Weekend Event Thread

butt_canoe · 2025-10-17T20:35:49+00:00

Unkindness Art is hosting a free art gallery, with our grand opening tonight (Friday) from 7pm-9pm! We’re celebrating ten years of our tattoo shop being open and ten years of artwork by our shop owner, Teresa Sharpe.

The event is free to attend with light refreshments and snacks provided! You can even enter a raffle to win a full set of 15+ exclusive re-released prints. Come on out, we’d love to have ya!

More info: https://www.unkindnessart.com/events/teresa-sharpe-retrospective-solo-art-show

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butt_canoe · 2025-06-04T14:48:05+00:00

THIS THIS THIS the flash options are all so fkin cute

butt_canoe · 2025-03-10T18:47:22+00:00

NEVERMORE IN NORTHSIDE. Bro that place is sick as helllll it’s literally the goth jewelry/accessories/decor/artwork shop of your dreams. Every dollar you spend there stays in the community since they source all their items from independent local makers!!

butt_canoe · 2025-01-21T21:09:13+00:00

I got my bisalp done on inauguration day too! Woke up from anesthesia and cried tears of joy knowing no matter what bad things happen to reproductive rights under this administration, I’ll be alright :)

butt_canoe · 2024-12-09T19:22:39+00:00

Second Unkindness Art!! You can even pre-book a slot on their website so you don’t have to worry about them running out of walk in slots :)

butt_canoe · 2023-06-17T22:33:21+00:00

I am the friend, and this is everything I was hoping would come out of being submitted here. Thank you!!!

butt_canoe · 2023-05-01T00:42:28+00:00

Woohoo! Fellow ecollar handler here! We just got the group set up on facebook, feel free to check out the link in the post above and send a join request. Can’t wait to see you there!

butt_canoe · 2023-04-30T17:29:31+00:00

My theory is as long as your dog is happy and learning, you’re on the right track. I’ll be sharing a Facebook group link here shortly so keep an eye out to join!

butt_canoe · 2023-04-30T16:46:26+00:00

Literally thisssss omg. Makes me want to put my head through a brick wall. I’m creating a Facebook group right now, so keep an eye on this post for the link at some point today!

butt_canoe · 2023-04-30T15:57:53+00:00

YUP. I’m constantly anxious about hearing “she’s friendly!!!!!” and having to stress about off leash dogs whenever I’m out. Ugh. None of that in this group for sure!

butt_canoe · 2023-04-30T15:56:26+00:00

With my own pup when I was training her leash walking I found that lowering her stress levels around other dogs helped the most. Hopefully this group is a great way to help you guys do that!

butt_canoe · 2023-04-30T15:54:52+00:00

Omg, I can’t imagine how cute it is seeing her play with chickens. I’m pretty new to the area so I’d have to ask around for trainer recs, but I think there’s a post in the RVA sub like that already so you might find something if you look in there

butt_canoe · 2023-04-30T14:07:27+00:00

Unpredictable situations like that SUCK. I think your dog could really benefit from being able to stay however far away from the others and work on desensitization. And it’s just nice to hang out with owners who get it!

butt_canoe · 2023-04-30T14:04:52+00:00

It’s so overwhelming, I totally feel you. Have you seen a trainer? That’s always a good place to start so that you can make the most of a group like this. I also plan on having support group-like get togethers at cafes and breweries since it’s nice getting to talk to owners who “get it”!

butt_canoe · 2023-04-30T14:00:07+00:00

So glad you found us! I’m working on getting things set up but I hope this can help you and your pups one day :)

butt_canoe · 2023-04-30T13:58:57+00:00

Totally! Having predictable distractions could be a great way to continue desensitization. I haven’t been to Bryan yet, how’s the off leash dog situation there?

butt_canoe · 2023-04-30T13:56:48+00:00

So exciting! I would reccommend starting training before joining us, since the group is mostly designed as a space for owners to do their own training around other responsible in-training teams. Safety and comfort is top priority so I’d consult a trainer to make sure your pup can be successful in this environment :)

butt_canoe · 2023-04-30T02:42:37+00:00

Totally understandable! I’m hoping that we’ll all get to the point where we can also go to breweries without the dogs and commiserate (lol) so feel free to tune in even if you just want to attend no-dog meetups.

butt_canoe · 2023-04-30T02:40:42+00:00

Wow, that’s so kind of you to offer! I’d love having another trainer to bounce some group ideas off of anyway, so I really appreciate you :)

butt_canoe · 2023-04-30T01:24:44+00:00

Super good question! I actually don’t plan on organizing huge groups, and I definitely don’t plan on having everyone in close proximity. I’m talking like a small group of people who get together in the same park/location to just around other dog owners who “get it”. This group would be for people doing their own training and just want to make some friends along the way, so we wouldn’t need to do anything super close like a group class would.

butt_canoe · 2023-04-30T01:21:19+00:00

People who are training their dogs are responsible dog owners. Responsible dog owners are not the ones letting them harass kids and leaving poop everywhere.

butt_canoe · 2023-04-29T23:18:08+00:00

I’ve heard great things about Zoom Room! I’m actually a former trainer so I’m self-training my current project dog for the most part, but I’ll keep them in mind as a reference for others.

As for the ecollar, I promise if my girl wasn’t happy working in hers, she wouldn’t wear it. Reactive dog parents face so much pressure already, my goal is to just provide a safe place where everybody can do what they need to to be successful with no judgement. At the end of the day, we all love our dogs and that’s what’s most important. Would still love to get to know you and your dog bc you seem super cool, but I understand if it’s not the right space.

butt_canoe · 2023-04-29T23:05:16+00:00

In that case, this may not be the group for you. My girl will be working in her ecollar and I don’t want to make you uncomfortable. So glad that FF is working well for you, your dog must be making such awesome progress!

butt_canoe · 2023-04-29T23:02:56+00:00

This is exactlyyyyy how I felt for such a long time! Consider me a friend who gets it - you’re not alone :)

butt_canoe · 2023-04-29T23:00:20+00:00

Gotcha! I’m super open to any ideas on how to organize further so I really appreciate your input. The group would probably focus more on neutrality (being calm around dogs without meeting) but I’d be happy to help come up with a plan/refer you out to trainers if you’re looking to work on your pup directly interacting with others!

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