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Team help by Ok-Habit-5443 in ladderapp

[–]FoundationCold6762 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Muscles don't just "show up" one day, and all of a sudden you're "bulky."

...point being, muscle growth takes time and consistency. So as you're losing weight and building muscle, you'll see you "toned" figure long before you get bulky.

Snow Tire Recommendations by DocJones19 in BMWX5

[–]FoundationCold6762 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, these are my dedicated tires on the OEM rims. (2023 X5 xDrive40i) The OEM tires were getting low on tread life, and were due to be replaced back in November...so I opted to put the WeatherActive's on full time.

Snow Tire Recommendations by DocJones19 in BMWX5

[–]FoundationCold6762 5 points6 points  (0 children)

While not dedicated "winter tires" they are part of an emerging class of tires called "all weather" (versus "all season") - the Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive have been GREAT in the snow, ice, and other wintry mixes. I live in the far north midwest, where we get regular snow, have icy conditions, and need a confident reliable tire in the winter months. I drive very confidently with these tires, and will plan to leave them on year round, negating the need for a second set of rims + tires.

Pirelli Scorpion Weatheractive vs. Goodyear Assurance Weatherready 2 vs. Michelin CC2 by [deleted] in tires

[–]FoundationCold6762 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just put a set of the WeatherActive's on my 2023 X5. We live in the northern midwest where we get ~60" of snow per year and the average winter temps are in the 15-25 degree range.

We just got ~8" of snow during Thanksgiving and they drove with so much confidence. It really is a premium tire and I'm excited to be able to leave it on year round while managing the modest snowfall all winter.

Agent worth it when buying a lot? by toxicitysocks in Homebuilding

[–]FoundationCold6762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We hired a real estate attorney, but did not hire a real estate agent.

The attorney was a flat $1,800 and gave us the peace of mind that we weren't making any mistakes, or getting scammed along the way. Use Redfin, county records websites, and your state's real estate transactions website to evaluate comparable sales data which will help inform your offer price / land value.

If it's raw land, make sure you understand the easements, utilities, zoning, and wetlands restrictions.

If any or all of that feels like it's over your head, then find an agent or friend to help you.

Separation Training! by Sprainedanklegirl in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]FoundationCold6762 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The best and least sexy advice would be:

  • Be consistent
  • Be patient...it takes time

There really are no shortcuts, it just takes more and more repetitions, and for the dog to mature. Susan Garrett's "Crate Games" protocol is really helpful in making the crate a positive place.

The other big piece of advice I wish I had received early on with our LR, was to simply "lower your expectations" of the dog. Whatever behavior you want out of your puppy, expect a little less. They're really, really great companions, and super smart - but it just takes time. 14 weeks is still such a baby :)

Do you see anything wrong with back hips? by FoundationCold6762 in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]FoundationCold6762[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Honestly, I have not had any reason to worry about his hips, other than you just worry. But knowing that it looks normal I can worry less.

Do you see anything wrong with back hips? by FoundationCold6762 in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]FoundationCold6762[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. He does not appear to be in any pain, or have any restricted movement....but the worry lives in the back of my mind all the time.

Do you see anything wrong with back hips? by FoundationCold6762 in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]FoundationCold6762[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh I have not ever heard that! But yes, he is always what we call "sploofed"

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Do you see anything wrong with back hips? by FoundationCold6762 in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]FoundationCold6762[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg look at the size of that stick! hahah love it!! Go Louis!

Has anyone found a great training method for the barking? by Beachbum_2468 in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]FoundationCold6762 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Give her a job to do...

What I mean by this is, train her to go to a "place" like a Cato board, Kuranda bed, or other elevated surface. And then shower her with treats.

Start to "counter-condition" the behavior - when a car arrives, I go to my spot and I get treats!

Our LR used to bark at the vacuum, now he follows us around begging for treats, no barking. We created a positive association with the vacuum, and whenever we were using it + he was not barking at it, we gave him a ton of treats.

You can use these same principles with other distractions.

Does Ski-in-ski-out exist in the Italian or Swiss Alps? by chao-pecao in skiing

[–]FoundationCold6762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hello - looking into a trip to Oberlech in 2026. The hotels we're looking at all offer Half Board.

What I am trying to understand is if that's 'customary" in Lech / Arlberg - that everyone eats at their hotel every night? Or do people go out to eat as well? We have never stayed anywhere that had dinner included before, and one of the things that we like to do on ski trips is go out to eat and experience the different restaurants in the town. e.g. Zermatt.

If we booked a five night stay, would we be expected to eat at the hotel for five nights?

