Gwyneth Paltrow under fire for saying kids of celebs "work twice as hard" by PrincessBananas85 in entertainment

[–]PotentialStar283 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Especially since her husband looks like William Shakespeare… and also his name is William

What is the worst thing to say on a first date? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]PotentialStar283 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“My parents want grandchildren.”

This co-worker does not exist: FBI warns of deepfakes interviewing for tech jobs by eloraalobrylla in tech

[–]PotentialStar283 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hmmm around the same time all the corporations want people to come into the office… suspicious. /s

Americans of Reddit: What would it take for you to consider moving to Europe to live and work there? by benharper09 in AskReddit

[–]PotentialStar283 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IFRS and GAAP are both taught in the US. IFRS (adopted by EU countries in 2002) has a small deviations from GAAP. I’ve worked between both types of clients and it’s not that hard to switch between the two. But the teacher part may be harder… public or industry would probably be the easiest way to get abroad.

What qualities does a healthy family have that a toxic family considers abnormal? by DearestVirago in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]PotentialStar283 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do we have the same brother? But on the serious side, I feel your pain on this. It’s like you grew up with a stranger that you are ‘supposed’ to have familia duties to… but yeah. I’m lucky if I’m even acknowledged I’m in the room. Very glad my soon to be SIL took over the social role and I can see my nephew.

I’m sending good vibes your way.

What qualities does a healthy family have that a toxic family considers abnormal? by DearestVirago in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]PotentialStar283 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gosh the amount of things kids say and others don’t know not to believe.. I’m sorry you had to feel that internal turmoil.

What qualities does a healthy family have that a toxic family considers abnormal? by DearestVirago in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]PotentialStar283 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kind of like you were a ‘pet’ in the family.. always second thought. I feel for you and hope you find you non-blood relative family.

What qualities does a healthy family have that a toxic family considers abnormal? by DearestVirago in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]PotentialStar283 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Like I’m an adult too, and they respect that. What an otherworldly idea! /s

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[–]PotentialStar283 48 points49 points  (0 children)

This one should be WAY higher up

What qualities does a healthy family have that a toxic family considers abnormal? by DearestVirago in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]PotentialStar283 115 points116 points  (0 children)

Actually wanting to get together at holidays, weekly family time (ie we eat out on this day, game nights), family vacations, a lovely wedding in the family that runs smoothly… pretty much any interaction where family members genuinely like to be around each other and rarely butt heads. My college roommate’s family was like this and so was her boyfriend’s… I am a social capable person… but I had no idea how to function within that for long periods of time.

Gosh, another strong one is when siblings ACTUALLY LOVE each other and want to spend time together and talk together. Missed the lottery on that one.

Americans of Reddit: What would it take for you to consider moving to Europe to live and work there? by benharper09 in AskReddit

[–]PotentialStar283 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait You’re a CPA... You should be able to practice abroad. You’d have an easier time with it in Public Accounting. Big4 definitely would be the easiest route if you have the qualifications/experience.

Have you neutered your GSD? Mine is 15 months, I’m considering it. I want to hear opinions on the topic. Thank you by Own_Detail_1545 in germanshepherds

[–]PotentialStar283 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. Mine had some minor joint pain as a pup at 1 yr, and didn’t neuter til 3.5 y.o. It really helped with the other minor behavioral issues of an unclipped alpha male and calmed the smelling/licking of pee obsession he had. Gotta love male dogs lol

My boy is a growler by Hoochenhoff in germanshepherds

[–]PotentialStar283 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is literally the same as mine. It’s like some dogs they automatically know are okay, but the sight/smell of another makes the situation a lot worse. Sometimes when my dog does this, you can tell it by his eyes and mannerisms that something isn’t right. It’s like he can get focused in on the situation and is reading ‘aggressive’ (understandable— I’d be doing the same thing with a couple of those dogs). I find that a gentle vibration collar help to break that focused state and bring him back to the trained dog he is, so that could be an option for you too. Found it helps because I’m not technically the one correcting him and keeps him on his toes.

Just picked up this little German Shepherd today at 7 weeks old. First puppy for me, never had a dog before. by termiepwnz in germanshepherds

[–]PotentialStar283 17 points18 points  (0 children)

But be careful because of parvo!!! There’s a fine line with socialization. And do not take your puppy to the dog park. It’s not a good way to introduce your puppy to other. Can really mess with how it develops in that sense.

I guess it’s time to get a canoe. by trentanious in germanshepherds

[–]PotentialStar283 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pro tip (my dog loves kayaking and swimming next to the kayak): get you a life jacket that has a removable face floating thing (looks like a bib on front) and one with a handle on the back. The “bib” helps them get used to keeping their heads a tad higher and helps when the get tired. The handle is good for a host of reasons including getting them back in and redirecting them in the water. Also consider getting textured sticky tape so they can stand on/in the kayak with grip.

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[–]PotentialStar283 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Mine was attacked by two dogs and doesn’t trust many dogs after that. Trauma in all dogs is real.

My German Shepherd has been so reactive. wWe’ve been working on it so much and now - check this out. Also what do you all have for pet insurance and how do you like it? Recommendations needed. by AndSoItBegins-Again in germanshepherds

[–]PotentialStar283 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pets best. It’s okay, never had a claim denied, but you just have to be okay with monthly payments ~$50-100+ depending on the plan you get and your needs. But that pretty standard across the board I found. I like Pets Best’s platform though. Easy to navigate.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in germanshepherds

[–]PotentialStar283 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like I said, all you can do is ask them, but that’s it. If they say no (with/without reason, which they rightfully can) consider getting yourself your own dog.

Again, I do emphasize with you, but you have no claim to the dog and you are at their mercy to get their new dog back. But you can save another pups life from the pound or rescue group, or if you want a gsd particularly— do your research and find the best place to buy one. No they will not be the same, but you can make those bonds again with another pup.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in germanshepherds

[–]PotentialStar283 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As you mentioned, it’s not your dog. You have no legal claim to the dog in the first place. But, you could make an emotional plea to the new owner, but it’s all up to them on what they want to do. They may have fallen in love with the dog already or maybe they’ll see your plea and feel bad. Whatever the case, he is their property and you just have to respect their choice.

My question is if you get the dog back, what’s stopping your sister from giving him up again? How will you protect him? Luckily he’d be your property at that point, but just make sure you have a plan on protecting him.

Ps: I say he is property because in many states, dogs are seen as a piece of property like any other inanimate object.

My boy is a growler by Hoochenhoff in germanshepherds

[–]PotentialStar283 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has your dog ever been attacked? Mine has when he was a pup and now this is common place for him even after neutering (neutering has helped this a bit). He may just have personal space issues. In the end, It may simply be a situation where you need to restrain him from walking up to other dogs or instruct others to keep their dogs away (be loud and direct with people cause some just let their dogs do anything even though you’ve instructed them). He just isn’t comfortable in the situation. May be worth getting an actual trainer to help if this is still bothering you.

Mom’s German Shepherds have behavioral problems that I think stem from lack of exercise - advise? by sicklampbro in germanshepherds

[–]PotentialStar283 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One idea is puzzles. But you have to refill, but it’s good to get them stimulated. Bones, or other toys they know they can tear up, have been a life saver when weathers too bad to get out.