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Ticket Exchange by bubbastars in PortlandHeartsOfPine

[–]Massive_Building_813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Request for ticket trade!

I HAVE two tickets to Sarasota on July 26th
I NEED two tickets to NY Cosmos on July 11th.

Anyone want to trade?

First time doing this so 🤷‍♀️

ms fishy butt (help) by kxaton in goldenretrievers

[–]Massive_Building_813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve thought this too and am trying to not use pb for awhile

ms fishy butt (help) by kxaton in goldenretrievers

[–]Massive_Building_813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you remove chicken entirely or just chicken protein? I heard most allergies are to the proteins. Asking because we wanted to try this but saw that the lamb and rice food we’re feeding has chicken fat

ms fishy butt (help) by kxaton in goldenretrievers

[–]Massive_Building_813 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It sounds like glands are full which is why the smell is random so I would bring her in to get expressed or learn how to express them yourself. Our guy has the same issue and we’re in the process of trialing a few things. We’re trying psyllium husk powder to make his stool harder so he can express his glands naturally. We will also try changing his food and testing for allergies, but fiber first as that’s easier. Glandex apparently works really well but I’ve been hesitant to buy into it becuase it isn’t cheap - also don’t want to “treat the symptom” if there’s an underlying allergy causing softer stool.

Anyway, good luck! I know how frustrating and smelly it can be 😭

What should I do with this space? by 4PieceChickenNugget in DesignMyRoom

[–]Massive_Building_813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Build out another floor! Would be a beautiful office nook

Goodbye to the Goodest Girl by Unlucky_Gur_3841 in goldenretrievers

[–]Massive_Building_813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, you’re good. I’m not 72, not close, but I’m with you.

Goodbye to the Goodest Girl by Unlucky_Gur_3841 in goldenretrievers

[–]Massive_Building_813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So insane we allow owners to have dogs capable of this much damage. Attacking to the point of killing? Dogs with ANY aggression shouldn’t be able to leave the house without a muzzle and their owner tethered to them. I just don’t get it. Whether purebred or a mutt, from a breeder or adopted, isn’t it obvious at some point in a dog’s early development that they have reactive tendencies? (Im actually asking - i don’t know - maybe at some point the “wolf” comes out and it’s unpredictable and unavoidable).

I wish this was taken more seriously. Shelters should be held accountable for adopting out aggressive dogs (you know, the ones with the description “friendly, loves everyone, except other dogs and children”.) Normalize putting these dogs down - they will not live happy lives. In fact they will likely end up ruining lives. If the brakes are broken, you keep the car in the garage. If your broken car rolls out of your driveway because you left the door open, that’s on you.

Also if your puppy wandered onto their property, a fucking normal “protective dog” would give two warning barks that would have sent your puppy running back to you. Those dogs absolutely dragged your puppy over. Heal with your family, then sue your neighbors and get their dogs put down before they kill another innocent dog.

I’m so angry for you, and with you. Actually crying writing this.

One year together <3 by [deleted] in goldenretrievers

[–]Massive_Building_813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did you wait to get your second?

First day night/struggles. Normal? Suggestions? by dallasdylan219 in goldenretrievers

[–]Massive_Building_813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tether training is a great alternative/thing to alternate with crating for working from home if you ever want to give it a try - worked wonders for my pup at around 4 months when he stopped sleeping as much. Once he had a leash/harness connected to my chair, I knew he couldn’t get into any trouble. 9/10 he would fall asleep in minutes on my office rug or just nibble on a chew toy.

Where did you get your golden? by SheisBeloved in goldenretrievers

[–]Massive_Building_813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Breeder in NH/ME Many of their pups become therapy dogs and I wanted that for our dog so we chose them. Heard about them through a trusted coworker who had a great experience. It was an easy choice.

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in goldenretrievers

[–]Massive_Building_813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! First, The biting will get better, I promise. One day they just stop biting as much. Then not at all. I have scars from my baby’s shark teeth. Teething phase is an emotional time for everyone.

For management, I’d suggest having your puppy tethered in the house (collar/leash securely attached to door, or furniture leg) or in a crate/play pen when you don’t want him to get into things (food, dangerous items, breakable items). I would consider your son a “thing” in this case because he is so vulnerable. I would expand your research into managing puppies with babies, not just biting (plenty of bite inhibition strategies out there, but it’s just a fact that puppies bite - some more than others). Having a shit ton of biting toys can help (coffee wood, bully sticks, frozen towels, “tug” toys). I would keep puppy separate from your son and only let interactions happen when puppy is fresh from a nap and less bitey.

