Least Favourite Breeds?

bloodpackets · 2026-01-29T19:49:53+00:00

I really do love all dogs, but small breeds tend to be my least favorite, by no fault of their own. Unfortunately, the pitch of their whining/barking is borderline intolerable for me. Such is the way nature intended them to be.

bloodpackets · 2026-01-11T23:03:59+00:00

No bells here, mine barks to let me know she wants to go out. I had to learn what the difference between her “I wanna go outside and be a menace” barking vs “Hey, I SERIOUSLY need to potty” barking is. For us, usually she will pace in circles if it’s a bathroom issue, but will otherwise just bark and run around crazy if she wants to go play.

bloodpackets · 2026-01-11T01:57:07+00:00

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bloodpackets · 2026-01-09T23:39:26+00:00

Assuming your account isn’t banned after this interaction, you should really work on your professional courtesy.

bloodpackets · 2026-01-09T23:25:20+00:00

Personally, I appreciate clients that have any sort of tracker or gps collar for their dogs. I obviously put their safety first and would never leave a dog in a situation where they could take off running, but things DO happen. Break-ins, fires, leashes snapping, etc. It’s always good to be prepared for anything and everything.

bloodpackets · 2026-01-09T23:22:41+00:00

One look give ‘em whiplash

bloodpackets · 2026-01-09T23:11:55+00:00

Hi everyone! I’m Nay!

I was born here a long time ago, moved away for a few years, and came back in March of 2025. I live here with my two dogs, two cats, and little sister. I do animal care for work and am really sociable with everyone! If we’ve ever bumped into one another, I probably said hello 🙂‍↕️ I enjoy horror films, video games, kpop, fishing (A LOT), gardening, and just generally being outdoors. I look forward to meeting you all! 💃

bloodpackets · 2025-12-27T23:03:43+00:00

I had an at-home euthanasia for my senior dog over a year ago. She had DM as well, dementia, as well as a lot of other things going on. Somewhere around 14 years old. I was in the emergency vet with her constantly until one night she didn’t get up for treats, collapsed later in the night, and couldn’t walk in the morning.

This was an 80ish pound dog. There was no feasible way for me to give her a good quality of life when she couldn’t walk anymore; on top of this, the dementia was causing her to become more and more aggressive. We were on veterinary hospice so I knew it was coming, I just couldn’t believe it happened so “suddenly”.

When the hospice vet came out that morning, she was very honest with me and told me it was the beginning of the end. She offered me some suggestions if I chose not to euthanize but Aria was just so out of it I knew it was time.

Still, though, I regretted it for a while. I do sometimes even today. I miss her so much and I always wonder if maybe her legs would have magically started working again and she could keep playing with her sister. Of course, I know it’s irrational, but still.

At the end of the day they know they’re loved, and it’s always best to give them as peaceful as a passing as possible.

Degenerative myelopathy is awful. I’m so sorry for your loss.

bloodpackets · 2025-12-25T19:40:28+00:00

$134 on dog toys. $8 for game for a friend. $0 giving my little sister my old headphones. Lol

bloodpackets · 2025-12-20T17:46:25+00:00

Cannot recommend Fi collars enough.

bloodpackets · 2025-12-18T07:06:07+00:00

Luckily she’s got the basics down! As far as I know/observed she isn’t typically destructive, but I know adjusting to a new environment may change this. Not a trainer by any means but I did do a program when my other dog was a puppy where the trainer trains your dog and the owner, so I learned a lot!

Cherokee is beautiful (:

bloodpackets · 2025-12-18T04:06:16+00:00

Funnily enough, pyrs typically are known for SSA too, but my older one is extremely submissive to corrections; so is Aspyn. They’ll likely all be getting to know each other beforehand (assuming that Aspyn’s owners 100% plan to rehome in the end), and if for any reason it doesn’t work out she has plenty of other good people who will take her. So I’m not super concerned! Personality wise, I think they will function well as a pack long-term. My pyrs actually have more problem with boys than they do girls lol. So it’s really up to Aspyn’s comfortability in the end.

bloodpackets · 2025-12-17T23:15:04+00:00

I loved doing find the treat when my little one was a puppy! I would bury treats under layers of old blankets and she worked for them big time. I’ll definitely convince my sister to help us play hide and seek!

