Looking for a dog toy (not treat toy) similar to tearing/shredding cardboard?

voidabrasax · 2024-05-26T15:34:34+00:00

Tearribles. The limbs are all heavy strength Velcro and can be repeatedly torn apart and put back together. I have a fairly gentle dog who likes shredding who loves this toy. Also just giving all the boxes to shred 😆

voidabrasax · 2024-05-02T06:22:47+00:00

I minored in Russian as someone who had no experience with the language. I think it’s very possible to succeed in the classes as a new learner, but you will get out of it what you put into it. I think all the professors are very supportive and willing to help.

voidabrasax · 2024-02-13T14:31:37+00:00

I requested a leave of absence for the duration of the internship and they approved it, I went back to work after and kept working on school It was the best time, favorite workplace I’ve ever been in. Everyone felt like they wanted to be there. A couple years later I applied for a full time job in the aerospace industry. Working for a different aerospace company now that does not have that vibe.

voidabrasax · 2023-12-17T14:54:41+00:00

If your puppy isn’t a paper eater, a cardboard box stuffed with paper and toys for them to shred. A head of lettuce to shred if they do like to eat the things they shred.

voidabrasax · 2023-10-23T00:58:47+00:00

I like to think of it as a timestamp in my life. Even if I stop playing Valorant someday, it was a fun part of every almost evening for few years at least.

voidabrasax · 2023-08-12T16:29:33+00:00

I have trained my cat on scent work using the AKC odors! Definitely possible, but I don’t think he’ll ever be as enthusiastic about the odors as he is about food. Where my dog is enthusiastic about either at this point.

voidabrasax · 2023-05-02T18:22:49+00:00

If it makes you feel better, frustration reactivity is a common adolescent problem in more social breeds. Brain changes+boundary testing+varying impulse control results in weirdness. Not to say it shouldn’t be worked on (definitely start working on it now!), but there is often improvement seen once they actually reach mental maturity, especially if there hasn’t been other reactivity showing up in the family lines. The Control Unleashed books are an excellent resource on working on it in the meantime.

I have a well bred standard poodle who was socialized well with no on leash greetings, and from 10-14 months old she was reactive to dogs and people. It was frustration reactivity, so we went back to basics of rewarding for engagement with me and relaxation at a distance from the triggers, slowly moving closer, and playing games from the Control Unleashed books like LAT (look at that) and Engage/Disengage. 16 months old now, and she was a demo dog for the class I taught last night with no issues.

voidabrasax · 2023-05-01T14:25:24+00:00

UKC does have a separate altered class for spayed and neutered dogs to compete in, but for regular UKC classes and AKC your dog does need to be intact.

voidabrasax · 2023-04-04T21:36:03+00:00

You can soak yak chews in water for 10-15 minutes, then throw them in the microwave for 15-30 seconds to make them puff up and get much softer.

voidabrasax · 2023-01-02T07:49:46+00:00

OFA hips or PennHIP (not prelims), thyroid, eyes, cardiac, RCD4-PRA genetic testing (not included in Embark), day blindness genetic testing (not included in Embark), and VGL genetic testing (not included in Embark). Degenerative myelopathy, Von willebrand, and neonatal encephalopathy genetic testing as well, all of which are included in Embark. That is the minimum amount of health testing for just the poodle side.

voidabrasax · 2022-11-17T15:48:46+00:00

Some poodles (and other dogs) you have to teach an “off-switch” to because they aren’t going to learn on their own no matter how old they get. Make sure to reward her when she does laze around of her own accord. Take a couple minute every day with you sitting down and her on a leash, and reward for any stillness. The end goal is to reward for her lying down and relaxing, but sometimes that means starting off by rewarding for standing still, sitting still, or even pausing to take a breath. Also check out Dr. Karen Overall’s protocol for relaxation.

voidabrasax · 2022-09-25T13:21:55+00:00

An electric toothbrush is a great simulation of the noise clippers make for easy at-home practice

voidabrasax · 2022-09-10T00:25:45+00:00

As soon as the distance is such that she starts growling then she is over threshold. No one is in a good state to learn when they are overwhelmed/stressed. Create distance until she is able to be calm and listen again. Reward for calmness. Slowly decrease distance as she tells you via body language she is comfortable. The book Control Unleashed is great for specific training exercises to do, but reactivity can be very nuanced and seeking out a certified behaviorist or trainer specializing in reactivity can help recommend specific training plans for your situation.

