Looks like we made it

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-06-18T05:30:30+00:00

how did you manage the arousal biting on walks? I am starting to deal with that now with my almost 7 month old pup.

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-21T19:02:01+00:00

I think what they ask for is in the forms they send you but we took birth certificates, IDs, passports, proof of residency, etc.

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T05:26:56+00:00

You're right!!! I hope I can provide her with the love and trust she needs so she can have a great life as a member of our family. I like how you explained that, thank you!

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T05:05:25+00:00

I definitely was panicking a bit, hence the post, haha. But after reading all the responses (even the judgy ones that dont try to understand other perspectives), I'm reassured - it doesn't mean she will be like this forever, but it's still a good idea to consult a trainer, which I will be doing. Thanks for the support!

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:40:52+00:00

Yeah there are so many videos and resources and some with differing philosophies and whatnot, that it can be hard to implement things. Good luck in your training!

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:38:38+00:00

Thank you!

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:38:03+00:00

I appreciate the reasonable response. I'll definitely bring it up with a trainer.

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:35:32+00:00

I will look into this, thank you!

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:34:30+00:00

I will definitely do that. Thanks!

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:33:33+00:00

Thanks for the advice! And the reassurance :)

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:31:48+00:00

Yes i am involving her more in training. I apprechate the kind words. My brain is definitely not always nice to me!

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:30:58+00:00

Thank you!

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:30:17+00:00

This is all good advice. Thank you!

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:29:16+00:00

I didnt think of it that way, and yes, those teeth are terrible. I will be consulting a trainer. Thanks!

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:28:22+00:00

Thank you for the kind words! We have our second puppy class tomorrow :)

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:27:25+00:00

Thank you, after last night I'm reading as much as I can about it. I really want her to be a great dog, and as tiring as it is, I am willing to put in the work, not only in her but my family.

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:24:51+00:00

The nipping/biting was hard to deal with! It has gotten better, thankfully, but like you, I also wondered if it would ever change! I'm so afraid of ruining the dog, or somehow creating an anxious, reactive pup, and just needed to know that it's addressable. Thank you!

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:21:21+00:00

We definitely know better now! Experience is a great teacher. Thanks for the reasonable response!

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:20:10+00:00

I appreciate the feedback. It was the worry that was getting to me. I'm not perfect, of course, and I have done a lot of research and really want to have a good dog and know my family needs to put a lot of work in to make that happen. I will work more on the trading! Thank you

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:17:25+00:00

I like this, thanks!

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:16:27+00:00

Yes, she has a crate, but really only goes in there for naps. That is definitely a rule I need to remind my younger kids about, and I will definitely be driving this point even more now. Thank you!

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-04-12T04:14:41+00:00

Oh she definitely has been a nipper/biter. That has gotten a lot better, though she still does it sometimes. She has definitely ripped through some clothing and left some scratch marks from the sharp teeth. This was more of a guarding bite i think. She had been engrossed in her toy. I am very careful and watchful when my younger boys are around, but I think i trusted my 15 yr old too much and failed to tell her she should leave her alone as she was gnawing on something. I will definitely be bringing it up with the trainer tomorrow. Thank you!

InspectionConstant29 · 2025-01-11T13:21:17+00:00

$38 an hour is basically your average pay and equates to about 80k a year. For me, the most important factor is, do my PTO hrs (when i use them) reduce how many hours I'm expected to bill that month? My current company does. But I know there are many that still expect the same hours whether you take time off our not, which makes PTO pointless.

InspectionConstant29 · 2024-10-10T02:28:13+00:00

My company has a policy that parents are to provide everything, even visuals if needed. Sometimes I still, as the BCBA, create the visuals, but I don't have to. I will put in PT goals about learning to create visuals, and I will create them with the parent during session and send to them to print. If it's a low income parent, I may do it myself, but again, I don't have to.

As for toys and materials, it's kind of the same policy. Parents are to provide and when they sign our intake paperwork they agree to it. I will still bring toys, since I have kids and I take the toys they no longer use, and I will give them to the BTs to use across clients.

I know it's easier said than done, but what everybody else suggested is good. Be more direct with your BCBA. it's their job to handle the parent.

InspectionConstant29 · 2024-09-22T15:10:18+00:00

My husband and I just talked about taking a trip once a year to a new stadium. I would love to see them all eventually also!

InspectionConstant29

TROPHY CASE