u/fuckouttahere666

Is this the beginning of adolescence? It seems so early!

I have a pug/Shih Tzu mix, he’s 5.5 months and we’ve had him since 12 weeks. Aside from still working on leash training/pulling, he’s been pretty well-behaved and very quick to pick up commands. He is crate-trained, has been potty trained since the first week we got him, and follows sit/down/come/no/leave it without rewards.

A few days ago, it all changed.

He’s still teething a bit, but had stopped nipping at us a month ago. Suddenly, all he wants to do is bite my hands and my partner’s ears, and protests when we say “no” (although he does stop). He lunged at my face this morning which is something he’s never done before. I redirected his attention, put his breakfast in a puzzle toy which calmed him down, and then he pooped on the rug in front of me. I put him in the crate for his morning nap, and he’s crying after 15 mins, when he usually naps for an hour.

Is this my life for the next 6 months? How do I protect our bond and also my own sanity?

ANY tips are appreciated 🥲

Hi all,

I have a 5 month old pug/Shih Tzu mix. The outside is still super new and exciting, and although he’s respectful and follows commands inside I’m really struggling to get his attention outside. That, and he pulls like no dog I’ve ever had. I got paranoid about flat collars because my family dog had early tracheal collapse (my mom never trained her at anything, so she just pulled constantly), so I’ve only been using a harness. Clearly it isn’t working.

Any tips/video help is greatly appreciated.

Hi puppy parents! My little guy is Franklin, a 5 month old pug/Shih Tzu mix.

We’ve been exploring the world for a month now since Franklin was fully vaccinated. His training is excellent at home, but we’re slowly making progress outside with distractions. So far, the only cues he follows 8/10 times outside are “come” and “sit”.

I could really use some tips on how to stop him from leash pulling, and how to get his attention when he’s distracted. He’s not super food motivated, he’ll accept cheese outside but no other treats.

Also, I’m super paranoid about collapsing trachea. My family dog (Shih Tzu) ended up with a collapsed trachea because they used a flat collar, she pulled relentlessly and my mom never sought training. Because of this, I’ve been using a harness, but I know that’s not the best way to properly leash train him.

I see lots of trainers talk about prong collars, but it’s always in reference to bigger dogs. Are they safe for small dogs?

All advice welcome!

Planning on moving in August/Sept. 28F.

I’m on a budget, and I know you get what you pay for. I’m just looking for a relatively safe place to get back on my feet that will do for now.

Are any of these livable, like “eh you can make-do”?

Kirkmoore Apts - Littleton

Trailgrove Apts (formerly ivy crossing, I know there was a re-branding) - Aurora

Monaco South - Holly Hills

Revive at 9 Mile Station - Hampden

Willowstone Apts - Holly Hills

Esprit Cherry Creek - Glendale

Again, I’m not one for luxury. I just need a fresh start and somewhere to make it work for a year. I’m moving from an area with heavy drug use, petty crimes, like “always lock your car but you won’t get mugged on the street” type city, so that kind of stuff doesn’t phase me.

LADIES - I’m thinking of moving from CA to CO. Single, 28F, wondering how the lesbian dating scene is over there.

TLDR: How did you deal with scrutiny from friends/family who didn’t/don’t believe you’re a lesbian?

I’m really struggling.

Quick background: I realized I was interested in women when I was 8, when I couldn’t stop gawking at pretty girls and bought a magazine subscription just to see them (hindsight that might be kind of creepy lol). Peers were homophobic, came out as bisexual when it became “cool” and always had a boyfriend that I didn’t give two shits about so I could be “normal”. My mom asked me if I was gay when I was in middle school and I promptly panicked and said no.

Anyway, I ended up in a relationship with a man that actually lasted from ages 22-27. We were engaged, and I was severely depressed for years. I came out to him, effectively ending the engagement. He threatened that if I didn’t come out to my parents he would tell them, so I came out to them too. Ironically, he was and is the only one who believes I am gay as fuck. Fully lesbian. Not interested in men or being with a man again.

The rest of my friends refuse to see me as a lesbian. They just think it’s a phase, that I’m truly still bisexual because I’ve been with men and was engaged to a man. Men that I know in real life still try to slide into my DM’s after I came out publicly, trying to hook up or asking for 3somes. My dad asked me if I was “more than friends” with a guy friend of mine and was skeptical when I said absolutely not.

At this point, I’m ready to cut everyone off and move to another state and start fresh. I’ve known these people my whole life, and I feel so disrespected.

To add: yes, I have openly had girlfriends and have been with women before and after publicly coming out.