My younger dog has a habit of picking up his water bowl and carrying it to me whenever it doesn't have as much water in it as he'd like.
Unfortunately, sometimes that means he dumps 1/4" to 1/2" of water all over the floor in the process.
His current bowl is light weight and far too conducive to this habit. I'm not sure ceramic is a good idea because what if he succeeds, and then drops/breaks it? Any recs for something hefty, but that isn't fragile?
It’s spendy but the Yeti brand dog bowls are really heavy but durable. My ex H has them for our dog (now his dog 😢) but brings them when we babysit the dog. He can’t tip them over and can’t pick them up.
My mom showed up at my house yesterday when I wasn't home (I saw her on my ring doorbell) and now is demanding that I see her to get the $1,800 she owes me.
I am so tired of her bullshit.
She keeps telling me she's putting up a boundary and I can be mad all I want. She loves her kids and her grandkids even if I don't think she does and she's not letting me out of her life like she did before.. which is not how boundaries work. She's referencing the time I went no contact for 4 years after a similar stunt. This is her being big mad at MY boundary. She cannot fathom that I'm not mad because she thrives on all of this.
I'm not mad, I'm indifferent. I grieved this a long time ago, I do not have time, or space, or any need for her acting like she does in my life.
If it wasn't for the $1,800 I would just ignore it all together. She of course, refuses to put it in my mailbox or mail it because this is the only card she has to play.
I responded to let me know when she makes an appointment with a family therapist.
My younger dog has a habit of picking up his water bowl and carrying it to me whenever it doesn't have as much water in it as he'd like. (He never has as much water in it as he’d like.)
Unfortunately, sometimes that means he dumps 1/4" to 1/2" of water all over the floor in the process.
His current bowl is light weight and far too conducive to this habit. I'm not sure ceramic is a good idea because what if he succeeds, and then drops/breaks it? Any recs for something hefty, but that isn't fragile?
It’s me, hi, I’m the much-loved problem.
How about this?
RIZZARI Upgraded 8L Automatic Gravity Dog Water Bowl Dispenser, 100% BPA-Free, Stainless Steel Cat Water Dispenser, Large Capacity Water Dispenser with Two Caps and Filters (8L+) a.co/d/0f7Ba2y
My younger dog has a habit of picking up his water bowl and carrying it to me whenever it doesn't have as much water in it as he'd like. (He never has as much water in it as he’d like.)
Unfortunately, sometimes that means he dumps 1/4" to 1/2" of water all over the floor in the process.
His current bowl is light weight and far too conducive to this habit. I'm not sure ceramic is a good idea because what if he succeeds, and then drops/breaks it? Any recs for something hefty, but that isn't fragile?
Post by midwestmama on Jul 25, 2024 15:43:05 GMT -5
holly116, sorry you are having to deal with that. Did she know you wouldn't be home when she came by yesterday? I think your response is the way to go - sounds like she could have Borderline Personality Disorder or Narcissistic Personality Disorder. (Although with either of those personality disorders, she thrives on creating discord and will of course feel that she is not the problem and doesn't need to go to therapy.) Hope you are able to get the money she owes you soon.
I just got back from a 4-day, 3-night backpacking trip on Isle Royale National Park in Michigan and it was FABULOUS! All female crew of my sister and 5 cousins - some of whom had never backpacked before but hiked 25+ miles with full packs. Took the float plane to the island, and boat/ferry off the island. Had beautiful weather and the bugs were WAY better than we expected. Just all around a great trip.
It was so nice reconnecting with cousins I don't see a ton. And was great to hear that while some of them are very Christian and fairly conservative they hate Trump and will never support him or anyone like him.
All of this sounds amazing. I wish I had the same crew.
My younger dog has a habit of picking up his water bowl and carrying it to me whenever it doesn't have as much water in it as he'd like. (He never has as much water in it as he’d like.)
Unfortunately, sometimes that means he dumps 1/4" to 1/2" of water all over the floor in the process.
His current bowl is light weight and far too conducive to this habit. I'm not sure ceramic is a good idea because what if he succeeds, and then drops/breaks it? Any recs for something hefty, but that isn't fragile?
My younger dog has a habit of picking up his water bowl and carrying it to me whenever it doesn't have as much water in it as he'd like. (He never has as much water in it as he’d like.)
Unfortunately, sometimes that means he dumps 1/4" to 1/2" of water all over the floor in the process.
His current bowl is light weight and far too conducive to this habit. I'm not sure ceramic is a good idea because what if he succeeds, and then drops/breaks it? Any recs for something hefty, but that isn't fragile?
It’s me, hi, I’m the much-loved problem.
Oh man, so cute!
We use a stand for the bowls and the bowls are inset into the stand. So he'd have to pick up the entire stand to pick up the bowl.
My younger dog has a habit of picking up his water bowl and carrying it to me whenever it doesn't have as much water in it as he'd like. (He never has as much water in it as he’d like.)
Unfortunately, sometimes that means he dumps 1/4" to 1/2" of water all over the floor in the process.
