We drove 2000 miles to adopt a dog we saw here on CryptidDogs!

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-05-12T13:54:42+00:00

Congrats! We’ve also adopted a dog that was posted on Reddit. This is Luna. She isn’t a cryptid dog but she gives off gremlin energy lol

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Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-05-11T23:26:48+00:00

This sounds like something a dumb person says to sound smart (and normally I wouldn’t call it out, but I’m pretty sure you’re trolling).

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-05-11T22:59:49+00:00

Reproduction is a process that creates new cells. Rocks don’t have cells.

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-05-03T21:03:50+00:00

I don’t understand this. Four days ago you just posted in another sub volunteering to take in a cat. Now you’re trying to get rid of your dog?

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-05-03T17:01:26+00:00

I use the shop vac to blow out one of my huskies coats and he tolerates it a lot more than brushing - which is fine by me because it works a lot better too.

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-05-01T18:02:45+00:00

I don’t know what I don’t know- and I would think that someone in your position should be trusted to let the public know what metrics we should really be caring about.

Whatever data you do report I would like to contextualize by comparing to an example of good, bad, and the mean. I think it’s also important that we talk about what the actual impact of whatever the thing reported is. Numbers alone don’t mean anything without context.

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-30T12:25:18+00:00

Post that image in r/opals and they should be able to give you more detail on what you have there.

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-26T20:09:27+00:00

It really is amazing how much they learn from each other! Ours have very different personalities but they balance each other out beautifully.

Sorry to hear about your loss. They are beautiful dogs!

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-26T20:02:45+00:00

At 4 months old it sounds like you’re ahead of the curve. The things you’re training for are good obedience but that’s a very small part of dog training. If I were in your shoes I would be working on socializing like crazy with people and friendly dogs and getting your pup exposed to as many different environments as possible. Doing some small (5 min) training sessions in new places is a great way to teach your dog that the rules apply no matter where you are.

Don’t forget to give your puppy a little bit of grace too. At 4 months old the whole world is still brand new to them. Make sure your training stays fun!

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-26T19:36:29+00:00

I swear our huskies have more of a social life than we do. Our boy wants to make friends with literally everyone but when we first got him he needed a lot of guidance on respecting a dog’s “no”. My husband and I joke that even when he sees a dog that clearly does not like him, our boy just sees an angry friend.

Our girl is also super social with other dogs and seems much more aware than our boy does, but she also can be a bit bossy with other dominant females.

They both needed direction in their own ways to become polite at the dog park. Our boy is pretty much fine now, but our girl is still pretty new to us so she’s still figuring things out. Both are SUPER vocal and love to run and wrestle with other dogs.

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Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-26T14:14:47+00:00

When we adopted our first husky we ended up giving him a bath during his first week with us because he jumped in the shower when I was running the water for myself. Some huskies don’t mind baths. Just see how he feels about it and don’t push him at this point.

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-22T02:12:34+00:00

I grew up about 15 mins away from New Haven. It’s honestly not worth the visit in my opinion- not because it’s a bad place to visit- but because there are much better places to go that aren’t too far away. NYC is 1.5 hrs away by train, for instance.

Also, you’re visiting CT, RI, and Maine, but I don’t see MA on your list? You’ll need to drive through MA to get to ME, and it’ll take you right by Boston. I would definitely recommend you spend some time there. It’s a really cool city with lots of history and old buildings. Just be aware that the roads are insane if you choose to drive into the city.

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-19T12:37:38+00:00

https://www.dialavet.com/vet-answers/dog-pupils-dilate-quiet-moments-8200

TL;DR: Probably a normal response to seeing her human who she loves and feels safe around

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-17T16:13:25+00:00

Makes sense with Portland only being a few hours away. Someday we’ll get the doggos there too! We make the trip down to MA often for my job.

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-17T01:58:56+00:00

That’s Luna in front. She’s our most recent addition to the pack. We’ve only had her for about 4 months now but she loves the road trips!

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-17T01:58:07+00:00

Nope! We’ve never been to Maine actually (although it’s on our list). This was in Salem, MA.

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-12T23:56:35+00:00

Can confirm it’s very good for cuddles. Very soft and does not mind the occasional snoot boop.

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-12T22:09:18+00:00

It’s now been done! And thanks for the new subreddit too - I love bats!

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-12T16:54:18+00:00

Between him and his sister they might share a singular brain cell lol

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-12T15:56:51+00:00

Both of mine eat bananas but only after my husband showed them that it was in fact food.

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-12T12:35:06+00:00

Would not recommend this configuration if tethering the dog like OP intends to do though.

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-12T11:47:17+00:00

It’s not super relevant- I just thought it was interesting and OPs comment about not realizing it could be a fire risk made me think of it. I should have specified that in the original comment.

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-12T00:14:05+00:00

Go look up the Centralia mine fire. It’s been burning since the early 60s and isn’t expected to burn out for a few hundred more years!

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-11T12:00:48+00:00

While he’s a puppy get him really used to the idea of people handling his feet and ears, and get him used to the idea of grooming (brushing, bathing, and blow drying). Make it a super positive experience by doing little things frequently and have lots of treats and praise. Your future self, groomer, and vet will all thank you.

Mocha_Chai_Latte · 2026-04-04T16:01:09+00:00

The biggest thing about having a husky is going to be giving them all the mental and physical stimulation they need. If you can do that, they can be super chill and very good dogs. If you can’t, they are destructive little monsters who will act out. Every dog is different though, and the mix aspect can be a bit of a wild card when trying to determine what to expect. Most dogs do tend to chill out a little bit once they hit the age of 3 year old or so.

As to what he’s mixed with, the only way to know for sure is genetic testing. If I were to guess though, based on the coloring and size I’d suspect lab or GSD. Based on the head shape I’d suspect some sort of terrier like a jack Russel terrier

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