#puppy problems

[gethooked]

The one time I let my new puppy outside to go to the bathroom HOOK had to be on? This puppy has got to work on her timing when wrestling is on

[babypuppiboi]

The day I get put on no touch is the day my new arousal gel came in the mail 😭

[tuttle-did-it]

The pup came up and practically purred in my lap. Stretched out, nuzzling, cuddles, smooches, so affectionate.

Why?

I didn't realise it, but there is a bamboo paper towel next to me. He is obsessed with paper towels. He stole it and is now happily chewing away. I feel so used.

[puppyexpressions]

Puppy-Proofing Tips for Your Home And Yard

Congratulations! You’ve taken the plunge and joined the exciting and sometimes chaotic world of dog ownership. By now, you’ve probably done some research and have an understanding of how to care for your new puppy. Your house is going to be the place where your dog spends the majority of their life, so it’s vitally important that you take precautions to make sure it’s a safe environment.

Puppies are extremely energetic and curious, so when puppy-proofing your home, you must be thorough. It’s amazing what one little puppy can get into. By puppy-proofing, you’re trying to keep the puppy safe and prevent them from getting access to anything dangerous.

Checklist for Puppy-Proofing Indoors

Unplug electrical cords, move them out of reach, or string them through cord concealers. These chewing hazards can cause burns to the mouth or electrical shock.

Avoid feeding food from the table. Pups may look adorable as they beg for food, but many human foods are not good for them. Pay special attention to sugarless gum with xylitol, chocolate, raisins, and other foods that are especially poisonous to dogs.

Keep cleaning supplies in high cabinets or secured behind doors with childproof latches. When using them, make sure that the puppy is kept out of the area, so they won’t be affected by the vapors given off by chemicals.

Put all medications away. Avoid keeping medications, even in pill bottles or dispensers, on low tables, bathroom counters, or night tables, where the puppy can easily get to them.

Keep toilet lids closed, so the puppy won’t drink out of the toilet or fall in.

Keep doors and windows closed at all times, so the puppy can’t escape or fall out, and secure the cords that raise blinds, so they won’t get caught around the puppy’s neck.

Put away small items that are choking hazards — such as coins, paper clips, rubber bands, and jewelry — to prevent the puppy from choking on them.

Keep all sharp objects out of your dog’s reach. This includes knives, scissors, razors, and tools.

Secure trashcans. Puppies are attracted to the smells coming from garbage, which can upset their stomachs or even be poisonous.

Move poisonous houseplants, so the puppy can’t eat them.

When you take your puppy outside, you need to take precautions there, too. Your backyard is going to be your puppy’s playground (and bathroom), so it’s important that it is also clear of all hazards.

Checklist for Puppy-Proofing Outdoors

Fence the yard, if possible. It’s best to have a fence that is high enough to prevent the puppy from jumping over it, with no holes to crawl through.

Remove toxic plants in your yard to prevent your pup from mistaking them for a snack.

Put a fence around in-ground pools. Pools are a big hazard for puppies. A fence surrounding the pool will prevent the puppy from accidentally falling in. You or a dog trainer can teach your pup pool safety, as well.

Designate a puppy area. Set aside a portion of the yard for the puppy to use as their bathroom area.

Keep the lawn trimmed and brush under control. Ticks are more likely to hide in tall grasses and latch onto your pup.

Keep your dog away from the yard if it has recently been treated with fertilizers, pesticides, or insecticides. Try to avoid using insecticides, because the chemicals can be very harmful to your puppy.

Be wary of heat. Avoid keeping your dog outside when it is hot, and always have shade and cool water available.

Clean up after your puppy to be sure they won’t try to eat their own feces.

Supervise your puppy. Young puppies should not be left outside alone. This is the time to play with them and train them, as well as to protect them from predators, heatstroke, and other hazards.

Puppies are completely dependent on you for everything, and their safety should be your No. 1 priority. It’s a hefty responsibility, but most definitely worth it.

[democracycentershows]

06/10/2023 - Show Announcement

Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 7pm @ the Democracy Center in Cambridge

American Poetry Club (NY)

Long Neck (NJ)

Trust Fund (UK)

Puppy Problems

All ages, no booze/drugs, masks required $10-15 Sliding Scale, NOTAFLOF, partial benefit for Stop Cop City/ATL Solidarity Fund

[12timetraveler]

Copper has eaten all my charging cables and tried to eat my phone (thankfully only damaged the screen protector)

So I just had to order a shit ton of charging cables

Ah the joys of owning a puppy.

