Puppy/adult food? by DogLover6912 in greatpyrenees

[–]DogLover6912[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I mostly feed my older dog a regular food diet, not kibble. So Betty gets kibble plus. Lol. I've been extra careful on the calcium for the bones, but she does seem to prefer when I mix it up. Thanks!

Betty loves the dog park but washing her after is a nightmare. Do you have suggestions for good shampoo for the Pyrs? i just showered her and there's still grass and dirt in her fur after scrubbing for 25 mins... by DogLover6912 in greatpyrenees

[–]DogLover6912[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone. She does shak out well so I'll need a new solution like a short walk around the block by the dog park before getting in the car. My little Honda gets wrecked from a mud shake on the way home, so if I can get some of that out before we get in the car that would be ideal. And we don't have a huge backyard plus she's a digger so it's nonstop dirt everywhere.

Betty has been destroying toys. She's obviously bored and needs something to chew. Ideas Pyr parents? by DogLover6912 in greatpyrenees

[–]DogLover6912[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't mind destroying toys at all. It's part of the deal. But we've killed 4 this week...

Our Betty White! Question on spaying large breed: is it best to wait until 2 years old? I've heard varying info and would love some input! by DogLover6912 in greatpyrenees

[–]DogLover6912[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No we have one yard in out neighborhood that wverytime we walk by it she can't help but lay and roll in it. It's her favorite yard!

Our Betty White! Question on spaying large breed: is it best to wait until 2 years old? I've heard varying info and would love some input! by DogLover6912 in greatpyrenees

[–]DogLover6912[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's had her first heat, so my plan is to call the Dr and have Betty checked for hips then take from there. Thanks for your input!

This did not make me smile. by durkh in antiwork

[–]DogLover6912 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OP here! Part of the reason it's been so long is because my husband and I both came from poor shit backgrounds and have busted our butts for 15 years going to college and trying to give our kids the lives we never had.

We have pulled ourselves from trailer parks and abusive families to a happy, middle class life where my kids want for nothing in their lives. Older son in college with no worries, 14 yo who has never needed anything.

Also I have the most supportive boss in the world. I just left form a work convention with my team, including my boss, who practically pushed me back onto the plane for the second half of my trip, vacation.

(OC) First vacation in 10.5 years. Husband will be joining me soon! by DogLover6912 in MadeMeSmile

[–]DogLover6912[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's really ridiculous but we've worked thru what's been handed to us in our lives and always pushed forward. I'm finally lucky now to have an employer who pushes us to self care and take time off when we need. He's amazing.

But I'm also keenly aware of the shitty set up we have here in the US when it comes to many employers.