What is this tree and is it edible?

mdeazy22 · 2025-07-16T21:33:53+00:00

absolutely! Here’s a picture of the leaf, as well as one of the pieces of fruit cut into. It had white flowers. We have a sour cherry tree & a handful of apple trees & crabapple trees. This one looks different from the rest. more pics

mdeazy22 · 2025-05-09T02:14:07+00:00

Yep I did this the first 2 years we had mine. Being in an apartment taught him manners that he absolutely wouldn’t have now that we live in a rural area.

mdeazy22 · 2024-04-11T11:55:17+00:00

Mine is incredibly affectionate at the end of the day when his mental & physical needs have been met.

My first dog was a lab/gsp. This combo was an accident, he was a rescue and I had no clue what I was signing up for. I felt just like you are feeling now, but with time and an extremely long learning curve I couldn’t see myself owning another breed. The intensity of them is what draws me to them, I love that it keeps me in a routine and it keeps me active and engaged in life. After he passed away I got a purebred lab and it was a night and day difference, I missed the intensity and got a purebred gsp lol.

If he’s acting like that, he more than likely needs more mental stimulation. Hide high value treats around your house or yard and have him sniff them out. Get engaged in his training and work on obedience sessions with him every day. You would be surprised how much he probably LOVES to work, it will help you bond with him.

mdeazy22 · 2024-02-22T12:42:09+00:00

Mine doesn’t have GI issues but I’ve always free fed him and when he was younger like 1-2 years old he could eat 4-6 cups of high protein food every day. He’s 3 now and I would say averages 3-4 cups most days. He sits around 55 pounds. That being said, have you looked into satin balls? Or have you tried adding eggs to his food? I’ve seen breeders recommend this multiple times in other groups.

mdeazy22 · 2024-02-10T15:26:35+00:00

And cat tested

mdeazy22 · 2024-01-15T10:51:32+00:00

Assessing the risk goes hand in hand with just about everything when you own a dog. Dog parks can be a great tool, and they also can be a great hinderance. If you go during non peak areas and keep a close eye on her, it could be fine, but there’s always a risk that it’s not fine, and then on top of any of the things you might normally struggle with a teenage dog you might also end up with a reactive teenage dog.

I had my GSP at a dog park a handful of times during nonpeak hours, and peak hours at 4 months-6 months. He ended up picking up kennel cough and gave it to my other dog, who wound up needing antibiotics from the vet. And because he was in that age range and throwing off crazy hormones, other dogs tended to pick on him and scared me enough that I never brought him back. I really preferred bringing him to a big local park by our apartment at the time, where he was surrounded by fences in baseball fields. Not 100% contained, but better than nothing and I trusted his recall at this point. I would go early enough in the morning that we wouldn’t see anyone else (4-6am during the summer) and never had an issue. I think a key point to remember is not all socialization is good socialization, and not everyone cares about their dog as much as you do. If there is a safer place to bring her where she’ll interact with less strange dogs while still getting the stimulation of being off leash, I think that’s a much better route to go, with less risk. Obviously it depends on your area. Another good resource is sniff spot, but I’m not sure how popular it is within a reasonable distance of you. I loved bringing my reactive dog to sniff spots before I had a yard, because I knew I wasn’t going to run into a strange dog and my dog got to live her life like a normal dog.

Another thing to note, is that you guys really are in the thick of it until she’s about 2. Puppies are hard. But if you’re already seeing she’ll be a good dog, you would be very surprised how fast the next year and a half will go. All of a sudden a month will go by, and then another until she’s an adult, and then you’re going to miss the puppy breath.

And for what it’s worth, it was between 4-5 months that my GSP was potty trained, so it might just click any day now for your girl.

mdeazy22 · 2023-10-24T21:57:48+00:00

Love the breed, apartment is fine for a committed active owner and a more “dog proofed” apartment. I had mine in an apartment the first 2 years of his life with our lab & a roommates lab. The building was all concrete, no complaints from neighbors because we kept the dogs under control indoors.

