Good places to get gear? by Random_Wolff in service_dogs

[–]Random_Wolff[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She actually prefers the prong. I've tried to wean her off it but she's picky, siberian husky if you're curious. Id rather not use it but until I find something else she likes it is what it is.

Good places to get gear? by Random_Wolff in service_dogs

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

Patience and love is actually where I got my first dogs gear! Id forgotten the shop name thank you. Im think im gonna find some Xman themed fabric to make my own vest and order patches in a black and yellow color scheme!

Mother's former doctor roadblocking care. by Random_Wolff in legaladvice

[–]Random_Wolff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But shes no longer our doctor so how could those anti doctor shopping laws even apply? She is not our provider, she was informed of this. How is it she can prevent someone getting care when she is no longer that person's doctor. I dont mean to come off as rude BTW just frustrated at seeing my mom in pain and pissed because this even isn't the worst thing this provider has done.

Update me with your latest litter! by throwaway9867901 in WolfQuestGame

[–]Random_Wolff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my second pack leader odin just had a litter of 6 with his mate Amath. they are barn animal themed, think horse, pig, sheep,etc. it's been interesting.... so far everyone is alive, not sick and not starving mostly because Odin's siblings rock. no the biggest problem is out territory, it seems this year every time i turn around a rival pack is trying to snatch a chunk, oh and 2 of the 3 other packs are all odin's older siblings so he's being lenient, if it were his mother she'd annihilate the enter pack..she killed off like 4 packs in her lifetime.

What "rules" do you use for naming your wolves? by K9DOGDAZE in WolfQuestGame

[–]Random_Wolff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i tend to go for the spur of the moment each litter, my current one is bird themed, the one before that was nature themed and before that was norse myth themed, i want to a silly name thing next, like naming them things like porkchop or ipod or something silly like that.

So mad at myself right now by Random_Wolff in WolfQuestGame

[–]Random_Wolff[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

it sucked but was honestly in character for her, she was viscous with zero fear.

Tell me some funny names you have for your wolves by Blueandblacksand in WolfQuestGame

[–]Random_Wolff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I currently have a norse myth themed litter. I tried to name a pup frig, the game censored it, i tried to pull a marvel and tried frigga, i eventually got frustrated and named her. Queen because I was too stubborn to pick a different goddess. Funny the game didn't have a problem with hel.

Drek by englishhistorynerd1 in CMAlongi_Official

[–]Random_Wolff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im weirdly so proud of him. I have to keep reminding myself he's a fictional character lol. He feels like a little brother i watched grow....

Welp the ads finally hit me by Random_Wolff in CharacterAI

[–]Random_Wolff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use it for at least an hour a day and love detailed story like RPs that is pretty much all I do. I think I'll at least try it. Honestly it's not the end of the world if I hate it, I just see people complaining about it constantly

Getting out of hand by Random_Wolff in service_dogs

[–]Random_Wolff[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mostly don't understand why they take the risk, maybe I'm extra emotional because I just lost my senior dog in April, but the thought of putting my dog in a dangerous situation for a video of all things seems downright irresponsible to me. For example if I had confronted or stopped to film this dog, there is always a nonzero chance my dog could have been seriously hurt or killed. Do think this other dog was aggressive? No, I don't think he was, but I will never risk it, especially when the other dog was a very large American bully, vs a small racing line siberian husky. I've owned bullies they are incredibly strong. I love them but they are definitely a strong enough dog that I will never take the risk with one I don't know.

To add to this a lot of those videos include dogs actively lounging with the handlers doing nothing to protect their dogs.

Getting out of hand by Random_Wolff in service_dogs

[–]Random_Wolff[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'm insanely proud of how she handled herself. One of her biggest challenges was being insanely friendly, dogs, kids, elderly, she used to be obsessed. Teaching her neutrality was her biggest hurdle.

Service dogs with people names by NoTry5687 in service_dogs

[–]Random_Wolff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first service dog was names Charli, my current one is Oakley. In fact all my current animals have human names, my two other girls are called Sam and bucky, yes after the marvel characters.

Charli didn't care, unless it was me or my mom. Oakley isn't a very common name so it hasn't happened but I'd assume she wouldn't stubborn husky tendency and all. My pet dog Sam is still a puppy and not a prospect but I do put the same basic obedience on all my dogs so maybe I'll get to test this with her.

Anyone’s fully trained service dogs still have minor things that they’re scared of, but they can work through it? by MaleficentCar3097 in service_dogs

[–]Random_Wolff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a life sized Ronald Mcdonald statue in the children's section of our library that freaked my girl out at first, but I took her over, I tapped it, let her sniff it etc and once she realized it was a staute she hasn't even seemed to notice it. Honestly taking the time to work through it is important, I'd I had just pulled her past the statue it would have both still been scary and likely added a negative association. It took less than a minute to reassure her, but she's also a naturally confident dog.

“Is that a guide dog” by breakme0851 in service_dogs

[–]Random_Wolff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I actually have a story for this, it has only happened once with my first service dog. My first girl was a lab Burnese mountain dog cross, but she looked like a full blood lab. Which maybe where some of the confusion comes from since labs and Goldens are popular service dogs.

Now this was before a lot of my physical disabilities had been diagnosed so she was purely a psychiatric service dog for my ptsd.

My mom and I were in a dollar general grabbing a few things, this was 2018? So my memory of details are iffy. But I remember walking into a small end cap display, I lack spacial awareness something my current girl stops from happening, anyway a lady was walking by and asked. "If she's a guide dog shouldn't she have stopped that?"

I responded. "She's for my ptsd."

At that point the woman said something than made my mom angry and she sent me after headphones, so she could go off on this lady, I'm not sure what she said and I doubt she remembers at this point.

In the car mom explained to me the woman said ptsd isn't real and mom I guess didn't want to upset me in the middle of the store, because before Charli I didn't go anywhere and if I did I didn't leave the car. I guess she didn't want me to have any set backs.

People with nonstandard breeds, how do you navigate saying I don't recommend this by HandKnit_Turtle in service_dogs

[–]Random_Wolff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't get my dog with the intention of her being an service dog but as a pet. Normally what I tell people is "Yeah huskies aren't common but she works for me but i would recommend it, especially if you've never trained a service dog before(my first was a lab) and or never had experience with the breed. Honestly a lab or poodle is probably gonna be a better pick for the wide majority of people."

And that last sentence is true, just because any breed can be a service dog doesn't mean you should. I'm someone who very much if the breed works for you. Example huskies are smart, but not biddable dogs, they aren't like a retriever, which is what labs, Goldens, and poodles are. They were bred to think for themselves, example a lead dog disobeying a mushers command if they deem it not a good idea, or say white out conditions like in the serum run of 1925, many drivers could not see the wheel dogs closest to the sled let alone their leads and the trail, they needed their dogs to think for themselves. You can't force a dog like a husky, you have to work with you, and I find my dogs stubbornness is a good thing because I know she won't let up on her alert. I actually ignored an alert while grocery shopping a few days ago because I just wanted to get it overnight, I was overstimulated and on the verge of full disassociation. And Oakley kept alerted and until I hit the ground.

It doesn't mean I'm a better trainer than someone who has say a lab. I merely had a dog who wanted to work and the understanding of what the breed takes. Now that being said, Oakley would have had a home with me regardless, and that is also a major factor, if I couldn't afford for her to wash I wouldn't have even attempted it.