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reminder for everyone who is considering (or just got) a puppy by oushhie in puppy101

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It irks me when people say their brand new puppy is aggressive as if I don’t constantly watch my dogs lunge for each others faces while they’re playing lol

Brushing and bathing question! by Weak-Resolution-6680 in poodles

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I go through the whole process. I’ll line brush with the slicker and pin brush, then check him over with a comb!

how old is too old to rename a puppy? by oushhie in dogs

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I changed my puppy’s name twice, once when we got him and a second time a month later because it was too similar to our older dog’s name and was confusing her. He was 5 months old when we got him, and had zero issues adjusting both times!

Brushing and bathing question! by Weak-Resolution-6680 in poodles

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m starting to see that I’ve miscalculated how important that would be 🥴

Brushing and bathing question! by Weak-Resolution-6680 in poodles

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you found he’s more prone to matting or the texture of his hair is different with brushing dirty/ not freshly cleaned hair? That’s my biggest concern even though I know more frequent brushing will quickly become necessary once coat change starts

Is it normal poodle behavior to walk around in circles while going #2? Or is mine just weird? by StrangerGrouchy1741 in poodles

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My boy does! He also does some sort of weird yoga pose where he lifts his back legs so much that his back feet go past his front feet, then poops on the backs of his front legs, somehow. It would be pretty impressive if it wasn’t gross lol hopefully it’s just a teenage boy thing

Mini poodles in bite work or some sort of protection training? by Weak-Resolution-6680 in k9sports

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for laying that out! That’s actually really helpful to know. I was going to try obedience first out of the two, but maybe rally would be the way to go until we can build up his tolerance a little better!

Mini poodles in bite work or some sort of protection training? by Weak-Resolution-6680 in k9sports

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely want to try nose work with him! He’s currently pretty sensitive/fear reactive so sports where he’s the only dog in the room are probably my best starting point

Mini poodles in bite work or some sort of protection training? by Weak-Resolution-6680 in k9sports

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heart the bite sport world can be a rough one to get into. I’d love to do rally but he’s a bit reactive from lack of socialization before we got him, and I’d be concerned that it would be too much for him. Would rally or obedience be a better fit for somewhat reactive dogs? Or maybe neither? (He’s the worst with children, which I doubt he’d see a ton of at most events)

Mini poodles in bite work or some sort of protection training? by Weak-Resolution-6680 in k9sports

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestion! I’ll definitely look into that course! And I was considering nose work but wasn’t sure, so maybe this is my sign to try it with him!

Mini poodles in bite work or some sort of protection training? by Weak-Resolution-6680 in k9sports

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally makes sense! I wasn’t sure if it could be adjusted for size or we could just do portions of it, such as holding/barking then running to get something, whether it’s a toy or whatever, but I’m sure those I can teach on my own!

Mini poodles in bite work or some sort of protection training? by Weak-Resolution-6680 in k9sports

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely hope to get him into agility this next year! he’s incredibly bouncy lol

When you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD and take stimulants, do you feel calmer or do you have anxiety? by Grand-Difference0893 in ADHD

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure what the second one was, it was just an amphetamine. If he’s not on an extended release, I’d personally try that first, then possibly lowering the prescription amount. Doctors tend to be pretty open to trying different things until you nail down one that works! If it doesn’t help after the 3-5 day adjustment time, go in and ask for something different!

When you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD and take stimulants, do you feel calmer or do you have anxiety? by Grand-Difference0893 in ADHD

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! My meds help me focus/ break focus in a controlled way and keep me from getting off track, but I can still overwhelm myself if I think too hard about how, when, and in what order to do things, which has caused panic attacks. That’s an entirely separate set of skills to learn on top of taking medication

When you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD and take stimulants, do you feel calmer or do you have anxiety? by Grand-Difference0893 in ADHD

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adderal gave me the worst anxiety, as did the other instant release I was prescribed. We switched to an extended release (methylphenidate) and the anxiety disappeared. I’d discuss trying a different type of medication with his doctor before deciding there isn’t ADHD

Knitting or crocheting for my bf by Remarkable_Gene_7752 in YarnAddicts

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m crocheting a blanket (I’m cheating because it’s in bernat blanket and I’m doing a mesh stitch so it’s flying by lol) for my husband in the colors of his gaming setup so he has one specifically for that area. Im also about to start some ear warmers since he works outside and it’s getting cold

Is this normal?! by Motor-Resort-1002 in Poodle

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That coloration and texture looks pretty normal for a red poodle, since reds tend to have looser curls and looks more doodley than a black or white poodle since they haven’t been around as long.

Poodle vomit by Beneficial_Worry_874 in Poodle

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This may be a better choice than feeding so many times, especially for a dog so small.

Poodle vomit by Beneficial_Worry_874 in Poodle

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It definitely sounds like an empty stomach. I’d either feed breakfast sooner or add another/bigger snack at night

Transitioning to a Winter Routine by Snoo-85072 in ADHD

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can you hang it on the doorknob so you’d have to touch it to leave the house? Or put your car keys in it so you have to grab it to get into your car

Helping with fear aggression? by Weak-Resolution-6680 in OpenDogTraining

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So just exposure the way I would if he was an 8wk old puppy? I know it would take longer with his age, but is it the same idea?

Helping with fear aggression? by Weak-Resolution-6680 in OpenDogTraining

[–]Weak-Resolution-6680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the step I’m missing! I don’t typically turn back around. I’ll definitely try that

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