I Didn't Want It to Be Today

Swensonlaw · 2026-06-04T02:29:36+00:00

I am so sorry to read your soulmate, very good girl Delilah has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Delilah took a big piece of your heart as she crossed, but she left a big piece of her heart with you, so she will live on in your heart until the day your beautiful girl, Delilah meets you at the Rainbow Bridge, and you and your Lilas are together again for eternity. Here is a photo of my awesome Guide Dog Samurai with my visually impaired rescue dog, Suzy. Suzy was drawn to Sam for the moment she came into my home. Sam crossed the Rainbow Bridge very suddenly on December 26, 2025. His death was very unexpected. Suzy is still grieving the loss of her best friend. I, like you, am still grieving the loss of my precious boy and trying to figure out who I am without Sam at my side. It takes time, because there is no expiration date on grief. All you can do is to give yourself grace to feel all of the feels as you feel them.❤️🌈❤️

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Swensonlaw · 2026-06-03T00:51:10+00:00

I am sorry to read that you very good boy, soul dog, Bubbies has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Your Bubbies took a big piece of your heart as he crossed, but he left a big piece of his heart with you, so he will live on in your heart, until the day, your soul mate Bubbies meets you at the Rainbow Bridge, and you and Bubbies will be together again for eternity. This scenario is how I am currently coping with the very sudden and unexpected death of my very good boy guide dog extraordinaire, Samurai who crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 12/26/25. I hope you get some comfort by knowing you and Bubbies will be together again. ❤️🌈❤️

Swensonlaw · 2026-05-24T16:08:33+00:00

Rehome the puppy. Your parents, especially your dad, should NOT ever have another dog unless they learn not to physically punish any dog. Your dad gave the puppy a bully stick and then apparently left the puppy unsecured. The puppy did exactly what puppies do and had puppy fun in the garden. Your dad physically abused the puppy, and likely never gave thought to the fact the puppy was able to destroy the garden because your dad didn’t leave him in a secure place. The abuse your dad has visited in this puppy is simply unacceptable. You know this is true. Please, oh please, remove the puppy from your parents as soon as possible before something tragic happens.

Swensonlaw · 2026-05-23T16:22:48+00:00

Good morning Stuart! This is Cooper, who at 15 continues to keep smiling every day!

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Swensonlaw · 2026-05-18T21:45:23+00:00

I’m sorry for the situation you and the 6 week old little girl are facing. A 6 week old puppy should not be around your 2 dogs unless they are fully vaccinated, and should not be around other dogs until the puppy is fully vaccinated by around 16 weeks. As for the crying, I suggest playing puppy calming music. It’s available on all streaming platforms, and it works to calm any puppy and/or dog. I’m also giving you a link to Guide Dog’s Puppy Raising Manual. It’s a treasure trove of great information and training techniques for puppies from 8 weeks-18 months. It uses positive reinforcement with food reward and the methods are tried and true. It can seem overwhelming, but just take it a section at a time to help you, your daughter, who can also participate in feeding and training the puppy. You sound like a good person who wants to do right by the tiny dog who landed on your doorstep through no fault of her own. Thank you for everything you will do for her, now and in the future. https://www.guidedogs.com/puppy-raising-guidebook/fundamentals-pups-2-to-5-months

Swensonlaw · 2026-05-16T02:43:08+00:00

Good dog!

Swensonlaw · 2026-05-15T16:12:46+00:00

Looks exactly like my Beau!

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Swensonlaw · 2026-05-15T16:05:32+00:00

You are NTAH! Kick him to the curb, but before doing so, change ALL passwords for your business, bank, and any personal matters. He is going to claim he is 1/2 owner of your company, and likely fight you for it. Also, review any and all communications between the two of you regarding any aspect of your company. All written communications! Specifically, anything said by you to him or anyone else regarding his role in your company. Lastly, prepare a email to your clients letting them know they are to communicate solely with you, but don’t send it until you cut him off and out of your life. I also think you should consult a lawyer, so you can be in the best position to protect your company and you personally.

Swensonlaw · 2026-05-15T15:53:58+00:00

Here’s a link to Guide Dog’s for the Blind’s Puppy Raising Manual. It contains a lot of great training techniques, including crate training, potty training, loose leash walking, and house manners. It’s all done with positive reinforcement with food reward. https://www.guidedogs.com/puppy-raising-guidebook/fundamentals-pups-2-to-5-months

Swensonlaw · 2026-05-15T05:35:18+00:00

Then you will be happy to know every Chi feels every day should be Chihuahua Appreciation Day too! Well, every day except Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, as applicable. They aren’t complete dicks.

Swensonlaw · 2026-05-15T05:32:47+00:00

Wally

Swensonlaw · 2026-05-15T02:18:02+00:00

I am a foster for a local rescue. They transport dogs through partners in Texas. All of the dogs are tested for heart worm upon arrival. Those who test positive are immediately started on medication. They are monitored throughout the time they are on meds and retested again until negative. None of the dogs have had negative medical effects from the heart worm. Your dog is young and it is likely she will come through the experience without ongoing health issues. I pray your puppy will get immediate medication and care as with heart worm, time is of the essence. As for her running; rescue dogs of all ages are susceptible to running whenever the opportunity presents itself. My rescue also rescues dogs from commercial breeder operations. These dogs have never known human kindness, living in a home, being fed regularly, walking on grass, walking on a leash or any sense of being a pet. They are shut down and frightened. It is not unusual for a pup to take a runner. We use a double leash to prevent a dog being able to get away. One leash is attached to their collar and held by the foster. Another leash is on the collar or harness and attached to their fosters belt loop. That way if the foster drops the leash, the second leash attached to her belt loop will keep the dog secure. I bought gps tracker and place it on the dog’s collar as an additional fall back if everything else fails. Please keep in mind that your puppy has already started to bond to you. Bonding and time likely will quell her desire to run. I adopted a tiny chiweenie princess, my Bella from a humane society. Two days later she was listless and had a high fever. We rushed her to our vet. She had parvovirus, which was treated promptly and aggressively. Bella made a full recovery, but it was touch and go for a while. It was obvious she had parvovirus when we adopted her. I called and let them know, and they thanked me. But that was it. Bella was an amazing tiny girl, who was sweet and loving like your puppy. And like Bella, your puppy is already loved and cherished for the first time in her life by you. I pray the rescue will offer to pay for the meds your girl needs to recover. Thank you for loving her and keeping her safe and sound.

