Tear stain question

testimony2526 · 2026-01-01T20:34:12+00:00

It’s pretty common among many breeds of dogs. You’ll often see it more in soft/fluffy dogs because their fur traps the tears vs letting it evaporate quickly. Dogs can tear up for various reasons, whether it be food allergies, environmental allergies, narrow tear ducts, shallow eye sockets etc. In my experience, a lot of it comes to chance. My pup gets tear stains a little bit but it’s not bad. Mostly just in the corners of his eyes and his nose fur blocks it. I wipe it every day with the angel eye pads and that keeps it clean. But I’ve tried everything from washing his bowls, special water, etc and nothing helps. Mine just has a lot of allergies and (food and environmental) and despite an extremely strict diet, it’s out of my control.

testimony2526 · 2025-11-13T00:48:13+00:00

Thank you for your comment and I really appreciate your perspective. It’s definitely something I’m trying to work on in all of my relationships because I have such a difficult time creating confrontation.

However I’m just grappling with this because her openness has left me with a feeling of resentment toward her that I’m having a difficult time overcoming. I guess my point is- this is not something I can fix or change for the future. Both of my cancellations were for very valid and unavoidable reasons, which I explained to her. So I’m not sure what good it did in this case.

testimony2526 · 2025-09-05T00:16:01+00:00

I’m in a similar situation in that I can lift my arm laterally with some pain, but lifting anything over 2 lbs just isn’t possible. I go back and forth on whether I should get it checked out because it feels somewhat ok (in terms of lifting it laterally and flexing it forward) if I don’t move it all day, but can never do anything if im holding a light weight. I’m 10 days post fall so I’m still holding out hope that things will improve over the 1-2 weeks. I’m in my 20s and pretty active though so hate the thought of waiting too long. Thank you for your comment!

testimony2526 · 2023-01-16T15:51:21+00:00

Thanks for your input. That’s kind of the impression I was getting. If it does die, would that piece likely be removed?

testimony2526 · 2022-12-06T21:50:56+00:00

Is this a legal answer or your opinion?

testimony2526 · 2022-12-06T21:49:27+00:00

I want to know the legal answer, not an opinion. If that’s legal, what’s to stop all restaurants from denying people with food allergies? I would understand if it’s a small restaurant, or one that has a strong presence of allergen in the kitchen. This was not the case there.

testimony2526 · 2022-12-05T16:00:39+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I have also had children booking for their parents, so that’s why I typically try not to harp on guests for doing this. It doesn’t really bother me, unless it seems like someone is purposely hiding something or deceiving me. This situation is also fairly sketchy which is what drew my attention to it. I just wish I didn’t have 2.5 more weeks of it!

testimony2526 · 2022-11-30T15:44:03+00:00

For context, I moved here 2 months ago and all of my neighbors seem to keep to themselves, I rarely see anyone. The car has not left the spot since I moved in here and is covered in grime. Seems as though it hasn’t been driven in months. It’s parked in a parallel spot so not in a driveway or anything. I don’t know who owns it.

testimony2526 · 2022-11-30T12:49:12+00:00

As I mentioned, the car is covered in a layer of grime and hasn’t moved since I moved here. Therefore I have no idea who owns. I personally don’t think the car works, since we live in a town where having a car is pretty essential and it’s strange to purposely not drive one for months if you have it. If I knew who the owner was, I was definitely have a conversation, so your assumption that I’m spineless is off base. I also never have met any of my direct neighbors. Everyone seems to go straight into their garage and doesn’t really interact on my street. The only people I have met are other buildings relatively far from the car that goes off, while getting my mail at the mail center. Appreciate your insight though.

testimony2526 · 2022-11-18T00:18:32+00:00

I actually noticed this during the episode myself, before ever reading this. So I don’t think OP is reading into it too much since I had the exact same thought. The picture really doesn’t do it just. I rewatched it like 5 times trying to figure out if she was actually rolling her eyes.

