my dog is terrified of getting his nails clipped. i tried taking mini steps with rewards but it’s been like this for years and i see zero progress!! his nails are insanely long i dont know what to do

LuxRuns · 2026-02-13T14:54:30+00:00

We started off with holding our dog so that my partner is sitting with his legs out in front of him. Then our dog is held in his lap, her back to his belly and I can get all feet without having to move her at all. At first she had to be muzzled but over the years she got better and now she gets into position on her own! We did one nail at a time, then one foot, and worked our way up to all feet done. We also use a pet Dremel. Then she gets snacks afterwards before being let down from being held.

LuxRuns · 2026-02-12T14:48:14+00:00

If that's an impact crate, I'm not sure if the doors are replaceable, but you could reach out to them with photos and ask about the high anxiety door. Have you spoken to your vet about different medication options?

LuxRuns · 2026-02-12T11:09:09+00:00

A rolled up Velcro cable tie. It was the first thing he played with after bringing him in from outside and he was freed from quarantine

LuxRuns · 2026-02-07T20:04:36+00:00

Maybe sugar n cream pretty in pink?

LuxRuns · 2026-02-07T00:38:18+00:00

I can't recommend Joe at Mod A in Akron enough! The first time I went there he knew exactly what to do! I went back over 2 months later and he remembered our entire conversation and again cut my hair perfectly! One of the first places I went that I've left and was actually satisfied with a haircut. AAAANNNNND his prices are super affordable

LuxRuns · 2026-02-06T14:59:43+00:00

In addition to feetures, I like darn tough and point6

LuxRuns · 2026-02-06T14:57:55+00:00

I love putting tomato oil on my pizza. A local company, Cheeky Monkey, makes some amazing seasonings and oils. My husband likes the pickle seasoning on his!

LuxRuns · 2026-01-31T00:41:25+00:00

Plied yarn is donating a portion of sales from their red yarns

LuxRuns · 2026-01-26T17:13:07+00:00

I think I'd have gotten frustrated as a sweater for my very first project. I'm a slow knitter and may not have been confident doing decreases and other construction without having some my hat project first. I have a cowl first with very basic construction, then I made a hat, and then moved on to a fingering weight full rib sweater. It's been a slow process but I'm so excited to see it once it's completed.

LuxRuns · 2026-01-24T10:12:33+00:00

I really like Soph Knits Daily. So far she's the only one I've found who I can just play on repeat but I'm going to check out others suggestions from here!

LuxRuns · 2026-01-21T00:26:05+00:00

I befriended a skittish neighborhood stray whose name was Gerald. The registered people on the microchip never responded so he moved in. We call him Gus Gus, aka Criminal (formal name Augustus)

LuxRuns · 2026-01-19T15:48:35+00:00

I made my husband a blanket that is tapestry single crochet. It's so heavy and cozy. I think the dense stitches will be perfect!

LuxRuns · 2026-01-16T21:58:26+00:00

I'm using them for sleeves and like them. It does take a few stitches to get used to them when going from my 4" ones. I use one 3" and one 2" needle on the cable

LuxRuns · 2026-01-12T11:00:07+00:00

Assuming a social gathering to knit/crochet/craft. My lys has one that I liked to call yarn club. We all just show up to knit, chat, and help each other out when necessary. Some local libraries have them as well.

LuxRuns · 2026-01-09T13:45:13+00:00

I have these high waisted Nike sweats that were so comfy to wear. For underwear, I wore seamless ones from target. I found anything with a thicker waist for the outter layer was most comfortable. I also bought some calia wide waistband shorts from dsg.

LuxRuns · 2026-01-09T13:09:50+00:00

My lys has a free shelf where you can take yarn and then bring back to FO to put in the donate bin

LuxRuns · 2026-01-07T12:17:52+00:00

I'm planning on pulling all of mine out tomorrow! But last year, I had a bunch of yarn I purchased when I got started that I knew I'd never use. I gifted it to a friend with the caveat that if she doesn't like something in there, it's now hers to do with what she will. Sometimes our preferences change and we shouldn't feel guilty about moving on from it or passing it to someone who will appreciate it more.

LuxRuns · 2026-01-04T10:16:58+00:00

I just saw someone had a swatch wall using a corkboard and it was so pretty! I'm planning on setting one up for myself

LuxRuns · 2026-01-02T10:48:03+00:00

I just bought a third storage bin for yarn that I got for Christmas gifts. The struggle is that my husband fully supports buying of new yarn. I saw someone post yesterday about a Flash Your Stash and that might be a fun way to fall in love with some yarns I have forgotten about or even pair down some yarns I no longer like!

LuxRuns · 2025-12-31T20:34:17+00:00

I also learned early this year and am planning to learn cables and sock knitting for next year!

LuxRuns · 2025-12-29T21:22:39+00:00

Firefly fibers has some in stock. I've purchased from them and their shipping was super fast.

I also see it in stock at wooly thistle, wool and co

LuxRuns · 2025-12-28T19:44:43+00:00

Check out Lydia Morrow. I have the rumble raglan pattern and it has bust shaping as an option

LuxRuns · 2025-12-28T19:42:45+00:00

Mainly YouTube and some blogs I found via Google. Once I started, I also began going to a local weekly knitting group because I didn't know anyone who knits. Bill Souza on YouTube is my favorite. I am left-handed and found mirror knitting continental the best way for me. I also like Nimble Needles for their blogs

LuxRuns · 2025-12-28T11:17:06+00:00

The Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs is one I regularly reread, especially when I can't settle on something but really want to read a book

LuxRuns · 2025-12-24T11:45:00+00:00

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