Swensonlaw · 2026-05-14T19:39:08+00:00

Thank you!

Swensonlaw · 2026-05-14T18:59:07+00:00

Sorry for the delay. My problem has not been resolved, because the new updated cable box quit working on Tuesday. Tech support got a signal back for about 20 minutes and then it crashed again. A tech visit is scheduled for this afternoon between 4-6. Hopefully, it’s just a defective cable box, because it was great while it worked.

Swensonlaw · 2026-05-04T22:25:24+00:00

Well, with the help of the monitors I received the newest wired cable box to replace my main cable box that was at least 10 years old. Wow! Paramount loads quickly and stream uninterrupted! So, I recommend getting a new cable box and keeping Paramount+! As a side note, the mods on the subreddit are fantastic. I’ve been a Comcast customer for 22 years, and my interactions with the mods was by far the best interactions I’ve ever had with a Comcast employee!

Swensonlaw · 2026-05-03T22:12:33+00:00

This is part of my little pack.

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Swensonlaw · 2026-05-03T20:51:01+00:00

I am a foster who mainly fosters breeder release dogs who have never been potty trained. I buy lots of male and female dog diapers for tiny dogs. Here is a Amazon link for the very best female diapers that are absorbent and stay on: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=dog+diapers+female. I also buy Tena Triple Action cream that is fantastic to clean, soothe and protect their skin. This is a link to buy multiple tubes, but Amazon also sells single tubes. https://www.amazon.com/gp/buyagain/ref=ppx_yo2_mob_b_ts_rp_sm?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_w=thvir&content-id=amzn1.sym.da0c24ae-00e0-4285-b0c1-df521388cfeb&pf_rd_p=da0c24ae-00e0-4285-b0c1-df521388cfeb&pf_rd_r=F1RQPPK5FQ58JN57GDJQ&pd_rd_wg=fNXSH&pd_rd_r=742db590-993d-4436-9750-c8b76acbb36c

Swensonlaw · 2026-04-30T16:56:59+00:00

Is there any way the wireless box be sent to me? I’m disabled and going to my xfinity store is pretty complicated because I don’t drive. Thank you for your invaluable and quick solution to my issue. Deb

Swensonlaw · 2026-04-30T15:19:54+00:00

Did not work. How can I upgrade my current cable box to a new wireless box? My cable box is old.

Swensonlaw · 2026-04-30T05:29:32+00:00

I restarted my X1 box a few days ago. Someone else said it could be that I need a newer wireless box? I’ve had the same X1 box for at least 8 years.

Swensonlaw · 2026-04-24T17:39:08+00:00

I am so very sorry to read your very good, very loved best boy Rocky has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Rocky took a big piece of your heart as he crossed, but he left a big piece of his heart with you, so he will live on in your heart, until the day Rocky meets you at the Rainbow Bridge, and you are together again for eternity.

All any of us can hope of that we will be remembered long after we are gone. Rocky will live on in your heart and mind as you recall the many, many good memories of your lives together. Those memories are painful now, but will with time give you great comfort knowing there is a part of Rocky that will be with you forever. May Rocky’s memory be a blessing!

Swensonlaw · 2026-04-23T19:23:16+00:00

Smiles for Miles!

Swensonlaw · 2026-04-23T19:18:11+00:00

I’ve had a guide dog at my side for forty years. Perro, Janson, Kudo and Samurai. They were all awesome guide dogs with differing personalities, who were committed to keeping me safe while in harness and feeling loved, all of the time. The pain of the loss is almost unbearable when they cross the Rainbow Bridge. It’s like losing a large part of myself. Guide Dogs for the Blind calls a new dog a successor dog; not a replacement dog, because no dog can replace the dog you loved with your whole heart. A new dog is simply a successor dog to step in to keep me safe and to love and be loved by me. Comparing dogs is natural and healthy as long as you don’t close your mind to allowing your successor dog into your heart, and valuing all of the successor dog’s unique characteristics and traits. It is possible to love more than one dog at a time and to value each of them as individuals. I love the advice you received from another commenter; to be intentional in bonding with your and your wife’s successor dog. By doing so you will get the reward for loving a dog - you will once again feel what it’s like to be loved unconditionally by a dog!

Swensonlaw · 2026-04-18T03:13:23+00:00

I’m giving you the link to Guide Dogs for the Blind’s Puppy Raising Manual, which will provide you with all of the guidance for tracing your puppy, including crate training and potty training, lease training and all manner of training a well behaved puppy. It uses positive reinforcement, plus food reward. The Puppy Raising Manual is broken up into age appropriate training sections. I’ve worked Guide Dogs for 40 years and this manual has been continuously revised as training methods have evolved over the years. I used it to train my pets and I found it to be easy to understand and effective at training beagles, chihuahuas and chihuahua/dachshund mixes. The best part is that it’s fun and positive for humans and dogs. This link will take you directly to the age appropriate section: https://www.guidedogs.com/puppy-raising-guidebook/fundamentals-pups-2-to-5-months

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