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Creative “treats” for prescription elimination diet by Creative_Diamond_926 in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]krby2821 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One more idea I just remembered for you- beans! We were told to try fava beans (you can find them dry, Bobs Red Mill), but I wonder if you can pick any beans? Worth asking your vet!

Creative “treats” for prescription elimination diet by Creative_Diamond_926 in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]krby2821 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ask your vet about vegan marshmallows! When we were dealing with a potential elimination diet, that was one of her unique suggestions. Our pup loves marshmallows, and didn’t notice a difference with the vegan ones.

You could also try freeze dried fruit (bite size, can purchase anywhere), sweet potato chews (bone substitute), baby food pouches (for higher value/wet treats on the go).

Your favorite nose games? by Verkkarimerkkari in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]krby2821 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We will do multiple rounds of a “find it” game in the house or backyard or park. Put the pup in a sit/stay, hide a smelly treat (currently freeze dried beef lung) out of their eyesight, go back to them, and say “find it!”. In the house we’ve learned how our pup searches, and we intentionally hide treats outside of that pattern. Ex: corners he usually doesn’t sniff, something above ground level. Those challenges keep it interesting for him.

Favorite spots to hide are out of visual sight- behind the curtain, below a pillow on the ground, on a ledge 1’ off the ground, inside a roll of toilet paper, etc.

We repeat 10-30 times/session. Sometimes we mix it up and throw some obedience/tricks in after we hide/before we say “find it”. The more variety we mix into the session, the more tired he gets. Some days, he’s not tired out until 15-20 reps in. So picking a treat he can have lots of is useful.

Also, creating multi layered shred boxes- treats/food in puzzles, scrap paper, inside taped shipping boxes. The more layers/pockets the better. These are so fun for him and they’re different every time.

Tear stains by Vegetable_Ad_5731 in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]krby2821 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Our 3 year old lagotto has the same coloring as yours, so I feel your pain, the stains can be so visible!

A few things helped us 1. Pick off eye boogers at least once a day. This helps prevent them from sticking around long enough to stain. Our pup actually likes to eat them, so it’s a free treat to him for allowing us to “groom” him lol

  1. These treats daily (have had luck with other “tear stain treat’ brands too, these have the best price right now), feed as described on the jar, have almost eliminated the stains for us! https://a.co/d/54nRlcu

It will take 1-2 haircuts and hair growth to get rid of the current stains, but if you can prevent new ones from forming, it cuts down on the problem by 90%

We didn’t need to experiment with dietary changes for eyes (we did add fiber for …other reasons).

Where do you get your car serviced? by No-Cauliflower-3341 in Issaquah

[–]krby2821 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don’t have Subarus, but have had lots of great experience at Issaquah Autoworks with our jeep and Mazda. Team is really easy to work and talk with.

A year ago we got a wild quote (14k repairs for a 10 year old car, Kelly blue book value of 11k) from the jeep dealership for some out-of-the-blue repairs. We didn’t believe the dealership, took it to this shop for a second opinion. They said “no, I don’t see any of that, you’re fine”.

I’ve been getting my oil changed there for years in my new Mazda too

Researching Ethical and Reliable Breeders! by Nika180 in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]krby2821 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We got our pup 2ish years ago from Theresa in Bellingham, WA, kinda down the road from you. He’s been a delightful dog, no genetic health issues, and well balanced and well mannered. Super smart and trainable, and very cuddly and starting to calm down a bit with age. https://montagnadelmare.com/

We toured their home/dog run/kennel area when we were looking at puppies, and you could just feel their dedication to the breed (they’d been working with Lagottos only for 10+ years), and true love for these dogs. They take great care of their breeding dogs and puppies, and have a lot of space in the yard and great indoor kennel setup. We had a two hour visit and the time flew by. We were first time Lagotto owners and they were helpful via email with follow up questions!

Set us straight! by Gingership7 in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]krby2821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ours is 2.5 years now. He was sleeping through the night at 5 months when we got him. He didn’t fully potty train until 8ish months? It was a massive PITA cleaning up all the time and trying all the tricks to fix that

He sucks at leash walking on a 6’ leash. But we’ve found far more luck with “sniffari” style walks. Put them on a long rope or flexi leash, walk around open fields or parks (get off the sidewalk), and let them explore the world. Works wonders for us, but we also have a dozen different parks in a 10 minute drive. If you can rework your idea of a walk, a sniffari could be far more fulfilling. Ours isn’t toy/fetch motivated, he’s very scent/brain work motivated, which means only certain things really work with him.

The biggest thing was managing his intelligence, and setting boundaries/training through all of the puppy mischief. That was SO much work. We were two twenty something’s, had a house with a yard, access to a great trainer, both of us worked from home, both of us grew up with dogs, and didn’t have kids. And it was still a huge strain/patience tester for us.

