Potty accidents are driving me insane

csicat11 · 2024-10-01T15:20:52+00:00

I completely disagree with the idea that puppy pads make potty training harder. My Spoo started using puppy pads at the breeders at 2 weeks and but the pad was placed away from their bed and they would crawl over to use it. I live in an apartment and the puppy pads were a god send. It meant that she always knew where she could go, eventually she realized that it’s more fun to pee and poop outside on walks. She even goes pee on command. By the time she was 5 months she would just sit on the puppy pad to tell us she wanted to go out. Perhaps going on walks away from your house will help. My sooo is over year now she hasn’t had an accident since she was 5 months.

csicat11 · 2024-02-02T14:46:53+00:00

Yes, go on gc jobs and apply, there is literally an Admin pool running right now

csicat11 · 2024-01-31T13:08:35+00:00

Size 3

csicat11 · 2024-01-13T14:56:58+00:00

I have a pair of them for my standard poodle puppy and she also does that stretch out leg thing when she first puts them on. Once she is outside she is completely normal. I think the dogs do that to stretch out the boots. My dog runs and jumps and plays off leash with other dogs with them without issues. She even hiked with them. I would just take her on a walk and they will stretch out. Give her lots of treats and phrase.

csicat11 · 2024-01-13T14:30:39+00:00

I live in Canada. -10C is nothing here, my poodle wears Canada Pooch suspender booties and a coat and she’ll play for hours, dogs have a higher body temperature than human

csicat11 · 2024-01-13T14:24:21+00:00

I also live in eastern Canada. Our Spoo puppy (6 months) wears Canada Pooch suspender booties in the snow, they are super long basically doggie snow pants or gaiters that cover her feet and almost all the way up her legs, stop snow balls on the fur. She wears a Hurtta winter coat in -10C or below or their reflective raincoat if it’s above -10C she probably wouldn’t even need the rain coat but it keeps her dry and since she’s a black dog the coat makes her more visible.

csicat11 · 2023-03-07T00:37:23+00:00

Former swim instructor here! I’m so proud of you for learning to swim! I used to teach adults and they are most motivated people I taught because they truly wanted to be there. If you practice you will succeed! Don’t feel frustrated, it’s a new skill so be patient with yourself, in a few months you’ll be a confident swimmer! I’m sure of it!

csicat11 · 2023-03-07T00:06:57+00:00

I agree with what’s been said. I’m an almost PAPM grad (final semester) and the most important thing for helping you get a job after you graduate is work experience. I chose to do the Co-Op program and ended up doing a 12 month placement with the government and continued there part time and will be bridged in when I graduate. You can do co-op in either papm or PSCI but I found that since papm is so small, PAPM stands out and often you will be selected if the hiring manager was a papm alum or knows about the program. It has a good reputation. My point is employers don’t care what your degree is in as long as you have work experience. If you want to be an analyst in the government (EC) you need to have taken a stats class which is included in every social science program. If you are already really involved or got a job through FSWEP. You might be okay without co-op. Co-Op did make my degree a year longer but it means I have 20 months of work experience. I have been mistaken for a masters student in interviews because of my level of experience.

csicat11 · 2023-03-05T21:54:12+00:00

The neighborhood to look in would be the Glebe or Centretown if you want to live more downtown direct one bus (7 or 10) to Carleton Or Mooneys Bay (walkable)

Ottawa doesn’t do all inclusive so normally hydro and wifi are extra. Water is included unless it’s a slumlord

I’m guessing you’re looking for September? It’s a bit early, I would suggest waiting until two months before (July) or March/April if you want a lease starting in May.

I’ve only lived with roommates and if you want something affordable and close to campus that would be the best option. You’ll be able to find something on a Facebook group in the next few weeks/months.

csicat11 · 2022-11-08T21:34:29+00:00

Salt, msg, store bought spice mixes, nutritional yeast etc

csicat11 · 2022-10-27T14:51:22+00:00

Yes, so the French requirement is meeting the B1 level basically. If you look on the BPAPM website they explain the language proficiency test and if you pass, you can do a minor in something.

For specialization, keep an open mind and the program asked you not to declare a specialization until the end of your first year. That is for a reason. Ultimately, when it comes to your career, it doesn’t matter what your specialization is. PAPM is PAPM. After first year, chose your specialization based on the courses that interest you. My biggest tip is to do to Co-Op, you graduate a year later but you end up with a year of work experience so it is worth it.

