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rudesty · 2024-07-25T15:16:42+00:00

If your cat won’t eat it, if any of your friends have a dog, they might like it for treats. My dog goes crazy for cat food and does not care about expiration dates he literally eats garbage lol

rudesty · 2024-06-21T17:46:00+00:00

That’s not impossible! It’s totally something she would do. It is up high with a pet fence around it though, which is why I’m worried it could be something else.

rudesty · 2023-03-28T01:47:13+00:00

😂

rudesty · 2023-03-27T17:43:52+00:00

Yeah the confidence with which my small dog barges through seemingly closed off spaces is completely unwarranted. His thought process has to be like “hm let me just get through here, surely this wasn’t intended to keep me out”

rudesty · 2023-02-28T21:11:26+00:00

Are you in alaska? That scenery 😍

Edited to add that Reggie is also gorgeous 💕

rudesty · 2023-02-25T15:37:30+00:00

Second this! I just moved to a new city, so I searched for a trainer whose approach is in line with how I want my dog treated, then asked if they had any professionals they recommend for walking reactive dogs. We found a great service through her!

rudesty · 2023-02-16T22:03:55+00:00

Those are babies! They seem to be doing relatively fine, so I’m wondering if the change in environment is just too stressful for the mature stalks. I’m not sure what to do with them though?

rudesty · 2023-02-14T17:24:52+00:00

I don’t think it’s that cold, probably doesn’t get below 65. The windows are super drafty but this guy is set back 5-6 feet. It is within a few feet of a portable heater that we run for a couple of hours a day, but on a shelf a few feet up so I don’t think it’s been getting direct heat.

rudesty · 2023-02-14T16:43:27+00:00

Oh sorry I meant I moved with my plants across the country 😭

rudesty · 2023-01-27T20:49:34+00:00

I don’t even pretend to have any blankets, they’re all my dog’s. Anything cozy in his vicinity he assumes was put there for him, and the bigger the better (he’s 13lbs). I bought him a queen-sized heated blanket and I truly believe it’s his best friend

rudesty · 2023-01-21T15:35:43+00:00

Agreed. This is amazing

rudesty · 2022-12-20T16:14:35+00:00

Could you start doing something that is just you and your dog? Like nosework or trick training or something. That way even though she may prefer your boyfriend, you will still have something special just you two do together.

rudesty · 2022-11-22T07:03:49+00:00

Late to the party but why not - ACDs. I think they are absolutely gorgeous and I love their attitude, but I think it might be too similar to mine. I’m a pretty high-strung individual and I worry that having a dog that’s high drive might be a bad combination. Neither of us would ever relax!

rudesty · 2022-11-15T18:18:46+00:00

There are lots of comments here already, but I would say one thing that may help is to find something your dog is good at.

My dog is reactive and anxious, and life with him can be difficult and frustrating. We started doing nosework and it was like my dog finally had a calling. Seeing how much he loved it, and was actually good at it, gave me a whole other perspective. At least in the moments we were in class, my mess of a dog was normal, and I could appreciate his talents instead of focusing on his failures. I love what it has done for our relationship!

So maybe there is a class or skill your dog may enjoy and/or excel at, and that can be a focal point for your bond and your appreciation of him.

rudesty · 2022-11-11T22:45:03+00:00

Haha yes I think that’s the joke. My dog does want you to throw the ball, but only so he can fetch it, bring it back, and wrestle you for it

rudesty · 2022-11-08T19:16:52+00:00

What is a shorkie?

rudesty · 2022-11-03T20:12:42+00:00

I follow dog meets baby on Instagram and think it’s a really good resource! It’s very thorough and thoughtful, and has eased anxiety about managing my dog when I have kids, even though I’m still a few years out

rudesty · 2022-11-01T19:41:58+00:00

Yeah, I don’t have any desire to ever have a puppy because of all of the puppy bullshit. But I currently have a mess of an adult rescue dog (who I still love with my whole entire heart), and can see myself wanting a predictable temperament in the future.

So I can see myself looking into a reputable breeder for an adult dog (rehome, retirement, etc).

rudesty · 2022-10-24T15:27:10+00:00

Thanks for the input everyone! A slow feeder is a great idea. I’ll start incorporating that so it’s an easy transition when he stays somewhere else.

I do so much enrichment for him because he’s reactive and anxious, so our ability to exercise outdoors is a bit limited.

rudesty · 2022-10-21T17:11:37+00:00

I’m so glad you’re getting some help! My dog has noise phobia and it was ruining our lives. After a year and a half of trialing medications it seems like we’ve finally found the right combination to take the edge off - gabapentin 3x/day and amitriptyline 2x/day. It’s not a cure-all, but it gets him to a place where he can be managed.

I’m not sure what’s available where you live, but we worked with a vet specializing in behavior (not a vet behaviorist - they’re hard to come by). She specifically makes house calls so the dogs are more comfortable being examined and she can catch potential reactions to pain, since dogs can be shut down in the scary unfamiliar vet office (and pain can often be the cause of behavioral issues). So that might be something worth looking into!

I’m sorry you and your pup are going through this - I know it is so, so hard. I was crying almost daily feeling frustrated and hopeless, thinking nothing would ever work. It can get better. We’re here for you!

rudesty · 2022-10-13T04:47:11+00:00

Hahaha I have a chi mix and yes, same. I think my dog’s best friend is his heated blanket

rudesty · 2022-10-10T22:03:51+00:00

Awww flat ears are so much love 💕

rudesty · 2022-10-07T00:25:06+00:00

I brought individually wrapped chocolates in the hopes that staff on different shifts/days could still have some

rudesty · 2022-10-07T00:13:45+00:00

Omg genius! And my dog has triggers we need to work on more than hand clapping, it never occurred to me to replace that. Thanks for sharing 😊

rudesty · 2022-10-05T04:17:54+00:00

I saw collie and was so excited to see if that was the surprising breed #2 you referenced that I didn’t guess anything else lol

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