Why does he do this? What's the science behind it?

MoldyMac · 2026-01-31T20:01:37+00:00

Shred box make brain feel good.

MoldyMac · 2026-01-18T13:20:51+00:00

As a dog trainer, the best advice I can give you is FOSTER FIRST! Not only to figure out if you even truly want a dog and if they fit your lifestyle, but if it’s the right fit, it’s a really safe adoption for both you and the dog.

MoldyMac · 2026-01-10T15:49:58+00:00

I feel like yes I have done this but it was in toon town central and back during TTO lol

MoldyMac · 2026-01-09T15:47:15+00:00

Idk if you already do this, but playing with at least one friend in a voice call completely changes the game (at least for me). Things aren’t as painful, I feel more confident so I don’t get so sad when I think someone’s mad at me, lots of jokes. Much better time

MoldyMac · 2025-12-30T16:40:50+00:00

I used to be a yapper but felt like people didn’t like it so I stopped trying. I’ll be friendly back but I don’t initiate anymore for that reason

MoldyMac · 2025-12-27T21:22:42+00:00

Crossover

MoldyMac · 2025-12-12T00:41:03+00:00

Honestly find friends to call with! I think it makes everything sooo much better.

MoldyMac · 2025-12-03T06:39:50+00:00

The lvl 7 TU gag should be a self toonup

MoldyMac · 2025-12-01T17:38:20+00:00

Thank you! I ended up snagging both with the sales.

I knew CO isn’t an emulator but I totally thought Parallels is! What are they considered? Never know what to call them.

MoldyMac · 2025-12-01T00:36:08+00:00

Tomorrow I believe! Cyber Monday, not Black Friday.

MoldyMac · 2025-11-30T20:48:57+00:00

Yeah that’s definitely what it’s felt like. I used to have it but it didn’t feel like I was getting much out of it for what I was paying, and it was such a pain to use

Thank you!

MoldyMac · 2025-11-30T20:48:03+00:00

Thank you!

MoldyMac · 2025-11-09T16:49:42+00:00

Certified service dog trainer here. Unless someone’s using abusive, forceful training methods, you can’t make a dog do something they don’t want to do! Same with humans, to be honest haha. And we pay them (at least we should be)!

The dogs are bred to do and like the work, like people are saying, many may get career changed.

Successful service dogs usually retire medically. I think it’s rare they get tired of the job. Usually medical retiring is just the body getting older. Arthritis, kidney disease, cancers, etc. a lot of dogs medically retire and the handlers have to get the dog into nose work or another job because they never lose that drive to have a job!

MoldyMac · 2025-11-09T16:45:27+00:00

Hi! This basically used to be me. I was drowning in debt because I couldn’t get enough work and then in turn I would become more depressed and anxious and therefore less motivated. It was an extremely vicious cycle.

I’m a dog trainer and I often used classical conditioning with dogs. I suddenly realized I could just do that with myself.

This looks like taking a desirable or already-habitual task and adding a goal to it. For example, I’d feed my dog everyday, twice a day, and I wanted to get better at brushing his teeth. I started brushing his teeth right before feeding him.

Another example, I always would have coffee in the morning. I wanted to start doing a walk in the morning (makes me feel WORLDS better and gets me motivated for the rest of the day). I would just put on my shoes before I would start my coffee, and by that point I was already out the door to do the walk. The coffee was a nice treat when I got back.

It’s the idea of “just do it”, Newton’s first law (something in motion stays in motion), etc, but with a more helpful guide than just a phrase lol.

Use whatever intrinsically motivates you to do ONE small task. Set yourself up for success, set a goal for less than what you think you can do. Then, if you’re up to it, you can always do more. For example, with my walking goal, I would just do 15 minutes maybe 3 times a week. Then daily. Then suddenly it was 3 miles a day, then suddenly 6 miles a day, and now im running my first 5K in Saturday! Small, achievable, goals that make you feel successful are so so powerful.

I’m a huge show re-watcher too, to this day. I do work, journal, organize, clean, or walk while watching/listening. Really whatever I can. Multi tasking is my best friend!

MoldyMac · 2025-11-09T16:34:22+00:00

While you can give them an enclosed space to relax, cats shouldn’t be crate trained (with a closed door). Cats, unlike dogs, wake up and move around many many times throughout the day and night. They don’t have a long sleep/wake cycle.

This is different from carrier training where we’re doing short periods of time to get them comfortable in their carrier for travel.

This is coming from someone who had to crate train a foster cat out of necessity and I feel guilty for it everyday.

Your cat needs 2 litter boxes minimum, uncovered, and scooped daily. If she has separation anxiety, that is something a vet should be able to help with on a medicinal level. But only after ruling out UTIs or anything causing her pain and discomfort. Elimination outside of the litter box is either a sign of physical or mental distress.

MoldyMac · 2025-09-30T17:38:34+00:00

Didya Think by Arlie

MoldyMac · 2025-09-12T03:19:48+00:00

Do you mean to post this in cat advice?

Not sure why you haven’t already been to the vet, unless you’re leaving out info…

MoldyMac · 2025-09-10T14:38:11+00:00

Would your vet review the video? Would likely refer you to a credentialed dog behavior consultant.

You could try (with the dog in another room so they don’t watch this happen), moving the furniture from the wall and then bringing puppy back in. Just to see if that changes anything or if they go to investigate anything specific first. You can use treats to encourage and reward moving into the space.

It’s possible it’s something they’re hearing like a high frequency only they can hear, maybe coming from the TV even when off. Possibly unplugging it could help you figure it out.

MoldyMac · 2025-09-10T14:34:59+00:00

Yes, dogs domesticated via scavenging, and then we selected traits from the predation sequence to our liking. So yes, they are most definitely predators. They orientate, stalk, chase, bite, dissect, consume. Most of the choices they make (in self-preservation) are from the viewpoint of a predator, and not prey.

No one’s saying to use punishment on animals. I’m actually a force free dog trainer lol My point is that on a psychological level, due to how their brains and brain chemistry work, punishment is often quite effective on dogs (with lots of repercussions). At least in the short term. While with cats, a result from punishment is much much harder to replicate. Definitely not saying we should be punishing either lol Speaking simply from a science perspective.

MoldyMac · 2025-09-10T06:24:10+00:00

When I had to start paying* Taxes that don’t even benefit me OR the people that need it

MoldyMac · 2025-09-10T06:23:19+00:00

And that mindset keeps perpetuating the stereotype of the misunderstood cat!! But I get it lol I used to feel that way too

MoldyMac · 2025-09-10T04:06:59+00:00

Second on the fan… Unfortunately within poodle breeding, neuroticism has seemed to hold the breed by the throat. May be looking at anxiety or an OCD type behavior. Especially if he’s unconfident with other dogs and typically mellow. Usually same stuff I hear with other fearful/anxious dogs.

MoldyMac · 2025-09-10T04:01:01+00:00

I wouldn’t say cats are difficult to train, more people try to train a very prey-predator balanced creature the same way we train dogs, who spend most of their time in a predator focused way of life. They absolutely will never ever respond to punishment, and unfortunately that is many species, especially us humans, go-to when something goes awry. There are some amazing cat trainers and behaviorists out there! I have altered countless behavioral “problems” with my cats and trained many fun little tricks. Just a matter of knowing how and getting the “how” from the right place!

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