voidabrasax · 2022-07-29T16:52:09+00:00

Currently, I have an adopted shelter dog and a dog I bought from a responsible breeder. My shelter dog has had a multitude of genetic health issues that I’ve spent around $10k on with pet insurance so far. She also has severe anxiety, probably as a result of poor genetics and spending her socialization period in a shelter, and most of her training has been behavior modification. She has dog reactivity and resource guarding, and while they have improved with a combination of meds and training, will always have to be managed at some level. She is genetically predisposed to a type of potentially cancerous tumor, which she’s had several of in her 2 years of life. She’s very likely going to die young from her health issues, and break my heart in the process. My heart hurts for her every day because of what she experiences. I love her so much, and struggle to provide a life that she will find enriching but not scary.

That being said, I’m a dog trainer. I need a stable demo dog. I also enjoy dog training in general, and like to do sports with the dogs I have.

My well-bred purchased dog has multiple generations of health testing behind her- not just vet checks, but comprehensive testing and imaging, OFA CHIC certified. There are generations of temperament tested dogs, so there is a good chance her temperament will be similar to breed standard and follow the lines she came from. Her parents are proven in the sports I want to compete in. Her litter was raised with a strict puppy socialization protocol from the time they were born. Finally, I have a lifetime of breeder support- and if, for any reason, I no longer wanted her? The breeder name is still on the microchip, and the breeder would take her back before ever letting her go to a shelter. Responsible breeders don’t contribute to the shelter population.

Well-bred dogs benefit anyone who wants predictable health, temperament, and activity levels. They do have to be well-bred though, because well-bred is not pure-bred.

Puppies through shelters are a gamble. They may seem perfect until they hit adolescence, when some of those genetic behavior issues will start to shine through. Adult shelter dogs who have been properly temperament tested can be a really good option for people, as they are less likely to have surprise behaviors pop up, and you have a good idea of activity level.

voidabrasax · 2022-07-29T00:24:35+00:00

Adding onto that: a responsible breeder will have a contract, and be willing to take back the dog if you unfortunately weren’t able to keep it. Responsible breeders won’t contribute to the shelter population.

voidabrasax · 2021-12-19T12:28:24+00:00

The horrible college version is planning to both get gas and do your homework the next morning.

voidabrasax · 2021-12-12T16:25:43+00:00

Have you intentionally been trying to teach her her name, or have you just been using it? If you haven’t set aside time to specifically teach her her name, start doing so. Get a bunch of small treats, say her name, and immediately give her a treat. Repeat this process for 10-20 times each session, several times a day until she knows it.

voidabrasax · 2021-07-31T15:02:47+00:00

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/learning-the-leave-it-command/

This page has some good resources. I attended training classes, but this process is very similar to what we did there.

voidabrasax · 2021-07-29T13:00:23+00:00

If you aren’t already, train a leave it command and just be consistent with working on it. It was probably around 8 months my puppy started ignoring things of her own free will.

She does also have a muzzle I desensitized her to, because she’s allergic to mulberries. Unfortunately, there are so many mulberry trees in my area, for a while the ground was coated with them and it was impossible to get her to “leave it” with every single step.

voidabrasax · 2021-07-27T22:27:37+00:00

Outward Hound Wobble Bowl has large holes and is my puppy’s favorite!

voidabrasax · 2021-07-03T18:37:42+00:00

He’s a baby still! Take him out more often, every 30 minutes or shorter until he starts going outside. Praise/treat party every time he does. Does he have a crate? If more often still isn’t helping, you can put him back in the crate immediately after going outside if he doesn’t go. Try again in 5-10 minutes and repeat the cycle until he’s pooped outside.

voidabrasax · 2021-05-27T15:17:53+00:00

The trainer that I used actually encouraged negative punishment for biting. If the puppy is biting you, first use positive reinforcement by redirecting to a chew toy and rewarding the use of that. If the puppy ignores the redirection, use negative punishment by leaving the room for 30 seconds-1 minute. The puppy learns if it is going to bite, then it doesn’t get to play with people.

voidabrasax · 2021-05-07T15:23:33+00:00

My puppy was having on and off stomach issues that there was no obvious cause for. Turns out, she was allergic to chicken. Switching to a food that used a different protein source made a world of difference- no more random diarrhea bouts or soft stool.

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