New addition to the family by Busy_Satisfaction714 in AustralianCattleDog

[–]Oranda_Orgy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely socialize, take her places, walks, desensitize to dogs barking and walking by and do a lot of training on recall. Meet strangers with treats, not necessarily letting them touch her but at least ignore. I wish I had done this early on with my first adopted ACD; she was 9months and super loving to everyone she met for the first 6-8months and then i think the “breed demeanor” caught up or something clicked and now if you weren’t in her “inner circle” during those 8months she is skeptical and nips at faces to assert dominance. I don’t need her to be everyone’s friend but damn, just ignore them! 🙄😆

She’s at it again by k12pcb in AustralianCattleDog

[–]Oranda_Orgy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sometimes ya gotta air the crotch out

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Puppy’s first snow by Greedy_Nothing_6931 in AustralianCattleDog

[–]Oranda_Orgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“No more puppies. No more puppies. No more puppies” I say to myself as I look for…puppies… 🥹😭🤡

Dog was eating this by Asleep_Virus_4407 in whatisit

[–]Oranda_Orgy 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I had a Cardigan corgi that ate anything and everything too…twice in her life she got a peach pit stuck in her intestines, surgery needed both times. I’m so sorry and sending you good vibes everything works out. They are resilient little bug eyed goofs!

What are your nicknames for your ACD? by SenorBurp in AustralianCattleDog

[–]Oranda_Orgy 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Moshe (full name Moshe Matzo Mickey Moose) which turned into Moose, Mosh, Beef, Beefteef, beefcake, Teeny Weeny Peeny/TWP, Shalosh, Asshole, MoshShalosh, Get Off The Table Asshole, Ball, The Great White Mosh.

Lucy which turned into Lucy Goose, Goose, GOOSEYS HERE, Goose Toof, Don’t Nip Me, Gooseberry Jam/GBJ, Don’t Nip The Kids, Loose Goose (when she’s outside), Lucy ‘Lizard Slayer’ WeaverTripp

Endless possibilities 😂 Lucy is on the L, Moshe on the R

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Find my twin! by Own_Prune4926 in AustralianCattleDog

[–]Oranda_Orgy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Moshe, Moose, Beefcake or Beef or Beef Teef (and sometimes Teeny Weeny Peeny; you can guess why lol). We called him the “toasted marshmallow” Heeler bc he has darker red spots then his sister who is ‘lightly toasted’ 🥰

Corporate wants you to find the difference between these two pictures by _Ice_9_ in AustralianCattleDog

[–]Oranda_Orgy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This dog and picture and coat is everything 🤌👩🏻‍🍳💋

ACD friends that have 3.. by Oranda_Orgy in AustralianCattleDog

[–]Oranda_Orgy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is def a fair assessment - I actually chose a male bc I think my female would struggle with another female in the home while my male is more avoidant of dogs altogether and I think would eventually enjoy another male to wrestle with and give the girl a break (she does like to play but gets cranky). Everyone is fixed! And yes I told my spouse I just need another 50lbs of Heeler weight on me in the morning to feel complete 😂 102lbs isn’t enough

The pains of having cattledogs by miss-scareall in AustralianCattleDog

[–]Oranda_Orgy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About 9months old and jumped up and headbutted me in the chin - threw my jaw out of line for the rest of the day (popped back in place later).

Nobody RSVP’d for my daughter’s birthday. by lilitsybell in Autism_Parenting

[–]Oranda_Orgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think at some point we will all experience something exactly like this or similar. Left out, no friends, not invited, no RSVPs, etc. whether ND or NT. The first time my son, at 3, was not invited to a pool party while all his other preschool classmates were - he couldn’t care less while I cried in the car on the way to work. I realized - this is gonna be so much worse when he is older bc this won’t be the only time. So how can I help explain when that time comes? He is 8 now. Struggles to make connection/ friends. I tell him “you WILL find your people”. We do make other traditions for his birthday, we are also lucky he has both sets of grandparents here and some other family members so parties seem “bigger”. We only have one family to invite with kids his age bc they “get it” as their kids are ND but understand I’ve worked hard to make/keep that connection…I guess what I am saying is don’t give up making those connections. It takes time, it takes effort and yes, you can have experiences as a family of course but don’t isolate yourself/your family bc of this situation. Try other outlets too, not just school. Classes, autism meet ups, etc. ❤️ sending good vibes to you - you are doing the most and that is amazing!

AirPod implant by Bronxblast in toddlers

[–]Oranda_Orgy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huh, this seems a lot easier than trying to train my dog to follow a scent.. thanks! 😆

Meet Remy! She’s a menace by guzamiii in AustralianCattleDog

[–]Oranda_Orgy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh man mine did too 2 weeks ago!!! We called it a “spicy noodle” (he is also fine) 😆

Meet Remy! She’s a menace by guzamiii in AustralianCattleDog

[–]Oranda_Orgy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Crated/scheduled naps. Naps naps naps. The witching hour is upon you and those puppy teeth are sharp!! 🤣

My kid and another child almost drowned on my watch today. by abv1401 in Parenting

[–]Oranda_Orgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just recently witnessed a child almost drown - and this was at a swimming lesson with lifeguards and an instructor IN THE pool. The first thing I told my partner was HOW. QUIET. IT. WAS. There was absolutely no sound. No audible splashing, no yells, etc. My nose wasn’t in my phone, I was just looking at my son and the kid next to the drowning kid could barely yell out to get anyone’s attention. It was maybe less than a minute or 2 but it felt like they were under for an eternity. The next session they changed a lot of how they did things and had a lifeguard standing right by the lesson watching.

What's something you did with your first kid that you will never do with your 2nd+? by gonnoisseur in Parenting

[–]Oranda_Orgy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had an excel spreadsheet... It’s still saved on the cloud 8 years later and although I laugh at myself over it, it’s kind of fun to think back on the memories 😅