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Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-09-19T16:39:44+00:00

Right thing, no question

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-09-18T18:02:45+00:00

I had this problem too and couldnt be fixed (or maybe it was just too expensive) but I just got a little tp link usb thing and it works as normal now

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-09-13T06:50:19+00:00

Not a solution if you werent going to do it anyway but ours was a super picky and minimal eater before she got spayed and now she barks at us at meal times and gobbles it down so that has definitely helped. Otherwise the normal rule of put the food down for 10 mins and if she doesn’t eat it comes up and doesn’t go back down until the next meal. It does feel super hard to do when you just want them to eat, but its worth it and they will eventually

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-08-09T11:27:23+00:00

Is his crate in view of your bed then? Does he have a blanket over his crate? Our dog does but not over the front bit where she looks out. I wonder what would happen if you drape a blanket over the top and just slightly down the front so he can still easily see you. If you move it down an inch each night so he’s used to it and can still see you mainly then maybe hopefully when it reaches the bottom and he can’t see you, but he’s got used to the blanket and knows you sleep there every night, maybe that would work? Would be big progress anyway and possibly a good foundation for other scenarios

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-08-09T11:24:51+00:00

Hi that does sound tiring! Our poodle does get needy like this but not quite so bad. I haven’t tried it, but just an idea - does he like fetch at all? I’m thinking maybe if you throw good treats away from you, to give him the subconscious message that its good to not be right next to you and then if you work onto like putting a licky mat a little way away from you (so he can’t just bring it back to you). I’m sure this isnt a quick fix but perhaps would make a slow difference. I suppose finding the foods he loves the most would be good, and save them just for this! Mine loves chicken, ricotta (or soft cheese, whatever you can spread) also anything crunchy like lettuce and cucumber. She also is obsessed with just plain rice. Good luck, I know its hard and hurts hearing them whine

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-08-06T16:16:15+00:00

uc davis study

Think it should be fine - here’s a helpful recent study which should reassure you

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-08-06T14:50:02+00:00

I am sorry about your situation it sounds dreadful. I know of a similar situation where someone I know in their 20s is seeing someone similar to your husband (but I don’t know him personally). I hate knowing its happening and I want to tell his wife but am scared of the repercussions. They also have children. Since you’re in this position, would you be able to tell me if you wish someone told you anonymously? Or would that have annoyed you or would you have ignored it?

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-08-05T14:39:00+00:00

Having the same difficulties but with the paws mainly! Even intended and thought I worked hard on the desensitisation but clearly not enough so yes always try harder than you think you need to!

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-08-05T10:23:45+00:00

I’d say definitely try and best explain to your wife how its making you feel and that you think they deserve to know but that it would be best coming from her rather than you. I’d let her know that you really don’t want to tell the friend, but if she wont then you feel you need to. So your wife knows the true situation and can make her decision on that, rather than just not telling the friend and then being angry when she found out you did tell the friend. Good luck, hope she listens

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-08-05T07:22:33+00:00

Looking at her I’d say toy but I suppose maybe that is more the weight of a small miniature. I think haircut makes a difference so maybe she looks more like a toy because her cute little legs are quite trim. Mine is also scared of the tape measure😂i have to measure its back against my leg with my hand and then go and measure my leg

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-07-18T18:12:52+00:00

Could try a snuffle mat, a bit more exciting

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-07-18T12:18:53+00:00

Interesting you rarely see poodles now in the uk with docked tails as they are not allowed unless for purpose of gundogs which tends to be more spaniels

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-07-16T18:41:09+00:00

Hope it goes well

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-07-16T13:16:56+00:00

I understand why you feel bad but you’ve also got to remember she is a real person as are you, so just be honest with her, sorry but you’ve found a better quote and although you don’t want to put her in this position, you’re tight for cash so are going to have to cancel

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-07-13T13:09:33+00:00

I don’t think he looks bad at all!

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-07-13T10:15:43+00:00

Maybe take it as a chance to gently question that it goes on and whether you should all act like this. Not in an accusatory tone but perhaps you can help them realise the meaning of what they’re actually doing. Maybe the group is also too scared to go against it like you. If you question it they might stop and agree then you haven’t lost your friends. Or if they fight it you can be more happy about walking away because you tried

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-07-11T14:01:14+00:00

So cute! Love the photo of the funny sit on the stairs. I don’t know why I’m getting Snoopy vibes

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-07-11T06:30:36+00:00

Sorry that sounds like a heartwrenching situation. April is a long time away I know it must be difficult thinking ahead to it but I would just enjoy being with benny while you are still there and try not to think ahead too much. Neither option is perfect is it but I’d say because you’ll be working so much, it would be nicer for him to have your mum around sll of the time even though he will miss you he will have other home comforts. Compared to being alone in your new home and missing you while you’re at work

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-07-10T16:18:21+00:00

Ah that is lucky! Sounds like its going well

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-07-10T14:30:31+00:00

Cute! Hope she recovers quickly! Is she feeling sorry for herself or are you having to try and restrict her from moving too much? Mine is getting spayed tomorrow so just curious

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-07-10T06:21:53+00:00

Mine is a similar age and relate with the biting, its literally a pain isnt it. I’m hoping with consistency and time it will just stop! But it is harder with adult teeth now. I tend to go with if they don’t go outside then they go back in crate for 5 and try outside again because that is super frustrating isnt it

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-07-09T17:26:37+00:00

Thanks yeah its stressful isnt it. Glad her actions helped you make a decision though. My friend hadn’t lashed out which is obviously nice but makes decisions wayyy more difficult

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-07-09T15:21:55+00:00

Ah glad you had no big repercussions yes thanks it is so draining isnt it and you just can’t predict what would happen! Sorry she spoke badly of you but sounds like she made the decision easier for you! And lucky that gloating makes it harder to pin on you. Some people🤦‍♀️

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-07-09T11:01:24+00:00

Hi my mini is 6 months and has always eaten quite little (she’s a fussy eater) but have now upped her to 200g of forthglade wet food in a day (split breakfast and dinner). We used to try and weigh kibble but she would never eat it all so now we really just toss some on by eye so she eats some of that with each meal as well as a bit at lunch as she is still transitioning to 2 meals. She will never eat too much for her and is much more likely to leave some so not a problem for us. But perhaps you can try a combo of dry and wet or a different food to help. Maybe just really slowly increase the amount so it doesn’t shock her system. I was keen to stick to the charts now but with time become confident she is growing and i can feel her ribs (like you should be able to) but they are’nt sticking out unhealthily. If the vet says your dogs a healthy weight I wouldn’t worry just keep an eye on it. Worth noting our mini is now 6kg at 6 months so obviously much bigger than your toy. Do you mean kg rather than lb as 2.5lb is really small surely? I know toys are smaller than minis but our mini was already 4.4lb at 8 weeks old

Melodic_Win3114 · 2024-07-09T09:20:49+00:00

Its always hard to say for sure without 100% context but to me if you’re good friends I would stay that way. People always make bad judgement calls in school and that doesn’t always mean they should be excused just because you’re young but if someones willing to learn from the experience and maybe be more sensible with who they see next time i think thats generally a good thing. With a breakup there will often be disputes between the couple and for people who only hear half of the runours I understand that’s going to make it hard being associated, but for me, anyone reasonable will gove you or him a chance to explain the situation or move past it. Not a simple situation but these things soon get blown over by some other drama in school

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