His current bowl is light weight and far too conducive to this habit. I'm not sure ceramic is a good idea because what if he succeeds, and then drops/breaks it? Any recs for something hefty, but that isn't fragile?
I tried something similar and my cat(!!!) would play in the water bowl because she liked the way it bubbled when water was released. I definitely wouldn't try this with a dog who already pulls shenanigans with his water.
I tried something similar and my cat(!!!) would play in the water bowl because she liked the way it bubbled when water was released. I definitely wouldn't try this with a dog who already pulls shenanigans with his water.
I just thought the weight of it would keep the dog from picking it up. Our dogs can paw at it and move it a bit when it's empty but they've never tried to pick it up and carry it around. When ds was crawling, he would play in it! lol
holly116 , sorry you are having to deal with that. Did she know you wouldn't be home when she came by yesterday? I think your response is the way to go - sounds like she could have Borderline Personality Disorder or Narcissistic Personality Disorder. (Although with either of those personality disorders, she thrives on creating discord and will of course feel that she is not the problem and doesn't need to go to therapy.) Hope you are able to get the money she owes you soon.
I’m fairly certain it’s narcissistic personality disorder. She will never admit that she’s ever the problem and I’m 99.99999% sure she will never set up a therapy appointment. She hasn’t been to a doctor of any kind outside of a minute clinic in 25 years because she’s just so sure there’s never been anything wrong with her.
My younger dog has a habit of picking up his water bowl and carrying it to me whenever it doesn't have as much water in it as he'd like. (He never has as much water in it as he’d like.)
Unfortunately, sometimes that means he dumps 1/4" to 1/2" of water all over the floor in the process.
His current bowl is light weight and far too conducive to this habit. I'm not sure ceramic is a good idea because what if he succeeds, and then drops/breaks it? Any recs for something hefty, but that isn't fragile?
It’s me, hi, I’m the much-loved problem.
We have a Neater Feeder. Noodle loved making water messes as a puppy and this solved it.
My younger dog has a habit of picking up his water bowl and carrying it to me whenever it doesn't have as much water in it as he'd like. (He never has as much water in it as he’d like.)
Unfortunately, sometimes that means he dumps 1/4" to 1/2" of water all over the floor in the process.
His current bowl is light weight and far too conducive to this habit. I'm not sure ceramic is a good idea because what if he succeeds, and then drops/breaks it? Any recs for something hefty, but that isn't fragile?
It’s me, hi, I’m the much-loved problem.
We have a Neater Feeder. Noodle loved making water messes as a puppy and this solved it.
holly116 - I know $1800 is nothing to sneeze at, but I’d tell her to keep it and stay gone. It’s not worth the stress.
I’m fully prepared to kiss that $$ goodbye. If she actually does set up an appointment with a family therapist, I will go for her own benefit but I can’t imagine her ever doing it. I will always remain hopeful that she takes steps to move from where she’s at. I hope I’m wrong.
Underneath it all she’s lonely and miserable. I want better for her, I will always hope for that. But she needs to figure that out on her own. I refuse to be her emotional punching bag.
Susie, I was going to suggest Yeti as well or there are several knock off versions that are equally as heavy. I have a Hydrapeak brand from Winners (Canadian version of TJ Maxx) that was $25 and is just like the Yeti.
My golden girl hasn't thought to carry her water dish around, but everything else in our house gets rearranged if it isn't nailed down. Never chews (knock on wood), just carries things in her mouth and drops them in a new location.
Post by UMaineTeach on Jul 25, 2024 19:53:47 GMT -5
The new neighbors kids play in the road, at night, in the dark, at the bottom of a low visibility hill. They have decided, rather than not have the kids do that, to put up a passive aggressive yard sign that says if you hit their kids you will need a good lawyer.
No one is trying to hit your kids, however they are in the road like it’s a second driveway. I’m nervous driving past the house every time.
UMaineTeach, that's so obnoxious. I'd be annoyed too. Like come on, help me help you to stay safe!
sadlebred, I'm really sorry to hear. You have had such a run of luck lately. I can only hope this is step one in the universe's grand plan for you to land somewhere better.
I'm so sorry sadlebred . That had to be a shock. How long had you worked there?
I think it's about 18-19 years since the late 90s-that's as a full time employee. I've also been a contractor and worked for a vendor there. I've only NOT been there for about 3.5 years in all those years when I went elsewhere for a bit.
My younger dog has a habit of picking up his water bowl and carrying it to me whenever it doesn't have as much water in it as he'd like. (He never has as much water in it as he’d like.)
Unfortunately, sometimes that means he dumps 1/4" to 1/2" of water all over the floor in the process.
His current bowl is light weight and far too conducive to this habit. I'm not sure ceramic is a good idea because what if he succeeds, and then drops/breaks it? Any recs for something hefty, but that isn't fragile?
It’s me, hi, I’m the much-loved problem.
We use this weighted dog bowl that clicks into the stand for our lab. Solved this problem immediately