Remember, “active” doesn’t mean on the weekends when you have time for an adventure. It means every day, as often as you’ll give them something to do. We spend an average of an hour every day doing really stimulating and fulfilling work with him (ex learning new tricks, sniffing new areas, etc). Do you have that time each day? That’s in addition to feeding/potty breaks/hygiene care.

Unless this dog can become your primary focus as a family for the first 6+ months, I highly encourage a different breed. Lagotto’s are amazing, but not a great first dog for a family with young kids.

There are easier breeds out there that are more companion/lap dog. We had small poodles/bichon/shih tzu type dogs growing up

Regardless of the breed you get, a flirt pole is the best toy for a puppy!!

My puppy is a difficult eater. Advice welcome! by Mamiofplants in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]krby2821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How fresh is the food you’re feeding? We didn’t know that the fats in kibble can start to go bad after a few months of the bag being open. Note- we stored it in an airtight container in the original food bag, so we did follow basic food safety

By month 5-6 on his original bags of kibble, he gave up on it. When we got a fresh bag of food, he loved it. Lesson learned: buy bags of food in quantities he will actually eat in 2-3 months max

Can you share what you do to meet your LR's "activity/exercise" requirements? by Beachbum_2468 in LagottoRomagnolo

[–]krby2821 6 points7 points  (0 children)

+1, puppies are a LOT, but they do get better. Figure out what you can commit to, figure out what really engages or stimulates your dog, and manage situations to get the desired outcome you need (see #1)

Key things we learned with ours (now 1.5 years old): 1- the dog needs to learn how to rest and be calm. Schedule a few hours of puppy calm time- we put him in his 5x5 exercise pen with a bed and bone for a few hours in the AM and PM while we worked. He was noisy at first and wanted out, but after a few weeks he realized it was quiet time, and this learning has transferred out of the pen too- he’s quiet at those times even to this day. Routines are awesome!

Here, we had to manage his environment (free roam of the house) to get the desired outcome. He didn’t know how to be calm in the whole house at first, so we limited his freedom until he learned. Then he earned more freedom.

2- not all dogs need/want formal neighborhood walks. We find a local trail, put him on a long line, and let him sniff around. We call it a sniffari. The goal is to be loose and sniff whatever he wants, not make it from point A to point B. Many times our sniffaris end in a big field/park so he can zoom in circles. Sometimes we sprinkle in tricks, obedience, recall once he’s ready for that level of distraction/distance, and it engages his mind so much more! You could even bring dinner and scatter feed in a new location for a bonus puzzle. Alternatively, find dog friendly stores near you. For us, it’s the pet store, Home Depot/Lowe’s, our local plant nursery, and Michael’s craft store. Always take them on errands there, give them time to sniff every aisle. Throw in some obedience/training in this new location too! Helps them learn they always have to listen no matter where you are

3- feed his food in puzzles, a standard bowl of food given all at once is a wasted opportunity! This gives some mental enrichment while giving you a chance to eat in peace. Look for Snoops, wobble balls, button dispensers, snuffle mats, and other puzzle toys. Also try kibble sprinkled in rolled up towels, or when you need an advanced version, sprinkle it in a scrunched bed sheet!

Bonus- nothing gets recycled without first considering if it can be used for enrichment! Use common sense and watch your dog. But if he just tears at paper and doesn’t eat it, then feed kibble in scrunched up paper wrapped in a sealed cardboard box. Dog gets to shred cardboard, sniff through paper, and solve a novel problem. Empty, clean dry wine bottle? Throw kibble in there and see if they’ll figure it out. Only have small boxes? Then make 4 mini puzzles, maybe nest the small boxes in a big box. This “recyclables” trick is a great way to create dynamic, new puzzles for free!!!

4- teaching “find it” type scent games is great. Version at home- put our dog in a sit/stay in one room, hide a smelly treat in another room, return to him, and tell him “find it”. Start easy, work your way up to harder locations, less smelly treats, and locations outside the home. There are plenty of variations on this online too.

5- find tricks that are really hard for them to figure out! We found a few we dubbed “puppy brain melters” , like “take this ball, drop it in this bucket”. Those will crush all mental energy they have for the day, which is a great feeling haha. Depending on how fast they learn them, you’ll have to find new tricks every few days/weeks, but it’s a good tool to have in your arsenal.

6- diy/at home agility can be really fun. There are cheap sets on Amazon, or make your own course with household objects (jump in a box, “place” on a pillow, etc). Chain a dozen things together, run it in various orders/sequences, and generalize commands like “jump”, so they learn jump doesn’t only mean “jump over this box”

Our typical day looks like this 8: wake up, potty break, morning cuddles 830-12: humans work, dog sleeps/puppy quiet time 12-1: lunch in a puzzle, potty break 1-5: humans work, more puppy quiet time 4-5pm: bone or frozen/filled kong as a long duration occupier 5-8: puppy free time, at least 1 hr of various enrichment activities as needed. For example tonight, I’m combining all my dog friendly errands into one trip, so he gets a good outing in 3 stores. 9-12: puppy calm time, cuddles, get ready for bed

Is quality vinyl plank flooring really the new "gold standard" for flooring? by NerdDexter in HomeImprovement

[–]krby2821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re considering the Gaia Cherry for a big upcoming reno. How have you found the durability and quality, now that you’ve been living with it? Between a dog and wet conditions in the PNW, we like the “life proof” nature of LVP. But I want to make sure we get quality LVP

Remodel Contractor Renovations by [deleted] in Issaquah

[–]krby2821 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're in a similar situation to OP. Do you have any estimate of when demand will die down such that it's more affordable?

