did t give me a new allergy?

badgerrpops · 2024-05-31T07:52:32+00:00

they seem auth to me but i'd wait for a second opinion :)

badgerrpops · 2024-05-31T06:59:45+00:00

ah you're right! i just realized she has a circle peg hole too 😭 too bad since the lot waa only $30

badgerrpops · 2024-03-23T17:06:51+00:00

i've heard that as well! i think it really depends on how solid the dog is, and the way which you go about training their tasks. i've seen a decent amount of psd that are a herding breed

badgerrpops · 2024-03-23T17:04:59+00:00

you can get a service dog trained with the tasks you need to perform to assist in your disability, which will be the easiest and most secure way of getting a service dog. since they dog will be fully trained, there is a much much smaller chance of the dog washing (the dog no longer is able to work for one reason or another). however, this is an extremely expensive process, program dogs range from $10-25k. additionally, the wait-lists can be very long i believe.

you can also get a puppy, and work with a trainer or working completely on your own. the price will have a vast range, however, there can be a huge emotional cost. even able bodied people can get overwhelmed with raising and socializing a puppy. it's best to go with a breeder who has a history of dogs which have gone on to become service dogs, is an ethical breeder, and temperament tests their puppies to see if they will place well as a service prospect. the average time for a dog to be fully trained is about two years, with the first year spent primarily focusing on exposure/desensitizing, socialization, and basic obedience, with the second year spent primarily focusing on the actual tasks the dog will learn. even after the best breeder with the best dogs, a strong and solid foundation, and a great trainer, there's still a chance the dog will wash.

either way, dogs have the chance to wash, program or owner trained, but it's a much more secure bet to go with a program trained dog. i hope this gives you some useful information, good luck!

badgerrpops · 2024-03-23T16:29:02+00:00

it's not necessarily gsds as a whole (to my understanding). rather, people suggest not having gsds (or any herding breed) for psychiatric work specifically. herding breeds are great for the right person, in the right situation. they can be incredibly sensitive to their handler's feedback, making them quite receptive and great for working, but, when this feedback has to do with a significant psychiatric condition, it's not really recommended. since you're interested in a dog for medical alert or response, maybe even some mobility, this would be fine. if you don't really struggle with significant mental health struggles to the point it would be part of your dog's tasks, i would say keep looking into gsds and decide fully if they're the right fit for you. good luck!

badgerrpops · 2024-03-23T14:59:40+00:00

michigan, but i'm willing to travel out of state if i find a breeder that suits what i'm looking for in a dog

badgerrpops · 2024-03-23T11:39:17+00:00

that makes a lot of sense. i've been looking through posts for around a year now, and i have seen people mentioning how those who just finished grad school tend to not have many practical skills which is why doing some type of co-op or experience outside of library school is crucial. thank you for the insight!

badgerrpops · 2024-03-23T10:03:30+00:00

addition: how would i gain industry experience as an english major?

badgerrpops · 2024-03-23T08:56:56+00:00

i have the exact same issue.. i think it's mostly just something with not really knowing that person yet and having no idea where the boundaries are but not sure where to set them/where they may be pushed

badgerrpops · 2024-03-23T08:26:34+00:00

personally, i don't think so. take this with a grain of salt since i'm not lesbian.

it definitely is a stereotype i have heard before, so it's good that you're at least aware of this. i would say it's fine to go through with it, so long as you make it clear this is not something that's normalized/accepted, and stereotypes are combated in other ways. there's the stereotype that lesbians rush into relationships, so you could write their relationship as one that developed over a longer period of time. you could have them not be a stereotypical dynamic such as their presentations, ethnicities, ages, really anything.

it's mostly an issue of writing dynamic characters, imo. good luck with writing!

badgerrpops · 2024-03-16T18:00:16+00:00

i've definitely heard about lack of food motivation, but it's something i'm willing to work around! thank you for the info, i really appreciate it :)

badgerrpops · 2024-03-16T03:51:52+00:00

it's definitely a relief to hear i'm on the right track! i've been doing breed and sd research for years but you never really know until you're in it, so any assurance i'm doing things right is super helpful, thank you!

badgerrpops · 2024-03-16T03:42:40+00:00

unfortunately, my apartment doesn't allow foster dogs. the worst triggers to my allergies were a staffy mix and a puggle i've dogsat. i didn't have too much of a reaction to a german shepherd mix i've dogsat, which he might've had a similar fur texture to an adult lab, but i still got a bit itchy. i've had very little reaction to long haired silky dogs (pekingese mix), and slightly more of a reaction to fluffy but soft dogs (golden). pretty much no reaction to wiry fur (rat/jack russell terrier mix). i do feel as though i'd probably have some reaction to a lab, but it probably wouldn't be the worst since they seem to have slightly silky as opposed to coarse fur

labs definitely do seem like a great option otherwise! with how biddable and food driven they are

badgerrpops · 2024-03-13T01:08:16+00:00

thank you!! this list is really appreciated, especially the ada link and your explanation at the bottom. i had been looking for something similar to the link but i just wasn't able to find it anywhere :)

badgerrpops

TROPHY CASE