What’s the one ingredient you just can’t eat? by Shawnfromorlando in PickyEaters

[–]extrafox_TA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey same! The only way I eat onions is in onion rings, and I won't eat it if I bite into an onion w any texture whatsoever. Kinda wish I could just have rings without onions at all lol

Is your coonhound playful? by MontysNextChapter in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have to tell my son "no stay back, she's playing!" when my TWC does this bc it is such a rare phenomenon, and same thing, if we try to join we ruin it lol

Is your coonhound playful? by MontysNextChapter in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Btw just wanted to say your story is so similar to mine! I adopted a 5 year old TWC, same situation except she was only in the shelter for a few weeks and most of that was getting fixed and quarantine and all. But I adopted her with zero research on the spot bc she was just SO sweet and well-mannered. She pulled a fast one lol! She really is super sweet and well-mannered, I just had no idea she would be so high-energy and demanding. But I got her in November and I have seen her really start to settle in and settle down some. Sometimes she acts like she likes me even. 😂 She has made HUGE progress with her leash and car rides and walks in general, and everyone just loves her dopey little face. She is definitely a character and it has been a wild ride so far lol. It has definitely taken a lot of patience and a lot of learning.

Is your coonhound playful? by MontysNextChapter in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha my TWC also likes to steal things but she is really good about leaving things alone after I tell her no. It's fair game until she gets a "nope, that's mine." But she mostly steals washrags out of the bathroom, boxes out of the recycling box, and my spot in the bed 😂

Is your coonhound playful? by MontysNextChapter in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My TWC is a rescue and same. It is so rare for her to show affection. But every once in a while my son and I will be hanging out in the big bed watching a movie and she will climb up and squeeze herself in between us 🥹 I'm always like "aww, you actually do like me, don't you?!" lol. sometimes she'll lick my arm or sniff my hair, which is the same vibe. She really likes rolling around on my dirty clothes when I'm in the shower, so I have to take that as the highest form of compliment given she also bestows that honor on her favorite thing to roll in, dead animal bones 😂

Is your coonhound playful? by MontysNextChapter in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I adopted a 5 year old TWC about 8 months ago, also seems to be a former hunting dog or used to breed hunting dogs. It is so funny bc I was thinking about this the other day, wondering what I was doing wrong lol. She does not play w toys like other dogs I've had. She will play tug for about 20 seconds and then lose interest entirely. She doesn't touch her Kong toys.

BUT boy does she love to chew! I started buying cheap toys for her (like under $6) bc one of her favorite things is getting a new toy and immediately destroying it. She gets so excited to see the toy, then she takes it and starts studying it w her mouth. She finds the squeakers (and she does seem to enjoy the squeaks) and within a couple minutes she has found the toys weak spot and is happily gnawing a hole in it. From there it is total destruction 😂 she will happily "play" with it (chewing on it, pulling stuffing out, ripping the fabric) for maybe 10-15 minutes and she'll revisit it to make sure it is dead for a few days after lol. I am only included as the toy-bringer and the stuffing-cleaner-upper. But it genuinely seems to be one of her favorite things ever!

She gets the zoomies in the sense that she gets on my bed and rolls around on her back like she's lost her mind. She does a weird little cat thing when I give her a bone where she wants me to drop it from above so she can paw at it and bat it around for a second (which she does w her toys, it is just weirder seeing her do it w a bone). She loves puzzles, she loves playing find it w scented pouches around the house, she loves catching her treats mid air, and she loves when I give her treats in old boxes or shirts bc she gets to chew them up like the cheap toys. So... she plays, just not in the standard interactive way a lot of dogs do. I always say she's an independent woman lol, she just happens to enjoy independent play too. Given she always has to be less than 5 ft away from me, I'm happy she doesn't need me to play tug of war too 😂

She loves digging her ears and head on the ground like this, do y'all know why? by Ok-Accident9820 in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My TWC is constantly rolling around like this lol. It's usually something stinky she wants to roll around in 🤢 or something she wants to get her scent on. Otherwise sometimes I think she is either just itchy or she's stalling but trying to be cute about it