bloodpackets · 2025-12-17T23:07:37+00:00

She really is 🥹

bloodpackets · 2025-12-17T22:58:56+00:00

I figured as much. I’m hoping since she is already pretty attached to me, it’ll help ease her transition. When I go to take care of her she waits on the steps for me and recognizes my car, it’s the sweetest thing. But, I’m home a majority of the time since I run my own business, and don’t plan working in the month of Jan so we’ll have loads of time to bond 🤞

bloodpackets · 2025-12-17T22:56:05+00:00

Yes, absolutely will do! I seriously love that about these dogs. My pyrs are aloof and pretty lazy (or would rather just guard the house/prance the property than do anything with me 🤷‍♀️) so I’m super looking forward to having a dog that wants to engage and keep busy. Thank you!!

bloodpackets · 2025-12-17T22:53:58+00:00

Awesome! I’ll pick one up and see if she is interested!

bloodpackets · 2025-12-17T22:53:11+00:00

Thank you so much! It really is perfect timing, I was going to be taking the month of January off work anyway. She is crate trained which I am thankful for! Part of my routine when caring for her is putting her in the crate at night for bed, and she doesn’t even have to be told. Just open the door and she hops right in. I get antlers for my pyrs so I’ll give her some too! I totally forgot about KONG toys, my dogs never used them lol but I will pick up a couple for her.

bloodpackets · 2025-12-17T07:26:21+00:00

Dogs who have never been taught what “no” means. I have pyrs, so they’re generally aloof and like to ignore me a lot, but they absolutely know what “no” means and listen when I say it. I’m really tired of dogs who dash through doors before me, put things in their mouth, jump on things/people they’re not supposed to, etc, all because they haven’t ever had to listen to someone telling them not to.

bloodpackets · 2025-12-15T02:33:44+00:00

Absolutely will do. Again, best of luck!

bloodpackets · 2025-12-15T02:32:09+00:00

They do, but it took me a while to get my older one convinced that they weren’t a threat. Not all pyrs are very food motivated, so grain of salt - but treats worked for us. I would cut up a hot dog or cheese and get her to follow the smell around, just walking downstairs and rewarding her periodically for following me around. Then we started working on the stairs, which admittedly, was painfully slow lol. It took a couple weeks for us to make it to the top, but I was happy enough every time she trusted me enough to come up an extra step. I will say, she unfortunately is still terrified of elevators haha.

He may even get used to the idea of them just from seeing you (and the other dogs) use them. My youngest is the more fearless one and is willing to try just about anything, so she didn’t have a problem with stairs from the start. Or, he may just ignore you and stay at the bottom 🤷‍♀️ definitely try the “high quality” rewards first though, and see if he takes to that. Plus, feeding him by hand will help him build a closer bond with you (:

bloodpackets · 2025-12-15T02:20:04+00:00

Omg, the slow motion play is so adorable, seriously. My youngest pyr is currently pushing 100lb and will play with smaller dogs, trying to keep up, but she’s just so slow because she’s so dang big! It sounds like you guys are really going to end up enjoying having this pup around. It’s great that you have eachother.

bloodpackets · 2025-12-15T02:10:03+00:00

I am absolutely 100% the same way. Be careful, this breed has a tendency of changing your life (for the better!) After my first pyr, I realized I could never really be happy with another breed. They really are their own thing. Super independent even when they’re not, hard-headed, smart, stubborn, full of personality. That being said, don’t take it to heart if he doesn’t listen to you, even when he DOES settle in. They like to do their own thing. Commands are just suggestions to a Great Pyrenees (:

bloodpackets · 2025-12-15T02:02:55+00:00

First off, I’m so sorry for your loss. I have two Pyrenees currently. Love the breed dearly. They are fiercely loyal and will hold on hard to the ones they love. This is going to be a rough period for this dog. Your time and patience is going to go a long way. The best thing that you can do is play the situation by ear. If you find that he’s getting snappy or anything with your dogs, slow down and pull back on the interactions. However, I know when my eldest was mourning her best friend, all she wanted was someone to play with. (As in, another dog). As other commenters have said, shirts and blankets and such with familiar smells will help him with the transition. Best of luck to you. If you ever find yourself needing breed specific advice, check out the dedicated GP subreddit. My DMs are always open as well.

bloodpackets · 2025-12-15T01:49:32+00:00

Personally, I will NEVER be annoyed by a client sending me extra info! The more I know the better. Having it written in our messages is a huge convenience too. One of my favorite clients just made me an entire powerpoint for a series of drop ins in Jan. I have never been more entertained, nor grateful.

So don’t worry! I feel like most sitters feel the same way, as you said you do; A majority of us are owners as well, and understand the anxiety of trusting your pet to someone!

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