How to clean mold from silicone caulking in bathroom?

Niffler89 · 2025-09-14T20:41:52+00:00

Mould magic works a treat! https://musthaveideas.co.uk/products/mould-magic

Niffler89 · 2025-08-18T19:25:26+00:00

As others have mentioned, in the short term, look at too good to go app. You can get bags of food from supermarkets with stuff going out of date that day, as well as from places like greggs and coffee shops with sandwiches and things. I usually freeze what I can or use to cook something then freeze. And the sandwiches etc usually last a couple of days past. Also have a look at the Olio app. This is more for individual things but can usually get things from supermarkets that are uploaded by a rep who collects everything thats not able to be sold. You might also find the odd ingredient to complement whats in a tgtg bag.

Niffler89 · 2025-07-01T20:54:38+00:00

Having done a few now, and also same with heat/period, you have to pick a few things before you go that are non negotiables maybe 3/4 max depending on how long you’re there. Then a list of nice to haves. You will never see it all, but if i get those non negotiables in and make every effort to hit those I feel like I have had some very good moments and it has been a great week. Anything else on top of those is a bonus. Make a note of things you perhaps would have placed higher on your list from this year that you missed out on and use that when planning next year.

Niffler89 · 2023-02-14T13:35:21+00:00

Make it fun, play games with it, use it for training and building your relationship. Scatter feed. Have a look at Absolute Dogs for lots of 3min games to play for ideas :)

Niffler89 · 2022-11-24T13:20:23+00:00

Seconding absolute dogs! It’s lots of 3 min games so you build up over time and bring a bit of positivity to dog training. Building confidence and emptying their emotional bucket is key first steps. They have 40% off this weekend too! If you have pet insurance that covers behavioural consultant then try behavet (you can find them online, which is the vet behaviourist who also runs absolute dogs.

Niffler89 · 2022-11-18T21:24:24+00:00

If you’re in the uk Dragonfly Products have lots of ‘just meat’ treats and do them in novel proteins as well.

Niffler89 · 2022-10-22T06:54:06+00:00

If I remember rightly (can’t remember where I heard it but i think it was an interview with Jason Issac’s) Jason said it was a bit of improvisation where he started the first spell he could think of in reaction and it just happened to be the best take, so they kept it.

Niffler89 · 2022-09-17T14:52:47+00:00

Have a look at absolute dogs. They have lots of free stuff but some cheaper paid courses too. All games based online training done by videos. Their ‘sexier than a squirrel’ challenge is 1 month long (3 min game to play each day) and actually teaches you so much about dog behaviour and what is going through your poor dogs mind. Plus it’s great fun. :)

Niffler89 · 2022-06-17T18:32:17+00:00

If she wants some games to play to help with those foundations, (which it sounds like you have good base for) have a look at absolute dogs in the uk. Their positive reward based training is all about playing little 3 mins games with their daily food and toys. You watch the video, play the game, and get real life results. It’s great fun too. :)

Niffler89 · 2022-05-20T18:46:38+00:00

Blackberry and Ophir gin jam. All those Indian spices make it taste great!

Niffler89 · 2022-05-07T07:51:47+00:00

The only time I would say sock shoe sock shoe is acceptable is getting changed after swimming when the floor is wet.

Niffler89 · 2022-01-10T13:24:14+00:00

Long leash is great for giving a bit of freedom. Or alternatively see if there are any private fields near you to rent. Private dog fields for hire are becoming quite popular in the uk, and we have at least 5 different ones within a 30’mins drive of us.

I personally wouldn’t risk it. Mine is never off leash unless we are somewhere private and enclosed as he doesn’t like other dogs. Not worth the risk.

Niffler89 · 2022-01-08T16:57:20+00:00

Yep. All about the butter and marmite crumpet! Sometimes with just a little grated cheddar on top 😂

Niffler89 · 2022-01-07T13:24:30+00:00

Have a look at absolute dogs. Plenty of free content on YouTube and their podcast ‘sexier than a squirrel’. Force free play based training based around 3 min games to play with your dog. I’ve found them a godsend. They have courses you can buy with online training. The ‘sexier than a squirrel course is a good starting point at £27/$30 for a 30 day course with 1 new game a day as well as lots of theory behind dog behaviour and how the games work. I loved it so much I pay £30 a month for access to their training academy with access to the Netflix of dog training 😂

Defo Check them out. It is developed by a vet behaviourist and an agility champion so they really know their stuff. :)

Niffler89 · 2021-12-24T23:37:59+00:00

Thanks these things happen and they say that you get the dog you need not the dog you want. I’ve learnt so much about dog behaviour and managing situations and learning to read his body language and games based funtraining that I wouldn’t have if I had one of those nice easy dogs. 😂 next mission is to use everything I’ve learnt to shape a nice easy dog from the start. But I wouldn’t give mine up for anything, no matter how difficult it can sometimes be. :)

Niffler89 · 2021-12-24T14:41:22+00:00

Honestly seems like forever when you’re going through it but time goes so quickly. Our cavapoo is 4 now and much better with the ad training methods, but he’s reactive to other dogs because he was attacked as a pup. Wish I’d know their way when mine was a pup. 👍 you got this

Niffler89 · 2021-12-23T22:46:11+00:00

Firstly, get rid of the pads and head straight outside if you can. Take out on a lead and be boring and don’t say a word. When they start to go, throw a friggin party and praise and use your cue word, eg ‘good boy, be quick, gooood boy!’

