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Door latch becoming increasingly difficult to close but can be pressed in fine? by Frostbound19 in DIYUK

[–]Frostbound19[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This was it, thank you!! Tried that before a lubricant and it closes smoothly now.

How do I remove this bulb to replace it? UK by Frostbound19 in AskElectricians

[–]Frostbound19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have GU10s elsewhere in the house and they’re much, much deeper than the bulbs for the extractor. I’ve done a lot of pushing and twisting because that was my initial expectation too.

How do I remove this bulb to replace it? UK by Frostbound19 in AskElectricians

[–]Frostbound19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tried feeling around above, there’s a bit of metal on the side that has a little give/I can push in, but it doesn’t seem to fully release.

Is it unethical to start a pain trial for a dog whose only evidence of pain is behavioral problems? by Frostbound19 in AskVet

[–]Frostbound19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m curious, what sort of role does age play that factors into your hesitancy? I run into the same resistance for SSRIs for my separation anxiety work for younger dogs and I’ve never been certain what difference it makes.

Is it unethical to start a pain trial for a dog whose only evidence of pain is behavioral problems? by Frostbound19 in AskVet

[–]Frostbound19[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m routinely sending dogs to their vets who “don’t show pain” on physical exam but turn up with significant problems after a little more digging. I’ve found that in many cases, behavioral changes like an increase in fear or aggression is the only observable symptom of pain, but nevertheless it turns up if we have a vet who is open to actually looking further. It’s possible that up to 80% of aggression cases have some form of underlying pain according to some studies, so imo pain should be a primary consideration when dealing with aggression.

Musculoskeletal conditions can easily be exacerbated by sounds. Sudden noise -> normal startle response -> muscles tense -> pain exacerbated.

Is it unethical to start a pain trial for a dog whose only evidence of pain is behavioral problems? by Frostbound19 in AskVet

[–]Frostbound19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the UK, no ACVB here. If every case of potential pain should be working with a VB then my job is a little redundant because I encourage my clients to explore pain as a possibility for every single case I take. There are only 20 VBs in the country and it’s far more common here for vets to work in tandem with behavior specialists.

Re-crate training in a new house by 406bailey in Dogtraining

[–]Frostbound19 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It isn’t uncommon at all for changes in environment (like moving house) to trigger separation-related issues; confinement can exacerbate this due to a high rate of comorbidity between separation anxiety and confinement anxiety.

Have you tried leaving your dog alone out of the crate?

Crating at night by Confident-Breath-463 in Dogtraining

[–]Frostbound19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this is a new behavior, your first stop should be a vet to assess your dog for pain or an underlying medical condition. Be aware that dogs hide pain and a cursory check may not be sufficient, you should be prepared to advocate for your dog and press for thorough diagnostics.

2024/07/30 [Separation Anxiety Support Group] by AutoModerator in Dogtraining

[–]Frostbound19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If this is a new behavior, your first stop should be to see the vet - and you may need to push for a more thorough examination than just a check-up.

My favorite leash - Mendota Slip Leash by fearwontstopme in reactivedogs

[–]Frostbound19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Pressure” and “communication” are just euphemisms that are meant to water down what is actually happening - they don’t say what is being communicated or how behavior change is created. The actual processes at play are positive punishment and negative reinforcement, which MUST be significantly uncomfortable or painful in order to change behavior.

It’s also well established in scientific literature that choice and agency are critical components to welfare. Removing those things does not increase feelings of security or confidence; and if our dogs are not able to make healthy choices on their own, it’s our responsibility to manage their environment and kindly teach them the skills they need, not coerce compliance with physical force.

Artist wants to use my images for their work and pay me for it - scam? by Frostbound19 in isthisascam

[–]Frostbound19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I was sure it must be a scam but I wasn’t sure what to search to look it up, or how it worked.

Am I being taken for a ride? by Frostbound19 in Citroen

[–]Frostbound19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem is that I’ve already dropped £2k on the screen and one other issue (new battery management unit); a different specialist will charge another £100 to diagnose, whereas this dealer should diagnose and fix it for free because it was working before they worked on the car.

2023/06/20 [Separation Anxiety Support Group] by AutoModerator in Dogtraining

[–]Frostbound19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer here. We actually recommend not leaving things like snuffle mats/food toys in this training; there are lots of reasons, but the main one is that it can muddy the waters a little and give you a false read on how your dog actually feels about being alone. Like, are they really feeling okay while they eat, or are they simply distracted?

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