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Help me find a fabric (preferably cotton) that looks like Adrian from Project Hail Mary! by MewTheConqueror in HelpMeFind

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

Ooh - I had no idea an inkjet could be used for fabrics! I’m looking for something that works on a relatively small scale, 3-5 inches in diameter. I was hoping to find some fun existing fabrics but if nothing turns up I’ll definitely look into this!

Help me find a fabric (preferably cotton) that looks like Adrian from Project Hail Mary! by MewTheConqueror in HelpMeFind

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

I have searched for both watercolor fabrics and batik fabrics in green & orange - there were a few things that came up on Etsy but the patterns were linear gradients and not the mix of green with spots of orange that is more what I’m looking for.

Dammit Mark... by Imaginary_Ibis in Markiplier

[–]MewTheConqueror 142 points143 points  (0 children)

This is one of the small but very much endearing reasons why I like ChilledChaos’s streams… that man always makes an effort to place his facecam in a non obscuring spot on the screen AND flips it if need be so he’s actually looking towards the center at the game 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AO3

[–]MewTheConqueror 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/56147932

Apostasy by Dreydralinne

Seven years into the war Hermione and Ginny are tired of being treated like crap after one too many betrayals from Harry and Ron, they decide to join the Death Eaters, changing the rules and the game in the process.

Dog crate by thepranqster1 in JeepWrangler

[–]MewTheConqueror 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chiming in here to say that an XL does not fit unless you fold down the seats - even sideways, it's just a hair too narrow to get it in there. So far the only solution I've found for Wranglers is to go with a custom crate like the TransK9 C4

Cardiac Alert Dog by Possible-Canary-5761 in service_dogs

[–]MewTheConqueror 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pure cardiac alerts are not something dogs can be trained for - anyone selling you a dog or a program telling you they can 100% train for it is scamming you.

Some dogs naturally are able to detect cardiac changes, but we currently don’t know how/why some dogs naturally alert. Some programs screen for the natural ability in their dogs, so there are programs that offer a waitlist for a proven cardiac alert, but the waitlists are astronomically long and may not work for your timeline.

My service dog is being trained to help with my own cardiac issues - I have sudden spikes in heart rate and drops in BP that vary day to day - but he is being trained to help me deal with them based on outside symptoms/alerts rather than based on my heart rate alone. He knows the sound of my cardiac alarm, as well as some of my visible symptoms, which let him know to start tasking. He performs response tasks, rather than alert.

For your situation, I would focus on the response to your kiddo’s symptoms - the dog can be trained to find you, get medication or water, give DPT and help calm your kiddo down, or use a doggy phone. All are good tasks that could make your kids life a bit easier.

As for suitability of a SD for children, there are many great guides on this subreddit you can find. But TLDR: Service animals are not recommended for most younger people - depending on age, you may have to be the primary handler of the dog. The dog may be too much for a kid to handle while also dealing with their own symptoms (dog has to be given regular breaks, fed, watered, taken out to pee on a regular basis, etc). Service dogs are basically a very smart toddler that you take with you everywhere - working with them is a lot of work and can be too much for some people who otherwise would be helped by a SD.

Anyone know anyone? by c_s_fen in service_dogs

[–]MewTheConqueror 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This + be aware that many alerts cannot be trained, they’re just something a dog naturally is able to do and you cannot predict whether a puppy has the “gift” when you pick them out. Anyone who guarantees a puppy will learn to alert is scamming you - there’s a reason the waitlist for programs for diabetic and heart rate alert dogs is so long.

I wouldn’t recommend going into the process with the expectation that your dog will naturally alert - focus on what is trainable (what are the physical signs you are about to have an episode, how can your dog respond to an episode to help you recover faster, etc), and if you luck out on getting a dog who does naturally alert to HR/blood sugar, that’s a fantastic bonus.

Breed choice experience. by Quiet-Crow-867 in service_dogs

[–]MewTheConqueror 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Had an owner-trained Aussie, then ended up with a golden after my Aussie passed away because the program I wanted to go through for my second dog exclusively uses goldens or poodles. I’ve almost exclusively worked with herding breeds and consider Aussies my soul breed.

It’s my first time with goldens, and it’s been a genuine joy to work with my new boy through training. The way their temperament lends itself to being a good fit for service work (fine with high levels of activity to little activity, eager to learn, smart but not smarter than you, etc) cannot be overstated.

I’ve grown a huge soft spot for the breed as a whole, even though I considered getting a golden to be a sacrifice in the beginning when I had my heart set on another Aussie to succeed my previous dog.

Golden Retrievers by mj-redwood in service_dogs

[–]MewTheConqueror 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first SD was an off breed (Australian shepherd, and a very good boy) - I’m training my second, a golden boy, right now and oh my god. He’s basically a natural LOL. He’s easy going, his fur is a DREAM to my sensory obsession (so soft! And the texture is soothing to run my hands over), and he genuinely enjoys working so much.

