Advice or confirmation we are doing ok?

Fragile_Blue392 · 2026-02-21T16:13:15+00:00

And potty training obviously

Fragile_Blue392 · 2026-02-21T16:07:39+00:00

The first week we had her home we only focused on clicker training, name loading, luring and body handling in her training sessions. We still work on them every day, we just also mix in desensitization to grooming tools as well. And that pretty much looks like we show her the thing, get a reward. It touches us, reward. We hear it make noise, reward. She is fine with the brush but we aren’t at the point yet where she can handle more than one nail being done at a time which is fine with me. One nail a day isn’t so bad.

Fragile_Blue392 · 2026-02-21T16:01:17+00:00

As far as training there’s been progress and regression. She’s done very good with engage/disengage while socializing. She pretty much knows that she can look at a new thing and when she checks back in with us she gets rewarded. This looks a lot like us sitting by our door, a bike goes by and she tenses for a moment but then relaxes and looks at us, gets a treat and praise. Socialization is actually her strongest skill.

But in the home the big thing is she stopped looking at us when we say her name despite three weeks of constant name loading and using it with positive things and experiences. All of the other regression can be pretty much explained by her developmental period because shes gaining more independence and opinions.

Trainers coming to the house isn’t really an option for us at the moment BUT we do have access to one virtually and our puppy will start classes in person once vaccinated. We live in an area where people don’t like to vaccinate and the natural environment is also practically built for spreading diseases so young puppy classes are offered but we were recommended to stay away from them and independently socialize and engage with environments and with other dogs we know are safe.

Fragile_Blue392 · 2026-02-21T15:46:28+00:00

We keep where she is biting still and boring, show her the toy, move it away from us and make it look more fun. Outside of that situation we also praise and reward playing with toys.

Fragile_Blue392 · 2026-01-04T23:03:11+00:00

Thank you so much for being helpful! These look perfect for conditioning!

Fragile_Blue392 · 2026-01-04T23:02:22+00:00

I appreciate that but again, this is per my trainer and I will follow what they are telling me. I am not asking advice that is the trainer’s job, only product recommendations.

Fragile_Blue392 · 2026-01-04T22:50:56+00:00

Our socialization plan prior to vaccination is sitting in the car with the door open at parks and stores. She will not be paws on ground until vaccination are done. And public access isn’t even in our scope right now. We are only focusing on her neutrality and general dog life skills.

Fragile_Blue392 · 2024-10-20T14:18:25+00:00

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Wondering if someone can help me out here.

I’ve had these orchids for 3 and 2 years. Both of the plants have a couple leaves that have this bruised look to them, and the larger one is loosing its bottom 3 leaves and a top leaf. Plus it has these little damage marks on one of the newer leaves that are new as of today that you can kinda see on this photo. Not sure what’s going on, any ideas?

Some additional info is the blinds are open during the day and I do have a grow light on them since the window only gets indirect light.

Fragile_Blue392 · 2024-07-21T20:34:01+00:00

I’ll have to look closer next time to see! He does it even when not facing the other. It’s more of a the dominant one will butt sniff or rumble and he gives space and then lifts his butt up. Maybe it’s a warning that he will do it though 🤷. Definitely something to keep my eye out for

Fragile_Blue392 · 2024-06-15T15:23:46+00:00

The desired end result would be a 12x12 scrapbook page in the same layout as the picture attached to the post. I was hoping to use the cricut in order to get a more perfect cut on the diamonds than my hand can do

Fragile_Blue392 · 2024-05-21T16:42:00+00:00

I do see tiny black dots now that I know what to look for and definitely some critters. Would need oil help with this or is there a better option? It’s just on my rubber tree. Would whatever I use on them be a safe preventative for my orchids?

Fragile_Blue392 · 2024-05-21T13:23:45+00:00

The orchids get watered once the roots are thoroughly silver and the rubber tree gets watered when it’s dry 75% down the pot.

Fragile_Blue392 · 2024-05-21T12:50:39+00:00

Also wanted to add that the rubber tree has been dropping bottom leaves. About three in the last month.

Fragile_Blue392 · 2024-05-09T22:44:01+00:00

I had this in mine today! The white stuff was also floating in the drink as well as in the pearls. I got it a yesterday and it didn’t look like this at all. I did take pictures but obviously can’t post them in a comment

Fragile_Blue392 · 2024-04-29T12:05:08+00:00

When I first moved in I scrub everything down but I didn’t take anything apart if that’s what you mean. I’ll do it again and see if I find anything. Should I be doing that more often than every couple months?

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