Rescue Dog Still Acts Frightened a Year Later?
Thanks so much for all the responses. It helps a lot just knowing that I could be doing everything right and that after only a year she still might not be acting like a completely normal dog. It sounds obvious, saying that, after being abused and/or neglected...
Rescue Dog Still Acts Frightened a Year Later?
Heres what finally worked for us. I tried feeding her by hand, allowing her to sleep with me, even getting down on the floor on my back to pet her whenever she would grovel, all of which helped to a small extent, but never seemed to stick. Finally, I was trying...
Caring for a Newly Adopted Frightened Dog?
I have had amazing results simply teaching my abused rescue dog to play. The only thing I could get her to accept at first was a felt football I made stuffed with her own hair plus some bunny mattes for flavor (might not be easy with a chihuahua). Once she...
Determining the Value of an Antique Steamer Trunk?
I bought mine fore $50 dollars at an estate auction, on one hand full of neat old vintage clothes, on the other hand, absolutely reeking with mildew and had to be cleaned. I think it depends on the market. Garage sale: probably $20. Auction: $50 or maybe more...
Newly Adopted Dogs Urinating in House?
I teach my dogs the command Go pee pee. That way, when we go outside and they dont know exactly why we are there, I can say Go pee pee, using the same tone every time, and they know what they are supposed to do. After a while, you can usually just tell them...
Clothes Smell Sour?
I am severly allergic to any sort of mold or mildew. I cant usually smell most things very well, but I think since my body reacts so violently to mold, it seems like I can pick up on even traces of mold smell really well. Id also like to point out that Ive...
Dog Is Frightened Of Boyfriend?
My dogs have learned that suitcases mean Im going away for a while, and the sight of one seems to make them sad. Some dogs have more reasoning skills than others, especially house dogs that get to see and interact with you a lot. Is it at all possible that...
Options For Temperamental Dog?
We have a little dog that once in a while gets snappy at the kids if they mess with her too much. She has never been like this with me and I find her to be a lark. For us, since danger is not an issue, I feel the dog has every right to have her emotion and...
Caring for a Pregnant Shih Tzu?
Shih Tzus can sometimes be born with hernias or hair growing on their eyeballs, both of which can be easily fixed by a vet, but should be checked on. Dogs are usually fine during pregnancy, but may need to be not quite as active as they normally are in the...
Decorating a Teen's New Bedroom?
When I was about 11 or 12, I painted my room pink. It wasnt very long before I hated it. I had to paint it green a few years later. Just keep in mind that in a couple years, youll be 15, and in a couple more, 17. Its really easy to outgrow a room that is too...
Buying My Kids a Dog?
I adore Shi Tzus. Theyre very calm dogs, small and manageable, and they dont shed. The only trick to them is haircuts. If on the off chance you can find a Chihuahua/Boston Terrier mix, this works out to be a really great dog. Theyre small, happy, beautiful...
How to Talk to Mother About Shaving Legs?
I guess this is really a response to all the people sympathetically discouraging young girls to want to start shaving now, when later in life shaving will become a hassle and a chore. I have to point out that its not true that you have to keep shaving for the...
Good Dog For Apartment Living?
It sounds like you have a great opportunity to rescue an adult, possibly previously abused dog since you live by yourself and dont work full time. I hope you might at least consider it over a puppy. Puppies in apartments can be tricky. Theyre messy, need to...
15 Year Wants to Sleep at Her Boyfriend's House?
Heres a thought experiment. Lets say that your 15 year old daughter is a genuinely trustworthy young lady who really does feel like she wants to be a good girl, for you, for her, and not have sex until shes older. And lets say that this nice young gentleman...
When Do Girls Start Shaving?
My little sister is nine and she started shaving her legs last week. It seems young to me (Im 27, I dont remember when I started. 13, maybe?) but the hair was rubbing on her sheets and clothes and bothering her. She seems to have a lot of hair. Shes pretty...
Tired of Shaving My Legs?
If no ones looking, and youre not doing it for you, then who are you doing it for? Hi,my name is Stacey, Im 27, and Im a waxer. Hi. I started waxing when my stubble began causing irritation against clothing and bedsheets. The only reason I bother at all half...
Tired of Shaving My Legs?
I just posted. Thats me down there. I feel I left out a critical point. I meant that in my hairier moments, Im not afraid to wear shorts and skirts in public. No one seems to comment on it, and if I dont have to hear anyone griping about it, then Im fine with...
Removing Hair Without Shaving or Waxing?
My little sister seems to have this problem. Shes 9. She had to start shaving her legs last week because her leg hair was rubbing against her sheets and keeping her awake at night and hurting. I would hope that any mom would allow even a young girl to shave...
Sore Throat and Ear Ache?
I always have bad allergies and constantly have to fight off sinus infections. When I do get them, I use a Netty Pot with a couple of drops of vinegar in the solution. Actually, I use the squirt bottle kind because it seems to get up in there better. I really...
Sore Throat and Ear Ache?
Edit: My bad. A sinus infection can be caused by either bacteria or fungus. But I still say antibiotics are an absolute last resort.