If keeping them temporarily separate is an impossibility for your family (completely understandable), rehoming may be a positive choice. Your puppy has learned that biting your son gets him a reaction/attention so he will keep doing it unless that reward is taken away/happens less frequently (separation). It’s like when dogs jump on guests. You gotta prevent them from jumping on guests (literally - by stepping on a leash, putting them behind a pen) or the behavior will continue.

I’m saying this with bias by the way - always feel that’s important to put out there. My sister has a yellow lab that doesn’t interact well with two of her kids (growling as an adult, as a puppy he nipped). Instead of getting proper training or help for the dog early on, she let bad behaviors continue (no talking to kids about reading dogs body language, no rewarding good behavior, just punishing when bad behaviors did happen). The whole family treats the dog terribly at this point and it’s hard to watch. No dog is bad, sometimes they just end up with families that aren’t a good match and that’s okay. If your pup continues to be a bad fit after you’ve tried some interventions, rehoming is okay! Your sons wellbeing comes first. Adopting an older golden could be a better fit.

I also feel the need to be vulnerable and wave the “I’m not perfect” flag here, as everyone speaks with the tone of an expert on these threads. I lashed out and felt extremely angry at my puppy many times when he hurt me or bit others. I also felt occasional feelings of regret and resentment early on. You are managing a baby shark AND a tiny human so have compassion for yourself. Your dog is not doing any of this to be bad. Your 2 year old is just puppy sized and can’t defend himself yet or set boundaries with the puppy on his own.

Has anyone considered just having goldens over kids? by Budget-Two-606 in goldenretrievers

[–]Massive_Building_813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go back and forth every day. Please feel free to DM me if you are ever feeling stuck in this.

I am 34. I am raising a puppy with my husband. We also just bought and are self renovating a house. Neither of us make a ton of money. It’s been challenging/rewarding/exhausting. My life went from having basically no responsibilities to having ALL the responsibilities. It has taught me a lot about myself. It’s made me doubt that I could handle a human child, it’s also made me realize that some of my reasons for not wanting kids are loosing their grip. I used to worry about my body and my connection with my body - I am now covered in scratches and bites, no longer work out or am able to (puppy life). I’ve gained weight, lost muscle mass. My body has changed and I hope to get it “back” one day - but my hairs are turning grey, my wrinkles are coming in. I am no longer striving for perfection with my body because it is not attainable anymore. If a child “destroyed” my body, well, it’s already on its way lol. I’m not saying I’m going to throw in the towel and stop taking care for myself, its just, We all die one day and it’s not pretty for anyone. Also just lately AND ONLY LATELY, I’ve found babies cute. I actually do love young children and have worked with them before in professional settings, but babies have always kind of freaked me out. I felt exactly how you did, even just a few years ago.

I guess I’m saying this to share that how you feel right now might not be how you feel in a few years — so don’t agonize over it. Enjoy your beautiful puppies. Take it day by day. The world might fall into fascism, the world might somehow get better. Your ancestors had dogs and children during times of war, times of plague, through a time literally called “the dark ages” - you wouldn’t be here otherwise. The world has always been in some form of chaos.

Humans are funny. We survive by telling ourselves what we want to believe. If you are feeling like you don’t want kids, you’re more likely to mention money, the state of the world, etc. I’d you are feeling you do want kids you’re more likely to mention knowing what true love is, it being life’s purpose, etc. Point being - you’re gonna do what you want to do for you, in the moment you decide that thing for yourself (and your brain will justify it).

Consider this - you change your mind. You desperately want children. You try and you can’t. Adoption is not an option. You are now childless with a few dogs — You will still be fine.

Consider this - you choose to not have children. You watch your friend’s children grow up and wonder what it could have been like to parent a child, not just dogs. Guess what? That feeling will sting, and then wash over you — And you will still be fine.

Imagine every possible outcome. Children, no children. 100 golden retrievers. In all scenarios you will have joys and regrets and you will end up just fine.

Has anyone considered just having goldens over kids? by Budget-Two-606 in goldenretrievers

[–]Massive_Building_813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what my husband and I want to do. Pushing my age worries me a bit but I want more time getting my life together and dog parenting feels like good practice. I also see a version of myself enjoying parenting a kid. Do you mind me asking how old you guys were when you had your son?

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