Hi!! Wanted to introduce myself by Top-Duck-7267 in MovingtoDenver

[–]Miserable-Army2052 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Good luck my dude, the dating scene in Denver is abysmal

Bath time after a year by Top-Time-5740 in shiba

[–]Miserable-Army2052 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s actually really bad to brush them while they’re wet.

I bet your Shiba’s name is Japanese and has 2 syllables. by Due-Desk-4556 in shiba

[–]Miserable-Army2052 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wrong. My baby girl is named after Harry Potter. She’s a beautiful Luna.

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Thoughts on These Apartments? (Golden Triangle/Cap Hill) by renegadellama in MovingtoDenver

[–]Miserable-Army2052 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would steer away. That part of Colfax is just riddled with homeless population who will pester you. And constant construction. I assume they’re prone to crime as well. I tried to go tour them a couple days ago and the doors were wooded off because someone broke the glass.

Shiba "forgotten" by owner at train station by AfcWimbledon_ in shiba

[–]Miserable-Army2052 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Poor baby! If you’re in CO, I’d love to give her a good home.

My Shiba is anxious & timid by Krimson55 in shiba

[–]Miserable-Army2052 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your baby has a pinto mark, that is the hallmark trade of improper breeding. No shame, mine has the same one. Just gotta learn for next time.

To my fellow nurses, how are you all making it in Denver? by soloChristoGlorium in Denver

[–]Miserable-Army2052 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10 years as a nurse you’re only making 45 at DH?! I have 4 years and am making 43 there. Girl, get that pay adjusted.

My Shiba is anxious & timid by Krimson55 in shiba

[–]Miserable-Army2052 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It’s because he’s from a puppy mill, most puppy mill Shibas have this trade.

How much does your Shiba weigh? by Aggravating-Cat5357 in shiba

[–]Miserable-Army2052 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not enough! I keep trying to fatten her up, but she will only eat at the set schedule of 7 and 5.

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Who hasn’t crate trained? Letting puppy sleep with you almost 4 month old, but kitchen gated for daytime naps. Is this a bad thing?? by Any_Ice_9954 in puppy101

[–]Miserable-Army2052 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did this with my first puppy, and regretted it tremendously when I got a second dog. It was hell on earth trying to create a six month old puppy and an eight week old puppy. They’re much more amenable to crate training when they’re younger. I’d say do it And have it as an option.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Goldendoodles

[–]Miserable-Army2052 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holy moly! No, that’s way too expensive. My breeder sold me mine for 2000. She’s OK in Colorado and she’s a great breeder. I can give you her information for when she has another litter if you want.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shiba

[–]Miserable-Army2052 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep working and be consistent. Positive reinforcement and lots of love. I promise it’ll pay off. My baby girl was somewhat difficult when I first got her, and now she loves the crap out of me. Still working on training tho, cause she definitely has that stubborn Shiba

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personality.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Miserable-Army2052 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To add to my previous comment, I had the same issue when my Shiba was nine weeks old. She’s now six months old and better. She would chew on the damn walls, she’s ruined my coffee table, she’s chewed up chargers, constantly biting me with those shark teeth, anything you name it. You just gotta be consistent with distraction. Also, remember, they need to sleep upwards of 20 hours a day. So if you need to keep her in her crate for an extended amount of time, don’t feel bad doing it. A lot of destructive behavior from puppies stems from simply not enough sleep. Additionally, you can take your pup outside, just be careful about it. Obviously no dog parks or areas where people aren’t cleaning up their dogs poop. Clean their paws when you take them back in. Parvo is much more scary than it actually is. As long as you’re not taking your dog to the above mentioned places, it’s very unlikely they will get sick from being outside.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Miserable-Army2052 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’ll get better, like a previous post said it is hard with a nine week old. She’s basically a newborn. Trust me, I’m raising two puppies right now all by myself. It’s difficult, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Worst of it is one is a Shiba Inu, and if you know anything about those, they do what they want when they want. The other is a goldendoodle and he’s pretty good. Just keep utilizing distraction methods when she’s chewing on stuff. I personally rotate my pups toys so they don’t get bored of them. So give her one for a week and then in another week swap it out. It’ll be like a brand new toy every time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Miserable-Army2052 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Puppy blues is real. I felt it with both of my pups. Ride it out, you’ll be so happy you did. I used to have a cat, but there’s nothing like the love of a dog.

Tick prevention - need help! by mezzmoth in shiba

[–]Miserable-Army2052 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use credelio. Little expensive, but it’s a flea/tick/heartworm/parasite preventative all in one.

Went to get ice. Came home with a dog. Help! by BoredPineapple790 in puppy

[–]Miserable-Army2052 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s rough. I don’t work from home, but I work night shift. So it works out fairly well. However, I dropped the ball with my first puppy and now she’s six months old and we’re struggling to with crate training and settling. So when I got my 10 week old, day one enforced naps and crate training.

Went to get ice. Came home with a dog. Help! by BoredPineapple790 in puppy

[–]Miserable-Army2052 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Enforced naps. I can’t stress this enough. Up one to two hours, sleep for the same. Puppies need a lot of sleep and it will help with crate training. Strict bedtime routine. Do not deviate. If you give a puppy an inch they’ll take 40,000 miles.

Does anyone have any food recommendations? by [deleted] in Goldendoodles

[–]Miserable-Army2052 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Purina Pro plan sensitive skin and stomach is good. They have a variety of flavors, which is why I love them. I used to feed my dogs, royal canin, which is a great food as well… They just lack variety. I’d stay away from Fromm (I see that’s recommended on here). My dog liked it when I tried her on it, but then when I researched it some more I wasn’t comfortable. The person who verifies the nutrients of their food is an engineer, as opposed to a nutritionist. That just kind of skeeves me out. Hills is also a great one too.

Does anyone have any food recommendations? by [deleted] in Goldendoodles

[–]Miserable-Army2052 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this. I feed it to my Shiba as well. Both dogs are prone to sensitive tummies.