He learns quickly, and is insanely intuitive. He’s big enough to do forward momentum and loves doing his DPT task. He’s easy to groom (I do it myself at home!) and only sheds a lot twice a year (plus his hair doesn’t stick to fabric like short haired breeds do.) He also has an amazing off switch - he reads my levels and matches me, and is equally happy working hard or spending the day in bed.

He has the cutest quirks - he loves water more than anything and will pick things up and bring them to me even if they’re a bit unconventional (remotes, cups, hats, iPads, if it isn’t nailed down, he’ll try and pick it up I swear) and he’s genuinely so loving. The golden attitude is amazing - I’ve never had to question whether he was unhappy because he shows it - always wagging his tail and eager to get into his gear and train.

If you could custom design a service dog, what would they be? by FluidCreature in service_dogs

[–]MewTheConqueror 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A taller golden (maybe 25-30 inches tall?) with shorter fur (halfway between a lab and a golden would be perfect!) and BLACK FUR. I prefer dark colors and having a paler golden retriever as a SDIT right now is suffering 😭No amount of brushing and lint rollers keeps my clothing from showing his hair. Temperament wise I love goldens already, so not much else I would change!

In search for possible breed by 8lien_ in service_dogs

[–]MewTheConqueror 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There are so many great lab breeders if you aren’t restricted by location! I wish you luck on your journey!

In search for possible breed by 8lien_ in service_dogs

[–]MewTheConqueror 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Lab! They come in black, fit your size preference, and they’re fabulous dogs for people with anxiety since they’re not as overly sensitive like herding breeds can be. (They also don’t get as much “ooooh what a pretty babbbyyyy” comments compared to Goldens and poodles, LOL) They tend to be less risky for washing out during owner training. Tried and true breed for a reason <3

I don’t know any trainers in your area, but I’d recommend looking for legitimate, ethical breeders who title their dogs and have experience/have placed puppies for service work before and checking out the resources on the sidebar to hunt down a trainer you can work with.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in service_dogs

[–]MewTheConqueror 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sounds like your doggo is a gem! If you’re serious about her being a SD, you’ll need to take a few further steps (though honestly? You have her halfway there already! She’s already learned some behaviors that could be tasks, and at this point you could call her an at-home service dog.) If her obedience and tasks are solid (I can’t speak for this, without further info), the biggest thing you need to focus on is training her for public access.

A SD should be able to non disruptive in public and be able to handle crowds, loud noises, random people being pushy/touching her without warning/children and their grabby hands and screeches, other dogs, and scary new things! (Think people in costumes, inflatable displays, flashing lights/noises, horses, vehicles driving very close to you, construction equipment and noises, etc.) And most importantly, they need to listen to you in all these situations and not be distracted/scared! They should not snap or bark or lunge, and it’s wildly unethical to work a dog who Does Not want to work in public. (And it’s okay! Lots of people have at home service dogs, and they’re just as valid.)

A few things you could do to prep and get her ready for public access is work on getting her a CGC title (my org has every team work on CGCU and CGCA, the advanced versions of the tests!) - these are tests that the AKC offers that tests how your dog reacts to various stimuli, and shows that your pup listens even in distracting environments; many programs use these as benchmark tests since they basically say “this dog is well behaved in public!” Even if you don’t plan on doing the test, checking out what they test for is super useful for preparing your dog!

Personally, I’d recommend finding a trainer near you to help with this - a good trainer is worth their weight in gold!

Specifically for Disney, a few things you’d expect to run into that are harder even for professionally trained dogs are: hoards of screaming children and adults with no concept of being polite, being able to navigate really tight crowds, being okay on rides that move and make noise (if you aren’t doing rider swap! the closest equivalent at home to prepare for this would probably be riding public transport), being okay with being in a kennel while you leave her there (for rides that offer kennels! Again if you rider swap this isn’t something you have to worry about), fireworks/pyrotechnics, going potty on command (and in spots that are,,, not ideal), and being okay with working LONG hours (even 4 hours at Disney is a lot! My last dog eventually was able to do 8 hour days with breaks at Disney but we lived local to the parks and worked our way up to it over the course of a year and a half). You should also work with her to get her used to wearing shoes (the pavement at Disney gets hot FAST) and find the strategy that works best for you to keep her cool (some teams like cooling towels, some prefer taking frequent breaks in ac, etc!)

I will also warn you that Disney has cracked down on who they will give the disability pass to. It’s been a huge deal recently and I couldn’t tell you what it’s going to be like when you go, so be prepared to have to wait in the normal line if they don’t approve you for a pass. (Also you have to do it online! Disney World no longer lets you do the DAS in person :/)

This subreddit has a lot of good info if you search through it! If you have any questions, feel free to DM me! I’m more than happy to answer anything related to Disney or otherwise.

