my friend’s exterior needs help!
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NHBabs z4b-5a NH
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I’m distraught over my friend’s dog
Comments (55)Bestyears, I was keeping it vague because discussing dog training methods can be equal to politics! Try telling some of the militant rescue groups that you will be using a different training method than the one they strictly follow ... you will never get a dog from them! Here are two articles from two opposite theories that gives you an idea of how they think. 1) https://positively.com/victorias-blog/balanced-dog-training-theres-nothing-balanced-about-it/ 2) https://www.nitrocanine.com/blog/2015/06/12/in-defense-of-balanced-training/ With my rescue I started out with a purely positive trainer. It worked great in the house and yard as the dog is very food motivated ... BUT outside none of the training made a difference. Critters and the chase were a much higher reward than anything I could offer. I even tried carrying filet mignon! I was being dragged around town by a crazy dog ... even with the easy-walk harness the positive trainer told me to buy. The dog just walked sideways and pushed into the harness. The last straw was when on a walk the dog nearly knocked me, and my father, to the ground when trying to get a squirrel. I had to kick the dog to stop her lunging and get us untangled (my Dad also had our smaller dog on leash). I looked for a different approach and found "balanced" training. The trainer I found is slightly different from #2 above in that they do use food rewards. Happy to message you a link to the training program website and the actual trainer I used. We now go on off leash hikes and I get stopped regularly by people who comment on her behavior and level of training. I got so many questions that I started carrying business cards for the trainer!! One of those people actually contacted and used my trainer, even thought she isn't local. Do your research and choose the trainer and method that best works for you and your dog. The best method will most likely be a combination of several different ones....See MoreNeed help with color decisions for my 1945 home exterior remodel
Comments (1)I would paint with one color for siding and brick, leave the stones....See MoreI need help with my exterior house color/trim
Comments (1)Hello - if you are able to post a few photos it will help people offer more useful suggestions. 🌈...See MoreNeed help with my exterior upgrade dilemmas--roof, siding, trim
Comments (2)@Indecisiveness, sorry if unclear. First pic are color samples described in the message....See More
Jen K (7b, 8a)
5 years ago
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoAgree with laceyvail and Babs about removing what’s there.
If she wants a more formal, uniform planting look, she could do dwarf shrubs, depending on how deep those beds are.
If she wants color/more cottage-y style, a mix of perennials, small ornamental grasses, annuals — in varying heights and textures.
I think another paved walk to the sidewalk, if budget allows, would look nice and give some definition to the yard. I’d make it a bit wider than the other walkway, and slightly flared where it meets the public sidewalk. A lamp post would be very charming on the driveway side.
The ledge under the left window is cute, and if it’s sturdy enough, I’d put some small, pretty pots (or one rectangular pot) on it with flowers.
A narrow trellis with a non-aggressive vine would look good on the vertical white thing by the door. Or replace that detail with a post or column.
ETA after seeing her location: I googled ‘California cottage’ and saw some ideas. This one has the similar ledges under the windows. :) Also, with being in S Calif, google ‘xeriscape plantings’ for ideas of things that survive drought and heat well. And ask for advice at local nurseries, of course.
For painting ideas, you might want to post on the Home Decorating board ... or download a paint app (most of the major paint companies offer virtual painting) and play around with it.
HD board — http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/decor
hemina
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laceyvail 6A, WV