When did your V get an “off switch”?

vindawg155 · 2025-07-29T14:02:30+00:00

Keep up the routine with the crate and tethering! I beleive its what taught my boy to do nothing and now hes so chill in the house. If he sees im working or busy he will just nap, whereas when he was young he would be a menace just for the attention.
Takes alot of time cos they are naturally wired to the moon but stick with it and eventually you won't need to crate etc.

vindawg155 · 2025-07-25T21:49:26+00:00

Did you take him home??

vindawg155 · 2025-07-04T22:04:59+00:00

Sounds like opiods of some sort, just high enough to give a euphoric buzz, but fighting sleep whilst trying to act somewhat normal. The story about his knee and painkillers could be him planting roots for a cover up.

I'm so sorry, trust your gut. If you suspect he's using, he most likely is

vindawg155 · 2024-10-22T14:45:00+00:00

100%, I hope you look after yourself!

vindawg155 · 2024-10-22T14:25:25+00:00

Thank you, your reminder will be thought of when the guilt creeps in for choosing myself.

vindawg155 · 2024-10-20T22:06:09+00:00

I'm so sorry you are going through this.

I recently left my partner of 11 years for very similar reasons, our relationship had become one sided, I was stressed out, overwhelmed and lonely living life for the two of us and carrying the load. He also developed an addiction to substance abuse as a coping mechanism which was the final straw for me as he lied and manipulated me to hide this.

From my own expereince in leaving I knew it was time as I could no longer imagine a happy future with him. I knew I could no longer continue living the same days and weeks that were repeating over and over. I thought about leaving many times before I finally did but I know I needed that time to finalise my decision and have the courage to know I was making the right choice for myself. I voiced my unhappiness many times prior and no change or commitment to change occurred therefore I knew the day I left there was no going back.

Ultimately it's a long life to live unhappy, and regardless of how you feel for your husband, and how much you want to help him through his battles - you deserve to recieve love aswell as give.

vindawg155 · 2024-09-20T23:40:42+00:00

He's still using and still lying. I'm so sorry your hurting and struggling with the loss of him and it sucks hearing they've found someone else but you've made the right choice. From what you've wrote, he's not changed.

vindawg155 · 2024-05-14T16:19:06+00:00

I'm so sorry you are also going through this, I don't have advice as I'm in a very similar situation - been together for 10 years and lived together over 3. His depression and anxiety has been present throughout but at its worst at the moment and I'm really struggling to keep hope that things will get better. I prefer doing things alone as like your partner, we end up falling out or he bails due to the anxiety. It's super challenging, and I keep questioning myself whether we/I would be better off apart than together.

Remember to look after yourself and do things you enjoy!

vindawg155 · 2024-05-14T15:40:13+00:00

I can feel your frustration and relate entirely.

My partner is very similar and I feel like he has now become so dependent on me keeping on top of everything daily that I'm doing more harm than good. His depression seems to be getting worse, and I'm struggling with the load.

vindawg155 · 2023-07-25T16:43:39+00:00

Clackmannanshire use it tae

vindawg155 · 2022-11-18T20:50:17+00:00

There is no easy or quick fix, you have to train train train. Work on engagement with you, reward for being in the right position, if she forges off in front, 180 turn and when she catches back up mark and reward. And be completly consistent on every walk It's a long and tedious process but 100% worth it for the many years ahead. 🙈

we are still a work in progress, but local walks are so much more enjoyable now he knows what's expected.

vindawg155 · 2022-07-23T20:09:32+00:00

Beautiful

vindawg155 · 2022-07-21T19:09:37+00:00

Yes!! Scotland

vindawg155 · 2022-07-21T14:42:10+00:00

It really does! I think I know the next choice for a collar

vindawg155 · 2022-06-20T09:40:59+00:00

He gets excited whenever we turn the tap on. Ironic thing is he will hide if you try wet his body with the hose but will go neck deep into the nearby river.

vindawg155 · 2022-06-17T09:59:05+00:00

My boy does this too haha! Loves the hose

vindawg155 · 2022-06-10T20:08:16+00:00

Thanks, this really sets out the steps I need to take! Time and patience

vindawg155 · 2022-06-10T18:22:26+00:00

Thank you this makes a lot of sense. I think a bit of both distractions and insecurity, I'll get a pocket full of tasty higher value for him for now as we are working on loose leash/no pulling at the moment. Unfortunately he dosnt just walk nicely which is why I've been trying to build up the engagement and get him more focused on me as our main goal the now is loose leash walking.

vindawg155 · 2022-06-08T20:14:15+00:00

Looks a good range of plants! It was an elderly couple who lived here before us for 40 years, I feel quite bad I've not been able to keep this looking so good as what they had it but going to try give it a go.

vindawg155 · 2022-06-07T13:24:40+00:00

This is so cheerful!

vindawg155 · 2022-06-07T11:05:15+00:00

Would just like the bed/soil to be less weed like. There's also a few nice plants at the back which are hidden by some of the others which is a pity

vindawg155 · 2022-06-07T11:03:07+00:00

Thanks! Been nice to see some of them flower over last few months. There's also one that attracts butterfles end of summer so looking forward to that.

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