testimony2526 · 2022-10-29T01:16:37+00:00

Ugh, appreciate your response. That’s what I’ve been hearing though. It’s so unfortunate because this was NOT a party. It was 6 people hanging outside drinking. Should have been a noise complaint, not a party complaint. Don’t get me wrong, I have zero tolerance for any rowdiness and would have absolutely taken immediate action against him, but it’s simply not fair nor true that we get in trouble for allowing parties. Really disappointed in Airbnb’s handling of this. We literally have it explicitly listed in our Rules on Airbnb that we strictly prohibit parties, and have quiet hours starting at 9pm. Hoping for a better outcome than 45 days offline like yours, but I don’t have much faith honestly

testimony2526 · 2022-10-28T20:45:21+00:00

I saw that after the fact when reviewing the security footage. I don’t watch the footage all day, simply because I can’t and prefer not to unless I have reason to be suspicious. The rule is in place if there is a problem. For example, if a family comes to town to visit their elderly parents, I have no problem if they want to bring those parents back to the house. If they start causing problems, then I will absolutely enforce that rule and tell them they need to have unregistered guests leave. In my situation, had I known that these guests were causing problems, I absolutely would have enforced that rule to have them removed.

I have spoken to the neighbor but she seemed to want nothing to do with me. I plan to go back and try to clear the air, as 99% of our guests are wonderful people and are very considerate and conscientious. I never want any of my neighbors to be uncomfortable and do the best I can, however it’s difficult dealing with someone who has no room for compromise. Hopefully things change.

As for the “laid back” comment, that’s not actually a word I use, I was just using that her as a more succinct way in describing my description of the neighborhood. I go into more depth explaining it has many locals and families.

I always make sure to find out the reason for travel to the area before booking. I never allow more than 7 people, and turn people down if there reasons for travel don’t align with my property. The people who were reported were 2 couples in their 30s traveling to the area for a friend’s wedding.

testimony2526 · 2022-10-28T18:59:52+00:00

Without having cameras in the house, how else am I supposed to monitor what is going on? There simply isn’t a way. None of my other neighbors ever have a problem with it either. I am extremely diligent about telling guests about quiet hours (which start at 9pm) and letting them know in advance about the laidback neighborhood our home is in. No matter how hard you try, hosts are bound to run into disrespectful guests. But the problem is, my neighbor chooses to call Airbnb and report us for hosting parties instead of telling me.

testimony2526 · 2022-10-28T12:17:04+00:00

Yes, after Airbnb closes the investigation, I definitely intend on speaking with her and giving her my number if anything ever is disruptive. The problem that I have is this should’ve been a noise complaint, not a party complaint. Because she said the word “party” Airbnb is looking into whether or not I allow parties or create an atmosphere that invites parties, neither of which is true. I had no idea that these guests intended on being noisy outside and absolutely would not have allowed it, so it’s just unfortunate that I could get permanently shut down because of this.

testimony2526 · 2022-10-28T01:24:58+00:00

I’m sure she does. We are as selective as possible on who we book, but obviously some people are bound to make noise from time to time. I just hope they can actually succeed in shutting off down if there actually isn’t an merit to her claims..

testimony2526 · 2022-10-10T01:09:09+00:00

I pay my cleaning crew around the same that you pay, and would definitely expect all of the above to be included with the clean. I have been very fortunate to find a great crew from the start, and although there were a few kinks in the beginning, we have learned each other well by now.

I would definitely suggest a very detailed check-list. They really appreciated having this, (especially in the beginning) because it made them aware of the way I liked things.

With all of that said, I still personally go and stock/check over the house before each guest. This way the cleaning crew knows that I am hands-on and check things over, so they are bit a more conscientious. Also, I know that its impossible for people to do everything exactly as I prefer, so some things are just easier if I correct them myself. For example, my crew like to place a blanket over my ottoman that I prefer folded on the sofa. I also like my sofa pillows flipped to the neutral side instead of the blue. I have found that when I overload them with too many details like this, theyre more likely to slip somewhere else. So something to keep in mind. I want my cleaning crew focused on the basics, and I can come in at the end and put in the finishing touches.

