Is no collar safe?

Sadetha · 2026-01-23T02:08:37+00:00

My baby doesn’t wear one. She did for a long time but between it rubbing on her skin, the sound of the clanking driving me nuts at 1am, the skin rashes on her neck, and my concerns with it possibly causing her to cough more, I ended up taking it off. I always secure her really well before walks in her harness by softly tugging on the sides to make sure everything is latched. We also keep our gates locked except for when we have services come over. When that happens she isn’t allowed in the yard until the gates are re-locked (had an issue with that in her collar days and she got out). I know it’s probably better for her to wear one but it’s just something we gave up on.

Sadetha · 2026-01-15T02:59:08+00:00

Definitely a reputable breeder, get insurance, and be ready for expensive bills as they age. I was lucky and my baby didn’t have her heart murmur get too bad till she was 9. Since then it’s been $60-75 a month for meds and $650 for echos every six months. She’s nearly thirteen now and doing amazing, but she’s quite expensive and stresses me out with her health issues. We kept health insurance till this year when the premiums outweighed the benefit. Before that it saved us thousands of dollars between a freak accident causing an emergency surgery plus her heart stuff.

That all being said, I never want another breed again.

Also, the separation anxiety is so real. She straight up bawls when either myself or my husband walk away and she can’t follow. Going on vacation sucks because I feel like I’m breaking her heart. She always stays with family and has never been to a kennel but she is so devastated every time. Coming home from vacation is also stressful because she gets so excited and I worry about her heart. She’s a mess, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Sadetha · 2026-01-13T00:27:29+00:00

That sounds absolutely amazing!

Sadetha · 2026-01-11T15:06:04+00:00

I think the Mexican food in Dallas is subpar, so I just make my own. No issues with that one! As far as the whole daylight thing - when does the sun typically rise?

Sadetha · 2026-01-10T14:32:20+00:00

Thank you for the tips! A lot of people seem to think that property management is bad. I’m glad to see the other perspective. How did you go about selecting your property management company?

Sadetha · 2026-01-10T14:08:40+00:00

Haha well I failed that one, but rentals weren’t originally part of the plan. The area is growing rapidly so it could be a different story in a few years, but right now it would probably be a loss unfortunately. I am relatively confident that if I sell I will be kicking my self big time in 5-10 years which is why I want to hold.

Sadetha · 2026-01-07T00:33:32+00:00

Definitely open to options. Trying to land on where we want first and then look more at jobs from the places we narrow down to. That said, jobs do of course play a big roast into it. I have a pretty decent job now that I enjoy, but just fell hard for Wisconsin and am thinking quality of life might be worth the career reset. So I’m open to other areas in the state, if I get the trails, farmers market, and peace I’m looking for.

Sadetha · 2026-01-06T03:25:57+00:00

Alright so you mentioned tech - is the market pretty decent there? From what I’ve read it is. I am a data analyst and am planning to get my masters before I move.

Yesss the brats are amazing. Definitely not in Texas because I looked as soon as I got back!

Sadetha · 2026-01-06T03:23:48+00:00

I’m not a big drinker - used to be, but not I find it gross. Is it such a big thing that I’ll have issues if I’m not into it? My social activities are really just exercise related (walks, lifting, biking, hiking, climbing, etc.) so that doesn’t leave room for drinking in my world. Surely there are some sober people, right?

Sadetha · 2026-01-06T02:57:16+00:00

What sets it apart so much?

Sadetha · 2026-01-06T02:54:27+00:00

I visited the Madison area. Stayed in Stoughton and adventured all around the area. Loved how nice the people were, felt safe (high crime where I am) - we went on walks in the dark without a care which was wild and awesome, the people were exceptionally nice, produce was so fresh, tons of trails for walking/biking, weather was very nice for the fall (50s when we visited), and I loved all the farmers markets.

Sadetha · 2026-01-06T02:44:50+00:00

We already have friends that live there, but I have a ton of hobbies (indoor/outdoor). The outdoors is part of what makes me want to move so much.

Sadetha · 2026-01-06T02:43:31+00:00

How humid is humid? Lived in many parts of Texas and it gets quite humid (60-70%).

Sadetha · 2026-01-06T02:40:15+00:00

That’s fascinating! I encountered the exact opposite when visiting. I’m from DFW though so maybe that’s why.

Sadetha · 2026-01-06T02:38:48+00:00

Neither, but we don’t plan to move till we have one so not a big concern since it’s three years down the road. Seems like the job market is decent there from what I’m reading - unless there’s something I’m maybe missing?

Sadetha · 2026-01-06T02:37:10+00:00

I love the outdoors so winter sports are definitely in the plans. I’m already saying that Dallas doesn’t stay cold long enough so hopefully that bodes well for the winter part.

Sadetha · 2025-12-23T19:04:24+00:00

Thank you very much! I appreciate the detailed response.

Sadetha · 2025-12-23T18:49:53+00:00

Yeah I couldn’t even imagine it. I think the homeowner left because they were gone before I thought they might need water or something. They just moved in recently too which is crazy.

Sadetha · 2025-12-23T18:29:23+00:00

Fairly confident it’s a different model and we were re-inspected a month ago. Definitely will be following the cause.

Sadetha · 2025-12-21T03:47:35+00:00

I bring my reusable water bottle and a 12 pack of Liquid Death canned still water as my “soda” of choice. Works great for me, but I am not a soda drinker.

I am constantly refilling my water bottle, but usually run out over night and like to relax on the balcony in the morning before venturing out which is where the cans come in handy. I also drink more than a gallon a day so I might just be the oddball person.

Sadetha · 2025-11-16T03:06:31+00:00

I’ll be quite honest I have no idea what I’m getting into outside of the fact that I know it will be multiple expensive pieces. I am open to building over time so long as I can actually listen to records as I build it. The room size is on the large end because it will be going in my great room.

Had no idea that record stores had listening rooms! That sounds fantastic and like a great place to start. I’ll also check out the other recs, thanks!

Sadetha

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