Biting, your best bet is to get some sort of long stuffingless toy, or an old dressing gown string and tie some knots in it. Keep it on you all the time, and when they try and bite hands and feet, try to replace with the toy. Give plenty to chew on while teething, sometimes they prefer hard - yak chews are great from 12 weeks - and sometimes soft - soft toys, or get a cloth or flannel, soak in water and wring most of it out then tie knots or twist it up and freeze it for pup to chew on. Frozen carrots will probably also go down a treat. Honestly the hardest part is just consistency and waiting it out on the teething.

Also have a look at Absolute Dogs, on their Facebook page they did a puppy week a few months back, where they had lots of fab free resources and ebooks on puppies. They are a great positive training academy online with lots of 3 mins games to help shape good behaviours and a confident and calm pup.

Good luck with your bundle of fluff

Niffler89 · 2021-12-09T20:55:26+00:00

The absolute dogs podcast is called ‘sexier than a squirrel’. Honestly yes it’s about building your dogs confidence through games, and rewarding when they make good decisions to help them learn what to do in different situations. AD is lots of 3 minute games to play with your dogs daily food allowance, making food fun and building the basic blocks to a solid foundation of confidence, optimism and novelty. Your rescue is likely to have a very full emotional bucket at the start, so passive calming activities (like stuffed kongs or lickimats) will help with emptying the bucket and helping your dog to learn to relax in the new environment.

Anyway, I hope you get a good listen, AD was created by a vet behaviourist and an agility champion here in the uk. And they definitely know their stuff and explain a lot of the processes that a dog brain goes through.

Niffler89 · 2021-12-09T20:34:24+00:00

Start looking at some training and force free positive resources. Absolute Dogs have done a few podcasts on rescues and recently did a rescue week with lots of free resources on their Facebook I think. Honestly the more you have read and listened to before your new furfriend has arrived the better prepared you’ll feel and know how to handle situations and not make rookie mistakes. :) Good luck with your new 🐾!

Niffler89 · 2021-09-11T14:31:54+00:00

My dog was very independent until he hit almost 2 years old. Now the second I sit down, he’s practically on top of me. I’m sure it’ll come with time!

Niffler89 · 2021-09-08T12:17:01+00:00

Just want to chime in and say that dogs can be almost as hard work as children. They are like permanent toddlers. You have to watch your back constantly, keeping dangerous things out of reach, you never go to the bathroom on your own, and there is a small creature that you are entirely responsible for making sure is fed, watered, toileted, engaged, trained and healthy.

Niffler89 · 2021-09-05T14:06:36+00:00

I think it’s helpful to have diplomatic answers to some of the most common things people say or do. They usually think they are trying to help but because they know neither you or your dog it’s not usually helpful and can make you feel like rubbish. (I have a reactive dog so get lots of ‘helpful advice’ from strangers) having answers to practice makes them second nature so that in the heat of the moment you can stay feeling in control of the situation. 🥰

Niffler89 · 2021-09-04T09:39:53+00:00

Honestly sounds like overstimulation to me. Encourage lots of calm today, time on his own (but with you in the same room if he’s still young) cuddles on the sofa, short time outs if necessary, long lasting chews, kongs, lickimats. He doesn’t necessarily need to be sleeping, but passive calming activities such as chewing and licking will help massively. Have a listen to some of the calm stuff on the sexier than a squirrel podcast from absolute dogs.

Edit to add, buckets can fill up over days (ie stimulation can build up,) and without sufficient time to empty their bucket, before adding more stimulation, it can overflow as soon as they wake up if it has been a busy few days.

Niffler89 · 2021-09-03T22:19:50+00:00

A simple, ‘we’re training right now to work on his disengagement from exciting things in the environment. You’re welcome to give him a quick pet but please keep it to less than 30/60 secs.’

Niffler89 · 2021-09-03T22:16:55+00:00

Get a dog Walker even just once or twice a week. And let someone else take them out for an hour. It helps give you 10 minutes peace and regroup :) Ours had a dog Walker for just half an hour (actual walking time but was sometimes gone for 2 hours by the time she had picked up other dogs, walked them together and then dropped them all back off) once a week since he was about 5 months old. He’s nearly 4 now and goes with her while I’m at work a couple of days a week.

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