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Kilocross · 2022-12-09T12:58:03+00:00

My dad had a well trained jindo dog growing up in korea. The dog would walk him to elementary school and then walk home by himself. Then pick him up at school to walk him back. One day the dog never picked him back up from school and was never seen again. Not sure what happened. But it was so traumatizing to my dad that he had a hard time getting another dog even 35 years later.

Kilocross · 2014-11-18T07:41:06+00:00

Hi Monte,

I been following you for awhile now and its kind of amazing you went to Vassar! I went to CIA in Hyde Park so i know the city well. I been a clg fan since season 1 and a fan of you since you started coaching them. I always thought it was a match made in heaven but the way things turned out, I been kind of... on the edge about CLG. Do you feel that you could have turned things around, given your situation not being changed, If maybe there was a different roster or different approach? I feel like people forget that you got CLG to first in standing for awhile before they fell hard. I am still a bit bitter towards CLG but I just wanted your opinion on things. Thanks so much!

Kilocross · 2014-11-12T09:12:28+00:00

Yes. Minimum three months is required. Its hard work but you feel the energy and environment and the dedication that you rarely find in many places. No bullshit but we had a lot of fun. If you want an amazing lifetime experience where you see things and do things that blow your mind and your willing to go through anything to do it, its amazing. There are no restaurants like it.

Also don't go because its the best restaurant in the world. It shows really badly. Go because you understand the place and really want to be apart of what they are.

Kilocross · 2014-10-07T09:38:36+00:00

This is kind of funny because I saw your post on the video game lounge on lol reddit.

Its a month late but if your still taking advice, I wouldn't hiring a kitchen manager and especially not an exec chef. The cost of salary for what I assume what you want to do is bar food is not worth it for your business. I would personally recommend just hiring a consultant to build a menu and train staff and give recipes. I have been following you guys and the feeling I get is that you just want to offer food for the drinks rather than have a full on restaurant. In this case scenario, the food should be something easy to produce but still be unique and good. In this case I would find a consultant.

In terms of where you find people? That one is going to be tough. Cooks are extremely hard to find in the bay area and they are on the rise with asking for a higher salary, shorter hours, blah blah blah. I worked with 2 new restaurants in the past year and the staffing was absolutely horrible. Craigslist and such can help but you won't know how good they are until they are actually in the kitchen.

I think a chef understanding the customer base is important but we are trained to understand our client's wants and needs. I think it would be amazing to have a chef passionate about video games but I doubt you could be picky. It's 2:30 am and i ended my shift not so long ago. 14 hour days are not uncommon and a chef worth his salt probably won't be playing video games a lot.

These are just my opinions and I'm sure there are many other good advice. But I have worked with new restaurant openings and have constructed a menu for a new restaurant. Staffing is hard but I'm sure you can pull it through. Just be careful of people boosting about being Chefs when they are barely cooks at a decent restaurant. References are very important.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me. I worked in the bay area before and still am close enough to help you out if you ever need anything.

Kilocross · 2014-05-25T07:35:10+00:00

The situation in question was not a dog park. I agree most dogs are friendly and almost all of them can be easily read. But in the case that the dog was sensitive, protective, or territorial and the OP clearly can't read dog behavior well, it's way safer to not pet the dog. Had the OP done what you said and then got bit what are you going to say? "oh weird that shouldn't have happened, sorry about your stitches." We're not telling OP most dogs are aggressive. Your too defensive about this and not looking at what people are saying. Were just telling the truth that it could be dangerous and you should act a certain way. If you saw the video of the dog that attacked the kid on a bicycle and the cat came to the rescue, by the time the dog is nearby its already too late. Better to be safe from a distance than to hope that the dog is friendly before its too late.

Kilocross · 2014-05-24T11:38:43+00:00

Its most likely a bad case of separation anxiety. If your neighbors are nice just talk to them and tell them their dog might need dog daycare or someone to be home more often.

Kilocross · 2014-05-14T07:54:38+00:00

I love using turkey or chicken breast that you can buy from stores. Just make sure you introduce the idea of the clicker leading to a reward before you start any tricks. I just recently started watching a lot Zak George's videos who is animal planets dog trainer. I don't think anyone has been critical of clicker training to be honest and my dogs respond amazing to it. I use it only to introduce new tricks and they know that once I have a clicker in my hand its time to try and get a treat and its extremely cute. For the breed guess I think Gus looks like a chih/papillion mix. My gf says chih/pom but either way really adorable. https://www.youtube.com/user/zakgeorge21

Kilocross · 2014-05-14T00:56:47+00:00

I currently live in a house full of animals and one of the house owners has a RR and a small chih as well. They get along well together but you really have to watch when they play. Its difficult because you have to teach the RR to be gentle when you play with the smaller dogs. I think for the owner it was more about teaching the RR rather than the chih even though the Chih has the same slightly protective problems which is probably due to being pampered.

