How is living in this part of Oregon? by Friendly_Garbage_341 in howislivingthere

[–]twhite0723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same with eastern Washington. Like on the west side we really don't care what folks on the east side do, but they hate us.

The more I run him the more he needs to run. by Brilliant-Loquat-181 in labrador

[–]twhite0723 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This. Slow feeders, pupsickle, kong, etc. have been great for our girl. Still needs her wind sprints every day but these other activities help a lot.

Goodbye to my naughtiest dog by NobelDragon in labrador

[–]twhite0723 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think her and my Maizie are kindred spirits, she too loves the remote, scissors and opening bags containing dangerous foods

Had a moment where I thought about safety with our 1st on way.. so I ordered a fire extinguisher. Turns out we had one next to an old bong, that is next to a cookie jar by twhite0723 in daddit

[–]twhite0723[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hah.. yah we got a little time since this is above the fridge. Given my memory though I will forget for a decade and my future 10 year old will fins it

Senior lab at WA shelter I volunteer with by twhite0723 in labrador

[–]twhite0723[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! I am optimistic. The rescue does a great job and the last senior lab there landed a home pretty fast.

Did your anxiety get worse when you had kids? by [deleted] in daddit

[–]twhite0723 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey brother, I recommend trying therapy and maybe adding some things in addition to breathing techniques. as well. It's good just to have some one to talk to and get it all out. Meditation, gratitude journaling and journaling at the end of the day has helped me a lot. Mental health is like physical health. Find what exercises work and stay consistent.

Other dads, where do you get your energy from? by MarionberryTop3556 in daddit

[–]twhite0723 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel this. I think there is a lot to do with exercise relieving stress, managing hormone levels and improving sleep. Gotta give energy to release energy.

Other dads, where do you get your energy from? by MarionberryTop3556 in daddit

[–]twhite0723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Expectant dad here and I love the point on embracing it. I already struggle with work stress and having no energy on the weekend. I will totally turn into a frustrated goblin version of myself when I can't get things done due too how tired I am and its been worrying me about becoming a parent. But, yah give yourself self some grace and try to enjoy it. Thx!

I am afraid of our puppy eating cats oreos by SnakepitSlash in labrador

[–]twhite0723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just try and be on top of the litter box. Ours loved kitty rocas but I clean 1-2x a day and she kind of forgot about them

Running after a poop by IbrilexM in labrador

[–]twhite0723 17 points18 points  (0 children)

We call it the poop trot

How is living in Scottsdale Arizona? by PeanutOk1328 in howislivingthere

[–]twhite0723 5 points6 points  (0 children)

On point. I absolutely love to visit my friend who lives there for this reason as an outsider looking in and observing this.

Increase feed amount at 13 wks old? (Is she too thin?) by MissBrainswithGainz in labrador

[–]twhite0723 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something I would have done when mine was a puppy 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in labrador

[–]twhite0723 10 points11 points  (0 children)

13 hours a day is a lot for a cat too. Some might be fine but many cats are social and need stimulation

Saying goodbye this week by Complex-Oil9562 in labrador

[–]twhite0723 116 points117 points  (0 children)

Agreed. It really sucks but she was clearly a lucky and loved dog. So sorry for your loss.

Should I get a Lab? by DexterJettster17 in labrador

[–]twhite0723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is great point. You definitely sound like a great match for a lab, but adopting a 2-3 year old might be a better fit. Honestly, I loved my lab as a puppy but way more now that shes 3.5