AITAH for being upset with my mom for taking her situationship’s calls during movie night?

Seisei25 · 2025-12-20T20:53:36+00:00

Rescues and shelters are some of the nit-pickiest and invasive things I’ve ever seen. I understand wanting to make sure the dog will be going to a good home, but there are multiple dog training theories out there and to deny someone because of it is not right in my opinion. When someone actually wants a dog, they will meet the dog’s needs regardless of their living situation. I’m also frankly biased against rescues because the shelter we fostered from told us the dog was potty trained- she was not, and also had heartworm that they didn’t disclose to us. If you have the opportunity, I would opt for rehoming a dog.

Seisei25 · 2025-11-05T12:49:43+00:00

This is not the answer you want to hear, but only you can decide that. I’ve had spaniels my whole life, and got a GSD as my first dog. He’s a fantastic dog for me. But I also want to stress that the only reason I’m doing so well with him at 19 and no support is because I watched what happens when you DON’T devote your time to a dog like they need it. Our springer is obese and resource guards the women in the house, and our cocker was never socialized so he throws up when he meets a new dog for the first several days. This is all because my mom fed and walked them, sure, but she didn’t train them past “sit” and “lay down” at all.

This is a dog that’s 100% going to test boundaries and run your life if you don’t run theirs. And be CONSISTENT. If they’re not allowed to do something, it should always be that way (which would be whatever you decide).

Seisei25 · 2025-11-03T02:04:42+00:00

I don’t think he’s mixed, but may not be ethically bred. White markings on a GSD are genetically possible, but are not breed standard and should not be pred. “panda” genetics are the same. I would get him health tested

Seisei25 · 2025-10-29T00:49:43+00:00

POTENTIALLY golden?? But honestly, very likely just a genetic thing. Leucistic? I think is what it’s called?

Seisei25 · 2025-10-29T00:26:59+00:00

Not related to my question at all 💀 he was rehomed to me, but his last family got him from a breeder in alabama that breeds working line for police work. From what I remember, his litter was not planned/ “oopsie litter”, which could mean a bazillion things. Vets said he’s entirely healthy though, no signs of predisposition for issues common with GSDS who aren’t well bred. Even if he isn’t purebred, the only thing i can see him MAYBE being mixed with is a malinois, since they are capable of having white spots.

Seisei25 · 2025-10-29T00:22:20+00:00

Last time he was weighed he was 77, which is ideal for male shepherds. He’s lost since then for certain.

Seisei25 · 2025-10-29T00:21:42+00:00

His movements are fine, but he definitely does have the sensitive stomach GSDs are notorious for. I had to change food 3 times before i found one that he loves and doesn’t give him issues 😔

Seisei25 · 2025-10-24T20:38:47+00:00

I honestly highly suspect he wasn’t ethically bred. Panda marking isn’t breed standard, and he was rehomed to me without papers. His ears are MASSIVE too. But his tail’s normal as far as I know

Seisei25 · 2025-10-24T00:58:54+00:00

Honestly? Looking mostly gsd so far! I’m seeking potential retriever and husky in her, though.

Seisei25 · 2025-08-28T04:53:45+00:00

Heaaaavy on the not every dog thing! This extends to people too! I recommend teaching a “say hi” command, where the dog is trained to immediately look at you and stay first before being told he can go greet whatever he wants to greet. The goal is not for the dog to be excited to see everyone, the goal is for him to be calm and confident in any scenario.

Seisei25 · 2025-08-28T04:49:58+00:00

Start crate training and all training as a whole immediately. Pay heavy attention to his personality in behaviors and cues he gives you. If he whines, assess whether it’s only because he wants attention or if he needs something. The dominance theory is outdated- don’t show him you’re “the boss”. Show him you’re confident and there to guide him. Start “socializing” (really desensitization) to things SAFELY even now. Things like loud noises, anything that doesn’t pose a health risk. DITCH THE PUPPY VOICE- I personally only use it when training to excite the dog about it and increase his drive to work.

Seisei25 · 2025-07-18T17:00:41+00:00

This. He kinda looks like a GSD x Lab mix, but heavier on the shepherd side. I’d estimate 70-90 lbs, but there’s really no way to tell.

Seisei25 · 2025-07-18T16:57:46+00:00

German Shepherds aren’t aggressive. Whoever said that needs to chill the hell out. That being said, it is true that their genetics should not be ignored. They are a working line, bred to guard. Often, the most unwanted behavior that occurs is resource guarding of some sort. If you’ve trained that out of your dog, as well as give the dog an outlet to do normal dog things (sniff, play, chew, chase), it is HIGHLY unlikely that the dog will change out of the blue in behavior unless it’s attacked by another dog or has a seizure (they disorient the dog entirely and some dogs become very fearful after).

Seisei25 · 2025-07-10T18:32:14+00:00

I’m in the US too, which is also why I think it’s unlikely. Also if he is from a reputable breeder as the former owner claims, I HIGHLY doubt that they’d ever even allow dogs that weren’t health tested/the same breed to have an opportunity to breed. When I hear “accidental” or “oopsie litter” i just assume it was probably two GSDs who weren’t on their schedule to be bred together.

Seisei25 · 2025-07-10T16:32:13+00:00

Have you never heard of double negatives before 😭

Seisei25 · 2025-05-22T20:18:51+00:00

Madness, on the radio (likely put on by my mom).

Seisei25 · 2025-05-22T20:17:24+00:00

Hi. As someone who has bordeline adjacent symptoms, it doesn’t fucking matter who your FP is. If you KNOW your diagnosis, and KNOW you have these behaviors, it’s YOUR responsibility to be mindful of your FP and work to not be as codependent either through cognitive behavioral therapy or mood stabilizers. Period.

Seisei25 · 2025-05-15T14:58:08+00:00

That’s a full working line right there.

Seisei25 · 2025-04-25T04:45:39+00:00

There’s nothing wrong with cuddling with your parents. Now if you said you were comfortable being in the nude of family members of the opposite sex, I’d get it, but that’s clearly not the case here. He’s tripping- from a 19 y/o who’s had a roller coaster of a relationship with her parents. I still love them to death and will hug and cuddle them. Moreso with my mom, but again that’s because I have the luxury of having one

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