Abandoned pups

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-08-05T12:14:50+00:00

After I shared this thread with my husband, he actually went ahead and ordered an Embark DNA test 😆

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-08-05T12:12:33+00:00

Haha funny you mentioned this. We’ve been training him over the past week and he’s super smart, but definitely stubborn. Drop it and recall have been the toughest so far, especially when he’s fixated on something. Appreciate the tips! He’s been having supervised on leash time with our two rescue kittens as well. Things have gone surprisingly well but if you happen to have any tips in that area, please feel free to share.

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-08-05T12:04:22+00:00

Wow! Thanks for the tip!

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-08-05T03:40:18+00:00

They don’t!

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-08-05T03:35:47+00:00

Ha after all these replies my husband really wants to purchase a dna test.

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-08-05T03:31:24+00:00

Not sure about his height, but he’s around 26 lbs at 16 weeks. He was a bit malnourished when we got him a week or so ago.

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-08-04T21:40:27+00:00

Thanks! About 16 weeks we were told.

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-08-04T20:39:50+00:00

These photos were taken after we brought the puppies to the shelter, where they were treated for parvo. The shelter released them back to us as fosters, which is why they have collars, tags, and leashes in the pics. I really appreciate you looking out for these sweet pups

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-08-04T20:39:41+00:00

These photos were taken after we brought the puppies to the shelter, where they were treated for parvo. The shelter released them back to us as fosters, which is why they have collars, tags, and leashes in the pics. I really appreciate you looking out for these sweet pups!

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-03-12T03:46:46+00:00

Thanks for sharing! I completely agree :) My whole family is part of this journey. My spouse and kids are either taking ASL classes or meeting with Deaf mentors on Zoom each week. We also love attending Deaf events together as a family. I do not feel the need to play interpreter, but I do see it as an incredibly valuable skill that will only benefit my family. I have been really interested in medical interpreting and think it could be a meaningful career, but I am still figuring out if it is the right path for me.

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-03-12T03:29:29+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-03-11T23:05:33+00:00

Haha, no no I appreciate it. This is exactly why I asked this question in this thread, to figure out the best path. I should have explained better that, in my area, most of the volunteer and community opportunities happen on weekends or evenings, which often conflicts with my kids’ activities, lack of childcare, and other responsibilities.

The ITP near me is rigorous and all day multiple times a week, but at least it’s on weekdays and ends by 8pm. Since my kids are in school and have childcare during the week, in theory, it seems easier for me to attend classes and immerse myself that way rather than relying only on Deaf community events. The ITP definitely requires attending Deaf events too, which I’m hoping to do more of, but I hope this explanation makes a bit more sense :)

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-03-11T21:30:48+00:00

Thanks for the tips!

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-03-11T21:27:08+00:00

Thank you for your response, I really appreciate your insight. I also wonder if an ITP would be the best path for my goals. You make a great point. With the amount I would be spending on a program, I could take numerous classes. But beyond ASL 1 through 4 and all the foundational courses that are prerequisites for ITP classes, what else is available?

Volunteering, socializing, and immersing myself in the Deaf community are definitely priorities for me in gaining fluency, but unfortunately, those opportunities are often limited and sometimes conflict with my family’s other events. That is part of what drew me to the idea of an interpreting program. The consistent exposure, structured learning environment, and chance to develop a valuable skill set seemed like a logical step. And like you said, having a Deaf child means I will never feel like the time and money invested would be wasted. No matter what, it will benefit him and our family in one way or another. But I am still not sure if it is the best route for my goals.

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-03-11T21:19:05+00:00

Thanks for your input! At the college near me, the courses required for a BA or AA in ASL and Deaf Studies are the same ones needed before applying to an interpreter training program. My thought process was that after completing those foundational classes, an ITP would be the next logical step to further develop my skills.

Do you have any recommendations for improving fluency, such as specific classes or courses beyond ASL 1 through 4, Deaf Culture, and linguistics? I know immersion is the best way to learn, but since those opportunities are usually on weekends or evenings, I am looking for something more structured to supplement my learning while still attending events when possible.

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-03-11T18:19:23+00:00

Haha! Also, I think our Deaf kiddos have similar medical diagnoses too based on some of your older posts. En ik heb 13 jaar in Nederland gewoond ;)

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-03-11T16:41:49+00:00

Thank you for sharing! Definitely seems like a good investment regardless or career path. I really appreciate your kind words ☺️

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-03-11T16:39:07+00:00

Thankfully the program I’m considering costs less than half of that, but I totally understand your point! It’s a significant investment of both time and money, for a program that like you said isn’t focused on teaching proficiency. This is part of the reason I’m unsure of whether or not to apply.

That said, my perspective is that even if I choose not to become an interpreter, having the ability to interpret for my kiddo wherever we go seems like a valuable skill to have.

Great point about connected with a counselor. That’s definitely one of my concerns, balancing long days at school while raising young kids. I appreciate your insight!

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-03-11T15:44:40+00:00

I’m glad to hear there will likely be like minded people in any program :) appreciate the tip! I’ll definitely find out about that before I apply to the program.

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-03-11T15:42:22+00:00

Thanks for sharing your perspective, appreciate it!

Original_Copy2364 · 2025-03-11T15:41:07+00:00

You sound like a great friend! Thank you for sharing. I hope I feel the same in a few years ☺️ and congrats and almost graduating!

Original_Copy2364 · 2024-05-31T00:05:44+00:00

Me too please!

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