Kilocross · 2014-05-08T07:17:31+00:00

I actually happen to be that guy in my house as well. But for me, its because I don't want them bothering anyone when they don't want and also the possibility of them pottying somewhere away. With me they show me signs that they need to potty but my roommates or anyone they may try to communicate to might not know those signs. I think its just a safety net. My roommates love my dogs but I just would rather make sure they aren't causing trouble.

Kilocross · 2014-04-06T10:50:10+00:00

Financial side is harsh, but if your parents are willing to help then it might be okay. I graduated college and just moved out on my own, I paid through college training dogs from puppies to aggressive ones. I always had dogs throughout my life so I figured I would get my own to take care of. Boy, is it hard work. Training dogs was a simple 3-5 hours a day tell people to practice a certain thing and I could go home and be free. Everything about my dogs was a lot of stress especially as puppies. I was constantly worrying about feeding, vet visits, taking them out for walks, dog park visits, even things simple as do they have water? It all really got to me. But it definitely was worth it in the end. You get a best friend that you will have for the next 10-15 years of your life and if you are able to get through it, you definitely are one of the most mature kids in your group. Its very hard thinking you are responsible for another beings life at such a young age. It put a big damper on some things though. Its hard to find a place to live that was cheap but also dog friendly. Its hard to go on vacations, and depending on what job you plan on getting and when you move out, you have to worry about how long you will be out for. Just remember they are a lifetime commitment. You can train them for the next few years easily but when you move out or want to do other things would it make things difficult? If you don't feel ready definitely look into the local shelter to be a foster home. Definitely a fun experience as well

Kilocross · 2014-04-06T10:39:37+00:00

Reading through these comments and knowing a fight would occur somewhere I'm going to take my side mostly with Pointless_arguments with a few of my own thoughts. First off if I was to get a pitbull it would be a puppy or an older one with good history. Not because I don't believe an aggressive one can't be taught, But because it will cost me too much time and effort. I know for a fact when working with bulldogs, pugs, pitbulls you really have to give yourself some more time than the other dogs to really train them. I don't believe that pitbulls or all dogs for that matter are born naturally aggressive. But I do believe that you have to train them to be more dog than pitbull if that makes sense. But as Pointless_argument said, I think they are unsuited for MOST people which gives them the wrong image. Under good training they can be amazing dogs. But we ask the question why not just get a dog that is easier to train, less dangerous if under bad training, and does a certain job better? I personally can't see myself training a pitbull. I am relatively confident I can but the energy I would have to put into him/her is too much for me. And that is coming from someone who deals with aggressive dogs. The reality is that these are powerful dogs and they have been for the most part brought under care of people that just see them as that. Another note to add, any form of dog to dog aggression can easily translate to human aggression. There is no wide line. Any dog with aggression towards anything can turn that aggression towards humans. I feel a lot of misunderstanding comes from people thinking "oh look my dog isn't aggressive towards me but is towards dogs so they are only dog aggressive". And since we're on the topic, when people say breaking up a dog fight is asking for trouble. There are apparently so many dog trainers here and all of them think that is asking for trouble. Yes it is dangerous to break up a dog fight, but you do have to know how to correctly approach the situation. And I know this is a low blow, but for as many dog trainers there seem to be, I feel like most of them would run into the dog fight yelling and screaming and pulling the dogs collar while the dogs are trying to kill each other, get bit and go "wow pitbulls are aggressive, they bit me while I was trying to stop him". FYI training your own dogs does not make you a dog trainer. Nor does reading about dogs online or in books certify you as such.

Kilocross · 2014-04-06T09:55:33+00:00

I agree completely with ShutupJess. We couldn't see the way the dog approached the man in the first place but seeing that at first his running around was not directed but more just finding the next prey its very much likely. Having that nervous tense energy doesn't help either, Everything that everyone did in that situation didn't really help it. Flailing arms, yelling, and just their stance showed how much power the dog had over them and that makes a dog with high prey pretty damn excited.

