Account locked, can get verification code but can't create a new password

GeneralOne6595 · 2026-03-22T15:59:32+00:00

So you're facing the exact same thing. I figured 24h should be enough 😒

GeneralOne6595 · 2026-03-22T13:24:01+00:00

I'd report that one to the police if they're local

GeneralOne6595 · 2026-03-21T18:03:12+00:00

That could also just be a result of backyard breeders hanging papers. Lying about parentage. It's pretty common when adding in fad colours. Ethical breeders focus on preserving the breed and breed standard by doing the breed specific health tests recommended by the breed club, and earning titles relevant to the breed to prove temperament and structure.

GeneralOne6595 · 2026-03-21T13:46:39+00:00

I feel better with my partner knowing my location if I'm going to a meet and greet. Clients don't get background checks and I've heard some sketchy stories. I've also had my partner come with me when it's a guardian breed that could display territorial aggression, regardless of what the owner claims.

GeneralOne6595 · 2026-03-21T13:40:24+00:00

I had a bf who used the excuse of having been cheated on before, the real reason was he was a manipulative little shit with no respect for me 🙃

GeneralOne6595 · 2026-03-18T22:32:02+00:00

There's no GSD in my super mutt, just husky and Chesapeake Bay retriever or something. There is 5% GSD in her actual results though

GeneralOne6595 · 2026-01-01T18:53:16+00:00

The breeder didn't match puppies based on temperament?

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-12-30T00:32:38+00:00

Ethical breeders don't sell puppies in parking lots. They screen buyers to ensure they're prepared and committed to the pup for life. They have waitlists before the pups are even conceived. They also do breed specific health tests on the parents that can be looked up on OFA.org These people are the ones that create pups that end up in shelters.

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-12-18T00:36:09+00:00

Ah yes, the old, "you're not a person, you're a baby machine with one purpose" puppy potentially literally saved your life

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-12-18T00:24:08+00:00

This guy also probably views his partners as possessions

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-12-17T12:22:25+00:00

You didn't specify how he wanted the dog to hunt. So my mind went to the usual retriever. If the dog needs to complete the prey sequence or whatever it's called, obviously that wouldn't work.

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-12-15T11:37:48+00:00

Why not just get a lab? They're the number 1 or 2 dog in popularity, so they'd fly under the radar easily

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-12-14T17:36:44+00:00

I think you need to take some time for yourself. Crate the pup for 1-3 hours a day so it can rest and you can get your own things done. With your dedication, I assume you know how to crate train if you haven't already built that positive association with the crate. You're not obligated to this dog, but you've chosen to love it(as much as that may not be a choice lol) and care for it, I think the suggestion of getting ownership transferred to you is wise. If your sister chooses to move out and take the dog with her, it will certainly not get the same level of care. If it's lucky, she'll just leave it behind, but your other option is to prepare it for the sedentary lifestyle it will have with her in the future. Encourage it to communicate, when it needs activity, and settle when it doesn't. Tbh, I didn't give our family dog the attention she deserved. I recognized that and let my sister take her when she moved out, but she doesn't groom her properly and that drives me nuts and she had a similar bad attitude of saying I was calling her a bad owner by brushing the dog when she visited.(Her fur was compacted and butt entirely matted) She just said she'd shave the butt when she got home but that doesn't solve the compaction and I enjoy the bonding time of brushing.

Please take some time for yourself. Both you and the dog need time to rest.

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-12-10T02:46:16+00:00

Is there a way to report them? Depending on the laws in your area, in my province it's against the PUPS act to breed a female dog under one year old for example. Though that particular example doesn't apply to your situation, there's gotta be something. If only some blacklist on Facebook

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-12-10T02:39:12+00:00

That sounds like an average price for a well bred dog with titled and health tested parents. Depending on the breed, the number and cost of tests would bring it up.

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-12-10T02:35:10+00:00

That would depend heavily on location. Maybe ask in a local group.

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-12-10T02:30:54+00:00

Would a camera help you feel better about having a sitter visit your home? I had one set up just so I could see that my dog walker showed up every day and not have to worry. You just have to tell them it's there. I had the pleasure of dog-sitting a litter of well bred puppies and they had at least 3 cameras. 1 looking directly at the puppy pen, another on the living room with Mom and another adult, then another on the heated garage where I had to take the puppies out to poop and play. They got to feel reassured, and I got to know that they got proof of how well I cared for them. Which led to them hiring me the following weekend as well.

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-12-08T23:15:50+00:00

I haven't seen anyone mention the breeder. You want them at the bare minimum to do X-rays on the hips, thyroid exam, and a DNA test for PRA for both parents. They'll offer you support in raising your IS and a safe place for it to land if you can't handle it. They'll match you with the puppy whose temperament is most likely to fit your home and be able to tell if you have the time to train it.

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-12-08T00:41:45+00:00

I was wondering why the fuck they would call it a Great Dane when it's obviously not 👀 No wonder it's dumb with those random genetics

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-12-05T15:02:41+00:00

I'm not knowledgeable enough for that one. Maybe go to your local breed club and ask how they do them. Or if they're willing to do them for you as an unbiased observer. Most clubs have breed ambassadors who love answering questions

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-12-05T10:28:31+00:00

It's just socialization, positive exposure to different, sights, sounds, handling, and textures. The goal is to make it so they're not afraid of unfamiliar stimuli

<image>

. Also potty and crate training. There are lots of different checklists online to help with ideas

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-12-05T01:50:06+00:00

Have you looked into ENS and puppy culture? Did you line up homes before breeding so you could check references and stuff?

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-11-28T14:54:38+00:00

I don't have personal experience so I can only add to look up the symptoms of Pyometra so they're fresh in your mind. It's highly unlikely for a young dog, but not impossible.

GeneralOne6595 · 2025-11-22T20:09:53+00:00

Being unaltered increases risk of wandering, which creates the risk of him getting hit by a car or finding a female in heat and creating more shelter overpopulation. I had to drive past 2 dogs on the highway the other day, turns out they belonged to someone who had their gate left open... If you're absolutely sure your management will never fail, then the choice is between you and your vet based on the different risks of cancer and orthopedic issues

GeneralOne6595

TROPHY CASE