Tundras live: Dumb Dad Jokes, Incorrect Opinions, and Relationship Advice.

Wow. Personal. None of my GFs ever complained.

 

you're the one that made the comment about if you were a large stature, so I was just wondering... thought maybe you wouldn't be able to reach the pegs or something

 

Seriously, though, I'm 5'6" tall. It's not a matter of height on a cruiser, as they all sit really low. It's the massive weight of the bike. My 2003 VTX 1300 was probably 100 pounds lighter than the GW Valkyrie, and that was too heavy. Perhaps after I've built better skills as a rider the weight won't matter as much, but for now I'm pretty happy trying to stick to stuff under 550 pounds.

 

That's awesome! They both look so freakin' happy.

 

Did @GODZILLA open up a guitar shop?

 

https://youtu.be/xXlYt5JCrZw

 

Not gonna lie. It looks like they just got a room for the night…

 

It’s about establishing territory and scents right?

 

@GODZILLA

 

Sweet pinball machine!

 

If you love her personality and she gets along with the family, potty training shouldn't be a barrier. Hell, I'll pitch in funds for a trainer to work it out for you. That's like bailing on a great relationship because the sex isn't amazing. Silly when it's something that can be taught.

 

So were you the student or the teacher???

 

Didn't say I had experienced it. I just know there are some people who lament it, and they need the reality check that it can be taught and throwing away a great relationship for just that is silly.

 

What does lament mean??

 

Here you go.

 

Guess I should have included it's use as a verb, since that is how I used it. Highlighted for ease.

 

Still on vacation, or just living it up on your weekend?

 

Honest question: Have you seen her pee in the house, or just found the aftermath? If it wasn't witnessed it could be protest/anxiety behavior from another pet.

 

At least you have that option! I'm at work and it's dead in this thread.

 

I tried to tell my wife this. Twice, actually. Apparently it is unacceptable for me to pee on the new floors OR on her. She's so mean.

 

You don't need "training" or a trainer.
Take the dog outside a little more often. Everytime she pees/poops outside, make a big deal about it. Like a 2 yr old going on the potty for the first time. Big smiles, claps, "yay good girl" pets, hugs, treats, etc.
When she goes in the house, no reaction at all. Just clean it really well and treat it with an enzyme cleaner.
This has worked for me on everything from a $2000 puppy, to used dogs that spent their life locked in a barn or tied up to fence for their first 2 yrs.
The key is consistency, patience, and to mean everything you do.

 

New house, new rules. That P word (patience) is going to be a challenge. I'd personally give it a week and see how things settle in. You'll see all the dynamics by then and figure out if it is going to work or not. Nothing against shelters, but they need to move animals because there are 10x waiting to fill the spot. I've seen amazing success stories and epic failures, and what matters is that you don't give up on finding a match. All of it requires patience. And paper towels.

For immediate issue: you can also try training to bells hanging on the door. They'll learn that within a day or two if you rattle the bells at the only (singular) door, everytime you take them outside from. Gives the audible incase you missed the visual queues, including at night. Crate training can also help.

 

Our boxer pulls that shit sometimes. Annoying as fuck because he hits the chairs. I honesty can't remember the last time the Bassett hound mix had an "accident" in the house. Maybe when her back was broke....but that was beyond her control.

EDIT: Oh...in case anyone was questioning the broken back..she had a bulging disk that pinched her spinal cord and she couldn't feel her rear legs. Cost to fix that...$7000.