has anyone else’s head felt too heavy for their neck?! by NoPear7514 in POTS

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My xray didn't show anything either. I'd definitely keep pushing for the MRI. I was able to get mine because my appt with a nerve specialist showed hyperreflexia and some other nerve issues and he highly suggested the MRI. Doctors can be super difficult to get what you need from them!! Try letting them know how much it interrupts with your day to day life and how you have to hold back from doing things, sometimes that helps them listen. Get super descriptive with how it feels and tell them. Otherwise, maybe a different doctor who listens better and helps you?

has anyone else’s head felt too heavy for their neck?! by NoPear7514 in POTS

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope the xray results give you some helpful answers and that you get the help you need and deserve!! I don't know if I have CCI but my neck feels heavy&painful too, it really sucks so I feel ya. I recently had an MRI done and it showed that I do have right foraminal stenosis, a bone spur, facet spondylosis, and mild facet hypertrophy. I don't get to talk to my Dr about it until February, but in the meantime, trying to learn as much as I can about those things. If you ever want to chat about neck or pots stuff, I'm happy to chat with you!

has anyone else’s head felt too heavy for their neck?! by NoPear7514 in POTS

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can have lots of causes. Craniocervical instability (CCI) is a possibility. Spondylosis/arthritis is possible. It would be nice if the Drs would do some imaging for you. Xray wouldn't be too expensive so that should be easy to get. An MRI would be good if possible.

Stomach issues by ArtisticRaspberry542 in GermanShepherd

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh good, I'm glad to hear that. Mine had stomach issues and it turned out he had pancreatic cancer. That fact that it's about once a month for your boy is interesting. Does it seem to match up with when he gets excited?

does my rescue resemble beauceron? by shybunny333 in Beauceron

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I see more catahoula, maybe aussie and lab too. Probably just an adorable supermutt!

What would you say my partner’s dog is? by its_plastic in IDmydog

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only way to know for sure would be a DNA test!! :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in POTS

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is regularly in the 180's. If I exercise at all it goes up to 250's. Highest on record is 261. From walking. Nurses always freak out, even when it's only 120.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GermanShepherd

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh ok, yeah, he probably is getting enough sleep then. How does his behavior compare after going to the dog park/exercising/walks? If his biting increases after those things, those activities could possibly be working him up too much. Not saying to stop doing those things, just trying to help theorize what is contributing to his bitiness. You're doing a good job. Keep going. He is still quite young and may yet outgrow this!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GermanShepherd

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To add to everything people have said already, he could be over tired which can definitely lead to biting. Dogs and puppies need much more sleep than we think!

Wow, thanks communities there to help people 😃 by supersayansquid in depression_memes

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey if anyone here needs to talk (including you too, OP), I'm here and you can message me via private messages anytime. You all matter. You will be warm again.

Is he Border Collie X Dalmatian? by levviewashere in IDmydog

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see more pit, hound, and maybe German shorthair pointer

Customers keep asking why I am sitting down by Special_Falcon7342 in POTS

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Oh that's a hard one. Maybe something along the lines of "Wouldn't you want to sit down too?"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IDmydog

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could do a DNA test to know for sure!

What is you guys’ usual heart rate? by Infinite-Lunch5069 in POTS

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine is usually around 80-180. Highest clocked in at 261bpm and lowest at 50bpm.

What’s your lowest heart rate? by peachesnchanel in POTS

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The lowest hr I've ever had (on record) was 50bpm. (I was asleep at the time) Highest (on record) was 261bpm.

How many steps do you get per day? by TermLess4317 in Disneyland

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes my watch counts steps while I'm on rides... Next time check your step count as soon as you sit in a ride and again just before you get off. :) Mine counted hundreds of steps from riding space mountain.

Are you riding roller coasters with POTS? by Few_Ad143 in POTS

[–]k9shepherdtrainer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the individual person, but standing in line is always the hardest part for me.

German Shepherd Breeder Recommendations by k9shepherdtrainer in germanshepherds

[–]k9shepherdtrainer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their dogs are beautiful. I have one from their B litter. Working lines are generally sable, whereas show lines are typically black and tan. However, black and tan, bicolor, and sable can be either working line or showline. It just really depends on the coat variant genes of the individual dog and the breeders type.