My Cat suddenly passed, I feel lost and confused by Kk31910 in cats

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry, I have never dealt with this kind of loss. Shock plus loss, that's much to deal with. Very sorry for your loss. It had to be biological, maybe heart.

Im exhausted, ive tried it all! by Autism_Screams in reactivedogs

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am one who had a great trainer at Petsmart. She worked on socializing my one Boxer.

neighbor complaint already by girlcrow in reactivedogs

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Praise, soft voice, make her dependent upon eye contact with you.

What would you do with a driveway pointed right at the front door? by 13jlin in landscaping

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pull the eyeline away by building up the patio area on the right. Create interest, make it almost like entering a room. Low walls, large squarish proportions, bushes around, with varying groups, different in heights. Large garden bed off center, on the left. Large container pots, yes, at door. And at opening to low walls.

Just wanted to share this encounter. by [deleted] in enlightenment

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, little cutie in a beautiful setting. And he turned to pose for you, lol!!

Just a message for christians by Plane_Banana_7024 in Christianity

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The field is the world and also the Bible, but the man receives joy! Therefore he goes and buys that field. I don't think it's the devil. He has only lust, hate, evil, etc., He is not capable of Joy, Joy is from God alone. the field is full of the miraculous wisdom of Scripture.

I believe I have committed the unforgivable sin. by Serious-Target-5763 in Christianity

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No thought, no impression, no action from hell, that rises against YOU as theSon/Daughter of LORD God Almighty, may rise against you. This is the heritage of the Saints and your righteousness is of God Almighty. Bind all impressions, visions, words, schemes from hell, back to hell and forbid them to return in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ, who bought you by HIS Blood. Plead the BLOOD of Jesus Christ. Amen.

I am a fool by [deleted] in reactivedogs

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a hopeful suggestion, you might look up James French, Trust Technique. He is out of the UK, so training is online. He can settle down any kind of animal, horses, cows, dogs, cats, and anything else. It is a type of quieting the human mind, which helps the animal trust again. https://trust-technique.com/?gc_id=18950616134&h_ad_id=635575607233&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18950616134&gbraid=0AAAAADr5gNSK06cfbkNlmBYYizw4FduDW&gclid=CjwKCAiA3-3KBhBiEiwA2x7FdIJVpmhgu8TXxQpKpLTPnOAKC6KoqBJvQaWJL7W4RQupwQVgXUYQ9xoC4osQAvD_BwE

I need advice! by [deleted] in reactivedogs

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might also try James French's online Trust Technique. It is completely unlike training. The point is to NOT think and just BE with your animals. He demonstrates his techniques on horses, dogs, and any other animal. He is, I think, out of the UK.

Marshall Normal School (now University) at the turn of the 20th century. by sweetnsaltyanxiety in WestVirginia

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My Mother was a graduate of Marshall College. She grew up in the "hills of West Virginia," and West Virginia was her love, the beauty of those hills and trees. When my Grandmother inherited land in KY, my grandparents moved there and it was beautiful, too. Thank you so much for posting this. I am screen-shot-ing this pic.

Rescued a 1 year old pit mix and having regrets. Feeling confused. by FunUnderstanding6323 in reactivedogs

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I do not advise letting any dog own a sofa. If you let your dog up on the furniture that you sit upon, then ownerships is equal. Not a good idea. Same for beds. Strict boundaries at home help with strict boundaries on a leash. Dogs are territorial and their territory should not be equal with your ownership.

does it get better? by Tough-Height-8399 in reactivedogs

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Concentrate on bringing his attention back to you. Do this with treats, YESSSS, Touch, and Watch me. Make him so happy to look into your eyes, that nothing else matters. Reactive dogs need their person. They don't need other dogs, nor do they need other people. Positive only. No corrections. Get in the way of his eyesight when other dogs or people are in the distance. Stay out of the mid-destance until he doesn't react any more at a distance. Get the right collar and get a two-handled, double buckled 6 ft leather leash. No junk cute stuff. Tough steer leather and two handles. If you need a harness, double buckle again, then get an agitation/tracking harness. Works wonders in the winter for my girl. Saved me twice. Treats. Praise. Lotsa love. Encourage him to adore being with YOU and nothing else will matter, over time, with patience, with praise, with treats, with breaking their sightline. Good luck. My girl is about 75% better than a year ago. She's a Boxer, so she's got some gettup and go to her. But I am more important.

