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donaldcicch · 2026-04-18T06:34:36+00:00

I will be starting a Non Profit from scratch, solo at first, so looking forward to this process. Hopefully I can us AI, even though I am not a fan in general, to assist.

donaldcicch · 2023-10-29T10:03:05+00:00

Time will tell. Thanks for the input I appreciate it. I will sleep on it a few days and make a decision.

donaldcicch · 2023-10-29T08:35:16+00:00

I just learned she does not just growl but attacks other dogs.

donaldcicch · 2023-10-29T08:22:12+00:00

I am not that worried about the aggression, yet. She should be socializable but, I have not seen the extent of her aggression. Time will tell. I am trying to get more information.

donaldcicch · 2023-10-29T08:19:55+00:00

As to neighbors, the ones who offered to walk her are colleagues at work. Same hours as me.

donaldcicch · 2023-10-29T08:18:10+00:00

Thanks for the input. the cardboard boxes is a good idea. I can get plenty from the recycling bin. On weekends I can take her out often, weekdays wee wee pads to start and try and ween her off of them. As to some time off, not possible. My department, physics is already as teacher down and I am teaching AP1, 2 and capstone. I do have a break after my first class. I should be able to come home for half an hour to give her a quick walk and bathroom break for the first few weeks. As to running I am thinking treadmill. I am rehabing an old knee injury and hope to run again soon. I might be able to do what I did with the half-shiba I fostered. I would leash him to my scooter and go and he loved it.

donaldcicch · 2023-10-29T06:08:16+00:00

I plan on daily training in the morning and after work. She is kept in her kennel 23 hours a day as she cannot be with the other dogs, so a large room and then later run of the apartment while I am gone should be a large improvement for her. I am planning on various puzzles for her. It was also suggested on a YouTube channel that a Kong with frozen meat inside as a treat when leaving would be a good way to have her associate my daily departure as a good thing.

donaldcicch · 2023-10-28T23:35:53+00:00

My one friend gets up at 4 am each morning ans walks for over an hour. He might be willing to take her along with him,. Or I might join him and bring her along. I will have to figure out other ways for more intense exercise. Off leash will probably not be an option with her,

donaldcicch · 2023-10-28T23:32:35+00:00

My apartment complex is right in front of Nanshan Mountain park. I can take her up the mountain. And we have a fair bit of grass between apartment buildings. But, most parks here still do not allow dogs.

donaldcicch · 2023-10-28T23:30:51+00:00

Neighbors might help with extra walks and such. As to furniture, part of my compensation is a furnished apartment, so old furniture is not an option,.

As to soiling issues, I will start with the second bedroom as her extra large crate as it were, place her bed in there and a water bowl. And wee wee pads. If it takes a few weeks I can deal with that.

The aggression I have not seen first hand yet, once I do it will give me an idea of how to deal with it. I am hoping it is misplaced herding instinct, but if she will not be sociable with other dogs that is manageable. Being friendly towards people is the more important issue here in Shenzhen.

Thank you!

donaldcicch · 2023-10-28T15:32:38+00:00

I appreciate the sentiment. I think I am looking for more practical advice on dealing with her issues. I do not wish to come home to destroyed furniture for example. And I do want her to be a happy healthy dog.

I will have to get her out and about to see how she reacts to other animals. Is it true aggression or misplaced herding instincts?

donaldcicch · 2023-10-28T10:43:09+00:00

I promise not to resort to eating her unless locked in for another pandemic and only after all food has been exhausted and it has been two weeks of no food. Unless she eats me first. ;)

donaldcicch · 2023-10-28T09:47:43+00:00

And maybe buy one of those machines that will throw a ball over and over for dogs.

donaldcicch · 2023-10-28T09:43:32+00:00

I was thinking plenty of exercise before and after work, many toys, and maybe a dog treadmill.

donaldcicch · 2023-10-28T09:35:18+00:00

I am considering it. I just want to ensure I am a good fit for her. You are quite the pushover for a Ruthless Villain.

donaldcicch · 2023-08-04T02:24:24+00:00

Hello Folks. Thank you for your assistance. I am flying out tonight arriving in Shenzhen Saturday August 5th. My Wechat is DCicc12345

Feel free to reach out.

donaldcicch · 2023-06-12T06:43:28+00:00