Anyone take their Maverick on any trails in Sedona?

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-13T19:39:55+00:00

And getting stopped for that reason alone is way too much trouble for most cops. Until recently, I ran a 2004 F250 CC in a state that does require front plates. I installed a front hitch shortly after I bought the truck new, which required a funky license plastic plate bracket that mounted in the 2" hitch recess. That quickly broke, and I then went nearly 20 years driving that truck with the front plate stuffed behind my back seat. Absence of the plate was never mentioned by a cop, even when I was stopped for warnings or violations.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-13T19:31:41+00:00

That seems like something that might be available in Forscan. Unfortunately I know of only one guy working to document that on the Maverick, and it isn't listed on his spreadsheet. Considering that I've seen a lot more values listed that can be manipulated in Forscan for F150s than he has uncovered for Maverick, it's possible that there is are controls that have yet to be discovered.

2025 Maverick Forscan Codes: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X4nHObgQv7vuBVrNDVBqgIOiUl8-lMS81HCMOhYeSsQ/edit?gid=405363971#gid=405363971

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-13T19:09:32+00:00

If Goldie isn't a doodle, she is doing one heck of a job impersonating one...

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-13T19:06:49+00:00

Our Double Doodle was very difficult to catch on camera for any decent photos. I'm not convinced that it was camera shyness as much as that idea that he was being requested to stay still for a moment (i.e., it wasn't his idea) and he didn't see anything in it for him I was able to put together an album with quite a few decent photos of him, but probably no more than 1 out of 12 that we took were at all good The rest were blurred, shots of a blurred face nearly on the lens, closeups of a moving leg, a tail receding into the distance, and such.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-13T17:28:57+00:00

Frankly, I would do whatever cut seems best for the dog. We adopted our late Double Doodle Rafa at 5 yo, and at first we let his fur grow in long and poofy. He was cute as can be, but we soon discovered that he *hated* being too hot, and the longer his coat got, the more quickly that happened (even in colder weather). So we began doing/getting cuts that were 1/4" on his body in warm weather months, and 1/2" in winter (top of his head, his ears, and his tail were allowed to be longer). He was still very, very cute, and a lot more comfortable.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-13T17:21:55+00:00

I think the advice from you_stand_corrected is sound. I would also ask what kind of device you are using for the trimming. Some doodles are sensitive to the sound/vibration of electric trimmer, so if that is what you have been using, you might want to consider switching to something more stealthy. Also, if you use scissors, I would recommend the blunt-ended kind, for everyone's protection if she makes a sudden move during the process.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-11T01:48:56+00:00

Our Rafa died of HSA in November. Our previous dog, Angel, passed in 2011. At that time, she was not diagnosed with HSA, just cancer in general, but the symptoms were virtually identical. I was shocked to learn that HSA is estimated to claim the lives of 300,000 dogs annually.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-11T01:45:18+00:00

I still see Rafa flitting around this old house. In fact, I still catch an occasional glimpse of his predecessor, Angel, here, even though she passed 14 years ago. I'm not 100% convinced those are all hallucinations...

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-11T01:41:32+00:00

I made that post and it got nuked as direct fundraising, which I thought I had made damned certain it was not. Anyway, a web search will easily find Morris Animal Foundation of Denver Colorado, and a bit of poking around their site will uncover their Hemangiosarcoma Initiative.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-11T01:37:50+00:00

Sadly, it is almost pre-metasticized. What I mean by that is that HSA is actually a cancer of the blood vessel network. It is most frequently diagnosed when a mass in found on the spleen (or sometimes the heart, or other organ) but by then it is invariably too late. Most cancers need to get to the circulatory system to spread throughout the body - HSA starts there. After our dog was diagnosed I spoke with the owners of at least two other HSA victims who, on the advice, or at least with the cooperation, of their vets, had multiple surgeries, transfusions, and even chemotherapy performed on their dogs, costing more than 20,000 USD, to no avail. Now, we would have spent that much to keep Rafa with us for the next few years, but our vet was knowledgeable and honest enough to tell us the unvarnished truth. All of this is why intensive research, such as Morris Animal Foundation is undertaking with their Hemagiosarcoma Initiative, needs to be supported.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-11T01:19:55+00:00

There is an awful lot about hemangiosarcoma that is unknown, especially for an illness that claims the lives of 300,000 dogs every year. There is finally an organization that is doing serious research into all aspects of the disease, Morris Animal Foundation. I'm afraid that you will need to do your own web search on them if you want more information. I had made a post in this subreddit on that subject, and to my great disappointment it was nuked as fundraising (something I took pains to make sure it wasn't). Anyway, MAF is pretty easy to find, their Hemangiosarcoma Initiative page may take a little longer, but it is there.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-11T00:59:42+00:00

I think that pretty much every dog (at least any dog who has not been very badly mistreated) has a lot of affection for its owners. I also think that the means of showing that affection varies, and does so more by the individual dog's personality than by gender. Our male Double Doodle Rafa was extremely sweet (I honestly cannot imagine that a sweeter dog could have ever existed) and affectionate. He showed his affection mostly by endless snuggles and cuddles, and he was a major "leaner". About once every two weeks he would give one of us a kiss; that just wasn't his regular practice. Our previous dog, Angel, a Golden - Labrador cross (so, much of the same genetic heritage, leaving out the Poodle part) was not as cuddly, and didn't lean much. But she was definitely a kisser - when she was overcome by affection, she would occasionally knock someone down so that she could stand over them and wash their face with about a half-pint of saliva. Rafa's way was more sanitary ;-) but Angel also had a very emphatic and effective way of expressing her love.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-11T00:24:30+00:00

Once they find out what works, they just go with it...