She's got like 15 toys so she has plenty of Copper appropriate chews she just prefers to chew on things that make me mad

[mainegolden]

Stage Dive

Contrary to how it appears, I’m alright! This bandage on my paw is because I nicked my dewclaw. I didn’t react at all, but apparently they bleed a lot, and Mom gets a little squeamish around blood. The bleeding has stopped. But Dad says I need to stay bandaged up while it heals. But to reiterate I’m alright! So I bet you’re wondering how it happened… Now I could tell you that I injured my…

[inkskinned]

today i love the red metal crane in her long neck arching her body over the boston skyline, which means i am okay for a moment. when i am unwell, everything is a little ugly. i always tell myself look for the beauty but when it is bad, i will look at birds and sunsets and little ducklings and feel absolutely nothing.

when my brother got his puppy, i was in a deep depression. what kind of monster isn't affected by a puppy. i was gentle and kind to her - i just didn't have an emotional reaction. she's five now and i feel like i spend all of our interactions apologizing to her - i don't know why. i just didn't feel anything. how embarrassing. i feel like if i admit that, i'll seem cruel and jaded. it comes in waves. like, two months ago when i went out into the world - it was like that. life behind a pane of stormglass. a firework could go off over your head - nothing. like dead skin, no reaction. not to ice cream or rainbows or baby chickens. life foggy and uninteresting.

i love goslings again. i love their little webbed feet splayed over grass. i love good food and live music and long walks. i like puppies. i feel like some kind of my soul has been starved - i keep staring at everything with wide eyes, trying to burrow the sensation into my stomach. it's real. beauty is real. when it's bad again, remember this. i stop and smell the flowers, feeling cliche in the moment. i like the white-to-red ombre of my neighbor's roses. i like colorcoding and yoga and cold drinks. i try to pass my hands over every moment, feeling like i'm squeezing joy out of every instant. remember this. for the love of god, it's real - just remember this.

[templetv]

I'm like the most pathetic dog at the kill shelter and god do I need to be put down

[satans-knitwear]

Variation of the previous i guess ✨

Treat me ~ Tip Me ~ More of me

[hiddenmoonbeam]

Thinking about teenage Sirius, wickedly smart with top grades, a rich heir to an old pureblood house, tall and handsome and haugty, drawing many admiring and envious looks that he appears to be above acknowledging. Popular, yet sticks to his small and close circle of friends, not really allowing anyone else close.

But even with them he's guarded about his own physical space; the old uncease is hard to shake, and it twists the want into knots. No matter how much he craves this intimicy, he struggles to accept it when it's given, and initiating it himself is even more difficult.

Padfoot makes everything simple, though. And so Sirius starts turning into him whenever he needs to be close - because asking for cuddles is so much easier for the dog than it is for the boy.

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

The red spot is a chili flake

The red spot is a chili flake... (context)

[democracycentershows]

4/8/2023 - Show Announcement

Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 7pm @ the Democracy Center in Cambridge

Pink Navel

Puppy Problems

Cheem

River Spiral

All ages, no booze/drugs, masks required $10 pay what you can, CASH ONLY, partial benefit for Girls Who Code

[12timetraveler]

Covering my drinks around my dog like I'm at the club with someone sketchy

[mainegolden]

Rocking the Rules

Let’s face it, Asa likes to play by his own rules. Rules that we may never understand. Case in point, I’ve written before about how to cure cabin fever we like to play nose work games, where our humans hide one of three scents in the house and we sniff them out. I am a certified professional when it comes to this game. Asa, well not so much, that is unless he’s playing by his own rules. The…

[pharawee]

The official trailer for Love Sick 2024 was released yesterday and it looks v cute. The original Love Sick is one of the few Thai BLs I didn't watch (I know, I know...) but apparently this is more true to the original novel. They've also added a GL side couple, and I really hope that's not just a gimmick (as adding GL pairings to draw in the wlw crowd without giving the characters any substance seems to be a bit of a trope right now).

Being (one of the) first Thai BLs broadcast to a mainstream audience, afaik the show also received a lot of backlash for showing Pun and Noh kissing - which actually lead to self-censoring in later episodes - so it's going to be really interesting to see an updated version of Love Sick largely unshackled from queerphobia.

Also, this feels like a gmmtv BL NOT made by gmmtv (I say this in the kindest way - gmmtv shows are successful for a reason but they're very marketing-oriented and not exactly known for innovation) so I'm kind of curious if I'll like this better than recent gmmtv productions.