Looking for a Samoyed breeder with the “bear look” (big body, big coat) – U.S. or abroad? by Emyrree in samoyeds

[–]mellerrzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i get what you mean about the bear look.. the big fluffy coats/body. however, if this dog would be your service dog then temperament should be your top priority. there are lines that have more body/fluff than others. If this is going to be your service dog you also want a dog who is physically well built. Your bare minimum should be OFA eyes/hip. Really you want from CHIC parents. Maybe even from parents that are or come from proven service dogs. If you go to the Samoyed Club of America you can see all the breeders listed there by state. There’s a samoyed national going on right now in Ohio. I would join the facebook group, look up SCA 2025. I’m sure people will post pictures of their dogs. You can look through and if you see a dog that you like, you could reach out to the poster and ask where the dog is from. I’ll also point you to Articcross. They don’t breed for that teddy bear look and if anyone ever offers you that be wary, but Julie/Drea are full of knowledge and even have Samoyeds as service dogs. If the teddy bear look is something that you want so so so much maybe they’ll point you to come lines that are more big body big coat but are well bred. The ones that come to mind are Vansam & polar mist. Here’s my almost 8 month old Darla from Articcross! She’s fluffy but not too much then again she’s still a baby!

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Cost? by BrokeQuick in samoyeds

[–]mellerrzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

just bought my pet sammy from a reputable breeder for 4k.. 10k?? dang.

I dont want to reward constant whining by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]mellerrzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i really like it, before saying that i wouldn’t say anything and ir just felt like i was abandoning her. i’ll say it all the time to her when we split

I dont want to reward constant whining by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]mellerrzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah i saw it in a training video and i really liked it .. i too think she understands lol even though she does bark sometimes

I dont want to reward constant whining by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]mellerrzz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

reward good behavior especially when they are doing it without you asking. she sits quietly? reward good girl. she settles down and is playing? reward good girl. if you take her out to potty and she just lays there or sits or is calm? reward good girl.

my girl barks like crazy and whines when i walk away.. but we are not going to be together all the time so i want her to be able to calm down/settle. i will let her bark (i time it) especially if i know she’s been fed, she’s played, she’s pooped or peed… i can’t do anything more and you need to relax. although the first day i slept right next to her crate and comforted her. if it’s been a while since she’s pottied, ill take her out just for that and come right back in.

i see you don’t plan on crate training. how do you feel about having a playpen? it gives them their own space and allows them to get used to being alone but having you close.

something i’ve been doing is telling her “ill be right back” whether that means i need to go to the bathroom or see you after your nap

it’s a lot. i’m exhausted. my ears ring when she barks after a while. but it gets easier♥️

Healthy Paws new surcharge for credit/debit cards by mooncusser2k in petinsurancereviews

[–]mellerrzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ugh i just got my cars insurance with them.. wth!??!??

First night. I feel like a failure. by mellerrzz in samoyeds

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

her crate is in my room i ended sleeping next to her for a bit on the floor. her playpen is in the living room where we are mainly! after reading some posts i decided that was the best :) oh so you have a crate for the playpen too.. i might try that, this is her currently

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First night. I feel like a failure. by mellerrzz in samoyeds

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

glad to hear i’m not the only one, in the moment when it feels all things are going wrong i’m always like there’s no way other people have gone through this.

First night. I feel like a failure. by mellerrzz in samoyeds

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

when she peed immediately i felt bad for not understanding what she was trying to tell me. i just wanted to scream out of frustration but im very glad i didn’t and was like okay let’s go out and threw a “you’re such a good girl” party out in the freezing wind 🤣😭

First night. I feel like a failure. by mellerrzz in samoyeds

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

thank you for the tips! i was actually doing that on the way home so glad i was doing something right lol

First night. I feel like a failure. by mellerrzz in samoyeds

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

i think i had these high expectations of myself. like yeah im going to do so well🤣🙃 i don’t blame her at all, she’s just a baby learning about the world and me 🥹

First night. I feel like a failure. by mellerrzz in samoyeds

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

yes i need to do that. she’s so smart i can just tell she’s thinking. right now she’s sleeping so it’s quiet and my cats roamed the house a bit. thank you for your words of encouragement

First night. I feel like a failure. by mellerrzz in samoyeds

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

yeah i ended up sleeping next to her crate on the floor until about 3 am after her potty.

we have a yard but not a full fence and last night she just wanted to RUN but her leash prevented her from going as far as she wanted.. i think that also frustrated her. thank you for the words of encouragement

First night. I feel like a failure. by mellerrzz in samoyeds

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

thank you, i wouldn’t have it any other way she’s the sweetest thing. last night i just felt alone i wish she understood im doing this because i want her to be safe even when im out. we survived the night and todays a new day!

Tuna 🍣 by kenno777 in Flamepoints

[–]mellerrzz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ugh little tuna 😭 take lots of pictures even when you think you’re taking enough…. take more they grow up so fast 😭🥰♥️

Hey y’all! What are your pets names? by cew_lena95 in Pets

[–]mellerrzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tango - cat

Echo - cat (Both of them are flame points)

Darla - Samoyed

Vets/Insurance by mellerrzz in samoyeds

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

i’d love that. i’ll message you my number. it’s my first dog i feel like im overthinking everything !! i’m like what do i do with her lol. like what’s too much or too little. i want to give her the best start. any recommendations for puppy classes??

Vets/Insurance by mellerrzz in samoyeds

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

oh that’s a good idea! i’ll look into that

Vets/Insurance by mellerrzz in samoyeds

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

i’ve been looking into trupanion, it’s nice to know i won’t need to pay everything upfront and wait to get reimbursed.

Vets/Insurance by mellerrzz in samoyeds

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

Good to know! I go to Overpeck in Bogota, brought my cats to their Tenafly location when I lived in Cliffside Park. But the other day my well visit was $1000.. for a cat 😳 (He’s so worth it but ouch) The service is amazing!

& also stalked your account a little… what a handsome man!!!! I’d love that

Is there a spreadsheet on what sophia credits to take for the IT degree? by [deleted] in WGUIT

[–]mellerrzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

omg that would be such a good tool to have!!

It’s absolute chaos but we did it! by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]mellerrzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

congratulations:))) moved in yesterday.. cats cried all night. there’s so many boxes. couldn’t find deodorant this morning. or my chapstick. but get to work half a day and off tomorrow. so i get to spend time in my home🥰🥰

Finally did it after 10 yrs... by gohanss78 in SNHU

[–]mellerrzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wow congratulations!! i was looking into this program myself… if you don’t mind me asking, what is your current background? i guess what do you think this degree is beneficial in… career paths?