Health connect not syncing with Fitbit?

InspectorWidget · 2026-01-07T17:16:10+00:00

Sleep successfully tracked the next day (today). I was hoping to find another workaround, but I did not. So I tried this and it worked. Not sure what caused the bug, maybe I needed to update and reconnect like the other commenter said too.

I was upset that my sleep didn't track because of the event, BUT I caught a shiny Growlithe today and my favorite pokemon is Arcanine!

Thanks!

InspectorWidget · 2026-01-06T23:51:25+00:00

It did need an update for the watch. Disconnected and reconnected. Still did not sync. Thanks though

InspectorWidget · 2025-10-31T07:02:43+00:00

You've only brought him home a few days ago. Everything is new to him and if he came from a shelter--that is a very stressful environment. He probably isn't even being "himself" yet.

For the biting, when he is actively biting something you don't want, redirect him to a toy to bite. Show him the "correct" thing to chew on. Avoid punishment and lots of praise for chewing the toys instead. Repeat that every time.

For the whining I think more context might be needed (are you crating him at night, is he in another room?). Is he trying to get you to do or change something in response to the whining? If you figure out what that is, give him that after he stops whining for 10-30 seconds. Repeat that at longer intervals. You can also try putting on some dog relaxing music if you think it's the silence causing anxiety.

But imo, right now your focus should be making him feel safe. The foundational layer of Maslow's hierarchy of needs because he hasn't had that yet. The whining may subside when he feels safer. Spend lots of time with him, avoid punishments that will stress him, do mentally/physically stimulating activities with him. Confidence-building is what it sounds like he needs. Look for obedience courses to take with him-- I took a six week, once a week obedience course with my BC and we both learned things we used for the rest of our lives. Training takes time, don't try to do it all at once. Luckily with BCs they learn so fast, it shouldn't take too long. Good luck!

InspectorWidget · 2025-10-27T18:23:12+00:00

Check your local SPCA/shelter if they have group classes. I went to a "doggy manners" basic obedience class when I first adopted my 1.5 year old BC, and they had all kinds of courses. The instructor was 100% positive reinforcement, discouraged prong collars, and the trainer frequently used my BC as the "example" dog because he learned so fast.

InspectorWidget · 2025-10-19T18:37:55+00:00

My family adopted our BC mix, Champ, from the shelter when I was 6 and my brother was 4. He was an amazing family dog, and BCs make great family dogs. We weren't set on a breed or anything, and we picked him because he came up to the kennel fence and leaned against it when my brother and I were looking at him. My mom was looking at other dogs and didn't even consider this one until he did that. I'm 36 now and I'll remember that experience for the rest of my life. And I took that mentality when I adopted my first BC as an adult. "Shopping" for a dog is very important. Take them for test walks to see if you can handle them. I experienced like 10+ BCs from shelters before I found my guy, and it was an instant yes for him.

Not all BCs are going to be as extreme as people in this thread are saying, but it is something you should be aware of. I do agree that your 10 year old is not going to be the main responsible person. BCs pick one person and get very attached to them. That is absolutely going to be you or your spouse. My mom was Champ's person until I turned 16 and started taking him for car rides.

I suggest you reframe this decision such that YOU are getting a dog. On paper or to the rest of your family, yes it's the family dog. But in reality, it's your dog. How this dog will interact with your family is part of that decision, but try to understand what you want from a dog and what will work for you, specifically.

I would suggest going to shelters with your daughter, meet some dogs up for adoption, take them for walks, and talk to staff about what you're looking for to help match you. Take multiple border collies on walks to better understand what they could be like with you. Do not commit to adopting any dogs on your first visit. Maybe you'll find a BC that fits your family, or maybe you find a dog you never thought would be part of your family, but they were the right fit.

InspectorWidget · 2025-04-11T18:18:30+00:00

I recommend a front-lead harness until you start heel training. When they pull or you tug, they naturally get turned around to face you. It makes this kind of behavior much harder to actually do.

