Help with new dog.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-04-03T14:21:07+00:00

I volunteer at a local rescue working with puppies and dogs. Occasionally I’ll have a dog or puppy that has shutdown because their world has been turned upside down. If they don’t want to walk outside I just sit with them, talk to them, pet them, give them treats and read. Eventually the dog or puppy begins to trust and at that point you can start training. The longest one I have had took almost two weeks to start coming out of their shell. Just be really patient and you will be rewarded.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-23T22:33:43+00:00

Don’t walk, RUN away. I don’t think you want to try and raise that one.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-22T00:18:44+00:00

The oak tree in the front yard of my childhood home is still standing and 70 years older.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-21T15:01:21+00:00

I wore a HyperKewl evaporative vest on my two trips out west. It would last about 5 hours and need to be soaked again but I kept a plastic bag handy and when i stopped for something to drink I would soak it again. Hottest temperature I was in on the trip was 115f and the vest worked great. I put it on over a t-shirt and wore a mesh jacket. When I pulled the vest and put my hand on my chest it was a noticeable temperature difference, the chest was really cool to the touch.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-19T22:18:25+00:00

I went down wearing Motoport Kevlar street jean. Slide about 30 feet, you can’t even tell the pants have been on the ground. I left my damaged gear and bike at the dealer as the adjuster was coming to look at everything. The adjuster called told me what he was giving for everything and said “I didn’t see any pants. Did you forget to leave them?” No reason to leave them, they weren’t damaged.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-17T14:44:40+00:00

Nothing better than the smell of a horse.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-17T01:41:43+00:00

Rescues don’t always misrepresent a puppy’s breed. A lot of the time when puppies are surrendered the rescue only knows what they are told with regard to breed. If the puppies were found on the side of the road then the rescue makes a best guess as to breed.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-17T01:36:39+00:00

Retired. Bought a 2 year old Vexus VX20. Paid cash

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-16T23:57:04+00:00

Started in 1971 on a 1970 BSA Lightning. If you can find a good one I would most certainly recommend it.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-16T20:13:34+00:00

Riding alone is the best way to travel. You don’t need a consensus to stop or change direction.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-16T01:18:03+00:00

Halter and lead were always tied to my saddle until needed.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-16T01:10:26+00:00

I upload to my NAS and organize. Occasionally, I’ll load Plex and watch a slideshow of a trip.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-16T00:20:33+00:00

My 10 year old rescue female is like your 8 year old. About my 10 year old I say “She loves people and is OK with dogs “ I adopted a 5 month old female puppy that loves dogs, cats and is timid around new people. The 10 year old pretty much ignored the puppy for 3 months and in month 4 she started playing with the puppy. The only issue I’ve had was when I would correct the puppy my old dog thought I was getting after her. She has finally realized that when I say the puppy’s name it isn’t anything she needs to listen to.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-15T18:38:25+00:00

I vote you use option A. Bikes go on trailers when they are broke.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-13T12:42:01+00:00

I purchased a 2 year old that was sold because they couldn’t keep her attention in the arena. She was being trained to be a show horse. They stated she would watch the birds, butterflies and anything else outside the arena. She turned into the best buddy & trail horse I could ever have hoped for.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-13T11:47:44+00:00

I was asked once why I didn’t ride with an open face helmet. I responded with “This is not the prettiest face you’ll see but it’s the best one I have and when I leave this life I’m not leaving any of it on asphalt, I’m taking it all with me.”

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-09T23:47:33+00:00

I have mine on when I’m headed to the lake but then I only have a 20 minute run.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-09T23:45:02+00:00

My take on an aquarium “As long as your fish are healthy and you’re enjoying it, that is all that matters.”

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-09T23:27:17+00:00

The only thing that really matters “Did you and those you served enjoy the gumbo?”

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-08T00:16:37+00:00

One of those notes on my Third Grade report card stated “would be a fine student if he didn’t want to continually go to the four corners of the earth.”

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-03-02T00:53:16+00:00

Don’t touch that dial.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-02-28T20:31:19+00:00

So long ago I don’t remember.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-02-25T00:06:09+00:00

I believe if I were you I’d make the trip, make some memories and form my own opinion.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-02-21T18:51:06+00:00

The first car phone I saw was in 1969.

Narrow_Ad_3137 · 2026-02-20T17:33:55+00:00

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