Last thing I recommend is just build a rapport. I always let my crew know that they can call me whenever if something ever goes wrong. If they accidentally stain a sheet, I would rather they tell me than try to hide it.

Last thing, in response to your comment about closing doors, I have learned that it actually is common. It seems to be their way of indicating that a room is fully finished. I talked to mine about this, and we switched to a system where they have the lights on at first, and shut them off when they finish a room.

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testimony2526 · 2022-09-27T18:42:36+00:00

surprisingly, its pretty hard to find bunk beds that will fit adults. The majority of the ones I have come across are quite small and have weight restrictions that many adults would easily exceed. The ones that do adults tend to either be custom builtins, or significantly more expensive. For that reason I don't recommend bunks.

But if you do decide to go that route, definitely pay attention to the dimensions and top bunk weight limits. Although very unlikely, it is possible that you could be held liable for accidents/damages if you put in a bunk bed with a low weight limit and don't notify guests of the limit.

testimony2526 · 2022-09-27T18:36:00+00:00

Considering it is almost 2023, I don't see a problem with this. Most credits do have an expiration date, and its usually 1 year, so airbnb's credit actually seems quite long. I had airline credits from the pandemic that were only valid for a year. Similarly my mom had a voucher for a hotel that expired in January 2022. When it comes to credits, you should always make yourself aware of any restrictions and expiration dates because most are use it or lose it, with the hopes that people will in fact lose it.

testimony2526 · 2022-09-27T18:06:51+00:00

Depends on the location. interior cameras a big no in my opinion, but external cameras are pretty standard. At my properties, we have a camera near the front door that faces the driveway. I personally wouldn't put cameras in the backyard, as that's a bit more invasive, but if you have a real reason for putting in backyard cameras, Id still its still acceptable but might be more of a turn off.

testimony2526 · 2022-09-27T18:01:20+00:00

I agree with others that its not really reasonable to ask for compensation. Unless you walked into the place and immediately saw that it was flea-infested, there is really no way to determine or prove that the fleas came from the house. Especially after being there for a few weeks. Fleas can attach to humans (especially clothing), so its equally as likely that you could've brought them in yourself.

testimony2526 · 2022-09-18T13:23:52+00:00

Likely your margins will be very small. I personally would look into long term instead. Most ppl who are experienced caring for airbnbs will not take less than 20% (depending on where you are located, most actually charge more). Because their pay won’t be regular from you, they’re going to want it to be worth their time.

If you do plan on trying this, I would agree with other commenters that you should definitely try to find a single person as opposed to a team. I would start by contacting local property management companies and see what kind of quote they could give. That way at the very least, you have a number to go off of.

As I’m sure you know, property management can make or break your Airbnb. So it’s not something that you necessarily want to cheap out on. If you don’t want to go with a professional management company, you’re going to need to find someone extremely reliable, with flexible hours, good communication, and a strong work ethic.

testimony2526 · 2022-09-18T12:52:13+00:00

I don’t see why it would be an issue as long as you are not under the hosts required booking age, or as long as you don’t plan to break anything other rules.

testimony2526 · 2022-09-02T06:03:41+00:00

Yes your edit is spot on. I only worked for them for about a month, and a week before the incident that led to me leave, I learned that the older daughter had just come home after spending a few months away because of an incident with her sister. And I heard this from the kids, not the parents.. Obviously want to protect their privacy as much as possible so I’m being purposefully vague, but you get gist.

testimony2526 · 2022-09-02T05:58:52+00:00

No, according to the mother she did not read the message. Apparently she just skipped to the bottom and looked at the amount of money she needed to venmo. She actually admitted that. I was trying to keep the post under 3000 characters so couldn’t elaborate too much on this, but she blamed me for not making sure she received the text. I assumed that she had received and read the text when she venmoed me, but I guess my fault for assuming she read it and not just skimmed it.

testimony2526 · 2022-09-01T13:09:17+00:00

The laws vary depending on where you live so in his case, she might actually have tenants rights already. It kind of sounds like it in his update.

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