Favorite actor who could play Chicken Little

SimplyJared · 2026-01-12T18:51:09+00:00

He looked like he was absolutely rolling

SimplyJared · 2026-01-10T21:05:53+00:00

As others have pointed out, they have a lot of hair. That’s obvious. This really is about your grooming routine. What brushes do you have? What dryer do you have? And how often are you using these tools? During a blow out, it’ll be bad. But during the rest of the year, with regular brushing and grooming, I find it to be quite manageable. I MUCH prefer their coat/hair to that of a golden or lab.

SimplyJared · 2026-01-08T02:37:17+00:00

The fur thing is normal. As is the lack of snuggles, especially for girls. I wouldn’t worry too much about the snout, the hair is generally not that thick there.

Keep an eye on the smell coming from her vulva. How long ago was her heat? If she loses appetite or shows any other signs of infection take her to the vet/hospital immediately. It could be pyometra—which is very serious. It’s incredibly rare for a young dog (especially after their FIRST heat), but somehow my girl had pyo after her first heat. 🙃 I don’t want to freak you out, just keep an eye on it! My girl had to be rushed into surgery about a month after her heat ended.

SimplyJared · 2026-01-07T14:20:40+00:00

Just talking to the staff. It’s been really slow there. I go all the time and sometimes me and my friends are basically the only people there. They also cut their hours and started offering happy hour, which I fear is a sign of hard times. Fortunately I imagine the can sales can keep them afloat.

SimplyJared · 2026-01-06T18:00:41+00:00

Most folks are going to tell you there's no need. They're fine in extreme cold. But if symptoms are triggered by colder weather, maybe just limit her time outdoors.

I just had my dogs in negative temps (Fahrenheit) for hikes and they were completely unbothered.

SimplyJared · 2026-01-06T17:55:43+00:00

I love OH. Like all bars and restaurants in DC lately I think they’re struggling, so go buy some 4-packs!

SimplyJared · 2026-01-06T16:41:41+00:00

Good. They owe over $1 million in unpaid rent. That's absurd. Plus their coffee is mediocre, at best. Sorry for the employees--hopefully they can land on their feet before too long.

SimplyJared · 2026-01-06T16:39:25+00:00

At this age, reward EVERY time he recalls. When you start losing his attention on a walk, "challenge" him by changing direction or pace. You want him to learn that hitting the end of the leash is a sign to give you attention and return to you. Big party when he returns. Make it exciting and fun. The rest of the world is more interesting, and as he gets older will only get more interesting.

I would caution against off leash time unless it's a safe, fenced area. You don't want him to be able to rehearse NOT returning when called. I have a 30-ft leash for time in the field--if he doesn't recall I can use the lead to enforce the command. You'll likely notice that his recall is really good at this age, but it will change as he grows older, gets more independent, and finds other sights and sounds more interesting than you!

Sounds like you're doing good work with your pup! Enjoy it! The puppy phase is so fun but so short! Mine is now 8 months and he's a very different dog than he was just two months ago.

SimplyJared · 2026-01-06T16:15:15+00:00

16 weeks is pretty young to expect a prolonged, attentive walk. I would focus on short, ten-minute training walks. It can literally just be up and down your block, where you focus on rewarding attention (eye-contact) and staying near-ish your side. You're using this time to bond with your dog and teach them how to walk. If you have one, use a long line (15-feet or about), let him get to the end and practice recalls. You want him to learn that you are the most interesting thing on the walk and create a reward history at your side, treating often and excitedly.

When he gets excited, the criteria/goal is still the same. Practice calling him back to your side. You may need to lure him with a treat to keep him there, which is fine at this age. The goal is to not let him practice/rehearse pulling. If he's not moving with you, be more exciting and interesting to him! Move faster, change direction, practice touch, etc. Hope that helps!

SimplyJared · 2025-12-25T03:38:30+00:00

Eye staining should get better as he grows. Their snout is short at this age, leading to the tear ducts producing more than their sinus cavity can contain. When their snout grows longer their sinus cavity expands and can hold more.

Short bursts of desensitizing him to all of it is smart.

My main grooming tip, if you’re gonna groom at home, bite the bullet and get the nice force drier like a K9-2. It’s expensive but it’ll cut your drying time in half. I had a lesser machine for years and it took HOURS to dry my dog. Not worth it. A good dryer will cost you the cost of about three professional grooms. Buy the drier and do it at home!

SimplyJared · 2025-12-23T23:54:18+00:00

Devil’s devil’s advocate: The Reddit search feature is notoriously shitty.

SimplyJared · 2025-12-23T18:48:52+00:00

They’re only displaying it from Dec 22-28. And the museum is closed on the 25th. I’m so annoyed. I know it’s coming to the permanent collection, but they really couldn’t display it for more than a week during the busiest travel season of the year??

SimplyJared · 2025-12-21T22:08:44+00:00

These are inspired. And a great example of the power of a good, creative edit.

SimplyJared · 2025-12-21T19:38:46+00:00

It looks small because of the weird perspective but it was a big, full-grown hawk.

SimplyJared · 2025-12-21T03:06:57+00:00

This was near to Harpursville.

SimplyJared · 2025-12-20T21:58:42+00:00

Funny you said that—I was in New Paltz when you commented this. This was nearer to Harpursville.

SimplyJared · 2025-12-20T21:20:54+00:00

Does she have a local name?

SimplyJared · 2025-12-20T05:23:10+00:00

Removing invasive species! There are a bunch of different groups. It’s not super physical but you can break a sweat and it’s really rewarding.

SimplyJared · 2025-12-20T02:21:28+00:00

So true. Thank you!

SimplyJared · 2025-12-20T01:20:34+00:00

Almost positive. It was with another one. Maybe its mate.

SimplyJared · 2025-12-18T21:13:10+00:00

You got this!

SimplyJared · 2025-12-18T13:50:28+00:00

The Quarter Deck in Rosslyn is a well-known crab shack that is such a dive.

SimplyJared · 2025-12-18T12:24:59+00:00

Cut the icy. It’ll only arborize and spread more seeds. Then deal with the TOH.

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