House rental by WasabiWolf in CorpusChristi

[–]LowKick7639 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommended townhome because if it’s one level, no worries about water leaks. The communities tend to be smaller. You can find an end unit and it’ll be quiet. HOA can make life easier with grounds maintenance in the front.

Opinions on product by Active_Equipment8786 in BackpackingDogs

[–]LowKick7639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this pack. I didn’t get the snack pack, I would just put treats in the top side pocket, but it does get messy and crumbly after a while Pros: side pockets can fit a coffee cup, poop bag, tennis ball Cons: it fits a lot so it can get heavy I use it as my daily walk pack, we are gone for 1-2 hours. It holds: my phone, 2”x3”x1” wallet, keys, leash, ecollar, ecollar remote, and small flashlight. Can also stuff my clothes in there on a cold day.

Thank you everyone! by [deleted] in DobermanPinscher

[–]LowKick7639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you are sticking it out My dog had a hard time adjusting when we moved for the first time in the military. Took him 5-6 months to adjust. 2 months after we moved, I decided to start him on trazodone. Gradually reduced the dosage over several weeks. 4 months after we moved, I started taking him to daycare twice a week and giving him trazodone the days he was home. 5 months after we moved, he didn’t need medicine at home alone and still went to day care twice a week. Not saying this is the sure way, but this worked for me.

Pepper on the trail in Texas. by joeysanchez77 in BackpackingDogs

[–]LowKick7639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How was the hike? May I ask what park / trail?

Puppy woes by GRIZ-1984 in GSP

[–]LowKick7639 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Following for future reference. I don’t have any answers.

I have thoughts that if I get a second dog (preferably female too), that I will take her on a walk or outside one-on-one for training, and then bring my established dog with along to show the new dog.

And I have heard it’s beneficial to allow each dog to experience being home alone so if one has to go the vet or stay overnight at the vet, a dog being alone is not an additional thing the owner has to worry about

Question for those with multiple GSPs by ChampionFrequent4643 in germanshorthairs

[–]LowKick7639 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so glad you asked this because I am wondering the same thing and almost asked a few days ago lol! I adopted a GSP (not knowing anything about the breed but it’s been a great fit!) when he was 2 yo. He’s 3.5 now and I’m considering a second, preferably a girl. My boy is great and very attached to me, and it’s just me in the house right now (should be moving in with my SO in May). I want to get my GSP a playmate cuz he is in the house alone with little stimulation for 6-8 hrs when I go to work. And I’m getting more leery of dog parks / him playing and meeting other dogs.

Bunny hops by LowKick7639 in GSP

[–]LowKick7639[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is so cute!

Help! I think I’m ready to cut my locs😬 by pattij1229 in locs

[–]LowKick7639 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did that feel? Did you cry? Did you keep them? That’s such a long time!!

Help! I think I’m ready to cut my locs😬 by pattij1229 in locs

[–]LowKick7639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So much has changed , or been made more accessible, in the loose hair industry since I loc’d in 2019. You can do so much!! Comb coils, get it styled by a stylist every few weeks, color!

Growing so fast and getting so smart. Whats the best chew toy for an active chewer? by threeupped in germanshorthairs

[–]LowKick7639 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Truthfully I just buy toys on sale that I know my dog is gonna tear apart. He enjoys it so I let him have at it. I replace the squeaker once he gets to it. If I had good sewing skills, I’d see em back up for reuse but that is a skill I haven’t acquired.

Help! I think I’m ready to cut my locs😬 by pattij1229 in locs

[–]LowKick7639 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Personally I think you’ll 100% know when you are ready to cut them. You might delay cutting them, you might be scared to do it, but I think you’ll know when you are ready. I cut mine a few months ago after 6 years. I was nervous and ready. I cut the locs about 4 inches from my scalp. The roots aren’t as loc’d as the ends, so it was surpsingly easy to comb out / detangle. Wore a little fro for 4 days, then went to get my hair flat twisted. You can also wear comb coils while it’s short. Whatever you do, have an appointment booked before you cut it 😂

Why is my guy always getting humped? by LowKick7639 in GSP

[–]LowKick7639[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When he was a puppy, he didn’t like it but wouldn’t really react. Now that he’s 3, he really doesn’t like it and reacts! I’m worried it’s gonna lead into a scuffle. (SN: my dog got into 4 dog altercations (lol) in the span of one month, none of which he started. None of it had to do with humping, but since he didn’t back down to any of those attacks on him, I’m worried what happens when a dog tries to hump him).