One Man Banned

Got to get that shwarma. Plus it's fun to say shwarma.

Surprise glizzy?

I have seen some dope (IMO) commemorative type shit, operational but not really meant to be fired. I saw this used and in good condition and regret not picking it up since I like pew-pews and choo choos. They have a Winchester version too. But to those ones you posted, lol. After I left the page I realized that there probably are guys who use and abuse those, my thought being it would suck balls to have to clean some of those, fuck that.

Call the cops. Call your boss. I don't give a fuck. OMB too crazy, got to cool down. Got RR employees and security types trying to move me and I'm like fuck off, this is my line.

I've rarely had chartreuse but it was an ingredient on some cocktail I used to get somewhere. What's a Chicago Handshake? You should make a Chicago Dog cocktail with hot dog water, pickle juice, etc. Pretty sure @LUGRis down to try it.

Not sure if this will annoy the TX people or excite them

@Tails0nEmezcal is pretty good stuff. I guess I meant more like do you have your own go to recipe for yourself, or if someone just came up and said make me a drink what would you make them?

Also not a fan of storing books on an angle, kind of warps the book. Didn't notice before but I see a few of you do that.

No library is complete without 2 copies of Freight Train Graffiti.

Well sir you have options but do you.

Today is National Gardening Day, so plant some seeds. Weather here is crazy, are we about to skip Spring? Still, got more cold tolerant stuff down like spinach and peas. Ended up doing some sunflowers for the hell of it. If I get anything it will grow up and block the view from the nosey. Have perennial wildflower seeds on the way to help convert an area where shrubbery is losing out.

That's fantasy shit and display type stuff

Everything forward IMHO. Caring for an animal does not automatically equate to treating them well. Some of those photos are cool but I find the muzzles questionable along with the reasoning for the pinch collars. Look at the "standard" collars those dogs are already wearing. The widest collar I use to control dogs larger than those is 1". Also worth noting that quote about war being inhumane in its nature, and some of those methods with the dogs might be crossing that line. In any event you're talking about dogs now being used more as a tool than as a pet, and the lives of those dogs are very far removed from that of a house pet. NOES I'm just going to kick out some thoughts and perspectives here and you can take or leave what you like. My personal experience with the prong collar was that it was recommended to me by a trainer without a lot of training around its use. It's a tool and should only be worn during training, and definitely never when playing with other dogs. The collar didn't do a lot to stop the problem behavior, and I realized over time that the collar is pinching the scruff of the neck, something I could do myself with just my hand, more humane perhaps while still achieving the same results. It is a bit of an immature move in that puppies are taken by the scruff of their neck by their mothers but this does not occur in adulthood. As I've gotten older and more experienced with dogs it's become clear that most problems are handler error, and that basic leash handling skills and some behavioral know how is mainly all I've needed since for all sorts of breeds. Leash handling means that we are using the leash to communicate with the dog, and we are also using the leash to direct or correct the dog's behavior. In other words the leash is more than a rope that connects the dog to us, it is a tool. Did you buy your dog for a pet, as protection, both? More? Plenty of dogs will be natural protectors or guards of your home without having to do all the other stuff. It does make a difference in terms of your search for help. If you're searching based on breed or protection you're more likely to find people who do those specific tasks, versus if you search for an animal behaviorist or certified trainer you will find plenty of people who can work with you and your dog using other, different techniques. Those people will also have testimonials about those methods. My buddy was a dog handler for the military. I've definitely seen plenty of dogs at work in different branches of law enforcement, never seen any of them wearing a prong or e-collar. There is no protection type breed. There are breeds that get used for that, but a GSD is a working/herding dog. They like to work, they can handle the grind of work, and like any working class guy when the work is done they want to have a drink at the bar and spend some time with the family. Do you need a tool to gain compliance/obedience from your dog? How come you're not in charge already? Do you want your dog to comply because he respects you, or because he fears the pinch/shock? Are you using the proper motivation for your dog? Let's say you go with an e-collar, and one day you open your door to get the mail or have a smoke and your dog bolts out. In that moment you're probably not holding the e-collar remote in your hand. What now? What brings your dog back? I'm more of a positive reinforcement type of guy, although I don't use it exclusively. I do consider the dog's behavior and what motivates them. I do research each breed I take if I'm not familiar with it to understand any breed specifics. One of my basics for good obedience is the feeding ritual. I do crate feed, but even if I didn't, the dog will sit for their food, wait for me to place it down, and then will eat when I release them. Every time. I train my dog and all fosters to respond to verbal and/or hand commands. There are times where an e-collar might be appropriate but I'm looking more at your hounds and prey driven hunting dogs that will follow their instinct if allowed.

@Tails0nEwhat's your signature drink?

Abe Orshenklinik

What about the bits?

Much respect and do you, it's a preference. I'll suggest though that you can have an obedient dog without that collar or an e-collar. I'm not sure exactly what you meant by the pinch collar being a precursor for an e-collar but if you're paying money, likely good money, to a trainer for that advice think about that for a moment and either save your money or get a new trainer. IMHO.

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Hit my music....

Yep, the OJ death memes have been pretty solid