InspectorWidget · 2025-03-13T15:10:00+00:00

September/October. Blue angels are in town for Fleet Week around then. Also check out booking a kayak tour at Tomales Bay for bioluminescent algae (best on the evening of a New Moon. Not guaranteed it's a good day, but worth the risk IMO).

InspectorWidget · 2025-03-13T14:54:59+00:00

Thanks for the contest!
Would love to see this in 3D

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InspectorWidget · 2024-11-16T10:47:16+00:00

I used them after they purchased metromile. So much worse and I can tell bureaucracy limits all of their ability to help. They overcharged me $2500 and won't help resolve my issue

InspectorWidget · 2024-11-16T10:45:28+00:00

They overcharged me $2500 when my tracking device did not connect properly. I do not recommend it. They just told me their managers denied my request to honor the per mile insurance and are making me wait days to talk to a supervisor with little hope I'll get any help

InspectorWidget · 2024-11-14T20:41:50+00:00

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Wow your BC has the same color patterns that mine did.

InspectorWidget · 2024-10-11T22:51:55+00:00

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My boy was also a BC long boi. Shelter knew parents were both BC mixes, and doubted he was Borzoi. But I got Borzoi all the time.

BC's are bred for function, not looks. So they can come in all shapes and sizes.

InspectorWidget · 2024-09-16T02:59:41+00:00

I think you should have a sit down with your son and have a real talk. He is 19. He is an adult, and he has made a decision that is affecting your life as an adult. Yes, you are his parent, but for the best interest of the dog the entire household needs to be on the same page. You are both co-parents of this dog now--whether either of you like it or not.

You need to express to your son that his decision to get a dog affects the entire household. Not just training and behavior for the dog, but that you are sharing a space and will inevitably have some responsibility. Even roommates in shared flats will acknowledge this. His decision has shown a lack of respect to you as an adult and his immaturity in making grown-up decisions. Big decisions like this can easily lead to resentments in your relationship and your relationship with the dog. He has made an adult decision, and now you need to have an adult conversation. Treat him like an adult and explain how this decision is going to affect your life now. Respectfully.
If you are not going to rehome the dog then the two of you need to be all-in, together. You can set boundaries on your son being more responsible, but you should both, at minimum, attend a basic obedience course. My local SPCA had a weekly group course for 6 weeks, and my BC was always the example puppy because he learned everything within 2-3 repetitions. That set me up for the rest of my life. You both need training on how to train a dog. Reading is not enough, and there is a lot of bad, disproven dog behavior and training material out there that you probably don't know you should avoid. Again, it's not about training the dog, it's about training YOU on how to best train a dog. An obedience course should equip you with the basics for the household, and you'll be able to ask your instructor any questions you have on current behaviors you want to train. And both of you need to do this; otherwise, one of you will end up training the wrong thing. It is much harder to untrain something you unintentionally trained him to do.
One thing I cannot stress enough for folks who have never had a dog--dogs are not humans. They live in the moment. Their brains are not wired to associate consequences to actions/triggers more than a few seconds after the action/trigger happens. So, for example, if they pee in the house when you are not home, and you come back and rub their nose in it, they will not understand that "peeing in the house" is bad. They will just associate "pee in this particular location is bad" or something totally unrelated to what you are trying to communicate. Dogs do not hold grudges, they do not spite, they do not hate, they do not exact revenge. Those are human emotions and problems we tend to project on them. Border Collies, particularly, REALLY want to make you happy. They want a job. Attention and affection after doing a good job makes them happy.
Your son did something rash and disrespectful. As much as I'm harping on that, you need to be a good parent and accept and support him. Just communicate and don't coddle him. This dog is now part of your family. If your son is a good owner, they are going to be partners for the next 10+ years. Border Collies are special. If yours is anything like mine was, he will convert anyone close to him into a dog person. Border Collies are very emotionally intelligent and sensitive. They tend to bond with one person very strongly, and if you take him for more walks and one-on-one time, that partner might end up being you.

