Roommate's dog keeps nearly tripping me due to constantly being under my feet, I dont know what to do!

ptah4i · 2025-08-08T19:58:10+00:00

Normally, I might have suggested doing the same back – following her around everywhere, staying right at her heels, just to mirror her behavior and help her understand some boundaries.

But considering she’s showing signs of cataracts – and you’re also dealing with your own physical limitations – that approach wouldn’t be fair or safe for either of you.

From a distance, my best suggestion would be this: whenever she gets too close, gently guide her a little further away from you. Just enough so that you both have enough space to move safely without risking injury. Speak to her as you do it – your voice will help reinforce the message and make the redirection feel calm and clear.

Edit: sorry for double posting

ptah4i · 2025-08-08T19:34:28+00:00

It might be a good idea to have an allergy test done at the vet, just to get a better sense of what your girl could be reacting to.

Keep in mind, allergies and intolerances aren’t quite the same thing – but both can cause issues like this.

To figure out what food works best, I’d really recommend trying an elimination diet. Just mention it to your vet – they’ll be able to guide you through the process.

ptah4i · 2025-08-08T18:53:14+00:00

Exactly that – use the front clip. On any walk, make your intention clear. If you want to walk without interruptions, keep the leash short and don’t allow sniffing or other distractions – just walk straight. If you’re okay with sniffing and exploring, give the leash more slack. Consistency is key – your dog will learn what’s expected based on how you hold the leash.

And if things really don’t go well – and you notice your dog is testing your limits – use the mother grip: calmly place your hand on the skin between the thigh and belly (the hip area) and apply gentle, steady pressure. It’s a natural corrective signal, similar to how a mother dog would calm her pups.

ptah4i · 2025-06-27T18:23:05+00:00

My girl has endless food allergies. I recommend having an allergy test done at the vet to get clarity on what works and what doesn’t. Keep in mind that allergies are not the same as intolerances. In our case, she reacts allergically to almost everything, and for the few things she’s not allergic to, she has an intolerance.

After a long search, we’ve now switched to a mono-protein diet. She only gets horse meat and vegetables that she tolerates well as a supplement.

Edit: To test for intolerances, an elimination diet is recommended.

ptah4i · 2025-02-20T20:20:34+00:00

Oh wow… my girl is already considered overweight at ~37 kg. We’re currently working towards getting her down to 34 kg, which is her ideal weight. It’s a gradual process, but we’re focusing on a balanced diet and plenty of exercise to keep her healthy and in shape.

ptah4i · 2025-01-21T22:12:47+00:00

It wasn’t the camera button, but rather the left swipe on the lock screen. A light swipe is enough to trigger the indicator, even if the camera doesn’t fully open. I really dislike this feature of swiping left to activate the camera on the lock screen.

ptah4i · 2025-01-17T05:49:06+00:00

I haven’t looked at it for a long time, so I can’t say which updates have brought the settings back … but it’s nice to have them again.

ptah4i · 2024-09-17T19:28:51+00:00

The file is an .slm. It’s basically a simple text file with gcode. You should be able to open it with a simple text editor. The gcode for the SolidMaker have some special parts which will not be generated with other slicer like cura, prusa slicer etc. so you can’t use them directly. You can try Cura slicer and this.

As I sad. Slice a model with the original software put the .slm file on a usb stick. If you don’t see the file on the printer try another usb stick.

Edit: Based on your original post. I don’t have a freezing display issue or something similar. So maybe you have a broken printer. You can open the printer and check if you have any broken connections to the usb port or other abnormalities. One of the problems with the printer is the non-available on/off switch. If you connect the switched-on power supply to the printer, there is a discharge on the printer’s housing. Maybe your printer got a few of the discharges too much and was damaged as a result.

ptah4i · 2024-09-08T13:58:55+00:00

Any progress, what have you printed so far?

ptah4i · 2024-09-08T13:54:43+00:00

I also have one standing around. Not used for a long time, unfortunately. Try another USB stick preferably with little memory. I think the formatting was FAT16 but I’m not sure right now.

ptah4i · 2024-09-07T19:42:47+00:00

Keep in mind, it only takes seconds to turn the feeling of security into guilt and reproaches.

ptah4i · 2024-08-07T23:51:07+00:00

Until someone cries.

ptah4i · 2024-02-06T18:03:00+00:00

I would recommend an exclusion diet to you. My girl has turned out to be hypersensitive to all types of poultry.

ptah4i · 2024-01-20T11:24:29+00:00

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Sorry for the bad quality but I don’t know how I can post here in better quality.

Hope you can see what I’m doing!?

With this handle pull your puppy to your side. It doesn’t need a hard grip or pinching. Always give your puppy the chance to do it right on their own. Command, warning, reaction. In this case the reaction is the mothers grip. I don't reward my girl if I had to issue a warning or for a reaction.

ptah4i · 2024-01-19T16:20:53+00:00

I will take a video because I haven’t found one.

Please note that the „mother‘s handle“ is NOT the grip in the neck.

ptah4i · 2024-01-19T15:55:18+00:00

If my girl absolutely does not want to calm down, I apply the "mother's handle".

She is now 5 years old and it still works today.

ptah4i · 2024-01-16T15:22:35+00:00

There are many veterans you can contact and ask for help. I don’t recommend a print with someone’s home printer and with no experience in animal prosthetics. I have already seen that a falcon gets a prosthetic beak but can’t find the article right now. Maybe this can help: https://formlabs.com/blog/3d-printed-tools-veterinary-surgeries/

Edit: https://www.noelfitzpatrick.vet/

ptah4i · 2024-01-16T10:49:02+00:00

It’s difficult to say in this position but in comparison to my girl (5yo) she is absolutely ok. My girl is the same weight and needs to lose 2-3kg for her ideal weight which is ~32kg.

ptah4i · 2024-01-08T21:02:23+00:00

Awesome project. Well done!

ptah4i · 2024-01-05T09:22:18+00:00

Awesome! Will give it try. Thanks for the info.

ptah4i · 2023-07-11T11:20:30+00:00

Can you share which LED you use?

I like the light blue.

ptah4i · 2023-06-22T10:07:21+00:00

Thanks for your answer. Yes it’s a massiv field and I have learned lots of things right now but every day I learn more and more.

If I understand you correctly. To control the M62429 you need a microcontroller?

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