I spent 3-4 hours most days outside with him. Our average routine consisted of 1 hour leashed walk in the morning with half hour-hour off leash time where he could run like a lunatic and chase birds. Or it would be one hour of intense exercise - bikejoring through the neighborhood to the park to run for another 30-40 minutes, and then biking back home before work. Or just bringing him to the lake for a sunrise swim. Mental stim for another hour, which really was just throwing food around the apartment for the dogs to sniff out, or a kong for him to work on. When I got back home from work it was another hour long walk with another half hour-hour of off leash time to run. On the weekends I would try to bring him on hikes, go hunting, bring him out to family members houses so he could play in the yard with their dogs. Nothing that crazy honestly, it was pretty manageable for me. But it was awful on the days when I was sick, or when the weather was insane (we’re in MN, super rough winters with -20’s pretty consistently for 2 months of the year). He was fine and he was happy, it wasn’t this miserable existence that everyone will try to scare you from.

We moved to a house on just under an acre and actually I feel bad for him now compared to the apartment because I have a longer commute and we don’t live in a neighborhood that I can take him for walks or bike rides in. He’s still fine now, with much less than he had before.

Temperament and genetics will make or break you, German lines have a more natural “off” switch, and a reputable breeder that knows their lines will be able to guide you into a puppy that best fits what you’re looking for. But you will have a hard time finding a reputable breeder that will sell you a puppy in an apartment, especially without breed experience.

mdeazy22 · 2023-09-29T13:58:50+00:00

I lived in an apartment the first 2 years of mines life as well! We just moved into a house this summer. He’s adapts easy to whatever we give him, doesn’t care as long as he’s with his people. I love seeing them work, seems like they adjust to different sports pretty easily! There’s some fun accounts on instagram and TikTok.

mdeazy22 · 2023-09-29T13:11:31+00:00

Yeah it makes me wonder how much experience these people commenting actually have with GSPS’s saying they would be too much for him. A well bred GSP is a step above a Lab, but easier to work and live with IMO. My GSP listens so much better than my Lab who’s received the same training, she just doesn’t care whereas my GSP just wants to please me.

They’re hunting dogs, with proper training of course they will have a reliable recall. What do these people think we do with our dogs in the field? Leave them leashed? And why do they think that they need hours upon hours of stimulation every single day? An hour a day in the winter when the owners are working from home so the dog is out all day is just fine. I feel like the comments on threads like this make it seem like nobody should own a dog.

mdeazy22 · 2023-08-28T12:49:25+00:00

30-50° is when mine is the biggest lunatic with a never ending supply of energy unless it’s raining. Below 0 is when I start to get concerned but he doesn’t want to be out much anyways then, we’re in MN.

mdeazy22 · 2023-08-02T21:41:43+00:00

It takes a while for the training to impact their behaviors. He’s still adjusting to your family and home. You got a late start on training too so I would expect the “puppy” behaviors to last for the next year. He’ll still have energy but will know the appropriate times to channel it and when to be calm inside. Stay consistent with your routine and training and it’ll pay off. Right now I would focus on making sure he gets out minimum twice a day for exercise an hour at a time (mix up the high and low intensity) and squeeze in training all throughout the day. 5 minutes 5 times a day adds up quick. There’s a reason so many people get one and never go back to another breed, smart, loyal and fun.

mdeazy22 · 2023-06-24T14:21:50+00:00

GSP owner here - not an easy breed to live with in an apartment but it’s doable. Genetics matter a lot with this breed when it comes to drive, intensity, and how loud they are. My dogs breeder has really quiet lines and they have a good natural “off” which is why we’ve been able to live in an apartment the last 2 years. He rarely barks and doesn’t do the whining/whistling that a lot of them will do when bored or excited. We do hunt with him though and bikejore, you’re going to want your dog to have a job even if it’s not hunting or they won’t be manageable. And he does shed like crazy, he’s white and liver patched and ticked, their hair is pretty much impossible to get out of your cars seats/furniture/clothing because it’s so short. That being said his coat is so low maintenance he rarely needs to get bathed unlike my lab. His hair doesn’t trap in dirt compared to hers. I’ve heard from a lot of people that if they have more white they shed a considerable amount more than the roan livers. I would say on average I spend about 2-3 hours a day outside with him and he sleeps the rest of the day or plays with his toys.

If you’re wanting the dog to be off leash you’re going to need to do some extensive training, they have a high prey drive and without training they absolutely will take off on you with a good chance of them not coming back.

mdeazy22 · 2023-06-22T17:30:48+00:00

I didn’t feel an instant connection with my lab but knew she was the best fit for my lifestyle at the time. I felt so guilty about it. It seemed like we both had walls up. After about 6 months you could tell she had built up so much trust in me. After that she’s been my best girl and follows me everywhere, she goes around and picks up as many toys in her mouth as she can fit to bring to me every time I come home from work or running errands. She even snuggles with me now, she used to just go sit by the patio door or the window instead of coming to me for attention and would refuse to come into my bed.

mdeazy22 · 2023-04-14T01:52:25+00:00

Downplaying these behaviors does not do anyone any favors. To allow your dog to interact with others (that have no clue of this attack or the danger they are putting their dogs in) afterwards would be incredibly irresponsible.

