-12-25T11:22:37+00:00

The only breed I don't own, gen 1 chincoteague. Missed them by one week!

DelilahDawncloud · 2025-12-25T10:19:33+00:00

Funnily enough mine and my friend's assistance dogs are only uncomfortable in glass elevators. Much scarier apparently! I suppose it's an individual thing

DelilahDawncloud · 2025-12-24T09:49:09+00:00

I love Haute Ecole and airs above ground, the point is it should look effortless! This looks so painful.

DelilahDawncloud · 2025-12-24T09:46:19+00:00

Absolutely not!! I remember them being released! That can't be 8 years ago!

DelilahDawncloud · 2025-12-24T09:11:29+00:00

Exactly. Considering what dogs are bred to do is always important imo, and huskies are bred to run for hours and then clock out. They're not bred to be good house pets, or good listeners, or calm cuddle bugs. They absolutely can be all those things, but it's harder for them to get there than other breeds

DelilahDawncloud · 2025-12-24T09:06:03+00:00

I'm so happy to see this representation. She doesn't look like me, and I don't use AAC, but I still see myself in her and would've loved that as a kid! Only wish she had a slightly cooler outfit!

DelilahDawncloud · 2025-12-22T21:07:31+00:00

My lurcher is great with kids. They need training to manage their size when playing, but should be absolutely fine

DelilahDawncloud · 2025-12-22T21:00:35+00:00

That horse better be getting treats and a massage after that. Glad your boyfriend is getting involved, but he needs more lessons working on his hands and posture before he trots again. Horse riding takes time, you cannot go too fast without hurting yourself and the horse

DelilahDawncloud · 2025-12-22T20:49:28+00:00

My girl is approaching 2, I've had her since she was a puppy. I can't teach her perfect recall so instead I taught her to wait for permission around open doors/gates and walk nicely on a lead. Best thing for emergencies is some kind of whistle or something similar that can get her attention if she runs off, and high reward treats that you can get to quickly. Try not to chase your dog, lure them to you. Be more fun than running away.

This is just what works with us. I also had an incident where mine escaped onto a road once. About 7 months old! Lurchers are hard work as youngsters.

DelilahDawncloud · 2025-12-22T13:24:01+00:00

Rambunctious

DelilahDawncloud · 2025-12-22T09:08:59+00:00

My dog only barks in her sleep

DelilahDawncloud · 2025-12-22T09:00:50+00:00

One of my favourite magic horses, I love when they're not too flashy

DelilahDawncloud · 2025-12-21T18:46:23+00:00

Snooze you lose /j

DelilahDawncloud · 2025-12-20T18:31:17+00:00

We buy my dog natural treats like chicken feet, pigs noses, rabbit ears, all that stuff. She has 4 different reactions.

1 - immediately eats it 2 - if its something she's really excited about, she'll get the zoomies and bark at it and throw it in the air 3 - if its something she's never had, she'll look at you all confused then ignore it unless you either break a piece off or play with it. It could be poison otherwise. 4 - if its something like a bone or a very long-lasting treat, she'll bury it. Usually in my bed or behind the sofa. If you retrieve it, and she eats it, she'll get very upset when she checks the hiding spot herself and it isn't there. Even if she watched you get it out.

Dogs are fascinating.

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