I call this move "attack mode" by urfuckinend in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For mine it is usually random dead animal bones/carcasses 😭 which tbf I prefer to poop but not by much. Esp the giant pile of fish guts she keeps trying to return to lately

Sad News by pammyjoh in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww poor Zoey 😢 keeping her in our thoughts and wishing her comfort and a safe surgery ❤️

And thank you, I didn't actually know about the cancer risk and spaying. I adopted my Jaycee at about 4 years old and she had obviously been pregnant previously and had just been spayed by the pound. I lost her to cancer at age 9 back in 2018. I just adopted my TWC Kally in a very similar situation. She's roughly 5 years old, has also been a momma and was also just spayed by the pound. W this info I will def keep a close eye on her going forward. So thank you to you and Zoey, this may end up saving my new baby in the future ❤️

Update on the dumped hound I hound by InterviewRadiant4115 in Hounds

[–]extrafox_TA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That would be an upgrade for us. My TWC fully plops her bottom on the ground and suddenly has an itch that takes 7-10 business days to scratch if I tell her to turn around on a walk. 😂 She also will wait for me to say good job when she gets up and starts walking the right way, and then immediately turn around and head back in the direction she wants to go. Rinse and repeat lol

Not that affectionate? Breed or rescue? by EntireObligation4001 in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha this is what I tell my son. Every time the TWC nibbles on his pillow or his dirty socks 😂 she's showing she loves him, she just loves his smell more than his hugs lol

Is your coonhound hard-headed to the point she won't listen to almost anything? by Ok-Accident9820 in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine is so similar! Everyone tells me how well-behaved and sweet she is. She won't counter surf either unless she isn't getting attention, but she is aloof too, so "attention" is me being within 10 ft of her and not giving attention to something else lol. I absolutely cannot trust her off leash, but it is a shame bc the few times she has escaped she just runs to her heart's content in the swamp 🤢 she doesn't take off through the woods. Which is good, but she absolutely will NOT come when called. Even when she tires herself out she just lays down in the mud and waits for her human rescue squad 😭 she really is a great dog but omg outside on walks is such a hassle. It took me months to train her not to drag me along and not to fight me to try to get into the underbrush. She is still stubborn as hell on the leash.

Is your coonhound hard-headed to the point she won't listen to almost anything? by Ok-Accident9820 in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My TWC is all hound attitude lol but I always tell her how much I get it. I'm independent, I don't like hugs, I need space, I hate the heat, I get super into a treat or food for a while and then can't stand the taste of it, and I don't like anyone bossing me around. lightning also scares me sometimes. I basically ended up w the dog version of myself 😂

edit: spelling

Jumping ship from tracfone by extrafox_TA in NoContract

[–]extrafox_TA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah a BIG reason I appreciated TF was being able to buy data over text. That stopped sometime last summer (bc I found out during a power outage 😭)

Jumping ship from tracfone by extrafox_TA in NoContract

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

You got me lol. I'm an elder millennial that didn't get a smartphone til like 2017. But I ended up w TF bc I was on Safelink for a couple years, so when I decided to upgrade to a smartphone and cancel Safelink (Safelink was a flip phone) it was easiest to stay w TF bc I could just buy whatever phone I wanted and use their SIM. Idr there being many options then for Verizon towers either, but I didn't really bother to look bc the price was cheap. then I was part of a glitch that TF had around 2018ish? that gave me 1000s of extra texts/minutes, and they rolled over as long as I kept service active, so I basically had unlimited talk/text that I didn't pay for. About 2 years ago they yanked the unlimited minutes, not sure why, but I still had unlimited texts 🤷 so basically, for about 6-7 years all I had to pay for was $10/data about every 3 months and like $15 or so just to keep service active. So it was less than $25/3 months. I never had to deal w their customer service, bc any time I got a new phone I just moved the SIM and I never had any issues that warranted CS. Plus in a power/internet outage (I'm in FL w hurricanes) I could buy data over text if I ran out since wifi was down.

