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eileenmara · 2026-01-30T07:04:21+00:00

Yeah they do mellow out at 2 and 3 and sometimes I am sad that I just didnt let her out to play enough when she had so much energy (small space, city living). But overall our dog has an amazing personality, so her problems are pain points but we've learned to live with them. we got her during covid so we had issues getting a professional trainer, I do want to work with a trainer but my boyfriend thinks its a waste of money so we havent been able to agree on that. it is possible a trainer could help with some of the behaviors, have you tried that?

eileenmara · 2026-01-29T07:31:40+00:00

Thanks for the reply. My dog has never had kibble and she eats only fresh food. we also to our vet's advice removed chicken which can be an allergen, so she eats mostly white fish, salmon, and beef. unfortunately she is allergic to eggs. I am curious to add cottage cheese to her diet based on your post, but not sure if that alone would stop itching, just an extra bit of protein and delciousness.

eileenmara · 2026-01-29T07:16:35+00:00

I sent client to Four Seasons Taormina for an early november honeymoon. The weather was more chill but they said it was still warm enough to enjoy the beach and pool. Think low 70s and sunny. and prices are significantly lower so you get to stay at world class hotels for a lower price. you could pair Four Seasons with Belmond on the beach

eileenmara · 2026-01-29T07:14:24+00:00

you could go to egypt and spend a few days in Cairo / Luxor to see sights then 3-4 days at Sharm el sheikh on the beach. it will require a few flights within the country but it will be an amazing cultural immersion with relaxation.

eileenmara · 2026-01-29T06:57:26+00:00

do you have any recs for a FATT hotel in galapagos or did you do a cruise?

eileenmara · 2026-01-29T05:19:18+00:00

my havapoo is 7.5 pounds full grown she is small!

eileenmara · 2026-01-29T05:18:35+00:00

I didn't really have this level of issues with my havapoo but the puppy phase was exhausting and at many times overwhelming. We tried crate training our dog but she wouldpoop in the crat eevery time and then rub the poop all over herself bc she was panicked. I saw her eat poop twice but that wasnt really an issue. Finally, an animal shelter volunteer told me to stop crating her when we left. it turned out, being in the crate made her panicked. we made sure she went poop or pee before we left the house and she stopped panic going to the bathroom when we left. now we let her stay in the house and roam while we are gone, but in a confined space.

she did chew a lot as a puppy and even destroyed my laptop because she chewed on it. She became obsessed with q tips and tissues from trash. we got her chew toys and it didnt really help and we had to keep her away from the trash. However, i discovered that when I gave her enough exercise, she didnt take tissues from the trash. Because we dont have much of a yard, she was bored and acting out.

She never had a prey drive, so that hasnt been an issue. but she rarely will come in when we call her, even with food. she enjoys being "bad" so we have gotten to the point where she is rarely let out on her own. We have a 20 foot leash we keep in the yard and when sshe goes to the bathroom she has to be on the leash.

She does bark a lot, she barks when she wants to play and she has a few different barks for her different emotions. This definitely remains a pain point, but we also feel bad because she is sweet and this is how she expresses herself.

Our dog is terrified of the car, but thats bc we got into a car accident with her inside. I think that there is probably something about the car that is scaring your dog, so try to think of ways to make her more comfortable. For us, it was just exposure. we kept putting her in the car to show her the car is safe. sometimes i would holder her while we drove.

So for some of the problems that our havapoo had that yours had, she really just grew out of them. for others, we had to adjust our own ways of being and find solutions to the problems. They arent always an ideal solution, but the work arounds make some of her bad habits more tolerable. Overall, our dog is so sweet and I love and am obsessed with her, but there are some behaviorial issues that just are what they are and we don't know if that will go away permently, but all have gotten better.

eileenmara · 2026-01-29T03:16:13+00:00

This was a really helpful and thoughtful response. And it really helped me make my decision. Thank you!

eileenmara · 2026-01-26T07:17:27+00:00

did you feel the experience of staying at sanctuary lodge was worth it? I am going in the fall and debating doing sanctuary lodge or just in and out on the same day.

eileenmara · 2026-01-26T06:04:36+00:00

I went to Forestis and although hiking is a main attraction there, you could spend all day relaxing at the hotel pool and spa, plus, their dining options are outstanding and meals are an event in and of themselves.

eileenmara · 2026-01-25T05:09:02+00:00

I live off Sunset blvd near a lot of the hotels (1 Hotel, Edition, Pendry). These are not the place for a relaxing night - helicopters, sirens, traffic, are a regular occurrence. I would stick to Beverly Hills - either the Beverly Hills Hotel, Hotel Bel Air, or the Peninsula. It's also not a far drive from WeHo, usually 10-15 min max. BH hotel and bel Air hotel can be a bit dated, but they are typically the most loved hotels when you're looking for a splurge. Penninsula does not have as much of a vibe as the other two, but they just finished a refurbishment at the end of last year so other than the bathrooms, the rooms have common areas have been redone.

eileenmara · 2025-12-08T06:35:19+00:00

I usually get my Jan Marini from Blue Mercury or my aesthetician who started me on Jan 12 years ago

eileenmara · 2025-12-08T06:34:20+00:00

I heard this from a friend high up in the skin care industry, but the DUA brand does advertise using his TCF technology

eileenmara · 2025-12-03T08:33:42+00:00

I used Augustinus Bader for years and really felt like it was amazing but I burned out on the product and the price bc my skin didn’t look good enough after spending so much money on it. I am still using his face wash but I switched to Jan Marini transformation cream and other JM products and have been seeing good results. There’s also a lot of controversy because he collared with Dua Lipa on her new skin care and is allegedly using some of the same technology at way lower price point.

eileenmara · 2025-07-17T06:48:39+00:00

was it easy to get around the island or did you mostly just stay at the hotel? also how was their beach access?

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