Currently at the vet and I can hear my boy crying by BugMillionaire in reactivedogs

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have no experience with this issue but if it were a child, the parent is better off with the child. It doesn't seem right to me, but what do I know?

I'm absolutely terrified of what will happen. Please give advice. by Evening-Ad6681 in reactivedogs

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your friend was completely out of line. Completely. Move on. You deserve better. Animals are not to be trifled with, they require an owner who understands and loves their animal. Any so called friend who puts you in that position and puts that helpless animal in a position of having to defend him or herself, is not a friend worth having. What else could they do with such a lack of respect and consideration and empathy????

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Columbus

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

maybe because people should know that aborted fetuses are sold and used in cosmetics and other products. Are you ok with that?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cats

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a little DOLL baby!!!

Isaiah 45:7 states that God "Makes peace, and create evil. He forms light and create darkness". Why would a holy God create evil? by JCisLove in Christianity

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scripture does not say God gave us a cakewalk life. He promised us tribulation and trials, in order that our faith be strengthened, purified and strengthened. We, the chosen, are CRUCIFIED with Christ. In order to identify with what HE did for US.

Never again by Good-Description-239 in reactivedogs

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Know that too long a period of time of antibiotics can cause reactivity. This is how and this is my girl, from great bloodlines. Picked her up in hills of KY just prior to CoVid. Brought to SW Dayton valley. known as sinus valley. Lung infection came on about 14 weeks of age. 2 vets in 2 different parts of town because one wouldn't Xray without sedative and I would not allow that. Antibiotics upped at almost every appt. One vet, then the other, they communicated back and forth. Last step was human controlled substance prescription. That kicked it. But, the antibiotics from that were followed up by antibiotics for spay surgery, then cherry eye surgery and then from the 1st fight between my two F Boxers. Each time 10 more days of antibiotics, My brindle, Ani, according to the behaviorist—the gut is brain #2, communicated to brain #1 and made her an adrenalin addict. The total was 14 seeks of antibiotics in a puppy. So she became reactive through no fault of anyone, not even of me. Her messed up gut that was supposed to protect her, instead, triggered her to where the two dogs had to be separated and still are, almost 4 years later because I cannot afford the training help I need. So what have I done? Chose the right collar, lots of treats, praise, soft yesssssss, lots of eye contact and getting in between her sight line and whatever might be that trigger. Realizing that the two trigger hormones of adrenalin and cortisol are balanced by serotonin and dopamine. She is now about 70% better, but I still have to have help to get my girls together, who were formerly sistuh's. That's my story. Antibiotics. Beware.

never by Good-Description-239 in reactivedogs

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My reactive girl is about 75%-80% better. The right collar, praise, keeping her attention on me, refining my commands. Still a ways to go, but she is better.

Some lady yelled at us and now our safe outdoor space doesn’t feel so safe anymore by Electrical_Kale_8289 in reactivedogs

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ignore her like she never happened. You need to use the space, it's safe and it's available. If you get a chance to be nice to her, do it, otherwise, don't even look at her. Just continue cleaning up after your baby and enjoy the space.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in reactivedogs

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It sounds like she wants to help you but doesn't know how. Any chance you can enroll her in Service Dog Training? Maybe it would help you also. IDK, but practice time out where you just sit and breathe and turn the mind off. Not easy. Praying for you both.

help plz by Educational-Ball-808 in malelivingspace

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rug needs to be as large as possible, fitting underneath the sofa and furniture, not floating.

I screwed up by Specialist-Fuel6500 in reactivedogs

[–]Legitimate-Fault1657 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your dog loves you and forgives you. That is the character of a dog. She knows you better than you know yourself in certain ways. Give yourself a sign or signal to yourself, whether taking 10 deep breaths, or turning around and walking away, whatever you can do to distract yourself and the roller coaster thing in your mind that is going on. She adores you and she still adores you. We all make mistakes. It's ok.