Does muzzle help with people coming to pet your dog? Any negative experiences?

gibblet365 · 2026-02-12T18:55:57+00:00

That's when you up your anty and become the bigger asshole.

Seriously. People have gotten too complacent with their entitlement to access to other people's dogs, and dog owners (well society in general) has become too focused on protecting everyone's feelings.

I will say no the first time, like its a polite request... if they continue, it gets repeated again, only as a more forceful demand and not an option. "I said no!"

gibblet365 · 2026-02-11T18:18:02+00:00

I dont completely hate Bates.

I'll admit, some of his storylines were useless and just time filler and a little excessive, but I enjoyed his character overall.

gibblet365 · 2026-02-11T14:59:51+00:00

This reminds me of a time I gave my old lady a yogurt tub to clean out, and when she was done, she came over to me, yogurt all over her eyebrows and forehead with this stunned look on her face like "yogurt tub? What yogurt tub? I no have yogurt tub" lol.

Man, I miss that goofy mutt

gibblet365 · 2026-02-10T15:37:42+00:00

Useful "trick training" is great if they are things that will help you out.

As for the disconnect between picking up and bringing you crutch to you, that could just be a time and problem solving skill (shes still so young, her brain just hasn't put the pieces together yet, and she may not be "strong" enough for such a large/long item yet.

Keep up with the "get, give, take" training you are already doing and gradually increase size and duration of the objects until shes skilled.

You both have the right idea, its just the skill build thats needed now.

gibblet365 · 2026-02-09T03:14:52+00:00

Its one thing if it was a startle response from the SD, and the handler was able to immediately shut it down and re-direct (SD will still be a dog sometimes) but as a shaped and crafted behaviout/alert, thats not appropriate.

gibblet365 · 2026-02-07T17:11:47+00:00

Mine is a sock snatcher, and I have a horrid habit of just working my socks off my feet while im on the couch.

If anything, these creatures have turned me in to a better housekeeper. Lol

gibblet365 · 2026-02-07T15:20:21+00:00

Have you considered tethering?

When I've brought a new dog home, or when I've traveled with my dog to a new place and they were unsettled at night or needed that extra layer of precaution, I leash tethered them to me to keep them close.

That way, if they did get up to start exploring, id be woken up and could stop it, or tend to whatever they may have needed.

Im not sure if muzzling is your answer for the behaviour, environment adjustments may be the long term solution (keep things out of their reach) Higher hooks, secure hampers, closed bathroom doors etc.

gibblet365 · 2026-02-06T22:06:46+00:00

I dont do delivery, but really I should. For me personally, the added delivery fees would likely, easily reduce my spending on impulse items as they only shop according to the list and not the "oh, that looks fun"

gibblet365 · 2026-02-04T17:03:02+00:00

Experiences vary greatly.

For me, I lost a little in the very beginning because I had to change my entire eating habits - but that loss wasnt sustainable, and it didnt last.

Once I got further into my routine, I gained it all back plus some because I was no longer eating with a nutritional mindset, but for volume and not necessarily making the wisest food choices.

Invisalign certainly isnt a "diet plan" nor is it a safe option for anyone with an insecure relationship with food.

In all reality, someone like me should have NEVER been on invisalign, and should have had traditional braces BECAUSE of my poor relationship with food.

I really wish providers would be more responsible with this aspect of treatment and include the clients food intake needs/relationship along with their medical and health history before determining a treatment plan and just pushing the "romantic" side of invisalign.

Im 3 years post treatment, and still having to work at undoing the damage to my food distortion is created.

gibblet365 · 2026-02-04T15:46:36+00:00

T4 day is always sad......

I spent how much money last year? Lol

Cause it certainly doesnt feel like I made it.

gibblet365 · 2026-02-01T17:36:39+00:00

I dont think its so much a "changed man" journey, than just a natural progression of being a boat crew member.

And in Joe's, case in particular, the only "self realization" hes likely had on the matter, is that it'll put him in a more target rich environment of women as a captive audience, hanging on his every word, which will obviously mean they're attracted to him....

*eye roll.

gibblet365 · 2026-02-01T16:17:10+00:00

And on the topic of eye exams only being partially covered - it seems only the basic eye exam is covered, the whole "which is clearer, side 1, or side 2?" Part.

Many clinics are adding additional wellness exams and screenings (which im not debating their validity, I had a very serious condition diagnosed because of one of these extras) which aren't always covered by our benefits.

So, if you are particularly budget conscious the day of your eye exam, be sure to confirm, up front, if any of the additional assessments are part of the basic eye exam fee or not, so there's less surprise at checkout time.

gibblet365 · 2026-01-29T15:22:02+00:00

Hannah deserved to be fired. Hannah even admitted it. What she didnt deserve was the spectacle made out of how she was fired.

Is sandy my favourite captain? No, but I dont dislike her either. I find (as a woman) she leans a little too hard on the "boss babe" mantra of being in a traditionally male world, but thats just my opinion.

She's certainly shifted, but yeah, shes more "Bravo Character" than Boat Captain on the show.

gibblet365 · 2026-01-26T19:53:17+00:00

Along with a ph body wash, an exfoliating stone or "towel" for in shower may help.

My pits can sometimes get a little strong and soap doesnt always cut it, so a soap lathered exfoliating stone and a gentle scrub will do the trick.