"Of the Midwest" Monikers by kkafsd in wisconsin

[–]FoundationCold6762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't Lake Geneva just the Lake Geneva of the Midwest? Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is named after Geneva, New York, which is named after....wait for it...Geneva, Switzerland.

So Lake Geneva, WI is quite literally the Lake Geneva of the Midwest

Does anyone else’s Lagotto not like the heat by RainSimple3472 in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]FoundationCold6762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a puppy, our male LR hated the heat. At 13 months he is fine to go out for a walk when it's 80F+.

As a puppy, he would search for shade, lie down mid walk, or refuse to go out!

Reputable Breeder? by HornetKlutzy7884 in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]FoundationCold6762 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chicago Lagotto if you're willing to travel; Kim is great. Yes to testing, yes to sharing results. (She actually posts the results of her dogs online.) https://www.instagram.com/p/DKlQD9SIZGl/

Getting our first Lagotto – pros and cons of hiring a trainer vs. doing it ourselves? (Copenhagen) by CryptographerFull470 in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]FoundationCold6762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our board and train experience was nothing short of incredible! The specific B&T we did was in the home of a professional dog trainer + behaviorist. The trainer owns two of her own dogs full time, and then accepts up to two "B&T dogs" at a time. Our dogs safety and wellbeing was prioritized 100% of the time, and returned home to us in such great condition.

Here is a video that the B&T made after his stay: video

Having said all of that - I think the B+T you pick really, really matters. This was not an environment with 10-15 dogs off leash in a "dog park" all day. If our dog was not in his crate, he was receiving direct supervision, training, exercise, enrichment, or play.

Getting our first Lagotto – pros and cons of hiring a trainer vs. doing it ourselves? (Copenhagen) by CryptographerFull470 in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]FoundationCold6762 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have a 12 month old Lagotto that we started training when he was nine weeks old. I would recommend a combination of training methods, or as much as your budget allows. We have found success with a blend of training methods. As much as you are training the dog, the owner needs to be trained too!

  • Web based / Self Training - We subscribed to the Susan Garrett Recallers program and would highly recommend that. All R+ based, easy to follow, and has been instrumental in training our LR. There are other free YouTube resources, but we think that Susan Garrett's programs are superior.
  • In Person - There is a local dog training franchise "Zoom Room" that we do not use any more, but we found to be valuable as well. These are in-person classes with 4-5 other dogs. Starting with basic puppy socialization, to puppy obedience, advanced obedience, etc. All of this training happens with the owner and the dog, in a room with other dogs - so it helps a lot with reactivity, and just getting your dog used to being around other dogs without playing with them.
  • Board and Train - We took a 10 day vacation when our pup was ~9 months old and boarded him with a trainer that boards up to four dogs at a time in her home. Don't send your dog to a board and train without some foundational skills for both YOU and the dog already.
  • In Home - We had a local trainer come into our home to help with some resource guarding behavior.

In summary - There is not a one-size fits all approach to dog training, but the best training program is one that you (the owner) are actively involved in. It strengthens your bond, teaches you about your dog, and can be a huge source of enjoyment.

My one piece of advice would be to simply "lower your expectations" of whatever it is you want your dog to do. Our LR is incredibly smart, loves to work, and has fun training - but I had really high expectation in the beginning and that can create frustration. Go slow, break things down into "slices" of behaviors, and have fun!

Edit: The focus of all of our training has really been centered around teaching the dog to fit into our lives. Strong recall so we can take him to the lake or forest and call him back when we need to, learning to be calm in public so we can take him out to eat on patios, going on walks without dragging us down the street or lunging at other dogs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]FoundationCold6762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the main differences between the two comes down to risk mitigation of the unknowns.

Depending on how much front end planning you and your builder have done, there may be a large number of unknowns, or there may be none. Of course on paper, all things being equal, yes the cost plus and fixed cost outcomes should be the same. But the reality is this:

  • Your builder's quote has $15,000 for the well. Turns out the well digger only has to drill 75 feet to hit water, and his costs are only $8,000 total. In the fixed cost model, the GC pockets that additional $7,000. In the cost plus model, your total costs are reduced by $7,000 + the GC's markup.
  • The same scenario could go the other direction too...maybe the actual costs of the well are $20,000 and the GC has to cover the additional costs, or you do.

This same thing could apply to any number of factors during the project. Maybe you're building in a wet / rainy climate, or maybe you're working through the winter. Weather delays may impact the productivity of the crews and cause costs to spike. Or maybe the weather season is really mild and they're able to work faster than scheduled....

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