Kiki's White Trash and or Nerdy Birthday Bash Funeral

[MROO]

That ones funny lol

Not when you're just a kid the first time you see it ... and then the starlings all fly over at once. I was terrified for weeks ... and my father thought it was hysterical! Turkey!

 

[R2elk]

I don’t think I could ever go backpacking for that reason

Backpacking is a good way to see new country, stay in shape and lose weight. It is great conditioning for the muscles and legs.

 

[R2elk]

We can't all be a strong, magical, perfect creature like you Bob.

If I tried to throw one over my shoulder you'd have to drag me out as well. My back would throw in the towel for sure.

Yeah and I am an old man.

 

[MROO]

I finally caved and bought the damn baby gates @BantyChooks
Spent all day yesterday deep cleaning the carpets. It's too much for him, I don't know what we expected. He lives on the kitchen tiles now.
So yea, we are essentially doing a hard reset on potty training. My kitchen entrances are jam packed with boxes until the gates arrive.. an obnoxious symbol of my failure.

Not a failure! He's a baby! To make the future easier, try hanging a bell off the door handle where he goes in and out. Ring it every time you let him out, encouraging him to mouth it when you do. He'll get the idea and learn that, when he rings the bell, someone lets him out.

 

[ShrekDawg]

I am so not going to be ready for that!

Me neither!! I buy my presents at the last minute I know people who buy them months in advance lol

 

[MROO]

I am so not going to be ready for that!

I've already figured out that everyone is getting a year's worth of Holiday Face Masks! We'll start with New years and run through the calendar. They'll never forgive me!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Not a failure! He's a baby! To make the future easier, try hanging a bell off the door handle where he goes in and out. Ring it every time you let him out, encouraging him to mouth it when you do. He'll get the idea and learn that, when he rings the bell, someone lets him out.

Good idea although you gotta be careful with that cause I’ve known dogs who would take as rod that and ring it or bark, etc. just to go play even if they didn’t have to potty

 

[Tesumph]

you didn’t fail! Some puppies are just harder than others. They’re not all super easy! Not your fault. Heck, I’ve even known adolescent and adult dogs that still have accidents!!

Sigh. I know.
I let him out just now to run around the house with Theia. Not 5 minutes in he squats in front of me. He'd JUST peed outside, but somehow feeling the carpet between his toes just makes him wanna let loose.

 

[sealer39]

My back and sciatic nerves have gotten so bad that I probably wouldn't be able to hunt otherwise.

I understand completely. I’d love to have the land and be able to hunt the way you do. Hunting public land down here can be hazardous to your health. Too many crazies out there. I’ve given up trying to hunt around here.

 

[MROO]

Good idea although you gotta be careful with that cause I’ve known dogs who would take as rod that and ring it or bark, etc. just to go play even if they didn’t have to potty

I had one that abused it a bit, too, but I'd rather he go out a few extra times than leave a surprise in the front hallway! I don't think Crazy Dog will ever learn the bell trick, though. She's just too ADHD. Luckily, she's in and out a LOT and is very good in the house. Her "accidents" aren't of the potty type. They're more boredom- or sulk-induced ... "Hey, naptime's over but the door's still closed. Let's destroy this pile of papers on the far back corner of the desk ... then we can drag the cat box around the living room for a bit ... C'mon ... it'll be FUN!"