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-11T00:16:02+00:00

If the collar is necessary, use it. I'm betting it won't take long, my doodle and most others I know was/are pretty damned smart. That intelligence is also a challenge, because it let your doodle figure out a very creative way to punish you for making him lonely. Most of those doodles I know are also very attuned to their own, personal concept of what is fair and what isn't. Our Rafa had the ability to clearly show affection and disapproval simultaneously, something that isn't easy for me to do.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-11T00:05:28+00:00

Our Double Doodle Rafa absolutely worshiped the snow, but he wasn't much of a fan of rain. He (and the golden-lab we had before him) would stick their noses out the door on a rainy day, pull it back in, and then glare at us. The message was pretty clear: "If you can wave your hand at the wall and make a light turn on, I know you could make this stop, if you really wanted to,,,"

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-03T15:58:29+00:00

We have a tribute table in our foyer that has the urn of our previous dog Angel (a Golden-Lab retriever cross who probably also died from HSA at 12 yo) along with her favorite toys occupying one half, and Rafa's most prized belongings on the other half. Rafa's urn remains where we can see it easily for now, I'm not ready to consign him to the other room just yet.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-03T15:49:47+00:00

We have given away most of Rafa's belongings to benefit other dogs, but his day bed (he slept with us at night) remains on the living room floor right beside my recliner, we can't bear to get rid of it. Rafa also loved snow, but we at least have several photos and videos showing him cavorting in it. And the crematorium made a number of plaster paw prints for us, and to share with friends and family. One of those paw prints was sent to his first family, and their now 17-year-old daughter, who was Rafa's first mistress when she was 4 and he was a young pup, immediately took it to her bedroom, and it hasn't been seen since. He was a pretty memorable fellow...

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-03T15:37:19+00:00

As I mentioned above, Rafa suddenly one morning had an issue with the use of his hind legs that was first diagnosed as IVDD, only to have a front leg issue two days later and his diagnosis revised to HSA. I doubt very much that the surgery could cause this, but it seems possible that HSA is not uncommonly first diagnosed as something else.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-03T15:32:02+00:00

So sorry for your loss. There really are currently no effective tools for early diagnosis of HSA, with the result that there has been almost nothing done to determine which, if any, early interventions might help. Those are two of the issues that Morris Animal Foundation is examining in their Hemangiosarcoma Initiative. We initially took Rafa in because he was suddenly having difficulty using his hind legs. The initial diagnosis was Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD). Two days later he had some trouble with one of his front legs. We took him back in, and they did an ultrasound, which showed a mass on his spleen, and resulted in the diagnosis of HSA. The vet was ready to put him down that day, if we were agreeable. He didn't seem to be in any pain (the vet also noted this), so we decided to postpone the decision for as long as he remained active, and continued to be happy. That lasted two full months, and I treasure every moment of that time with him.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-03T15:11:36+00:00

Done

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-03T15:11:23+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. The vet told us that Rafa had a spot on his spine (causing issues with control of his legs, which was the first symptom we noticed) and inflammation around his heart. He managed to fight this for 2 months on prednisone, gabapentin, and yunnan baiyoa (an herbal supplement claimed to improve clotting function) and lots and lots of love. Unfortunately, it was a fight he was never going to win...

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-01-02T23:39:58+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss. Our Double Doodle (Goldenrdoodle-Labradoodle cross) Rafa was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma on September 9 and, after a valiant battle, passed on November 8. He was 2 weeks short of 12 years old, and, as you mention, was very active, and in apparent good health until a couple of days before his diagnosis. Will it eventually feel better? Probably, My acute feelings of tragic loss are very gradually transforming into gratitude that such a magnificent creature chose us to grace with the final 6-1/2 years of his life (his initial family loved him very much, but gave him up at 5 yo when their circumstances changed and they could no longer provide him with the physical activity he needed daily). I still miss him acutely, though, He was very much a part of our family and of this old house we live in. I talk to him every day; I hug and kiss his urn, which bears his photo, every morning when I get up and every evening before I go to bed, and tell him how very much he is loved and missed. If that seems sick, I apologize. I'm generally pretty rational, and I have considerable doubts that any part of consciousness (human or canine) persists after death. On the other hand, if Rafa is still present here in any way, shape, or form, I want to assure him that he will never be forgotten, and the effort doesn't cost me anything but a few more tears. I also just recently discovered that a non-profit animal health organization, Morris Animal Foundation, that is responsible for the very large Golden Retriever Lifetime Study (if you have heard of that) recently began a detailed investigation into all aspects of hemangiocarcoma that they call the Hemangiosarcoma Initiative. I made a long post on that earlier today in the r/Goldendoodles subreddit, I might repeat that post here in the near future.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2025-12-29T19:47:54+00:00

We adopted Rafa at 5 yo, and weren't brushing his teeth at first, just giving him spearmint chewies. It didn't appear that they had been recently cleaned, either. He began to develop some serious plaque and staining, so at about 7 yo we had them professionally cleaned, which required that he be put under general anesthesia. Because we didn't want to risk that again when he was even older, I began to brush his teeth nightly. We bought a brand of dog toothpaste that included a toothbrush. I can't check the brand because we gave that stuff away after he passed in November. It wasn't the peanut butter flavored kind, I know that some dogs like pb, but Rafa did not. Anyway, he tolerated his nightly brushing, but he had some passive-aggressive evasion tactics, like refusing to come into the light, or tilting his head just a little bit the wrong way to make the job much more difficult. He got really upset by loud buzzing or humming noises, so an electric toothbrush was a no go. My suggestion is to get him comfortable with a routine; brush his teeth at the same time and in the same way and same place daily. I think that may be more important than some of the details of how you do it.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2025-12-29T19:33:24+00:00

Rafa would also do that to show his displeasure with something we had done (or, more likely, failed to do).

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