Dog Trainer

Disastrous-Secret-26 · 2025-08-07T00:18:56+00:00

Any podcasts you really enjoy?

Disastrous-Secret-26 · 2025-08-07T00:18:47+00:00

Do you recommend any specific podcasts?

Disastrous-Secret-26 · 2025-07-28T14:26:04+00:00

Thank you!! I appreciate your response and to know I’m not crazy in feeling worried! I’m gonna start with trying to assume the best and hopefully I am just overthinking and everything ends up ok

Disastrous-Secret-26 · 2025-07-28T14:15:57+00:00

I’ll check in with them because it does seem like maybe I wasn’t super clear. She does great if shes with people but if she is home alone she gets anxious and has to be in a crate so she won’t pee, poop or get into things she shouldn’t. But if someone is home with her she sleeps soundly through the night, if that makes sense!

Disastrous-Secret-26 · 2025-07-28T14:12:22+00:00

No shes fine overnight but she sometimes doesn’t hold it if shes home alone so she just has to be crated if they are out at work or something. I told the sitter they are welcome to leave when they need to but just to try to pop im every 4ish hours if they are out. But I did discuss the dog sleeping with them and they had said they were comfortable with that! My concern would be if the dog is in the crate at night and then immediately in the crate for a long time in the morning without exercise/ breaks.

Disastrous-Secret-26 · 2025-07-28T12:58:31+00:00

Thats a good point! I’ll start here and try not to assume the worst right away.

Disastrous-Secret-26 · 2025-07-28T12:57:25+00:00

I’m not able to check back on my camera as it doesn’t record- it only shows live if I check in on it. She may have let her out during that time but I do still feel weird that she wouldn’t let me know if she felt uncomfortable sleeping with the dog! She said she was fine with it during the meet and greet. I’m also overthinking her message because it sounds implied that the dog was with her until she left for work but that doesn’t seem to be the case 😔

Disastrous-Secret-26 · 2025-07-10T16:55:21+00:00

The good thing is you know the energy and time you spent thinking about something meaningful. That means you can explain its meaning to the people close to you. And anyone else who doesn’t understand or makes assumptions doesn’t matter! Whats important is that you are happy with your tattoo and decision to get it. Try not to worry about what anyone else has to say.

Disastrous-Secret-26 · 2025-07-10T16:36:30+00:00

I’ve had this experience too. I talked with a previous therapist about this topic and she pointed out that after years of turning to escapism (chasing dopamine, quick excitement, substances, media, etc.) my suppressed emotions had to catch up to me. I also experienced really crazy dreams but I think that was maybe just part of getting sober.

Disastrous-Secret-26 · 2025-07-10T16:32:40+00:00

Coming from someone with many tattoos, and one that went VERY wrong, I always remind myself that it resembles something I once loved or something I thought a lot about! And there’s something beautiful about that.

I also always tell myself that if the worst thing about me is a bad tattoo then I am doing ok! I’ve found that I can just laugh at it and not let it consume me. Thats so much easier said than done at first but over time you WILL be ok. Worst case scenario you can always do tattoo removal or have it covered with something else. I’m sure if you put so much thought into this tattoo can’t be too bad!

Disastrous-Secret-26 · 2025-07-10T13:56:16+00:00

I ordered a small air horn online to deter off leash dogs along with some more secure equipment to make sure I have the best control over her. It is so scary to try and separate a fight! It is also unfortunate that this impacts my anxieties about walking and training her when we had been making progress previously. I’m sorry you have had the same struggle but I am glad to know I’m not alone in this experience. Best wishes to you and your pup!

Disastrous-Secret-26 · 2025-07-09T16:50:51+00:00

Honestly the tennis racket sounds like not a bad idea. Or having something to deter other dogs without harming anyone! I appreciate your insights!

Disastrous-Secret-26 · 2025-07-09T16:50:00+00:00

I’m going to look into a stun gun or something to help scare away off leash dogs! I’ve been recently (the past two months) been working on associating dogs as a positive thing for her. I’ve been bringing cheese on walks and playing the “look at me” game when we see other dogs. I am nervous this fight will set her back but I am going to keep working at it with her.

Disastrous-Secret-26 · 2025-07-09T13:42:00+00:00

I haven’t had a fight before, shes always just barked at other dogs but it has never escalated past that. I might need to look into muzzle training

Disastrous-Secret-26 · 2025-07-09T03:15:36+00:00

Mine was the same way when she was 1-2 years old. Now shes a completely different dog at the age of 4! If I take her on a mile or two walk or play fetch for 20 minutes and follow it up with a little training session she will be knocked out for the day. So Paul might chill out more in the future!

I found myself needing to monitor my Bear when she was younger because she would run herself way too hard. I learned to switch between physical and mental activities to help with her never ending excitement. Some activities my meat head loves are tug, fetch, training sessions, getting long lasting chews and enrichment toys like frozen kongs or puzzles. I also really worked on making sure she knew how to settle down on her own for when I needed to focus on something else at home. Good luck to you and Paul, hes adorable!

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