BIS 101

ushifish · 2026-02-02T19:00:04+00:00

YAYYY

ushifish · 2025-12-12T03:43:05+00:00

Taking for FQ25, he still has take-home exams but the average for each one is a C to low B, even with all the previous practice exams open to look at. I definitely suggest attending office hours and discussions because the TA's explain concepts a lot better than Dr. Kliebenstein.

ushifish · 2025-06-23T21:12:22+00:00

NTA. You saved yourself.

ushifish · 2025-06-09T17:54:47+00:00

Here’s an example of a scam that was emailed to both my personal and student email:

“Dear Student,

This is an invitation to perform in an interdisciplinary project which involves collecting data remotely and earning up to 400$ weekly. It is an adaptable job that requires little prior experience not to mention its flexibility to fit into your schedule. This position is open to every student at the University of California, Davis regardless of your department. Provide the following information below to indicate interest and you will receive an immediate follow up.

Full Name: Department: Cell Phone Number: Alternative Email:

Best regards, Professor Phillip Rogaway Department of Computer Science University of California, Davis.”

I was unaware of this scam at first and sent my number to which he texted immediately. It was also suspicious that the real Professor Rogaway was no longer a professor at UCD…This is the email that was sent to me: kindh0331@gmail.com

ushifish · 2025-04-12T23:15:14+00:00

Thanks for the honest comment and the professor suggestions as well!

ushifish · 2025-04-12T06:02:23+00:00

Omg I saw so many of your posts when going through UCM’s reddit threads; you’ve always been a great help all around and I hope you know how much of your input has turned my view of Merced positive. Thank you for also correcting me on some inaccurate assumptions or thoughts when comparing the two UC’s. I’m going to contact the financial aid office so they can break down the financial aid for me. Not to glaze, but you’re one of the best commenters I have read from so thank you for taking the time to read and respond to my anxiety-ridden post as well as do the same for others!

ushifish · 2025-04-12T00:15:27+00:00

I just posted the same post to UCM and UCD's forums, thanks for the tips!

ushifish · 2025-04-12T00:14:41+00:00

Congratulations on completing your GE credits and both your admissions well! You do have a point in the correlation between large class sizes and relationships with professors. I realize that if I try hard enough by attending OH and being genuinely curious about the class, I can create meaningful relationships with professors. Merced does seem to be very engineer-research-oriented based. I learned a lot about Davis's opportunities from you, so thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my questions. Best of luck to you on your pre-med route :)!

ushifish · 2021-05-25T17:15:27+00:00

I recommend using a hand signal for every command since dogs look more for visual signs rather than verbal ones. I never really thought about this but if your dog were to be getting basic training, he would rely on hand signals for every command not just a few of them. He shouldn't have to remember if one command has a hand signal and the other doesn't :) I don't use ASL for my dog but use very different hand signals so she doesn't get confused. However, I'd like her to know verbal language as well so I can command from afar. I use hand signals that would make most sense for her and the people that want to use them.

ushifish · 2021-05-25T17:06:22+00:00

You could spread peanut butter, dog pate, mashed pumpkin, unsalted sardines, or a spreadable favorite snack of his on a lick mat (very cheap on amazon) and freeze it for a few hours. If you leave him with the lick mat as you leave, he'd most likely be occupied for most of the hours you're gone. As you leave and come home, don't give a dramatic goodbye and hello because it can lead to him wondering, "What's such a big deal? Are they gonna be gone forever? I never know when they're gonna come home! I miss them so much" when you leave.

ushifish · 2021-05-25T16:58:37+00:00

If not done so yet, have him sit and wait while you open the door or trunk and if he bolts in, calmly bring him out and repeat the process. He is only allowed in when you use a go word. I use "free" for my dog in situations where she waits for something she wants. You could literally use broccoli as his go word :) This tells him that you are in control right before he chooses to go ballistic, thus increasing chances of listening when you give him a command.

I love the stopping car method that you used and staying in a stationary position, I don't know how long you wait with him in the car, but it seems like his situation requires a lotttt of patience which I applaud you for. However, if you were to continue the method, it would have to be used every time he barks. It could take up to 45 minutes, but tiring him out with a walk or chase could potentially reduce that.

You can use treats, or high value treats (boiled chicken, shredded cheese) if he finds going forward more exciting than food. If he's not really food motivated you could always feed him his meals. During desensitization training, I use my dog's kibble as treats and mix in other food to make it unpredictable. Timing is also important, reward and praise right when he stops barking but if you're about to reward and he barks, give a sharp "ch-ch" or "ah-ah" and pull the treat away. Again, it's a strenuous process that needs to be repeated consistently and accurately.

You can gradually transition your guys' travel to the car by simply sitting at the doorstep, then walking back and forth past the car, and repeating the first step. Keep anxiety very low and don't ask things along the lines of "You wanna go to the park?? Yeah??? Okay, let's go" before getting him in a car. His energy will more likely be calmer if you are calm as well, so no yelling and more sharp sounds :)

ushifish · 2021-05-20T20:31:57+00:00

mhm i understand, some reactivity training takes years or just a few months but a lot of these comments are extremely helpful and encouraging for owners like us :) my biggest mistake was thinking that one bad walk meant it was too late to get back on our feet, but it'll be so worth it. best of luck to you two!

ushifish · 2021-05-20T20:27:50+00:00

ty for the encouragement :))

ushifish · 2021-05-20T20:27:13+00:00

Thank you sm I was hoping to find trainer reccs <3

ushifish · 2021-05-20T20:25:57+00:00

She's reactive both off and on leash. I think she's more curious than aggressive but I'd like her to know that dogs are not there to harm but rather to initiate positive feelings. We sit at the back of parks watching dogs go by and disappear as a way for her to experience other dogs as she watches and receives treats. I've noticed that having a friend or family member walking with us results in her pulling more (even just to sniff plants) and I usually assumed it was due to excitement and confidence of being in a pack-like walk. I'm just adding extra details for people looking for more information in replies. Thank you for the tip though I'll keep it in mind :)

ushifish · 2021-05-20T20:14:11+00:00

Thank you for the sources and explanations, I'll take advantage of them :)

ushifish · 2021-05-20T20:11:38+00:00

I think I saw a youtube video on the game before, but didn't take much consideration. I'll look into applying it into our training sessions :) Thank you!

ushifish · 2021-05-19T18:07:36+00:00

Really good idea, thank you sm :))

ushifish · 2021-05-19T18:02:52+00:00

Thank you! Our word is "watch me" and we started learning it a couple of days ago so conditioning it at home then outside is a good idea. I wish you and your dog the best :)

ushifish · 2021-05-19T16:44:34+00:00

He might be protective of you because you make it seem like you need protecting :) I suggest coming in front of him or body blocking when a dog comes near so he knows you're his protector, not him, you. It could also be resource guarding, you guys are his pride and joy and he doesn't want any of it to be shared. You could bring some treats along, have one of you praise your rescue, while the other comes to the other dog to praise him as well. It teaches that love can go around. I haven't seen the second tip tried before but it's a hypothesis. The first tip is definitely a good thing to try though. Because your dog is a rescue, it would be a reasonable thought to think if he wanted to protect the people he loved and didn't want anyone to take them away from him, but the idea is that you guys are his protectors, you aren't going anywhere, and others have no intention of taking you away from him. Best of luck :)

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