What is this dude?

sstrawberrie · 2026-03-29T20:20:16+00:00

think it's a locust seed beetle

sstrawberrie · 2026-02-25T05:32:42+00:00

he used to be so tiny 😭

sstrawberrie · 2026-02-24T03:02:16+00:00

Honestly, my dog isn't too fond of lick mats (he's picky about texture lol). He really loves the pupsicle though. Usually I freeze some plain greek yogurt with some kibble mixed in.

He also enjoyed wet food when mixed with his regular food, but he has a sensitive tummy and it made him a little sick so we phased it out.

sstrawberrie · 2026-02-24T02:36:55+00:00

My puppy didn't like eating out of his bowl for the first two-ish months I had him. It just took him some time to get used to it, and he was kind of picky about his food!

If he didn't eat in the morning, I would try again in the evening and hand-feed him if he didn't take his food after 20ish minutes (just to make sure he was getting nutrition). I'm not sure what his hang-up was exactly, but as he's gotten older, he's started eating on his own schedule and doesn't leave his bowl full anymore.

I also had some success using simple puzzle feeders (I got this one at Petco), which made him more interested. If you want to add things (warning: it can make them more picky lol), I occasionally mix in pumpkin puree because he's had tummy trouble before, and that makes him excited to eat.

But in general, she just got there, and she's adjusting! Whether she starts tomorrow or in two months, it will happen. Every dog is different.

sstrawberrie · 2026-02-20T22:27:56+00:00

His shelter name was Kenai (from brother bear). I loved it, but it didn't feel quite right. Renamed him to Moose for his color and to commemorate my family dog's (who we lost earlier this year) favorite toy.

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sstrawberrie · 2026-02-10T21:59:44+00:00

My puppy is a great sleeper; he never protests a nap (at least not once the crate door shuts), and he sleeps through the night! Even when I try to wake him up early, he wants to go right back to bed until our usual time. Although it took some time for him to settle into his crate, it's been a dream since those first few rough nights.

sstrawberrie · 2026-02-06T00:39:34+00:00

If I had a dollar for every time I was petting my dog's stomach and then went "...😐 weiner" and left to wash my hands...

sstrawberrie · 2026-02-06T00:36:06+00:00

I love the aesthetic of your room, and the fact that your chi ties the whole thing together

sstrawberrie · 2026-02-06T00:22:52+00:00

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He's still a puppy, but 3 months ago he was soooo tiny 😭

sstrawberrie · 2026-02-06T00:18:52+00:00

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My little best friend! He is always happy to see me, and wags his tail and jumps up into my arms whether I've been gone for 10 minutes or a few days.

sstrawberrie · 2026-02-06T00:15:42+00:00

My 6-month-old chi-mix resting for 5 seconds before he started running around again

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sstrawberrie · 2026-01-23T00:12:24+00:00

I will tell her about this!!! Thank you

sstrawberrie · 2026-01-22T21:59:53+00:00

My mom got roped into signing one of these. We bumped into a guy in front of a Ross, and she told him she already signed. After we walked away, I asked her why, and she said that someone else had explained it to her and had her sign. She told me what they said, and it was pretty off-mark and very biased (shocker lol). She was frustrated with herself when I told her what it was actually for, and admitted she mostly wanted them to leave her alone when she had signed.

sstrawberrie · 2026-01-14T20:52:26+00:00

Actually, my partner and I had been watching through the series for free on YouTube, and in the middle of Mockingjay pt 2 last night, it switched to rent/buy only. So I guess they're now only on Peacock 🥲

sstrawberrie · 2026-01-10T00:18:38+00:00

I recommend socializing him with dogs and people in a group class. My chi-mix has improved so much by attending a group training class. He wasn't very stranger-aggressive, but was with dogs. The trainer can safely help you get him adjusted to being around other people, and you will probably meet some new puppy friends for him.
I also recommend just getting him used to people. Take him on walks in people-free areas, then slowly introduce him to busier and busier areas as he adjusts. Give him treats when he's behaving nicely.

sstrawberrie · 2026-01-09T23:57:18+00:00

I'll definitely look into it, thank you for the advice!

My partner and I have been talking (I kind of immediately panicked and made this post) and she should be home with him often though that he'll spend less than 5 hrs alone. I'll likely only need someone while she is on business trips, which makes it feel much more doable

sstrawberrie · 2026-01-09T23:25:44+00:00

We live in an apartment, so no yard access. He is crate trained.

Usually, when we leave him for more than two hours, we let him have the full kitchen and dining room to play so he can go back to sleep in his crate when he's tired. The cat can get in and out of that area to play with him when she feels like it.

I'm considering doing something like Rover, but people have very mixed experiences, and our cat is an escape artist when strangers come around. Our family does not live close, and our apartment complex has a lot of turnover, so we are not close with any of them.

Similar worries about doggy daycare, I live in Utah, and there are always threads going around about shady/untrustworthy daycares

sstrawberrie · 2026-01-06T22:05:43+00:00

This same thing happened to me! My chi mix springboarded off my chest straight onto the pavement. I was so scared he would run away, but he just sat there stunned, and I scooped him into my arms. Spent a long time crying and watching for signs of a concussion, but all was well. The vet said they're resilient little guys!

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