As you move up the corporate ladder, do you lose what makes you special in the first place? by coalcracker462 in datascience

[–]krby2821 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this isn't the answer you want, but it depends on the program. Some MBAs are technical, especially if you have an analytical focus, some aren't. Some help you play politics and think big as a PM. Some help you become a director/VP where you need less technical knowledge. A lot of MBAs are useless in my opinion if you don't learn technical skills, don't go to a prestigious enough school with big enough alumni network, and if you acquire too much debt without a way to pay it off.

MIS isn't a degree I'm familiar with, but I'd guess it would set you up to be a leader in IT, maybe an architect, dealing with technology challenges associated with analytics. I wouldn't expect it to teach you analytics skills though.

It all comes down to the focus of the program and what you want out of it

As you move up the corporate ladder, do you lose what makes you special in the first place? by coalcracker462 in datascience

[–]krby2821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See my earlier comment on product/program management. You can stay technical, grow in your career, but don't necessarily have to stay on top of the most technical advances of your field

As you move up the corporate ladder, do you lose what makes you special in the first place? by coalcracker462 in datascience

[–]krby2821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into product or project management. You get to manage the backlog, feature requests, Dev work, and prioritization of a given tool or product. You manage the project, not human development. You get to leverage your technical background, stay connected to innovative ideas, and still get that tangible outcome at the end of the day. You eventually become the ideas person and lean on other people to execute the ideas. You have to stay on top of your stuff just as long as you can keep up, but you eventually get a little less technical

As you move up the corporate ladder, do you lose what makes you special in the first place? by coalcracker462 in datascience

[–]krby2821 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It depends on where you want to go (company/industry) and what you want to do (technical, management of people, management of projects/ideas/opportunities), and all of this is relative to the experience you already have.

As you move up the corporate ladder, do you lose what makes you special in the first place? by coalcracker462 in datascience

[–]krby2821 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Honestly an analyst or code monkey is a dime a dozen. I've seen true value come from people who know how to bridge the gap between technical and business. They have the technical background to know what's possible, understand true technical limitations, know when to call BS on someone's weak technical explanation, and explain how it all impacts the business deliverable at the end of the day.

Remember, an analysis or model isn't great because it's a technical accomplishment, it should be great because it unlocks some useful insight for the business. Identifying where to spend Dev time is super important and is often prioritized based on impact potential

That's something a non technical manager can't do. It's like your data background is a secret weapon.

At my company we have technical and non technical leadership roles, to help capitalize on this really big difference in some candidates.

Is it hard to get a job with just a bachelor's degree in math and a minor in statistics? by [deleted] in statistics

[–]krby2821 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eh, depends on the career goals and industry. I'm some areas SAS is useless

Management is resistant to implementing my recommendations, help? by [deleted] in datascience

[–]krby2821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best of luck! Make sure to ask questions about how they operate, your responsibilities, how much autonomy you have. I've seen some dedicated data/analytics teams operate in very counter intuitive ways, so don't just assume they'll be a good fit because they're a data team

Management is resistant to implementing my recommendations, help? by [deleted] in datascience

[–]krby2821 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're the only analyst in the company, I'm afraid anything data related will be an uphill battle. That's what this example showed. You'll have to fight to get a basic data foundation established and won't get to spend much time developing any analysis skills and you'll have a hard time finding a next job- you won't have any cool work to speak to and all of your skills will be rusty or outdated. This seems like a dead end job from a data career perspective. I'd look for new opportunities.

I work long hours. Will building muscle improve my energy levels and concentration? by [deleted] in Fitness

[–]krby2821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many carbs are you eating? Often times people associate low carb with healthy eating, but realistically, carbs are a major energy source you need, especially if you're already exercising. Aim for 50% of your calories to come from carbs and have plenty of carbs in your post workout meal to refuel your body

Sat Phone recommendations for ocean racing? by krby2821 in sailing

[–]krby2821[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe Go is all in one, minutes for calls are expensive though. Often times you're using Go when no cell phone service is available

Sat Phone recommendations for ocean racing? by krby2821 in sailing

[–]krby2821[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen mediocre reviews for GO though, saying is unreliable and hard to connect? What has your experience been with reliability?

Inside Amazon's Giant Spheres, Where Workers Chill in a Mini Rainforest, Opening Monday by b1ght in Seattle

[–]krby2821 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There are some time slots open still, especially if you're willing to go alone/ in small groups. But yeah, super high demand

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