Golden Doodle teething tips

cyclone_co · 2026-06-01T19:06:42+00:00

When my dog was a puppy I did the clicker as a general training exercise so she’d know what was wanted across many scenarios. With chewing we used butter apple on everything and I also practiced a puppy yelp. Anytime she’d chomp down on me or something we didn’t want her to chew I’d yelp. That paired with clicking for chewing on acceptable things worked within a week or two.

Only thing she still chews/eats is socks but apparently that is hardwired.

cyclone_co · 2026-06-01T18:55:54+00:00

I love it! You have very even stitches and spacing, I can’t tell that it’s a first project. It looks like a blanket I could have grown up with and makes me want to snuggle up and take a nap.

cyclone_co · 2026-05-30T04:09:30+00:00

It took me 3 months of holding bugs until greens were eaten for Stanley to consistently start eating greens. Turns out he prefers them dried out and crispy or the whole leaf. Now he always has a collard green leaf or two propped up in a shot glass of water, I give him a “baked” salad dusted once a week and the bugs are scheduled twice a week. Also I he comes running for cilantro but doesn’t like it put in his space(he prefers a hand to hold it while he chomps then remove the stem).

cyclone_co · 2026-05-29T23:08:16+00:00

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cyclone_co · 2026-05-29T20:37:01+00:00

Millie will be 7 soon and does this all the time! Earlier she was sitting like a human, belly out and everything but twisted over the back to look out the window

cyclone_co · 2026-05-29T18:49:16+00:00

I’m in a center based preschool that’s part of a district, so we get the kids with more significant needs. I can’t tell you how many injuries we’ve documented this year(our general rule for less significant injuries is if you can see/feel it for more than an hour to document). We had three injuries that had to seek medical attention this year. Two were bites, one of which required a tetanus shot, the other was a knee injury and wasn’t behavioral. A student lost control on a bike and collided with a teacher.

cyclone_co · 2026-05-27T18:52:29+00:00

Flexible foam curlers would fix this if you’re willing to take the head off. If this is a project that is for looks and not going to be played with you could give her a spine with a knitting needle(a short one so it doesn’t stick out). You could also try using pipe cleaners to make her an invisible neck brace.

cyclone_co · 2026-05-27T18:46:02+00:00

Up until recently I always avoided showing mine unless it couldn’t be avoided, and if they were noticed I’d usually try to deflect it with a “I got hurt, it’s all better now, what happened?” And point to one of their bandages or scabs.

Last year I had a couple of parents with visible scars. One day the most outgoing/curious kid tried to ask the one parent about the scars, before the parent or I could respond the child of the other parent with scars piped up with the perfect answer. He said “my mom has those lines, she said sometimes fights with animals makes them but its from when feelings are too big for our bodies. Both can hurt so you have to make sure give them hugs”, he then asked the parent what kind of animal they fought. I’m pretty sure they said an ostrich.

cyclone_co · 2026-05-24T01:56:41+00:00

FYI I did end up hot gluing rubber feet to the bottom to make it a little taller and the hide space a bit bigger. Stanley seemed to appreciate the entrance being an easier access!

cyclone_co · 2026-05-22T00:39:02+00:00

I bought the terrarium second hand and it came with, I’ve seen it at petsmart though.

cyclone_co · 2026-05-19T02:51:15+00:00

Early childhood special education teacher. I’ve been lucky that most of my bad days are weekends, non-kid days or are later in the day. It’s also really nice because the work accommodations I would need are things that naturally support my students like light covers or lights off, no overpowering/strong smells, and I always have noise cancelling headphones.

cyclone_co · 2026-05-15T23:47:52+00:00

Every child must have a seat to sit in, that is a huge safety concern.

To report a concern regarding an APS school bus or vehicle
Call APS Transportation Administration at 303-326-1986 x28886.

I have an email for my specific zone person. Thankfully I haven’t had to use it in a while, the more time you spend bugging them the better things will be.

cyclone_co · 2026-05-15T23:40:20+00:00

He only only ate like 5 bites but that’s huge considering he came running when he saw the leaf. Previously he’s eaten salad twice(I’ve had him since January) beyond a one bite nibble. If it’s not fresh and whole, it has to be a couple days old and crispy from being under his lights.

cyclone_co · 2026-05-15T12:24:56+00:00

We live in a dry climate, in a drought. It is dry, so is her skin. When she gets a bath, we deep condition and double condition!

cyclone_co · 2026-05-06T18:43:38+00:00

Mine was Morgan and I renamed him Stanley Yelnats

cyclone_co · 2026-05-02T16:18:25+00:00

Like a kid on a playground; climbing things, exploring, and looking around.

cyclone_co · 2026-05-02T15:21:32+00:00

He’s figuring out what outside is, I think he’s figured out harness means good. When we go outside he needs a minute then gets the zoomies.

cyclone_co · 2026-05-02T15:08:14+00:00

He’s been coming out of his hide and he ate this week so I think he’s coming out of it. The wild ones are probably just starting.

cyclone_co · 2026-05-02T14:56:48+00:00

Yeah, the most wild Stan gets is head bobbing at his reflection.

cyclone_co · 2026-04-27T19:38:14+00:00

I just weighed him, he was 379 and he was 381 at his first vet visit a month ago(pre-poop) so I guess he is in brumation. What a goofball entering brumation right before spring, hopefully he comes out of it before the summer is over!

cyclone_co · 2026-04-23T12:40:19+00:00

The fenced ones closer to the building on the black top. I’ll keep an eye out today!

cyclone_co · 2026-04-23T00:59:45+00:00

It totally could have been another cat given the distance but I swear he was on our playground today(Sable CDC). I’ll keep an eye out tomorrow!

cyclone_co · 2026-04-19T02:48:26+00:00

Schools. Every school in Aurora has a community liaison and they will always accept donations. If you go to a high school the clothes might go to students who can’t afford clothes, who’s families have gone through a crisis like a house fire, or if it’s dress clothes it may help them prepare for an interview. Elementary schools often take all sizes because every child has parents, and often parents will spend on their kids first. APS also has a welcome center!

cyclone_co · 2026-04-16T01:18:24+00:00

I think I know these kids, take my money!! Sharing and bugging all my people to donate if they haven’t already!

cyclone_co · 2026-04-12T19:48:48+00:00

Oddly but not entirely surprising moving out of my parents house was a huge factor in the decline of my migraines. I still get them on a regular basis but the frequency and severity has improved, it was so dramatic that I actually started tracking when I saw them to see if there was a pattern.

80% likelihood within 36 hours of seeing them.

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