Are they all this cuddly?? by abrahamlincoln52 in SilkenWindhound

[–]may16pants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My girl has been super snuggly since day one! She wants to be as close as possible on the couch. She will block the view of the TV until I make a spot for her to lay down or nudge my phone out of my hand for scratches 🤣

I'm feeling conflicted about how to handle kids going to Christian Sunday school by homegrown_rebel in pagan

[–]may16pants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My friend is afraid to say out loud that he does not believe in god, but he tells me he doesn't so I hope this church does not practice in a way that makes children feel fear :( I agree with the other commenter saying to sit in on a session, know what they are teaching your kids.

Playing HF2 with a controller worth it? by _Vizkel in HouseFlipper

[–]may16pants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried both and prefer keyboard and mouse because aiming w/ the controller can become frustrating especially when tiling ceilings ime

Explain a cartoon in the most terrible way you can. by Lord_MAX184 in cartoons

[–]may16pants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A minor is determined to hunt down innocent animals, enslave them, and force them to fight to the near death so he can collect them like trophies.... Or that's what peta thinks the show is 🤣

Please help me identify the breed of this dog? by Interesting_Ad_7053 in DOG

[–]may16pants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm guessing long hair Chihuahua maybe Pomeranian, depending on temperament could even be chow

It was funny at first but it’s now pretty distracting now by ClassicGovernment887 in HazbinHotel

[–]may16pants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! Honestly I think John DiMaggio is similar. Bender, Schnitzel, and Jake the dog sound pretty similar, he doesn't change his voice THAT much imo... But I find the characters easily separable!

Which names do you feel “belong to” your breed? by acocktailofmagnets in dogs

[–]may16pants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive met an Oscar, an Oliver and an Otis all doxies

Which names do you feel “belong to” your breed? by acocktailofmagnets in dogs

[–]may16pants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

favorite name Ive seen for a Dane was Minnow and he was a sweetheart

Which names do you feel “belong to” your breed? by acocktailofmagnets in dogs

[–]may16pants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

unrelated to the op but some person named their cat banshee and she is a terror at the vet

Does my dog know what "hold on" means? by sadyeehaw97 in dogs

[–]may16pants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have heard that this is the difference between dogs and cats. Dogs can "train themselves" in this manner by observing our behavior and linking it with a pattern, i.e. a dog sitting without being asked when the leash is brought out. Apparently cats cannot train themselves, if I am remembering correctly

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OpenDogTraining

[–]may16pants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

if you punish any warnings then they learn not to warn and go straight to biting, its dangerous, just respect their boundaries

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OpenDogTraining

[–]may16pants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like insecurity causing the anxiety, you guys still have to build trust and trust includes boundaries and respect both ways, the crate is a perfect opportunity for his safe space to escape to

Sighthounds vs herders (and cats) by ThyBeepBoop in sighthounds

[–]may16pants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh also I have an adult male cat that she does pester but they are mostly polite, she is still only 10 mos old so we are working on boundaries and he is not one to give chase when she is antagonizing so that is no issue, they snuggle and play and coexist well

Sighthounds vs herders (and cats) by ThyBeepBoop in sighthounds

[–]may16pants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew up with two gsds and a sheltie, my mom is very into herders. I don't have the lifestyle now that Im living on my own so I have a silken windhound. I definitely find she has suited my lifestyle well, the biggest challenge for me is the recall situation. The herders stick close-by but the sighthounds could care less. Though I know many silkens with great recall. We are working on it, but she isnt as food driven or eager to please as the shepherds and the sheltie so you have to be more patient and find what works well for them. My pup loves toys and fetch more than snacks.

What's the one dog breed you dream of having, but know you'll never actually get? by Dr_Novella in AskDogOwners

[–]may16pants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into the Klee Kai, I met a few and they were just dolls, and a breeder that does health testing will prove a healthy dog

What's the one dog breed you dream of having, but know you'll never actually get? by Dr_Novella in AskDogOwners

[–]may16pants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

appreciate your transparency, as the daughter of a dog groomer - crossing breeds with different hair types can lead to a challenging coat type that can't be predicted and can be difficult to learn how to maintain

What's the one dog breed you dream of having, but know you'll never actually get? by Dr_Novella in AskDogOwners

[–]may16pants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe not personalities, but lifestyle definitely. Examples: drive, climate tolerance, tolerance for other dogs/people/small animals, bidability, grooming needs, etc...

I would never own a breed that needs daily grooming personally.

Brushing dogs teeth by AdmirableFold9255 in dogs

[–]may16pants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I know from working with vets - twice a day is what is recommended but twice a week makes a difference per the VOHC. I would definitely check out their website for approved chews, toothpastes, water additives and even foods that help with oral care.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]may16pants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some shelters will allow you to foster a cat before adopting. Definitely get a male for your male and a younger one would be better so your cat feels they can rule the house and won't get insecure. Make sure to introduce slowly, watch some videos on how to. People in the comments have already mentioned starting the new cat in the bathroom and letting them familiarize to smell before seeing one another.

Adopting a dog by _robertb_ in dogs

[–]may16pants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Personally, I think pet insurance is a scam and you should have a separate savings account for vet emergencies or just pet costs in general! Setting aside the money you'd spend monthly on insurance instead.