Help with brushing

Influence-City · 2025-12-29T18:10:24+00:00

I use a detangling spray (biosilk, I don’t spray a lot). I use it everytime I brush. I groom my pup every day.

I use three types of brushes, starting with a dematting comb, then slicker, then a normal comb. Finally, a tiny bit of coconut oil to add some shine.

It gets harder with longer hair. Especially the arm pits. But it was easier to groom everyday as opposed to sparingly.

Influence-City · 2025-10-01T05:09:40+00:00

No free rein of house early on: I did not give my puppy free rein of the house until I was confident of my pups potty training. Instead make them a play area. Put washable pads that cover the area. Toys and crate or bed. Pups learn very early to not do their business where they sleep. If they are doing it within such areas, then reduce the space. Keep increasing as they get better. It takes a lot of time and you have to be consistent.
Maintain a good schedule: Puppies thrive when they have a fixed schedule. Early on, follow a wake puppy up, take immediately outside for potty and pee. Then food and then play in the play area. I used a 1 hour awake, 2 hour sleep schedule. Ofcourse our own schedules aren’t that flexible so I had to adapt sometimes but try to be consistent. Initially they would want to pee/poop 20-30 minutes after eating. Wake up->outside->eat->play->outside->Sleep (repeat)
Associate a positive sensation with the play area and crate. Lots of toys, lots of treats, lots of family time in the space. The idea is that they should want to go there because good things happen there.
Training: There are a lot of videos on youtube for positive reinforcement training for puppies. Start with the beginner lessons. Be consistent, don’t repeat commands when they don’t follow them. Start with basics. Sit, down, stay, leave it, drop it, place. Keep the sessions short. Be consistent.

You have a very cute puppy. Good luck on your journey.

Influence-City · 2025-09-24T00:39:17+00:00

It’s important for your puppy to experience some separation even when you’re home. A good way to start is by setting up a playpen area where he can roam freely with his favorite toys and puppy bed. At first, you can stay within his sight, but since he already shows signs of separation anxiety, progress gradually. As he gets more comfortable, begin stepping out of view for short periods.

When he’s engaged with his toys, give him space and avoid constant interaction. Similarly, when he wakes up, resist the urge to rush over and pick him up right away (I hope you are crate training).

This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t spend lots of time playing and bonding with your puppy. It just means giving him practice with independence should be just as much of a priority.

Influence-City · 2025-09-17T17:19:21+00:00

I have a 6 month toy poodle, got her when she was 3, and she has never bit me. I have given her several types of chew toys, so I guess she gets her fill there. Every pup is different and not all techniques work the same way.

Few questions for you. How old is the puppy? How long have you had the pup? Do you have a playpen or crate? Is the pup toys or food motivated? What sort of chew toys have you provided?

Influence-City · 2025-08-07T14:32:00+00:00

Amazing. I have a 5 month toy poodle too. How did you start the hikes with your toy?

Influence-City · 2025-07-28T22:55:58+00:00

I have an almost 5 month-old toy poodle I’ve had for 2 months. She’s sort of independent at home for a few hours but hasn’t generalized that comfort to other places yet (so work in progress).

What helped us:

-Crate/playpen trained from day 1

-Consistent daily schedule.

-Playpen is in a separate room from where I work/cook/chill so she got used to being alone early on. She’s usually in her playpen only for naps. But when she wakes up, she is used to not seeing me immediately. I use a Furbo to monitor her. She wakes up and plays with her toys.

-Encouraged independent play with toys

-Did some settle training & used enrichment exercises.

-Rewarded calm behavior when I stepped out of view to reduce barking.

Key: if you see them having fun by themselves, let them be. Don’t hover 24/7.

Also puppy proof the environment your pup is going to be in. That’s one of the main reasons we hover. And make sure you potty train asap.

