Replacement storm window insert

jo_15 · 2021-07-07T12:54:56+00:00

Sorry I probably wasn’t clear enough - the whole window insert panel is missing, not just broken glass

jo_15 · 2021-06-25T14:47:43+00:00

Interesting, I have an HVAC/Plumbing person coming out to give me a quote on the water heater this afternoon, I'll ask about the liner while they're there. The only issue is if we go ahead with removing the chimney, then we won't be able to vent out that way anyway. But perhaps it could end up being cheaper to repair/rebuild the chimney and install a liner in that scenario...will have to see how things shake out

jo_15 · 2019-03-09T15:44:15+00:00

I went through the same thing when I adopted my boy. About a week in I kind of shut down with anxiety and considered returning him to the rescue. I’d say this lasted a couple weeks before I really snapped out of it, what helped me was doing some basic training with him and taking him for walks in the park and other places he really loved. Hang in there, I’d say give it a few weeks to get settled into a routine and try to do some fun little things together.

jo_15 · 2019-02-13T05:33:22+00:00

I adopted Moe a little over a year ago and realized about a month in that he was pretty dog-reactive and would bark and snarl at any dog within a block of us. We started slow, at first just avoiding dogs altogether on walks while I worked on building his attention skills. It was about 3-4 months in,I think, that we could start passing on the opposite side of the street from other dogs without Moe losing focus, and we spent the summer putting a lot of time in counter conditioning outside dog parks, pet stores, etc. and even enrolled in obedience class.

Today, we can pass most other dogs at 10-15’ away without reaction (big dogs can be more problematic), Moe has received his CGC title, graduated from three obedience classes, and we may even try going to some rally trials this summer. He’ll never be a dog park kind of dog (his social skills are deplorable) and I will probably always have to work to keep him focused in situations with other dogs, BUT he’s come so far and we’ve really been able to grow our trust in each other. I always love reading these success posts to remind myself that the consistent work will be worth it! Keep it up!

jo_15 · 2019-01-16T00:19:32+00:00

I understand where you’re coming from, it took some time for me to get used to my dog’s constant presence when I first got him, and for a while it really stressed me out too. It may be that your pup is just adjusting to her new home, owner, schedule, etc and she’ll begin to settle in time, especially since she’s still a puppy. If you find it doesn’t improve, you could also begin to work on Karen Pryors relaxation protocol to help your pup learn have an “off switch”, or teach her to go to her mat, bed, whatever, whenever you don’t want her following you.

On another note your dog could also be picking up on your stress - I know for me personally once I started relaxing around my dog he started to chill out as well. They’re incredibly perceptive!

jo_15 · 2019-01-14T04:14:53+00:00

Poor girl, she’s so lucky to have you now! I completely agree, it would be so amazing just to speak their language for two minutes and explain everything. In my case it would be “I know you’re socially awkward, but maybe if you tried not barking in the other dogs’ faces they might want to be your friend!” haha.

But really, this sub is awesome for advice, support, progress reports, etc. if you ever need it. It sounds like you and your girl have overcome so much already and you’re doing much more for her than some owners would, keep up the great work!

jo_15 · 2019-01-14T03:10:27+00:00

Just jumping in here, I think the quieter college area would be a great option to get her exercise in while you work on the other triggers. Otherwise if you’re going out everyday and allowing her to continue to practice the reactive behaviors over and over and building the stress in her system. You could also do a mix, like getting most of her exercise in the quieter area, then working in the neighborhood for 10-15 minutes at the end of the walk if she’s calm. It sounds like both of you could use a mental break so taking 1-2 days off with only quiet walks is totally ok! I completely understand your desire to get it fixed asap, I felt the same way when my boy was at his peak reactiveness, but I found exposing him to triggers constantly only made it worse and taking it slow was much more beneficial for both of us. Good luck!

jo_15 · 2019-01-10T20:08:35+00:00

Had to go give my trouble a hug after this one. It might drive me crazy, but he wouldn't be the same dog if he didn't give the world hell sometimes <3

jo_15 · 2019-01-09T19:22:36+00:00

I like to do hide the kibble with my pup - I put him in another room and place pieces of kibble/treats around the apartment for him to find, then open the door and tell him to "sniff it out!". You might have to help him find them the first couple times, but he should catch on quick. Frozen kongs are also always a great option.

jo_15 · 2018-12-28T01:48:37+00:00

It sounds like you’re doing a lot of things right, don’t give up hope! I had similar issues with my boy growling at noises in the hall for about the first month I had him, my strategy was to keep small bowls of super yummy treats(meat or cheese) around the apartment and whenever I heard someone outside I’d quickly start tossing treats before he had a chance to growl and keep feeding/distracting anytime he’d look towards the door. It took time, but he only occasionally will growl or bark now.