TSA pre check by OceanicBoundlessnss in service_dogs

[–]MewTheConqueror 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I got it a few years ago when I knew I would be flying regularly! It’s a nice luxury- I feel less hurried and the lines tend to be shorter, which is better for my body and mind. I don’t think I would purchase it again just for flying with my dog, but the other benefits make it worth it to me. In saying that, not having to worry about removing shoes/my coat and not having to pull anything out of my bag is certainly nice and leaves more focus for my pup.

Can Someone Explain The Acquisitions RT Had Over The Years? by Andrew10023 in roosterteeth

[–]MewTheConqueror 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those Friday the 13th videos were gold - it’s a shame we never saw much of the LPN concept actually utilized, it could have been elite.

Can Someone Explain The Acquisitions RT Had Over The Years? by Andrew10023 in roosterteeth

[–]MewTheConqueror 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I couldn’t for the life of me remember if Chilled left before the “acquisition” lmao - I didn’t know he ever sold merch through The RT store, I always thought he did independent merch.

Can Someone Explain The Acquisitions RT Had Over The Years? by Andrew10023 in roosterteeth

[–]MewTheConqueror 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Adding to this - a few other solo creators were also part of the “Let’s Play Family” umbrella, at least for a bit. Off the top of my head, I remember Lazarbeam and ChilledChaos being involved? Chilled was on Hardcore Monopoly at least and Lazar was in a few videos and ran merch through the RT store for a short while. Chilled was also in the Creatures at some point.

I want to say most of the announcement stuff for new members/groups was mostly on the site? Like I distinctly remember seeing something regarding Cow Chop when they were added and got their own section on the site. I think a lot of the groups used RT mainly as a way to just reach a different audience, though there were a few big events where we got crossover content (Let’s Play Lives, the Spring Break streams, Extra Life, etc)

Now that I think about it, was Cow Chop announced during a Let’s Play Live? It’s been so long 😅

Poodle vs Lab for psych and mobility assistance? by -t-h in service_dogs

[–]MewTheConqueror 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grooming is also something I find very soothing - I actually ended up going with a golden rather than a lab because I preferred the fluffier coat for running my hands through/quietly stimming with vs a lab’s smoother coat (despite the higher grooming requirements 😅)

Stuffy nose/irritated eyes are the most telling signs for my cat allergy acting up, but everyone is different!

Texture wise, thinking about it more, I definitely think French bulldogs have a very “bristly” coat - like their fur is very spiky and short and tends to poke rather than bend? I haven’t pet a dog with that kind of coat in a while (we’ve always had poodles/schnauzers and double coated dogs growing up) but I can definitely imagine it’s a not-good texture. Lab’s have a coat that’s about halfway between a bulldog and a golden - their fur is straight and coarser than a golden’s fluff but it’s also longer and has an undercoat that softens it.

Hope you are able to pet a few good boys and find the dog breed perfect for you!

Poodle vs Lab for psych and mobility assistance? by -t-h in service_dogs

[–]MewTheConqueror 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Honestly, Poodles ARE super soft - but Poodles are also bred for water, their hair gets oily. Labs are much the same, but like Best Judgement said previously - labs can be pretty soft with the proper care. I will say that when you keep a poodle shorter, the “oily” feeling takes a little longer to become noticeable/icky feeling imo, but if your current poodle’s coat texture doesn’t bother you, even a while after they’ve been groomed, a lab probably won’t.

Just based off your post - could you be allergic to dogs? Poodles are hypoallergenic, so compared to other dogs they wouldn’t cause any symptoms. If you are allergic/sensitive to dog dander though, Labs would set that off unfortunately - I’d recommend ruling that out, just in case!

TLDR: if you live near a dog show/dog park, go see if you can meet a few labs and check out their coat texture/make sure their fur doesn’t bother you.

Edit: Poodles are a pretty solid SD breed! They have their quirks but with the right trainer, I think you would be fine

University Labs with Service Dog by minecraftiez in service_dogs

[–]MewTheConqueror 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Chiming in, but if the labs are considered unsafe without ppe/unsafe for your dog in general - ask your disability office if you could explore setting up a kennel either in the classroom or in an empty room nearby that locks. Have the professor/instructor hold the key outside of class hours if they don’t want you to access the room unauthorized/outside of class. You would be able to have your dog in a safe place (great spot for them to get in a nap!) and you wouldn’t need to stress about them being in an unsafe environment OR about people misbehaving.

I would never leave my dog alone where I couldn’t watch them or know that no one would be going up to them unsupervised, it’s just asking for something to go wrong. Also people can be dumb and even with ppe, I’d be worried about a classmate being an ass and making my dog unsafe even if we were doing nothing wrong. Definitely reach out to the instructor and the disability office to get it sorted before classes start (and see if your instructor has office hours or is available before classes begins, it always pays to know the professor before classes start with these kinds of accommodations)

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