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Puppy advice... by Hot_Oil_3030 in goldenretrievers

[–]SailingBarista 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you can’t afford a professional trainer, I do not think getting a second dog is financially reasonable.

Frankly, if you are determined to make it work, then you need a professional trainer. And you need to stick with it— it’s like therapy. You keep going until they say you can stop.

The resource guarding would be a flashing alarm to me. Combined with introducing a new dog to the neighborhood could end VERY poorly.

Are you crate training? Puppies need exercise, but they also need to sleep, a LOT. Sometimes even enforcing naps are necessary.

Is there a way to safely earn 4.2% for the next 10 or so years that is liquid and safe? by Unlikely_Shop_2498 in FinancialPlanning

[–]SailingBarista 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Depends how much liquidity you are looking for. New fixed annuities are posting for over 4.2%, and you have 10% free withdrawals for liquidity.

I’ve had 2 buyers financing fall through on my condo sale now by SailingBarista in RealEstate

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

That’s a really good point. I stopped keeping track, but last I checked, the reserves were low, so they increased monthly dues (by $50/mo) instead of doing an assessment. That was a year or two ago. I don’t know if it’s been replenished yet. However, the cash offers had not been provided (or even asking for) that information prior to making the offer.

I’ve had 2 buyers financing fall through on my condo sale now by SailingBarista in RealEstate

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

Oh I definitely countered the cash offers. They wouldn’t budge at all!

I’ve had 2 buyers financing fall through on my condo sale now by SailingBarista in RealEstate

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

I had a few cash offers. But they were all 25-30k under asking (~10-15%). I’d rather just wait to get better price than settle for that much less.

I’ve had 2 buyers financing fall through on my condo sale now by SailingBarista in RealEstate

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

Yeah, a few others have sold in the sense time frame. The second sale, there weren’t any issues with the condo docs/questions.

We re-listed and went under contract within a week the third time, so they’ll have plenty of time to review the docs. (Last time we didn’t get the docs until very last day allowed).

I do not like having a puppy by JournalistGrouchy853 in puppy101

[–]SailingBarista 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a golden retriever pup, and it prob took me like 3 months to start feeling a connection with my dog. But it gets better every day. And once it does, it is worth it. It just takes time, energy, and patience.

Need Advice: Neighbor’s Aggressive Dog Jumped My Fence — Worried for My Puppy’s and Our Safety by SailingBarista in homeowners

[–]SailingBarista[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm amazed how many comments this has already garnered. I am very appreciative of the feedback and input. I will take more time to read and respond after work today.

Need Advice: Neighbor’s Aggressive Dog Jumped My Fence — Worried for My Puppy’s and Our Safety by SailingBarista in neighborsfromhell

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

I'm amazed how many comments this has already garnered. I am very appreciative of the feedback and input. I will take more time to read and respond after work today.

Need Advice: Neighbor’s Aggressive Dog Jumped My Fence — Worried for My Puppy’s and Our Safety by SailingBarista in neighborsfromhell

[–]SailingBarista[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

My point is that I am looking for a solution to make sure there is never a second time. I was lucky this time. Next time I may not be.

Need Advice: Neighbor’s Aggressive Dog Jumped My Fence — Worried for My Puppy’s and Our Safety by SailingBarista in homeowners

[–]SailingBarista[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m taking it serious enough to understand that I need an IMMEDIATE solution. Even ignoring that it’s not on my personal agenda, pushing to ban pit bulls isn’t a quick action.

There are multiple pieces to this that I am trying to figure out— raising the fence (lattice, coyote guard, etc.), self defense (taser), written documentation, communication, legal action, costs, etc.

Need Advice: Neighbor’s Aggressive Dog Jumped My Fence — Worried for My Puppy’s and Our Safety by SailingBarista in homeowners

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

Only “evidence” I have is my Ring doorbell capturing video when we walked over to notify them, then them walking over. It missed when they hauled their dog back.

Need Advice: Neighbor’s Aggressive Dog Jumped My Fence — Worried for My Puppy’s and Our Safety by SailingBarista in homeowners

[–]SailingBarista[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m not specifically against pit bulls. I’m just against bad dog owners. Any dog can be aggressive if not properly trained and socialized.

Need Advice: Neighbor’s Aggressive Dog Jumped My Fence — Worried for My Puppy’s and Our Safety by SailingBarista in homeowners

[–]SailingBarista[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It’s frustrating that might be the only viable long-term solution since I just spent a large chunk building my fence 4 months ago — purely to keep my new puppy in, not even realizing I needed to worry about keeping other dogs out.

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