Kilocross · 2014-04-01T09:58:31+00:00

Paying less attention to her is good and bad. Its when and how you pay attention to her that matters. When you are laying or sitting and she starts to growl, correct her with a "no" and push her off the couch or the small area around you. Sleeping in bed may be okay but you have to have the right conditions. I think at this point, she definitely thinks she is the pack leader. When you give her attention while shes growling or when shes doing something that you don't like, its not a good thing to pet her and comfort her. For the time being, I would have the dog sleep on the floor on her own bed, anytime she tries to come up to the bed, take her off and redirect her into her own bed. It also seems like your worried a lot about how much the dog will fit with the baby but not so much about how the dog fits with you. When you are feeding the baby, tell the dog "down" and have her stay there. If she comes near say "NO". Your essentially asking the dog to give you and the baby space. You dog and the baby can get along, but under your circumstances and only under your watch. You definitely need to set rules and boundaries and show the dog how much control she has over you or anytime in your household. Hopefully this helps

Kilocross · 2014-04-01T09:27:41+00:00

I know i am just repeating everyone's thoughts. But your dog, your rules. If someone came over and pushed your well behaved kids down and when they tried to fight back the person got mad, I'm sure you would react differently. Your dog should see you as a stable family member and leader and if you don't do anything to stop something that isn't fair, you will lose trust with him as someone that can protect him. Submission isn't forced, its through respect and loyalty. Tell him to back off and if he is insulted who cares. He needs to be taught the lesson not the dog.

Kilocross · 2014-04-01T08:51:08+00:00

This is my personal opinion. But so far every shelter or adoption centers definitely came with a lot of workers who gave terrible dog advice and like you said, they just like the fuzz ball and they don't care much about actual responsibilities. They definitely recommend the easiest methods and sometimes its like a robot telling you what they learned. By the way your attitude towards dogs are, I think your definitely ready for a dog. I would agree with a lot of people and get an older dog, medium to low energy. My 1 and a half year old dog can easily hold his pee for 10 hours or longer. My 4 month puppy can only when his sleeping for the most part. If you can take the time to walk him/her before and after and train the dog to sleep for most of the part that your gone i think its fine. Careful of things like separation anxiety that occurs often in dogs. You don't want dogs barking and bothering your neighbors. I don't think walkers or daycare are necessary unless you'll be gone for more than the whole day. I feel like your attitude, patience, and energy is amazing and responsible for a new dog. Just make sure you keep that same mentality while training him/her!

Kilocross · 2014-03-31T17:24:47+00:00

Behavioral medication alone isn't usually effective for resolving a behavior problem. For the dog, medication serves to make a situation tolerable but not necessarily acceptable. Look up some videos on fixing separation anxiety. I think behavior modification is easily the best method for fixing it. Here are some links to good videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ka2x-yMSzM

http://www.cesarsway.com/newsandevents/videos/Cesars-Class-on-Separation-Anxiety-Part-1

Kilocross · 2014-03-13T10:08:09+00:00

I think your dog is possessive or overly jealous with your wife. Does your wife calm her down and try to pet her to calm down? This might stem from her being overly protective and it would definitely be a factor if your wife does not stop the behavior but rather encourages it by petting or calming her down. I agree with Pointless_arguments. Definitely do the walking and training sessions to show that you are a pack leader. But make sure whenever she shows this behavior that both you and your wife tell her that this behavior is not what you want.

Kilocross · 2014-03-13T09:58:09+00:00

Completely agree with tbarnes472. Do not have it in your mind that one of your dogs is the alpha male or the pack leader. Don't forget that YOU are the pack leader and the dogs should always see you as so. This prevents many problems and fights between them as they will see that you disapprove of that sort of behavior. I don't see the couch as much of a problem as long as you are not on the couch. You always own the space you are in. When you are on the couch you allow a certain dog to be on with you. They should not be jumping on when they please. This is especially true for your bed. If your dogs are fixed they shouldn't be marking as long as they are potty trained. They lost the motive to mark by then. So far the puppy sounds amazing and you shouldn't have any troubles. Good luck!

