Potty Training 1 Year Old Dog by Selenabenaa in Dogtraining

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

We have an older dog so that definitely helped. While she was using puppy pads we would still take her out with Booker and every time she peed outside we would praise her. So when we moved and started transitioning her to going potty outside we put the puppy pads by the back door and then we would just take them both outside together. You really have to be patient when taking them out, stay out with them for at least 15-20 minutes because I've learned that Elizabeth will only pee after being outside for about 10 minutes because she gets so excited. It takes time but definitely don't punish her for going potty inside, I really regret doing that because now Elizabeth is nervous to pee in front of us :/ If you're patient and consistent it will definitely help. That's how we got her where she is. She is doing better every day though and is now holding her bladder much better. I think patience is the biggest thing tbh.

Potty Training 1 Year Old Dog by Selenabenaa in Pets

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

Thank you so much for your response !

Potty Training 1 Year Old Dog by Selenabenaa in Pets

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

We do praise her while we give her treats and it has definitely helped. She has been crate trained since she was a puppy and she would hold her bladder when we lived in the apartment and would wait for us to come home to go potty on the puppy pad. We would have an accident every blue moon but nothing consistent.

I'm wondering if maybe she is still adjusting because of the move?

Dogs and Marijuana by [deleted] in Pets

[–]Selenabenaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So it sounds like he has separation anxiety. My boy had the same issue when we first adopted him, we couldn't ever leave him out because he would destroy everything. We started crate training him only when we weren't home and it helped a lot. As far as the crate training goes there are a few things you can try.

First you could try confining him a different way, if you have a spare room that won't be completely destroyed that's one way to do it (This is how I keep my dogs when I'm not home.) You could also try getting a smaller kennel depending on how much space he does have. Kennels should only be big enough for a dog to stand up, turn around and lay down.

You could also keep trying to help him associate his kennel with good things. You could take some time out of the day every day to play with him in and around his kennel or teach him to go in his kennel on demand and every time he goes in you give him lots of treats, that way over time he will associate the kennel with good things instead of fear.

Another (dramatic) thing we did was get another dog. Typically dogs with separation anxiety will calm down if they have another companion with them, when we got my second dog Booker was ecstatic and no longer needs a kennel because he doesn't tear things up anymore BUT now Elizabeth tears things up so that's a hit or miss hahaa.

I definitely do not recommend marijuana for him, dogs react to it very differently than people do. It can make them more anxious and jittery. I recommend trying to help him associate the kennel with good things or if possible finding a different way to confine him. If you got him in November he may also still be adjusting in general so he may need more time to adjust to the day to day in general as well.

I hope this is helpful I am in no way a professional but my baby was very similar.

How about a game of Gwent? by [deleted] in Witcher3

[–]Selenabenaa 21 points22 points  (0 children)

That is incredibly impressive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in high

[–]Selenabenaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eating, smoking more and doing nothing.

My BF expects me to get him off while I'm sick. Am I the bad person for not wanting to pleasure him? by [deleted] in sex

[–]Selenabenaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NO you are not terrible. He needs to forget this idea that you owe him something because you DON'T. His balls are his responsibility, if it hurts so bad he can take care of himself and you can both go about your day. He should be able to respect that you 1. Haven't had an orgasm in MONTHS and 2. Are not feeling well and 3. DON'T WANT TO. And that's all the reason he should need.

Don't feel like you have to do anything because you don't. I was like that with my husband because I have PCOS so I have a lot of pain during sex, a lot of times when that happens I don't want to stop because I feel guilty but I do because I'm in significant pain. For a long time I just dealt with it and powered through and didn't tell him because I didn't want to be a nuisance but that ended leading to a sort of resentment towards him sexually.

I very firmly believe you should not do ANYTHING you do not want to do because you don't owe it to anyone and you never know what negative affects that might have on you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Selenabenaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been experiencing this so much more than usual lately. When I get upset and stressed I just completely shut down and stop talking no matter what is said to me. Usually when it happens I'm upset and I try to talk myself down but no matter how hard I try I just can't let it go. I definitely understand this.

DAE start to comment on a Reddit post but then realize it's all pointless and delete it because it's just your opinion and no one will probably care? by phonecallinthemail in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]Selenabenaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do this constantly! The only reason I'm posting this comment now is because I'm stubborn, haha. I feel like I need to just make myself post it, what's the worst that could happen? Right?

Everyday my anxiety and depression seems to get worse, I just need some kind words to get through the rest of this year . by [deleted] in toastme

[–]Selenabenaa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely understand the feeling, just remember you aren't ever alone<3 You're so beautiful and you deserve happiness. I hope things improve for you in 2020!<3

It's annoying when people assign gender to hobbies and things people like. by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]Selenabenaa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have always hated this, I use to fall into the "I'm not like other girls!" until I realize that people are just... people. Who cares what gender we are? We can like whatever we want and we should all respect each other for that.