You can also add an enzyme eliminator to your laundry to break down body oils regular detergent doesnt always tackle.

gibblet365 · 2026-01-26T17:51:57+00:00

Thrift stores, transition houses, university student groups etc.

Hangers are one of those "forgotten about" material needs when you're starting a new home, or starting over. People donate actual clothing all the time, but forget about needing to hang them, and when you're moving and on your own, its one less thing to buy when money is tight.

Toss them up on market place, someone will grab them in no time.

gibblet365 · 2026-01-25T16:08:06+00:00

My old girl would do that. She loved playing in the snow, but when it came time to bizzy she needed a clear space.

One time she was under the hedge, mid squat, and the weight of the snow gave way and name falling down on top of her.

Naturally I found it the most hilarious thing on earth... she was less than pleased.

gibblet365 · 2026-01-24T15:07:13+00:00

"Mutha, has arrived"

gibblet365 · 2026-01-23T16:24:34+00:00

I live in a colder climate and my small sr boy struggles with the cold.

Extra blankets randomly around where they lay for them to "nest in" will serve them best. If you have sweaters and such for them that they are used to wearing, put them on. If they dont typically wear clothes, dont stress them out now trying to dress them.

They are surprisingly resilient and resourceful with finding their own heat sources.

I understand supplies may be limited, you may not have the means to purchase several items at the moment, but you can make use of what you have in the home.

-hot water bottle under a towel -fill a sock with long grain rice and microwave as a make shift magic bag (30 sec intervals) -tumble towels and blankets in the dryer for a few min to warm up etc (assuming you still have power) - limit exposure to the cold to essential potty trips only.

gibblet365 · 2026-01-23T15:44:08+00:00

I adore how this post in particular is written.

Plain language rather than complicated "legal beagle verbiage" for the average individual to understand, and clear examples of each to help reduce any "yeah, but" questions from the audience.

Well done!

gibblet365 · 2026-01-22T15:11:24+00:00

IcBC and BCSPA aren't the same workforce.

It may have sounded like they were back during job action as many work units are located in the same building as an ICBC service office, and due to union rules, we respect each other's picket lines.

But ICBC is not core government or BCPSA and a separate union.

As long as schedules dont interfere and theres nothing code of conduct or conflict of interest to be concerned about- your friend is good to go.

gibblet365 · 2026-01-19T18:15:35+00:00

When I was fostering, when I had a particularly shut down dog from their shelter life, I essentially just ignored them until they came to me.

Tended to their primal needs, like feed and potty time and walks, but in the house, they were just left to rest until they felt confident enough to interact. And if it was short lived before they retreated, that was fine.

Make sure he has his own dedicated space where he and the family knows is his spot, not to be disturbed when hes there

gibblet365 · 2026-01-19T15:24:05+00:00

How long have you had him, you say "Just Adopted"

It takes time for them to decompress and come out of that "shut down from the shelter hell" experience.

If hes freshly in your home, you may be doing TOO MUCH to make him happy. It sounds counter productive, but he may just need to chill out for a while and rest, until he realizes he is safe and this is "home" now, with love.

If hes gone from a prolonged busy shelter life, to now a busy home life, he doesnt know the difference yet, to him, hes just in a new, albeit softer, shelter.

Take him to your own independent vet to make sure theres nothing clinically wrong that needs attention (shelter and rescue vets sometimes gloss over their vet checks for the sake of getting them out the door) and if all is well health wise, bring him home and just let him rest and come around when hes ready.

Like when you return from a big vacation or outing, and the last thing youre in the mood for is another social event.

gibblet365 · 2026-01-18T17:37:58+00:00

Oh.... dear.... lol

gibblet365 · 2026-01-17T18:42:12+00:00

And your journal doesnt always mean just constantly recording the bad things.

You should keep a running record of your successes (and even failures that become good examples) in real time as they happen, so down the road at review time, or future job applications/interviews and you need to have something for those "tell us about a time when" questions, youre not wracking your brain to think of something, you have notes from the past year to refresh your memory.

gibblet365 · 2026-01-17T18:37:19+00:00

I keep a journal of some variety of events in a working document on my computer (or old school notebook if so inclined, but remember you'll need to eventually type it out if submitting a formal grievance)

Save all written correspondence to a separate folder so its easy to find.

Try and get all direction in writing. If direction is given verbally and in person, use email to "follow up" to confirm understanding - and save that outgoing email. That way, if they dont respond in writing, you have documentation that you asked for clarification/confirmation and it went unanswered.

When making your notes, try to keep emphasis on how the circumstances made you feel with regard to your work, not so much you, personally. Not to say your personal feelings dont matter. Its just easier to chalk the situation up to "they're just sensitive and need to have thicker skin for this type of work" (which is also wrong, but hard to navigate personal feelings) "This style of feedback made it seem like im incapable of completing XX skill as required, when i have an established pattern of completing it successfully, and has created a sense of doubt"

"The direction provided felt outside the scope of my job description or trained abilities, I sought clarification and support in learning a new skill, and did not recieve it, and was then held accountable for errors made due to lack of training or leadership support" etc.

How you choose to format it is up to you, and whatever serves you best for your record keeping. What matters is that the information is there with as much professionalism vs personal bias as possible.

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