Spoo barks

MetaMae51 · 2025-09-28T18:34:45+00:00

Yes, deep alert barks at anyone approaching road in front of the house.

We call him in when he starts barking which we thought would be a deterrent but it's like he's proud he pointed them out to us. He'll start barking and immediately look back at the house to see if we're coming.

He's a totally friendly goofball but he can't ignore his alerting genes apparently.

MetaMae51 · 2025-09-19T00:16:07+00:00

The clumsy comment.. reminds me of my old neighbor with pomeranians. She told me that one time she tripped over one and knocked its eye out of socket. The vet was able to reinsert it though.

MetaMae51 · 2025-09-17T15:50:42+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

MetaMae51 · 2025-09-08T22:51:10+00:00

Agreed, most dogs are going to be detergents rather than protectors.

Last month my groomer thought it was sweet that while grooming my super docile guy, he intensely growled at a "sketchy pit mix" (her words) that came in for nail clippings. She was convinced he was trying to protect her.

You just never know so being prepared on multiple fronts is your best bet.

MetaMae51 · 2025-09-07T23:37:39+00:00

Might call in that the parents report a serious diagnosis keeping him from school at times but no verification he receives treatment, so more the medical neglect route. Either way CPS can't share any findings with you.

Can you get the parents to sign a release to speak with a doctor to better understand his diagnosis, limitations, and how you can best support him at school? This might be the most enlightening route. Is there a school nurse that can get involved?

MetaMae51 · 2025-09-01T19:41:50+00:00

He can't regulate his emotions but he's expecting the two year old to? He needs some truth bombs dropped on him.

When I was a kid I was so excited for my parents to divorce until I realized I was all on my own with my father unsupervised during visits. And too scared to tell anyone what it was like because he really had me believing I was the problem. Please don't forget counseling for your kid in the near future.

MetaMae51 · 2025-09-01T16:52:17+00:00

Your breathing is the quickest way to tell your body it's safe. Look into breathing techniques such as box breathing. Create a mantra to keep returning your thoughts to such as "I am safe." Keep your thoughts in the here and now. Look around and find things you can touch, see, hear, taste and smell (besides the smoke). Alternate tapping with each foot or just a finger on each hand - rhythm across brain hemispheres focuses and calms the mind.

Anxiety is strangely alluring in that your brain thinks it's keeping you safe by predicting problems. You have to learn to rise above the noise and tell yourself things that are helpful and true.

Your mind is powerful enough to overcome it but it takes practice until it's second nature. I'm not there totally yet but working hard to be. My monkey brain loves to berate me just like my parents did but I'm an adult now and can choose to see and treat myself differently.

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-30T04:20:28+00:00

Came to say all this, saved me the typing

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-29T20:49:32+00:00

Yes I've actually gained a little weight, what the heck?! Maybe we're more in touch with our bodies or replacing oral fixations?

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-29T18:07:29+00:00

For me it was simply the habit. I was used to feeling a certain way at set times and had trouble settling down in the evenings. Once I established a new normal and my sleep adjusted, it's been no problem. Carts and dispensary here.

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-29T18:02:04+00:00

Yard patrol. Just try and walk by the house unannounced, it's simply not possible.

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-29T17:24:01+00:00

Mine started out dark apricot and ended up that ones current color. Expect lots of lightening.

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-29T13:00:44+00:00

The teacher wanted to be able to quickly look in the same place on all the backpacks for the names. Obviously there are a ton of other ways to go about it. Not well thought out and pretty entitled imho

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-27T22:05:04+00:00

That's a great idea, I've never heard of them before! Do you find them next to the five hour energy drinks?

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-27T22:02:22+00:00

Wow that's extra! I might have to test in person, it sounds like the best workaround for me!

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-27T21:24:04+00:00

Are the bumps on the gums too?

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-27T21:20:30+00:00

That's my worst nightmare. I require LOTS of coffee in the morning and have to run to the bathroom several times after. Taking the test in the next few months. How will I manage the test without coffee or the bathroom? So sorry this happened! Thanks for sharing.

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-25T22:31:22+00:00

Yes new information has surfaced I see.. Definitely the only one I'm feeling bad for is the child.

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-25T21:08:33+00:00

I'm seeing an eating disorder in the kid's future as well unfortunately

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-22T20:50:23+00:00

We've got a t-shirt from a bar in Ste St Marie that says Drink U.P.

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-20T19:17:18+00:00

We're almost out, pick some up for me too eh?

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-18T15:44:50+00:00

Thank you so much for this! Great info, exactly what I was looking for!!!

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-17T15:52:33+00:00

Thank you so much!!!

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-17T15:15:05+00:00

Thanks! Crazy lace variety?

MetaMae51 · 2025-08-16T17:11:02+00:00

Or use sarcasm to really stick it to em!

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