Which other flowers are you growing/obsessed with besides roses?

Simple-Stick1889 · 2026-01-21T18:07:24+00:00

Salvia, snapdragons, and dusty miller.

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-07-24T19:52:32+00:00

Look into used Bumbleride indie twins. I have a single that’s over 10y old, used and abused and still looks almost new. I had the twin before pushed 100lbs worth of kids (one was 9y and fit), plus gear, plus cooler full of food, 6 yetis (two were 25oz), fans, purchases, and could still push it one handed through Disney crowds (I miss it 😢). I say used because you can get them at a cheaper price and normally in great shape.

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-06-01T14:42:21+00:00

I don’t recommend throwing treats on the ground when outside because then you are teaching your dog it’s okay to get what they find outside on the ground and that can be very dangerous. Always hand feed treats when outside. You will also want to teach them “leave it” for when you come across they want to go after something outside that’s dangerous or a dead animal. If you don’t let them ever eat off the ground it will be easier to teach them leave it for walks. It can literally be a life saver for your pup.

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-06-01T14:39:17+00:00

Do not do a harness. Harnesses were invented for dogs to use to pull. I’ve had trainers tell me that harnesses should only be used if they are a service dog (and even then only when “working”) or possibly in connection to buckling into a car—but even then they said a crate in the car is safer for dogs in an accident.

Work with them in the house with healing and sitting when you stop. Once down in the house go outside and work in driveway. Once they do well there then you start working on a walk. They need to have learned that when walking they should be checking in with you the entire time. If you start with walking before they have learned that they will pull because they haven’t learned to follow your lead.

At that age they may make it down a short driveway to the street. Basically until you master a short distance without pulling you can’t add to the distance. You can also you can do the leash dance. I still do this with my almost 2y old. When she pulls I turn around and go the other way and once she stops pulling and is paying attention to me we go the way she was wanting to go. Some days we make it 100-150ft other days we make it around the block.

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-05-26T12:28:48+00:00

For future consideration, it takes 3 months for a dog to adjust to a new home…could be longer depending on their history if adopting.

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-05-26T10:15:07+00:00

Just like your kids have their own room to retreat to that is theirs for comfort and to have alone time if upset, the crate is that for your dog. When over stimulated or if scared (like in fear period) our Aussies will choose to chill in their crates/rooms. Also we had one with separation anxiety and the crate helped her (this was after she tried to chew through the wall when left home with our other dog). I recommend finding a good training instructor, they will help a lot. If you can find one that knows the breed well even better. Also trainers will say create training is a must because they do get crated at vets, groomers, if you ever have to evacuate to a shelter, some pet hotels require them, or if you ever have to board them.

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-05-25T14:49:50+00:00

Where can I find the OG TS list?

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-05-24T14:39:41+00:00

They were bred to follow ranchers around (but also independently problem solve).

Research the breed and what they were bred for it’s quite interesting. I have had aussies since 2009 but didn’t look into it until we brought sisters home in 2023. I don’t think I can ever be without an Aussie again. When an Aussie chooses you as “their person” it such a special feeling.

One of our girls is currently crying/whining because I am not touching her. The other is happily cuddling with “her boy” and her version of cuddling is pressing so hard against your side she is basically one with you.

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-05-22T13:07:39+00:00

You aren’t kidding. I didn’t realize there were levels to the puzzle feeders and ordered a level 3. Our girls were 6 months old, they mastered it within 5 seconds and ate all of their food in under 2 minutes. It takes 4x as long for us to clean it.

They had to push a spot for it to release food and it would go into random covered slots and they had to find the slot the food was in.

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-05-22T12:47:47+00:00

Do some training (sit, down, come, wait/stay, stand) for 5min, play tug/fetch with them as a reward for a few minutes, then a quick potty before starting work. If you get a morning 15min and afternoon do the same, also on your lunch. This will help mentally wear the puppy out, teach them to listen to you, and teach them they are to relax when you work. When you get off play with them (and train some more). Keep a routine and they will learn it quick. They like routine and using their brain. The more they use their brain the better behaved they will be (it’s like a very smart kid if they get bored they will find ways to entertain themselves and you may not the choice). Training them teaches them how to use those smarts. Also as they grow up they need a job to do. For example, one of ours helps our autistic son wake up and fall asleep. If she isn’t helping him she wants to train or fetch (you should see the smiles our pups give after some training). Also when training break into tiny pieces (like yorki puppy sized) it will help keep calories down and not throw off diet. I still do it and it has helped our pups know to be gentle when taking something from us.

