u/Ashleysarahh

2019 escape SE
this week both of my low beams stopped working despite having new bulbs changed out in September. I late night change the fuses and still no luck. So to the dealership I went and told them to check for rodent damage because I had an incident a few years ago and I’m paranoid. They reported no signs of rodent damage at all.
Just picked up my escape from the dealership after two days there with a brand new BCM and no functioning low lights. They said they were going to send me a new estimate for it and I said give me my car I can do headlights. Obviously I’m going to change out both bulbs again and check the connections but any suggestions on what else could be wrong? I want to be prepared when I go in to the next mechanic and I’m already $1500 into this situation.

I have a 2 year old standard poodle that I’ve owned for a year. Since I’ve had her she has an uncontrollable prey drive to squirrels, lizards, and small birds. We have gone through two basic obedience courses and do very beginner agility weekly. This dog is fantastic with any other training and is so smart.

I immediately started her on the kikopup harness the hunter course and she is fantastic indoors but everything goes out the window when we are outside and she is immediately searching trees for squirrels.

We go to large open parks and practice her settle away from squirrels but her head is always on a swivel looking for them. She uncontrollably bolts to chase them, vocalizes and is shaking to get to them.

I implemented an e collar to correct only the bolting behavior. She’s a large, strong dog and it’s dangerous as the little rodents are on every city street tree. She’s knocked me down twice and I’ve been brought to tears over this multiple times. I love this dog and she’s perfect in my home.

Looking for a path to go down at this point or if anyone has suggestions? I know poodles have prey drive and I don’t want that to change but safety is my biggest priority. I also don’t want to limit the world she gets to explore.

**She gets plenty of physical activity daily as well as plenty of play time with me. Flirt pole and tug have helped dramatically with our bond. I usually do 20 minutes of obedience a day but usually it turns in to free shaping things.