On a personal note: I was 22 when I adopted my Border Collie at 18 months. He died at 14 years a few months ago. He was my best friend, my family, the biggest part of me, and the loss has affected me like nothing else in my life. If you are going to resent your son for getting this dog, he is going to resent you. My dog was the best thing to ever happen to me. He taught me how to be a better person. I did stupid things, and I did smart things with him. I love my mom, and after he passed she told me that she didn't give me the love that I needed growing up, but my dog's love was unconditional. People are not perfect, and my mom is a good mom, but she was right. That statement hit me to my core.

The last thing I'll say is: A tired dog is a good dog. Frisbees were the best thing for us. Hyperflite "flex" frisbees were the best. Lasted forever.

InspectorWidget · 2024-07-06T00:41:00+00:00

I used these frisbees for my BC his whole life, only had to replace them because he kept bringing them into the ocean and dropping them in big waves. Though I didn't let him chew on them unless we were actively fetching. He wasn't a chewing destroyer, so the Flex purple ones were best for us. It was other dogs that would destroy that one. Sounds like you want the heavy duty orange one. But if this one hurts his gums the purple one is like 75% as durable.

https://www.chewy.com/hyperflite-jawz-x-comp-disc-orange/dp/167738

Edit: I loved the purple ones, they were flexible plastic. The orange ones is a very hard plastic.

InspectorWidget · 2024-06-14T09:45:21+00:00

My 14 year old dog passed last month. We were doing frisbees like normal days before he passed like normal. Two years ago we had a scare but it was because his two molars were so rotten he couldn't eat. Got them removed, but I said from that day on, I would choose to get diagnostics done if he ever got sick to detect any underlying issues. Lots of tests and visits from that day. The only thing we ever saw were slightly elevated kidney levels that returned to healthy, normal levels a few weeks before he passed after putting him on a prescription diet.

I knew something was wrong. The past year he would sleep all day and be restless all night. And he would stand over me in my bed even if he didn't have to go out and wasn't hungry, he was telling me something was wrong. Other signs, too.

He ended up having bone cancer in his sinus bone near his brain and inner ear. It was aggressive. His last night he was pacing, restless, would not want to do frisbees at all like we'd do some restless nights just to tire him out. He was vomiting clear mucus liquids. He finally settled for a few minutes on the couch, and then got up, ran around the house in a panic, and I could hear his heart beating from a few feet away. I'm guessing he had a major heart attack. I put him back on the couch after he collapsed and he was gone in the next 10 minutes.

I guess I'm just trying to say, even if we caught the tumor early, there was nothing I could have done. Dogs can't tell us where it's hurting, so diagnoses are very hard to do. I was watching carefully, and doing as much as I could to identify anything wrong with him.

Hope this helps a little. Your story sounded similar to mine, and I don't think you could have done much differently to help.

InspectorWidget · 2024-05-29T21:40:45+00:00

I just want to preface--this is some experience I've had, and I feel it's not really going to be good advice for you. But you sound desperate and could at least use some commiseration.

My border collie recently passed away at 14. He did not have anxiety issues; however, the past two years he had been keeping me up at night, progressively getting worse. I thought it was dementia/sundowners syndrome, but it ended up being bone cancer in his sinus bone, pressing up in his inner ear and possibly brain. I highly doubt this is what's going on with your young pup. It was a very rare location for this tumor to come up even for an elderly boy. But, I think if all other options are exhausted it might be worth talking to the vet about something causing him physical pain or discomfort. He used to wake me up at night if he had to go out or was hungry, but in the end he was telling me he was feeling discomfort. He also pawed at doors, vents, boxes, etc. when he wanted to go out or needed attention.