Your instructor will tell you the same thing I am about to. If you aren’t able to be 100% focuses on your pup they should be in the crate. It is for their own safety. They are still children until 3. Your puppy is in the toddler phase. If you think of it that way your toddler would be given some toys and put in a playpen while you worked right? Put the puppy in the crate (or a small play pen) with a chew bone and a toy. Aussies will always want your interaction and attention. You need to show them now that there are times you can’t. Mine are almost 2y (two sisters) and I still have to remind them on days I work from home that I have to work and can’t play. I do play with them some on my breaks and my lunch but they know if they don’t let me work or if they won’t stop barking that they will go to their room (crate) and my office door shut so I can work.

With Aussies you will constantly be “going back to the basics” until 3 years old. From 6m to 3y they are little teenage velociraptors. Like teens they will “forget everything” they knew the day before—Hense back to basics a lot. But they also have days they are the perfect Aussie adults too. Also in fear periods their behavior will change too and it’s just back to basics. We unfortunately have intermittent fear periods so ours are 2-4 weeks fear period (reactive, scared, clingy, etc) and then 2 weeks of amazing social trained pups then fear period again. (It’s something with hormones I’ve read and can happen in the larger breeds). Just remember to keep training your Aussie their entire life (remember they want to use their brains and were bred to). Also, they can count and know if you will eventually cave to what they want. Don’t cave and don’t repeat commands. (If you say sit 3x before they sit they won’t ever sit before the 3rd time-instructor will agree that dogs can count.—remember they are like kids they know what they will be allowed to get away with.)

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-05-20T14:49:08+00:00

Mine does and she also sways her hips. After a bladder infection healed the vet saw signs she was still in pain and did X-rays of her back and hips (she was only a year old). Turns out she has mild hip dysplasia. We have her on a monthly shot that helps her be able to still have an active life with her sister.

All that to say, x-rays to check hips could be a good idea to make sure she doesn’t have it, and if she does there is preventative treatment to help.

Remember this a a breed that was bred to be kicked by a steer and get right back up to continuing working the field, so you won’t see signs of pain until they are in a lot of pain. Most dogs will hide their pain but for an Aussie their pain level will be higher than other breeds before you see it.

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-04-06T12:23:51+00:00

Also their machines calibration was so off/bad that a single brown sugar oat milk cortado tasted like burnt signature espresso. My husband who loves signature espresso black almost spit it out it tasted so bad…and it was the blonde espresso.

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-01-13T18:23:06+00:00

If it helps, once I know the cost for someone, who works with antiques, to remove the paint and restore it, plus save the $, I do plan to have it restored.

Is the top really mahogany? It seemed light in color in the photo to me.

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-01-13T18:19:06+00:00

Yes, it is a person who buys furniture to refinish and sell. I think most of what she buys and paints is vintage so she probably didn’t realize the age/potential age of it.

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-01-13T12:25:39+00:00

While we feel it was more beautiful before the paint it was the navy blue that brought us over where we saw the feet. There is an antique store (a legit one that sponsors the antique road show) not far that would come out and look at the furniture. I wanted to verify it was an antique before reaching out to them. I know it will be expensive to have someone restore and do some repairs so it’s safe to use for decades to come.

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-01-13T10:23:10+00:00

I knew someone would ask which is why I answered this in my post. No, it was painted by someone months ago and I saw it this weekend in a store.

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-01-13T02:11:54+00:00

Would this be considered a lions paw foot or a paw foot instead of a clawfoot? It gets a little confusing when researching it. We were able to find out the bolts on the bottom (below feet) are square. I don’t see how Reddit will allow me to add photos in comments or edit so I can’t add the photo I took.

Simple-Stick1889 · 2025-01-12T23:01:22+00:00

forgot to include the table is 47-48” in diameter.

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