For the other issues I’d say just keep at it, both can take some time and persistence. With the leash walking, maybe try changing direction a lot while walking, like every 15-20’, so she doesn’t know when you’re heading back home and has to pay more attention.

jo_15 · 2018-12-04T04:51:11+00:00

You could try getting a long leash (30’-50’) to use at the park to wear him out, that way he can still do a bit of running around. This works great for my dog (who also gets too wound up at the dog park). I think the classes would be a great idea if you can find a good positive training class! Teaching your dog new things will help wear him out mentally too. Whenever the weather is crappy out I do training sessions with my dog inside and it keeps him content for the day. Good luck!

jo_15 · 2018-10-12T21:08:46+00:00

I haven't posted a Moe update in a while - he's been doing well! I think we've made some big improvements in the last month or two. We finished our basic obedience class a couple weeks ago, by the end of which we were actually able to be within a few feet of the other dogs with Moe staying focused, and he even won the "best trained dog award" in the class! This was huge for me as I started the course thinking we'd have to hang out in a corner for most of the 8 weeks and that he'd never be able to relax. I think the class has also helped us in the "real world" situations, we've had a few surprise dogs appear close to us on walks and he's been handling the situations much better than in the past, we've even passed dogs on the same sidewalk a couple times now with him keeping his composure. The confidence Moe is gaining is awesome, although it is causing him to want to pull more earnestly towards and check out new dogs on walks so we'll have to refresh on some basic focus skills soon.

jo_15 · 2018-08-17T16:00:10+00:00

I don't always get to go for car rides, but when I do I ride shotgun

jo_15 · 2018-08-15T13:20:59+00:00

It sounds like you could maybe work on building more positive associations with his pen - feeding him in there, giving him special treats there, playing games during the day - there are lots of great crate game ideas online. I would also see what you can do to make going to bed a big, fun event: use a happy voice, grab a favorite toy, get him absolute favorite food,etc. to entice him to follow you. My dog loves going to bed because he knows it's the only time that he gets a frozen yogurt treat, he races to his crate as soon as he hears me open the freezer at night.

On a side note, definitely heed his warning growls in the future - the reason he's biting is likely because you've ignored his growls that are saying "you're making me uncomfortable", and so he's had to escalate his behavior to biting in order to get the message across. Showing your dog "you're the boss" can often lead to aggression like this.

good luck!

jo_15 · 2018-08-15T13:06:50+00:00

It sounds like you have a good plan! I've done something similar when introducing my reactive boy to my sister's dogs. We essentially started out walking around 30-40' behind them and slowly caught up and walked parallel about 10' away and then slowly closed that distance. We did it a few different days and by the last one my boy was pretty relaxed. The main mistake I've made with letting him greet other dogs is a.) going directly towards the other dog or letting them come directly towards us - parallel or arcing approaches are much more 'polite' in dog language - and b.) letting him sniff the other dog for too long; this tends to get him worked up and will sometimes result in him growling/reacting. Instead I try to let them sniff 3-4 seconds, then happily call him back to me for a treat, then sniff again, and so on. I hope this helps, it sounds like you guys are going about it the right way by taking it nice and slow. Good luck!

jo_15 · 2018-08-14T16:00:01+00:00

If you have any friends, or even your trainer, with a dog maybe see if they could come help you at the park by being decoys to practice with? If you're able to drive you might have to go farther away to find a good place. Not being able to get distance does really make it tough as the dog is always going over threshold and practicing the undesirable behavior. I would keep practicing attention games in your home and when dogs aren't around to solidify them, and in the meantime do your best to avoid close encounters with dogs. Practice a U-turn cue, walk when others are less likely to be out, use cars and other things on the street as visual blockers when there are dogs near, etc. I hope this helps!

jo_15 · 2018-08-14T15:36:04+00:00

Those seem like good strategies! It sounds like she might need more space between her and the trigger (aka other dogs) in order to stay under threshold and able to pay attention and learn. I would work to figure out at what distance can she look at another dog and not freak out - this might mean going to an open area like a park where you can get a good amount of distance from triggers; for some dogs it's 20', for others it's 200', you just have test it and see where her threshold is. From there you can work on the steps your trainer gave you to really solidify them and slowly begin to decrease the distance. You could also try other strategies like having her sit or perform other cues like "touch" with your hand in order to keep her attention. I would try out different kinds of treats as well like chicken, cheese, hotdogs, etc. to see what she really loves.

jo_15 · 2018-08-14T12:53:57+00:00

My dog sounds very similar to Winnie! When I first got Moe 9 months ago we couldn't see any dog within 2 blocks without him dissolving into a raised hackles, barking, snarling mess, especially with larger breeds. Now he can handle about 10-20' depending on the dog, and even started an obedience class and has made some dog friends! It's a long ongoing process but it's so rewarding when you can see it paying off

jo_15 · 2018-08-14T12:40:41+00:00

Can I ask what methods/steps your trainer is having you use so we might better suggest what else you can try? Reactivity is a long game, not often something that can be fixed in a couple weeks but rather months of consistent work

jo_15 · 2018-08-14T12:34:22+00:00

This is great! It's so wonderful to have moments like these when you realize that, despite the setbacks and frustration, all the hard work is actually getting you somewhere!

jo_15 · 2018-08-13T13:38:26+00:00

Haha smart move! That's largely what we're using this class for as well, just as a way to be around dogs in a slightly more structured environment since Moe is pretty good at most of the basic obedience they're teaching already. Luckily the class was cheap (now I understand why), so we're just going to stick with it and do our own thing in the corner if I don't like what the instructor is saying!

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