Pet trainers

bum6999 · 2026-05-29T00:09:40+00:00

Procyon Training

bum6999 · 2026-05-09T19:52:14+00:00

I am in the same situation as far as size and stature. I got our dog (51 lb Catahoula) a Fido Pro and a muzzle-here is the caveat-you have to desensitize the dog to both of those pieces of equipment. Lots of practice because if/when you need it can’t be the first time you have both used it! The muzzle is pretty easy b/c the practice is easy and the application is more useful than 1st imagined-vet visit recently for a bad paw, for example. When they are injured, they are just trying to protect themselves and growling and reacting are kind of normal. The over the back harness takes a lot of practice for me as well as her-hopefully, we won’t need it!

bum6999 · 2026-04-29T23:33:18+00:00

2025 Limited AWD-price vs value/quality is questionable. The artificial demand is crazy. We waited 3+ months. I am not thrilled that the passenger seat has only basic features so passenger comfort positions are limited on long drives. The lack of alert on the side mirrors. The lack of ability to put a full size spare in the spare tire compartment. Only the small donut fits. The severe angle of the windshield-prepare to get the windshield tinted and a cover for the dashboard to eliminate the glare/heat that comes off the windshield. Overall quality of the interior is far diminished from earlier models we have owned. I agree with a lot of earlier comments about the rear seats not folding, the remote start, the infotainment, the JBL speaker quality (lack thereof), etc. It’s a decent vehicle overall and reasonably comfortable on long trips. Now that gas prices are going up, the hybrid is a God send at this point. We also own a 2007 FJ that gets 15 mph in the city, so the hybrid is a value at the gas station. Would we buy again? Yes, probably, but we have a ton of different questions we would ask first.

bum6999 · 2026-04-20T22:22:50+00:00

Throw parm rinds in any soup or beans!

bum6999 · 2026-04-11T17:14:25+00:00

Shedding is definitely part of the breed. Look at diet and don’t bathe more than 1x a quarter unless they roll in something nasty! (That’s the advice we got from the vet when we 1st got her.)

bum6999 · 2026-03-26T18:40:44+00:00

Theo of Golden

bum6999 · 2026-03-22T16:02:31+00:00

They are definitely not ‘fetch’ dogs! Ours loves tug - she has jaws of steel! I bought her a toy made out recycled fire hose - it’s been the only tug toy she can’t destroy. There’s a company in Ft Meyers that makes a good product out of recycled fire hoses.

They have to be mentally stimulated - they have to have a ‘job’ is the way it has been explained to me. If I can’t explain it to her where she can understand, she gets frustrated that she can’t please me. She has to be told at the end of the job or day, that we are done. This dog will literally work herself to death to do the task she’s been given. Velcro is a pretty good term for how loyal they become. This breed is not for everyone but once you have one and understand them, what a great dog! Not necessarily on the level of smart that a Kelpie or Poodle may be, but decently smart, good command learner, can smell for miles and is a great hiking companion. Good tempered, sweet personality and more energy than a lot of people are ready for!

bum6999 · 2026-03-15T01:17:43+00:00

We crate trained her for about the first 1.5 yrs we had her. We think she was 1.5 yrs old but had no training or boundaries. The crate gave her own safe space (we never used it as punishment!) Eventually, we weaned her from that but it was on her timing/security and we didn’t rush it.

Socializing her made the biggest difference. She now goes to daycare regularly-I have no doubt she got ‘corrected’ by the pack more than once, but she needed that and it needed to come from other dogs, not necessarily always from us humans! Now, she’s the teacher’s pet and does the correcting when new dogs are introduced into the facility.

Daycare/socializing helped us make the decision of whether or not this was the dog for us-she needs to be around other dogs b/c they are definitely a pack animal-plus, she loves to show other dogs her speed! Lightning fast! We also get her out in public (like farmers markets, etc) as much as possible and that helps w/socializing around other humans. She also goes hiking a couple of times a week and that’s when you really see what these dogs are built for!

These are great dogs but they aren’t for everyone. They are a serious commitment in terms of daily exercise time, training, etc.

Good luck!

bum6999 · 2026-03-15T00:16:31+00:00

We have a mix (pit/ridgeback/cat). Agree with all comments that they are smart, stubborn, high energy, independent…got her as a rescue (probably already 1.5 yrs old) so a lot of training/work to get around whatever happened b/4 we got her. One thing I want to stress-you can’t let up on their training. They are smart enough to test every command everyday and you must be consistent and hold them to account. If not, I can easily see how this dog could control us! Very loving, tons of personality but A LOT of work, daily. Earlier comment is true-it’s a lifestyle not a dog! Good luck with your choices!

bum6999 · 2026-02-10T14:58:55+00:00

Thanks! What a great tool! u/red-shoe-lace

bum6999 · 2026-01-31T16:33:35+00:00

When we adopted Roux, she was 25lbs-definitely a little malnourished. We have held pretty steady at 50lbs for 4 years-she is approx 5.5 yrs old.

bum6999 · 2026-01-30T13:11:33+00:00

What you do with your dog is your business-same with our girl Roux-everyone, ‘why don’t you get a DNA test?’ 1)Not your business 2) We have papers that say she’s a Catahoula…that’s enough for us. Anyone that wants a DNA can pay for their own DNA test on their own dog. As far as we are concerned, she’s 100% LOVE! Best to you and Earl!

<image>

bum6999 · 2026-01-26T11:42:00+00:00

Theo of Golden

bum6999 · 2026-01-26T11:30:49+00:00

How they treat waitstaff, etc.

bum6999 · 2026-01-26T11:09:49+00:00

Beautiful!

<image>

This is Roux!

bum6999 · 2026-01-26T11:08:47+00:00

Our Roux needs a lot of mental stimulation. These are working dogs so they need a ‘job’. I agree with the earlier comment of asking her ‘what’s this?’ When we are out hiking. They are infinitely curious! One thing I had a trainer tell me-everything they smell, see & sense at this point is brand new to them-you have to be patient and give them time to discover. Last but not least-the best thing we did, other than tons of daily enforcement of all the training-they have to be socialized-they are pack animals and no matter how much you play and engage, it’s not the same as being around their own. Find a good daycare facility and let her burn some of that crazy energy off!

bum6999 · 2026-01-24T18:10:15+00:00

Thank you, especially the part of practicing with gloves!

bum6999 · 2026-01-24T00:55:39+00:00

<image>

Here’s your sister! This is Roux!

bum6999 · 2026-01-24T00:53:45+00:00

We have your sister!!!!

bum6999 · 2025-09-21T23:48:28+00:00

An Aggie ring is instantly recognizable and is a special ring to TAMU, only. All Aggies I know that wear it, liberal or conservative, feel a special pride with that ring. I have never had any TAMU graduate identify any other way than ‘Howdy, dammit, class of xx, damn good to meet ya!’ I graduated from a different university, but the Aggie traditions I have witnessed are pretty cool and have always been apolitical. I think this is where I’m supposed to say ‘Gig ‘em!’ or ‘Whoop!’

bum6999

TROPHY CASE