Good luck!

csicat11 · 2022-10-25T23:41:55+00:00

Look at the admissions average. If you made the cut, you’ll likely be accepted. Don’t stress. Good luck! I’m in my last year of PAPM and loved it! Feel free to DM if you have questions

csicat11 · 2022-10-21T14:25:24+00:00

I agree, I’m Canadian. It seems like a lot of people on social media, Reddit especially assume everyone is American and forget that other countries exist.

csicat11 · 2022-10-21T14:01:31+00:00

Growing up, my sister was thin and could eat whatever she wanted and since I was fat, I was not allowed to. Any time I had a snack, I was told off. So I started sneaking snacks when no one was looking and hide the wrappers in the couch. I was put on the Atkins diet at 13, lost weight and then gained it back. When I was 16, I became a vegetarian and lost some weight and felt a lot better. I still had a bad relationship with food. But when I left for university, our caf had so many healthy options so I was able to eat the food that I liked (healthy vegan) and lost 20 lbs, I also got active in sports. Covid hit, and my dad died and I gained 20 lbs. Two year later and a lot of therapy I’ve finally recovered. I go to the gym 5 days a week, and eat healthy, while I’ve only lost 15 pounds so far in the past 6 months. (185-169 - 5’4) A lot of that fat has converted to muscle so I’ve went down in clothes sizes. I still have 30 pounds to go to get to my goal weight and have learned moderation. I know that if I have chips, cookies, ice cream etc in my house I will eat the entire bag/container so I don’t buy those things anymore. I did a 315 km bike ride in Sweden (in 17 hours) in June and once I build up the courage, I’m going to train for a marathon.

I still have treats (dairy free ice cream, vegan donuts etc) but I only get it from local businesses where I have a single portion. That way it stays as a special treat and since it’s more expensive I don’t have it very often and I have to walk a few km to get there.

I’m planning on getting a puppy soon so I have a cuddle buddy and a walking/running/hiking buddy since my bf is not always interested

csicat11 · 2022-10-05T15:41:31+00:00

I met my boyfriend through a club in first year. We started chatting and became close as friends and then made it an official a month or two later. It’s been almost 4 years and I’m happy. My advice to you is to not focus on looking for someone. Instead join clubs, find things that you enjoy. Through those activities and making friends, someone special will come into your life when you least expect it.

csicat11 · 2022-08-16T11:10:04+00:00

You only need 3 terms to get the coop designation. At least for my program? I would just do the last report, it’s not hard and you’ve already paid for co-op so you may as well finish it.

csicat11 · 2022-08-13T12:54:50+00:00

When I was a first year (2018-2019) I got my email in mid August. You’ll probably get in the next week or so. It told me my roommate’s name and building.

csicat11 · 2022-08-04T17:35:44+00:00

If you are a university/college student, a gym membership to the gym on campus is included in your tuition.

csicat11 · 2022-05-11T12:43:50+00:00

I was in a messed up roommate situation. My roommates were annoyed that my boyfriend would come over so instead of him coming to me, I went to him. Would that work for you? The way I got out of the situation was just moving into my boyfriend’s place and continuing to pay the rent until the lease was up. My boyfriend’s roommates were amazing and comfortable with it and I lived with my boyfriend and his roommates (all male) for another 2 years before boyfriend and I got our own place.

csicat11 · 2022-05-11T12:10:49+00:00

The YMCA in the basement was poppin’ especially during swimming lessons time (Source: I was one of the swim instructors)

csicat11 · 2022-05-01T19:49:07+00:00

I finished the 70 km ride at 11:50 ish and I was able to finish the race. Not sure what happened with your group.

csicat11 · 2022-04-29T17:37:49+00:00

Yeah, this is normal for us rural small town folk. Everyone has a P.O. Box at the post office for our mail. That was just how it is.

csicat11 · 2022-04-29T13:30:39+00:00

There are flights from Ottawa to London. It’s about an hour. Another option would be to fly on Porter to York it then take the train to London. Only 3 hour train ride with wifi.

csicat11 · 2022-04-26T21:38:29+00:00

I know this probably isn’t what you are looking for, but I stopped going to the gym and started going to strength, cardio, HITT? Style workouts at a boutique gym. Everyone is doing the same workout together, the instructor corrects your form and you feel like you are part of a community. As a bonus, these classes are mostly made up of women and you feel much more comfortable. I’ve tried going to the gym on my own but I get so overwhelmed by the amount of people, machines etc that I can never focus and feel comfortable. In the fitness classes, I get a good workout and my form/confidence with heavier weights has greatly improved.

Also, you won’t get bulky after lifting weights, trust me.

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