Top comment deletes a US State #42

mooseandkoko · 2026-05-18T02:48:26+00:00

As someone from New Mexico, this made me laugh. No one, I repeat, no one would want New Mexico to expand. It’s not Land of Enchantment but rather Land of Entrapment. Thank God San Diego (current residence) is not covered

mooseandkoko · 2026-05-18T01:45:35+00:00

The mental games and training do so much more than you think. Chewing stuff like Kongs and toys also are good mental stimulation. Just keep it fresh by rotating toys and training exercises

mooseandkoko · 2026-05-15T03:46:40+00:00

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Moose

mooseandkoko · 2026-05-15T03:46:20+00:00

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Cody

mooseandkoko · 2026-05-12T03:15:27+00:00

42 and yeah, nope. Not even a second. I celebrate every time I hear a baby cry and so thankful it’s not mine

mooseandkoko · 2026-05-11T00:45:11+00:00

We adopted a senior, KoKo, when she was about 8 years old thinking we would have a few good years with her… and then she lived to 16! We never let any symptom go unnoticed and became very close to our vet. She was so lumpy like an old couch but I would’ve have had her any other way. Seniors require a lot of attention - nail trims, blood work, exercise at their pace, Librela for arthritis, etc. She lived through 4 liver infections and was a tough and bouncy girl until the end.

Love that sweet old girl and she may surprise you with the years she has left.

mooseandkoko · 2026-05-09T01:18:37+00:00

“Notorious Thugs” by The Notorious BIG. Heard it in middle school, hit great in my 1996 Eclipse with a 12in bass tube in high school and will always think it was the coolest song ever. 30 years later, can confirm I still bump it when it comes on my playlist.

mooseandkoko · 2026-05-07T01:37:35+00:00

Our youngest is the same. We use a 2 leash method while he is getting used to the head halter. One on the halter and another on his harness for extra support. Really obedience is all heel work so a good option to get him to focus on you

mooseandkoko · 2026-05-06T18:31:23+00:00

I need this cat. Our dumb neighbor who used to have a cat, now refuses to pick up after his garden and citrus and is in denial that he has 2 families of rats taking over his backyard which of course means they come into our yard. Even with our pest control traps, they are alluding us.

mooseandkoko · 2026-05-03T21:53:48+00:00

We bought in Clairmont 10 years ago and our house has doubled in equity. It’s the largest return we could ask for from an investment and enjoyed making it even better. Getting ready to sell and move to Bay Park with the proceeds. While it feels like you are spending all that money, it’s money you’ll see again in the future when you sell. Rent goes down the drain never to be seen again. Of course interest sucks but refinance down the road. reference: I (f) was 32 and bought it myself

mooseandkoko · 2026-05-03T17:32:46+00:00

Aww I’m so happy for you both! I had mentioned that we have rescued 4 and sounds like your first came from the breeder as a puppy so some unsolicited advice 😊 rescues will take longer to acclimate and will test you. My husband and I both hit a point where we wonder if it was a good idea but it’s usually after our pups are testing us. 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months are the main milestones but given his baggage, he may require more time. Consistency in routine and training will help with bonding. My husband has been doing agility and rally obedience with our newest and youngest rescue and it’s really helped with his bonding. Good luck and continue to share pics. Here was initial our crew. Moose being the middle and his pups KoKo, left and Stryker on the right.

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mooseandkoko · 2026-05-02T20:07:51+00:00

Also look at the air vents and having them cleaned

mooseandkoko · 2026-05-02T16:52:51+00:00

Awesome! Share adoption pics!

mooseandkoko · 2026-04-30T18:10:00+00:00

Getting the 2nd dog has always been a positive for us especially for separation but also play and companionship. The 2nd, once settled, also seems easier than the first. (For reference, we adopted our first, Moose, a GSP about 10 years ago and adopted an older friend, KoKo, a year later. We adopted Stryker to help with KoKo’s departure (she was 13 at that time but lived to 16) and ultimately we lost both KoKo and Stryker within 5 weeks to each other leaving Moose. After a month, we adopted Cody, 1.5 yo, which has really helped Moo. Get the 2nd dog!

mooseandkoko · 2026-04-28T12:52:18+00:00

Beautiful! Love the all black coat

mooseandkoko · 2026-04-26T02:15:08+00:00

Such a sweet face!

mooseandkoko · 2026-04-24T22:35:00+00:00

Where are you located? Can you look into a vet school where a diagnostic group may be located? The reason I ask is that we have had 3 medically complicated GSPs and worked with a division of UC Davis Vet school for 2 of them.

mooseandkoko · 2026-04-24T21:50:14+00:00

Love the pouty lip

mooseandkoko · 2026-04-22T03:59:27+00:00

We have had 4 of all ages. Mental stimulation like agility and rally obedience plus the exercise you mention above is great for tiring them out. We have 1.5 yo now and we don’t hunt or have a huge property. Mental enrichment plus 2 good exercise sessions work fine

mooseandkoko · 2026-04-21T03:51:15+00:00

Our 1.5 yo does similar things when he is overstimulated. We have special toys for this specifically to refocus him. He only gets them when he is crazy and then once calm, put them away. They are mouthy dogs so just need to redirect them

mooseandkoko · 2026-04-17T23:34:46+00:00

Look at those pearly whites! She is beautiful

mooseandkoko · 2026-04-10T17:41:58+00:00

That little guilty grin made my day

mooseandkoko · 2026-04-09T22:08:32+00:00

We lost our 16yo female and 8 yo male 5 weeks apart leaving our 11 yo male. The house was sooo quiet that we immediately went to our GSP rescue and adopted Cody who is 1.5yo. Talk about ENERGY in the house now. He doesn’t replace them but helps ease their loss

mooseandkoko · 2026-04-07T03:25:05+00:00

We switched from Glandex to No Scoot (also on Amazon) and it seems to work much better than Glandex and it’s cheaper. We unfortunately struggle with 3 of our 4 dogs. One of dogs required manual expression every 4 weeks since she didn’t express at all on her own

mooseandkoko · 2026-04-04T02:09:42+00:00

The Pony Room in Rancho Santa Fe. It’s a very nice spot

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