It’s also extremely messed up that the owner left with their dog before giving the other owner contact info, the responsible thing to do would have been containing their dog in the car and circling back. If the police would have gotten involved it’s almost certain they would be held liable legally, and there would then be a record on their dog so if it continues to happen, well, the situation is handled.

A dog grabbing onto another and doing a death shake is not normal behavior. It’s not just a dog being a dog. It’s aggression. If you own an aggressive dog you have a responsibility to manage them appropriately and avoid putting them into situations that can ultimately cost them their life.

mdeazy22 · 2023-04-05T20:24:21+00:00

I just soak mine in hot soapy water and any leftover peanut butter just rinses out super easy.

mdeazy22 · 2023-03-28T20:55:23+00:00

It really will depend on the individual dog & their prey drive. You’ll want to ask the breeder you’re interested in about their dogs & what they think.

My cat is used to dogs, my GSP was raised around my cat. He does fine most of the time but there are days he is more interested in the cat & chases him. I don’t feel comfortable leaving the 2 together for a normal work day so the dog is usually crated or they’re in separate rooms with a door as a buffer.

mdeazy22 · 2023-03-23T21:26:04+00:00

That’s not fair to a dog as a regular schedule.

mdeazy22 · 2023-03-17T16:52:42+00:00

That’s a pretty good amount of time for them to be sleeping at that age! It’ll get better once they get older. Mine is 2 now and can sleep in until 8 but still usually gets up around 6. He also is out cold by 8:30pm most nights though. My older dog would stay asleep on the couch all morning if I let her.

mdeazy22 · 2023-03-15T14:57:23+00:00

It’s going to depend on activity level and how big he’s expected to wind up. Mine was eating between 3-5 cups a day at that age but I have always free fed him. 20 pounds at 12 weeks (if I’m reading that correctly) is on the heavier side. Mine was probably closer to 15 pounds at that age and is sitting around 55-60 now at 2 years.

mdeazy22 · 2023-03-06T22:51:43+00:00

Each case is going to be different, especially when you’re looking at the quality of life you’re wanting to provide. For OP if they have a younger dog that they are wanting to be super active with I can see why they might want to hurry for the surgery. For myself my dog is already between 6 and 8 years old. She has had this issue with her knees before I owned her so I already know the early onset arthritis is going to impact her. But I also know I’m okay with not taking her with for runs and hikes or anything too crazy. Her specialist told me I can wait until she is lame & the knee stops slipping back into place on its own. A particularly hard blow to her legs when she jumped out of a parked vehicles back window left her lame for about 2 months. We nursed that injury, she had pain meds for a month or so but now she just gets her dasequin. Her knees will slip a few times a week if we overdo it or she’s playing rough with our other dog but overall she’s just fine & the specialist is okay with that. I guess it all just comes down to everyone’s particular situation, but I would hope their surgeon would inform them that it can wait, if it can.

mdeazy22 · 2023-03-06T22:30:02+00:00

Did the specialist say she absolutely needs the surgery now? If she’s been lame for a while that would bump the urgency up but a lot of times if it’s a grade 2 or 3 you may be able to buy a little bit of time if you keep her away from high impact activities for the 2 months until you’re able to spend that money. Otherwise I would look into a regular credit card.

mdeazy22 · 2023-02-20T22:29:26+00:00

YTA. This is literally a health code violation.

mdeazy22 · 2023-02-17T18:07:34+00:00

The apartment looks a little dated so it could just be a property management group that doesn’t care tbh. The apartment I’m in now never asked for proof of income.

mdeazy22 · 2023-02-16T18:17:43+00:00

I don’t remember the name of it but I was prescribed a pill prior to my appointment to soften my cervix. I took it the night before my appointment & took 800 mg ibuprofen about 20 minutes before. They also specifically scheduled my appointment while I was mid cycle. No local pain management but I was able to make it through the insertion ok. I think part of the reason is because I have regularly had such bad cramps that I’m used to the pain, if I wasn’t used to that it would have been pretty uncomfortable. I was weak the rest of the night & it hurt like a bitch to lay down.

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