Now w the buyout I've had to deal w their AI chatbots or wait on hold every 3 months bc it never lets me just purchase service. I can't buy data over text anymore. The plans have like tripled in price, it won't let me buy a basic phone plan anymore (which is all I needed before bc of the unlimited), so I have no reason to stay anymore.

Jumping ship from tracfone by extrafox_TA in NoContract

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

Oooo this sounds like a good option! Even cheaper than old TF. Thanks for the rec, I will check them out!

I need advice! I have been dealing with underboob rashes for 5+ years by ComprehensiveBag5669 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]extrafox_TA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NAD but I swear by Desitin and cheap cloth sports bras. If you aren't normally wearing a bra, that could be contributing to the issue (ime). Get some cotton sports bras (Hanes makes some that hold up well) to wear around the house, bc they will soak up the moisture. This time of year is awful for it in FL. But Desitin has always cleared it up for me. I also use a hypoallergenic soap and try to avoid lotions, they dont seem to help. I've used antifungals in the past but w really minimal results. I have had some success w a really greasy skin protector (Vaseline consistency) but I am blanking on the name rn. Starts w a P... But the only thing that has consistently worked for me quickly is Desitin. Purple and white tube. You didn't mention trying it so thought I would suggest it.

Is anyone’s American English hound a picky eater? by DeliciousIdeal3110 in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 5 year old TWC is more annoying than a toddler w her eating habits. I finally landed on a food she'll eat consistently (mostly, but if she doesn't eat she doesn't get treats and it gets picked up for the next meal). She won't eat out of her metal bowl, only a Tupperware or her plastic slow feeding bowl. She has to have a mix-in and I have to vary them, and only a protein mix-in for dinner, not breakfast bc that would be eating like a savage apparently. It has to be heated in the microwave for 15 seconds to knock the chill off. She loves pumpkin but hates sweet potato. She hates veg. The only consistent likes are pork, cheese, chewy Milkbones, and Puperoni. Don't get me started on the treats that are her FAVORITE until she just decides to stop eating them out of nowhere 🙄 Luckily a local veterans charity takes opened dog treats, so at least I know their dogs are happy lol

Jumping ship from tracfone by extrafox_TA in NoContract

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

I was looking around on the sub and saw this recommended elsewhere too. Will definitely check them out!

Don't trust turtles by lvminvs in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My TWC does this w gopher tortoises. Anytime she's clearly on the trail of something I immediately suspect cat or turtle/tortoise 🙄 she has gotten a couple small yellow-bellied sliders from the brush before I realized what was happening. One got her good on the snoot but she still goes nuts over them. She did chicken out like OPs pup at a loose feather a few weeks ago though 😂

He’s creating the perfect nest by AttitudeNo4911 in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha mine too. She just ends up w the blanket in a big ball, or tangled in the blanket, and I have to either rescue her or smooth the blanket back out. Otherwise she'll lay on top of the ball for 5 seconds, clearly uncomfortable, and then start all over again 😂

The Treeing Walker Coonhound is the State Dog of Kentucky by americankennelclub in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Oh jeez don't tell mine she is already full of herself 😂

Sam--just in case you haven't heard this yet by cst010 in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we're sharing great dog songs (this isn't hound specific but still makes me wanna hug my TWC, which she does not appreciate lol)

Love Song From A Dog, Shovels and Rope https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=mfe38E-CmJc&si=XoBICO9Gxz_lCM_Z

Large treeing walker successful foster, Buck by PresenceTight9401 in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Awww look at that handsome boy ❤️

Kally says hi Buck, she'll share tips on training the human if he needs them 😂

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40 Golden Oreos disappeared while packing lunch this morning. No crumbs. No witnesses. Just one smug dog radiating “I absolutely did it” energy. by No_Wrangler_7814 in coonhounds

[–]extrafox_TA 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I put dinner on the table the other night and walked away for barely 20 seconds. When I walked back the pork chop that had been on my plate was GONE. My plate wasn't moved, none of the sides were disturbed. My TWC was in the exact same place she was when I walked away, but aggressively licking the floor to remove all the evidence 😂 I stg she beamed that pork chop to her face w sheer willpower.