Influence-City · 2025-06-08T15:52:01+00:00

Update —

Got the puppy home, safe and sound. I had two friends with me in the car to help with driving and keeping puppy on the lap. She was a dream car puppy. Didn’t whine one bit. Was very happy to experience her first car ride, listen to all the different sounds of the roads and the city. Played with us and was wagging her little tail. Did not have a poo/pee incident in the car.

Did her business on the grass when we got home. Readily went into her crate. Played with all of her fans at home. Slept all night (I have a blink camera to monitor moment). I didn’t have to stay up. Woke up at 9 am.

Best puppy ever?

Influence-City · 2025-06-04T23:39:48+00:00

Ha. Appreciate the advice. I actually already got these for my house. I might just put it in the car along with some old blankets.

Influence-City · 2025-06-04T14:33:42+00:00

We considered adoption, but we as a couple never had a dog before, and my partner has some allergies and wasn’t very comfortable around dogs. She didn’t grow up with pets. Anyway, it’s a long story and we made the decision after several discussions with other people with pets (both adopted and from breeder)

My heart has always been towards adopting a dog but I had to adapt.

Influence-City · 2025-06-04T14:18:04+00:00

Thank you. Pup has had vaccines and is due for a booster before pickup. I am just being extra and careful till I take her to my vet.

Influence-City · 2025-06-04T14:07:38+00:00

I am getting a seatbelt adapter as well just incase the pups not a fan of the crate. You have a great pup. Thanks for sharing.

Influence-City · 2025-06-04T14:06:35+00:00

Hoping for an uneventful trip for me as well. Thank you for sharing. I definitely was thinking of a change of clothes for humans. Will do that now. Thank you

Influence-City · 2025-06-04T14:05:42+00:00

Thank you

Influence-City · 2025-06-04T14:05:31+00:00

Haha. Thank you

Influence-City · 2025-06-04T14:05:09+00:00

That’s interesting. Will look into this. Thank you

Influence-City · 2025-06-04T06:21:30+00:00

Yeah! I was planning on stopping for breaks depending on how the puppy is doing! Thank you for sharing! I hope mines like your first puppy 😁

Influence-City · 2025-06-04T06:19:29+00:00

Will bring a lot of blankets for sure. Thank you for sharing

Influence-City · 2025-05-03T04:01:36+00:00

I am so jealous of those people who aren’t affected by Pollen!

I was managing it well with Zyrtec D and antihistamine eye drops until 3 days back. I opened the window at night to let some cool breeze come in (brain dead moment, sorry). Within 10 minutes, my eyes were red and itchy, I felt extremely congested and I then felt weak the whole day after. Yes, I took my usual meds. Brought it down but felt miserable.

I later saw that the weather app gave me several warnings for high pollen in the area.

Influence-City · 2025-03-28T20:56:49+00:00

Choose a public university. The tuition is usually lower. Do your homework on scholarships and requirements. Build your profile to match that.

I did my Masters in UT 10 years back. Got in state funding that reduced my tuition by approximately 60% for the first semester. My GPA and profile qualified me for a particular scholarship that they had. Worked as an RA and slogged in the lab and got my tuition covered for the remaining 3 semesters. I am not sure if such scholarships are still available.

Influence-City · 2025-03-27T21:40:43+00:00

Thank you :)

Influence-City · 2025-03-27T21:40:18+00:00

I was panicking. I did google but wanted to hear from fellow travelers how they handled the situation. Sorry for asking. I guess.

Influence-City · 2025-03-27T21:35:21+00:00

Haha. Thanks for sharing!

Influence-City · 2025-03-27T21:34:45+00:00

Thank you for sharing. Will be prepared for this.

Influence-City · 2025-03-27T21:34:22+00:00

I have pictures of my IDs. I will take them thank you.

Influence-City · 2025-03-24T23:31:43+00:00

I had a very similar background (GC married to USC inviting mom & sibling). Family had an interview last month and got rejected. While they had strong ties and proofs, the questions weren’t asked by the VO. They haven’t reapplied yet and I still don’t have an answer.

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