u/Just_Woodpecker3237

So I have a large high energy breed and she was a very nervous puppy when i got her. As she gained more confidence, her behavior changed in good ways and some ways that are difficult for me to control. She’s excited frustration reactive to most dogs now.

I finally found a trainer near me that i could afford and wasn’t a boot camp style trainer. ( the boot camp style trainer in my area charges 4k for 4 weeks and i personally don’t think I can learn to train my dog if im never there to do it) the first few sessions were amazing and helped some areas i had some confusion in so much. it was immediate results. but I bought my dog in the next week and i thought we were going to be working on staying while distracted with a toy. but she pivoted to full blown reactivity training. the only parts of this i felt uncomfortable with is the training was reliant on heavy corrections and even yelling at my dog.

two training weeks later she is doing place training. and she brings out her dog as a distraction. my dog was doing well except barking occasionally. she came over and grabbed my leash (my dog was on a long line with a hugely oversized prong collar that she put on her but i felt comfortable knowing that my corrections can be minimal and it will be effective) and two handed yanked the leash up in the air and literally jumped off the ground.

this really bothered me. of course my dog yelped. i could literally cry thinking about this stuff. is this really necessary ???

I just want to put out a PSA as someone who has been quilting for a year and is a 25 y/o.

****the ergonomic tools and furniture are for young people too!!****

I’ve recently really messed up my knee from cutting and ironing criss cross in the floor for hours at a time. I have had a space on my kitchen island that I can cut at this whole time and regret not using it before. just because the hobby is fresh or you are young doesn’t mean you can’t hurt yourself. I wake up in the mornings and my knee is so stiff i can barely walk with it. now my husband is having to help me make my quilt sandwiches… bless him.

listen to everyone who is telling you to take frequent breaks and exercise to strengthen the muscles around your joints is going to be a life saver one day.

Has anyone had some stress injuries from stagnant positions? I will be taking it easy for a while in hopes that my knee can go back to normal so i can exercise again. help me feel like i’m not alone 😭.