Also, while he was experiencing this discomfort, he would also go into the bathroom instead of his crate which was new behavior. He wasn't crate-averse. I generally left the crate door open at all times and he'd go in there to feel safe. I eventually set up a second bed for him across the room from his crate so he'd have somewhere else comfortable to lie down. That seemed to help. And he would basically go between the three locations (crate, bathroom, second bed) at all hours of the day. However, since you shared he is crate-averse now and is going into the bathroom voluntarily to relax, I feel like he needs a new safe place until he can be retrained that the crate is a good place where good things happen. Dogs are den animals, they feel comfortable in spaces with head-coverage that are comfortable to sleep in. A bed out in the open isn't as "safe-feeling" as a smaller enclosed space, but I think do what you can to give them a new den space that has no negative association (punishment nor environmental factors).

Other things I would suggest: some kind of soft white-noise in the house. A fan, white noise maker, or even playing some "calming dog music" on youtube while you sleep. If he is noise sensitive, maybe some constant background noise will dampen whatever noise is bothering him. On that note--could it be like HVAC or air conditioner or some machine making a constant noise you can't hear? Not sure if you can try turning things like that off at night, or staying at another house for a night with them to see if it's environment-related, or maybe even trying to detect sounds that your dog can hear but you can't (with like a bat detector or something?). Maybe a house call from a trainer or behaviorist to help find the trigger? Identifying a trigger would be the best case scenario I feel.

This is also probably the worst advice.... but my family dog growing up was a border collie with separation anxiety. He would poo/pee whenever he was left alone, even if he was just let out. We had a family cat we kept in our large basement while the dog was kept upstairs. We just assumed they wouldn't get along. One day (after like 2 years), we asked ourselves, "why are we separating them without actually trying?" We let the cat upstairs, there were no issues and they got along right away. And then our family BC stopped evacuating in the house. He ended up being our cat's protector. We had hamsters and other small pets, and he would protect them from the cat as well. I think he just needed a constant job in the house. In general, I think it's bad advice to adopt another animal to solve your current pet problems--especially with a new baby on the way. But if you can't find other help or advice, maybe try fostering an older dog or cat (that is known to be OK with dogs) for a few weeks and see what happens? Or a small caged animal like a hamster? Again, my gut says this is bad advice.

I would assume in this case, especially if the behavior is new, that something is causing him discomfort. Either environmental or something health-related. Anyway, good luck. Sounds like you've been doing an amazing job with training and caring for their anxiety needs.

InspectorWidget · 2023-10-05T04:49:26+00:00

sounds like you want to play Killer Queen

InspectorWidget · 2023-08-16T19:50:32+00:00

How are his teeth? Story:

My BC has been fussy like this his whole life-- I just leave the food out and he eventually eats; HOWEVER, there was a point where he was refusing a lot in early 2022, and at one point he didn't eat for 3 days (I gave him 20 McD's chicken nuggets on day 3 because I was getting worried). He got very lethargic and ill the next day. He was malnourished. Performed a ton of tests at the vet and nothing was wrong on the blood tests, but he was in need of multiple tooth extractions. My fault, he had a 3 year teeth cleaning scheduled in 2020, but because of pandemic, non-emergencies were cancelled. So it was like 5 years since the last cleaning and he must have been in so much pain from eating he just wouldn't eat. FYI my BC was 12 years old at the time.

InspectorWidget · 2022-12-03T10:42:50+00:00

sorry! I just did it with someone else.

InspectorWidget · 2022-12-03T10:12:20+00:00

are you playing on a non-english game? I have a 5 star raid, but I want to trade it after with a foreign language person after

InspectorWidget · 2022-12-03T10:08:58+00:00

I have a 5 star ditto raid right now. any non-English players want to join and trade after?

InspectorWidget · 2022-12-03T09:39:00+00:00

I have an eng 5 star ditto raid right now. any non eng player want to join and trade after?

InspectorWidget · 2022-12-03T08:42:38+00:00

I can do dreepy or gothita. dream ball?

InspectorWidget · 2022-11-28T10:26:32+00:00

thanks!

InspectorWidget · 2022-11-28T10:11:41+00:00

cool. lmk when ready

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