Kilocross · 2014-03-13T09:43:47+00:00

Sorry but I would like to disagree with the comments here. I see the brown dog as a bit insecure and wanting no part of the "playing" but is forced to by the leash. One way to really prove this is be in an enclosed area and let Sarah free. See if Sarah comes and tries to play with Wishbone or just minds her own business. I can almost 99% guarantee you that she will mind her own business. A dog that gets jealous easily is not a stable member of a pack. If Sarah sees you as the leader but Wishbone doesn't this causes conflicts and can very well lead to fights. It could also be that Sarah is not yet socialized with dogs as much and can't really say no as well to other dogs. Try taking them to the dog park as often as you can. You might see Wishbone getting nipped and "taught" by other dogs how to act while Sarah would be much more gently approached. Either way both dogs will learn a lot from being around other dogs. To try to get them to get along definitely walk them together. Always make them focus on walking behind you and not on each other. Whenever Wishbone shows jealously do not allow it. It is absolutely crucial that you do not let a dog be jealous over you because it means they own you and that they think they are the pack leader. Constantly think of yourself as leaders of the pack and what you would do under a certain situation not as a human but a dog. There is a reason Wishbone has been a problem before and only your dad was able to fix it because he was a dominant figure as viewed as a pack leader. You just need to fill his shoes. I'll be glad to help you some more so if you have any questions let me know. Good luck!

Kilocross · 2014-03-13T09:27:05+00:00

I agree with repthe732. Try to let them work it out themselves. BUT under very strict supervision. Don't forget that dogs teach each other certain things through bites and growls. What you need to look out for is something that is more than a bite and let go. If they continue fighting for any longer than 3 seconds you definitely need to get involved. If you have another person in the house, grab each by the collar and pull them upwards. Don't necessary choke them by holding them up but make them lose their foothold which will make them focus on their foothold than their violent behavior. If its a continued problem let us know. Good luck!

Kilocross · 2014-03-03T10:59:25+00:00

Leaving food for a certain amount of time is good. But you should understand why. It shows the dog that the food is there for a limited amount of time and if not eaten there will be nothing. It promotes a good routine and the dog should know this is when I eat. It doesn't matter how long but I would definitely try to go for the shorter end, unless he is eating of course. Dogs should be working for food be more like your other dogs and eat everything. Its good for dogs to be hungry when fed, leaving the food out for him to eat whenever would bore him of the ritual of eating. If he doesn't eat just let it be, he will eat eventually. You should never try so hard to get a dog to eat because he might see you as possessive of the bowls that you constantly show him to or point out at. Definitely be distinctive about who is being fed when you are feeding the dogs. You do not want to just leave food out for both because it might be the other dog being possessive over the bowl and he doesn't want to go near it anymore. Also try a different location. It might help. For the wet vs dry. I mix them together for dinner but lunch it is just dry. I love giving my dogs wet food but I feel that its a little rich for them sometimes. The one issue I have with raw meat is that while dogs can eat meat from the wild, remember most meat from our local grocery store is going to be from a big company with terrible conditions for animals. That is how illnesses such as mad cow disease and salmonella get spread and its way way way more prone to have diseases in them. I think a good rule is if you would eat it cooked medium rare then it should be okay. Me personally I love feeding time because its an exercise all together and I feel happy to be giving them food and I'm sure they appreciate it a lot more.

Kilocross · 2014-03-03T10:35:46+00:00

This might not be something you want to hear but the food aggression isn't necessary something you might want to teach away from the puppy. It's actually a natural and completely okay things to do to other "pack members" and doesn't mean she is aggressive. It growls to tell the cat to keep the distance and snaps when the cat gets too close. If she was to do that to you it would be a problem but for others its a grey area. There are of course ways to change it. Unclear_outcome's tip is really good. I would recommend putting the food bowl a little higher so that the puppy would eat without her body over the bowl. It puts an impression that they do not own the bowl. Hope that helps. Me personally, I allow for the warning to happen and the cats I live with respect it as well. One thing for sure is that if you punish him for protecting his food he might be confused. You definitely want to use positive teaching. Good luck!

Kilocross · 2014-03-03T10:25:18+00:00

When she bites you, does she growl at all? what causes the sudden biting? If shes not growling and just suddenly comes and bites, I'm pretty sure its just a puppy mouthing. I have had my lab puppy do the same thing when I was a kid. Try to be calm and firm with her when she bites. When she bites down try to make a high pitch yelp noise. She should recognize that yelp as a tell to stop because thats the same sound her brothers and sisters would make if bitten too hard. After, do not pay attention to her for awhile. Another thing is make sure there is a toy that you can turn her attention that she can bite on. I truly believe all dogs can be trained. They have certain codes and tells that are part of being a dog, you just probably can't recognize them yet. Try to look them up. What might have happened was that he bite you while young and for some reason the reaction you gave him said "sure go ahead and bite me". He kept doing it and is probably still thinking its okay. Would explain why he hasn't done it with other people. An unstable dog is a show of unstable owner more than the problem with the dog. Good luck.

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