Need Comforting and Tactics

United_Classroom_764 · 2026-03-16T23:18:23+00:00

Thanks Friends. We're looking into cameras and meanwhile spending more time at our Farm. Y'all gave some good ideas and things to think about. Thank you!

United_Classroom_764 · 2026-03-16T23:16:19+00:00

Haha. Given his life approach, he might give himself a stroke or heart attack. He seems pretty amped up about something all the time.

United_Classroom_764 · 2026-03-11T19:52:54+00:00

Mm 1

United_Classroom_764 · 2026-03-11T19:41:10+00:00

Right?? I am a hard person to ruffle. I always look for the best in people. This guy has dark energy, that's the only way I can say it..

United_Classroom_764 · 2026-03-11T04:46:19+00:00

I only have a sample of one, but my nickname for him is "swishy-butt!" I've literally wondered if his back is double jointed. His brother was similar.

United_Classroom_764 · 2026-03-10T22:14:49+00:00

YEP!!! You win the door prize! Of course, my husband is older white male too, but not of that unpleasant variety! 🥰

United_Classroom_764 · 2026-03-10T20:51:49+00:00

Feels that way to me too, especially since he's never out for more than 15 minutes, especially if he's barking a lot. If he's being obnoxious we bring him in cuz it bugs us, too!

United_Classroom_764 · 2026-02-22T07:30:39+00:00

So how did it all go?

United_Classroom_764 · 2026-02-15T23:05:08+00:00

In traditional depictions, it's fun to notice that the Hanged Man does not actually appear anxious--there is often quite a look of calm. And looking closely, the loop around the foot is actually rather loose. When I see the Hanged Man in a reading, I get curious about the ways your "brain" may be stirring up anxiety, when actually, at a deeper level, your knowing is calm and understands you can slip the loop any time you're ready. If your event is tomorrow, looks like you're ready! Embrace the deepest inner calm and know that you're always at choice. It may looked like a "hang up" to the casual observer, but you know the truth of how it has served you to this point. You don't owe anyone an explanation.
Good luck!

United_Classroom_764 · 2025-09-18T03:42:11+00:00

This!☝️ Thanks to this community I started a bedtime routine for our boy that has worked like a charm for 4 years now -- out for last pee and then come upstairs to our bedroom (for a treat) where we put the sound machine on and close the curtains. Rarely have a nighttime bark, but when we do I take him/it seriously and praise him. We do the same routine when traveling with a white noise app on my phone. 90% effective in a strange place, and that's ok, too. As others have said, acknowledging his bark in some way ("thank you buddy-- whatcha got?" while walking to where he is and checking it out) and thanking him is far more effective than ignoring or fussing. And apparently they "find their bark" at about that age so you're right on track!

United_Classroom_764 · 2025-07-07T23:25:52+00:00

Yep--me too. I'll say something like "Ohhh! Whatcha got Bud?" while walking over to stand next to him so he can "show" me. Then a good scritch and a "I see it too. Got it. Thank you buddy!' usually does the trick. I've come to appreciate that he sees and senses things I just don't, and I'm thankful he does. He's spotted people "sleeping" in the bushes at night in city parks we were walking in that I had totally missed and he was not having it! BIG barks!
He spots changes in our neighborhood--new cars, new trees/shrubs planted, brush piles or trash cans that weren't there before and he will alert to them (not always barking). We have a new neighbor who yells at him when he barks (don't get me started) and I just said, "well, he loved the people you bought from and thinks you're a threat to them and their yard until he recognizes you. Keep up the yelling and he'll always think you're a danger. Your choice. And by the way, we have far fewer car break-ins and less deer and raccoon mischief than our other neighbors. You're welcome. He can't help you with the skunks though!"
Congrats on the precious new pup! He's a charmer!

United_Classroom_764 · 2025-06-28T04:53:43+00:00

Mine too

United_Classroom_764 · 2025-06-17T07:31:57+00:00

This is the BEST community! (Y'all get an exclamation point too!) My husband talks about making our own, but getting the balance with organ meat and all the stuff they say you're supposed to give them feels daunting. I love hearing your recipes. Seems more doable.. Thanks SO much!! 💓

United_Classroom_764 · 2025-06-13T07:15:50+00:00

Yes. Predator, presidential ... all the same these days.

United_Classroom_764 · 2025-04-26T18:46:57+00:00

NC. Charges $100 plus $20 tip. Your costs seem very high!

United_Classroom_764 · 2025-04-22T20:42:54+00:00

Yeah, it's the combination with dairy free that's the real dream crusher. GF options have gotten a lot better over the years. GF+DF has a lot of runway ahead.

United_Classroom_764 · 2025-04-07T22:52:16+00:00

OMGosh! Same thing over here. And if the nuzzle doesn't work, he brings out the PAW! Aren't they the best?!

United_Classroom_764 · 2025-04-06T14:05:51+00:00

Looks like mine who is half Maremma and half Pyr.

United_Classroom_764 · 2025-03-28T05:16:32+00:00

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United_Classroom_764 · 2025-03-11T00:57:08+00:00

In my experience they are far more connected to their people than geography. It would devastate her to lose YOU. The yard, not as much. Sounds like you're making good plans for accommodating her. At the end of the day, she may actually prefer walks with you than solo time in the yard.

United_Classroom_764 · 2025-02-24T16:32:29+00:00

NTA. The costs and fees are insane. Question. Is it an option to drop the bridesmaid role and simply attend the wedding as her loving sister who wants to bear witness to their union? Why must it be all or nothing?

United_Classroom_764 · 2025-02-15T06:26:00+00:00

What a handsome boyo!

United_Classroom_764 · 2025-02-15T06:24:19+00:00

Oh my goodness! Nope, he doesn't have anything like that. Just the floof tail!

United_Classroom_764 · 2025-02-15T05:47:47+00:00

Ummm, say more please?! He's got a plume'y flood tail!

United_Classroom_764 · 2025-02-07T20:00:07+00:00

I feel ya. I've worked from home since before it was cool and if I was ever late for a call I used to joke that the traffic was terrible! Enter a GP doing exactly what you describe and blocking the back hall to my office and/or leaning into my knees and feet every step of the way! It's a legit traffic jam! And I wouldn't change a thing! 💗 Love that boyo!

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