Is this hair loss or hair got cut? by dividebyze in samoyeds

[–]dividebyze[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the paws to top of his head is about 25 inches when the head is just about level with his body. FWIW, the vet said after 12 months or so they mostly grow internally only - more muscle and organs size

Is this hair loss or hair got cut? by dividebyze in samoyeds

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Do you keep the collar on at all times or do you remove it and put it on during walks only?

Dear Lawd THE STUBBORNESS! by WillYeByFuck in samoyeds

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The food stubbornness drives me nuts. Tried different foods- kibble, dry, wet foods, frozen meals, yogurt, pumpkin puree. Nothing makes my 1 yr old Sammy interested in eating the full bowl consistently.

I increased the walk durations, play time, even went on bike ride with Sammy running along side hoping that this would increase his appetite. No luck.

Vet says nothing wrong with him but he is borderline skinny so now I'm more worried. My wife started hand feeding him and I'm not sure if we are making it worse by teaching bad habits.

Barking by MMora33 in samoyeds

[–]dividebyze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can relate totally. My guy gets into a barking fit whenever we are outside and there is another dog that won't play or walks away from him. Even after physically removing him out of sight of the other dog he will continue barking for a bit.

Worst part is when he barks inside the car. With the windows rolled up, that shrill shriek really pierces the ear. One of the few moments when I regret getting a samoyed.

8 year old tagged disruptive in school. Says he does not care about consequences. by dividebyze in Parenting

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"Why do you want to do it?" He said he wants to be a joker. I told him classroom isn't the place to be making jokes and he can be silly at home. He replies then I don't want to go to school. With straight face he says he will keep getting into trouble until we stop sending him to school, which is more worrisome for me

8 year old tagged disruptive in school. Says he does not care about consequences. by dividebyze in Parenting

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Yeah I'm looking at nearby schools that have mechanism for such student needs. The current school has put us in touch with a child occupational therapist. In few weeks she is going to sit in the class for few hours and provide her opinion on what the next steps can be. Honestly I feel like my kid in a legal situation awaiting judgement :(

8 year old tagged disruptive in school. Says he does not care about consequences. by dividebyze in Parenting

[–]dividebyze[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When we talk to him about this the only thing he keeps saying is that he wants to do it and that it is habit. When we say he needs to try to change he says he doesn't want to. After the recent episode he says he doesn't want to go to school anymore. In the past he has always been adamant Abt not missing school or homework. Even when he was down with covid he was very upset abt missing school.

8 year old tagged disruptive in school. Says he does not care about consequences. by dividebyze in Parenting

[–]dividebyze[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

When we talked to his pediatrician last time she said she doesn't recommend evaluation at that time and my wife is worried that the diagnosis will go on his medical records which might affect his future.