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I priced out materials, and it would be about 7k. so that leave roughly 20k in labor....... yeah that doesn't seem right. However, they are deck specialists, and their work is very good. But I don't exactly need a work of art. Welp, that's why I'm here now, if anyone has a guy or does this stuff would love some input.

Our 30+ year old deck is in need of serious replacing. We got a few quotes for a basic 13x20 foot deck, about 10 feet off the ground using all composite Azek material. The cost was jaw dropping, anywhere from 25-30k including dry proofing the underside. Being a rather handy man, I can do a lot of things on my own. Unfortunately, i'm not sure I would take on this entire job myself. At this point, I'm looking to see if anyone here would be willing to or knows of someone who can create a job plan for permit approval and frame out the deck for me. I can take over with finishing the deck from there. Im located in Sussex county around Ogdensburg/Franklin. If the cost is kept low I can pay cash. I appreciate any help or advice you guys have.

With leash training you want exactly that kinda result. When my dogs start to pull they get a sharp tug( with a command) and we stop walking. When their attention is on me we start walking again. After time those sharp tugs is enough and we don't even stop. After even more time the command works effectively. And praise for walking nicely. Our hound gets a little pep in his step when we praise him, it's kinda funny. People make the mistake of letting their dog walk them. There shouldn't be tension on a leash when walking. The more you're aware of their triggers, the more you can predict when a tug will be necessary and pull in some leash slack.

Wtf have they been doing during the last 8 years of record sales?

I voted yes, nothing a little tin foil cant solve.

Recently decided to install an Abode system myself. Pretty happy with the features. Im thinking about adding some external and internal cameras in sensitive areas for added layer of protection. Since I have the system I was looking to integrate with something like the Nest Cams, but it is unclear if i still need the expensive plan that Nest requires with its cameras. I purchased the abode inside camera, but I have no idea when it will come. I will not pay for another monitoring service, which seems redundant, and am willing to look at something that does local storage. If any of you guys use this system do you know of good ways to integrate video that wont cost me an absurd amount of money for service, essentially just the cost of the cameras/system.

When we moved into the new house it came with an in ground electric fence. I refuse to use it because of the lack of control. Also believe it's a negative reinforcement training style. After reading horrible reviews of e-fences I can say I would never use one, or leave my dog alone with an e-collar on. I agree, if your going to use it on ur dog, test it on yourself first. There is a lot of cheap crap out there.

No offense, but it doesn't sound like you are using the e-collar appropriately. You should be working and training the dog equally as much with or without the use of an e-collar. It's a training tool, much like a leash, with the intent to control the dog. Training the dog comes after the stimulation he receives through any technique you plan to use. I don't recommend any types of negative reinforcement as training.

https://www.chewy.com/cloud-star-chewy-tricky-trainers/dp/36390?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=f&utm_content=Cloud Star&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2M2979WW2QIVVgeGCh1Rfgd3EAQYAiABEgJe7PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds We used these treats, the freeze dry stuff is great but I find it crumbles too easily. We discovered our hound is highly allergic to alot of stuff, and we switched over to pure freeze dried liver beef chicken and turkey.

I'm not a fan of those bark collars. I like that my dogs bark. It's just how much they bark. I also like a more hands on approach, so I can reward the corrected behavior. Every teachable moment with a dog should be done with a command and a reward. . We used this thing called doggie don't, that emits a tazer sound, pretty sure it's actually a tazer. My dogs responded well to it, sit nicely by doors when ppl enter and stop barking with the command we used. The biggest issue we had with the GS was his level of energy, very playful, he literally never thinks he's in trouble.

Have you tried a harness that constricts when pulled? That walking technique paired with commands worked well for us, and always treats to reward. But once the leash came off, he knew enough we couldn't do anything. That's when we got the sport dog. At the end of the day, if you don't know proper ways to train a dog, it doesn't matter what you do. Whether it's a leash or an e-collar, neither will be effective. Even having it professionally trained will mean little if you don't reinforce the training at home.

I'm very curious to know, if you decide to use a trainer, what method they use for obedience training. Based on the place xXxplosive suggested I would ask if that is their primary method for training these types of situations, that is if you want to avoid it. I say this because their FAQ seems to indicate it is a primary method for training that they rely upon. Consider if they do use them, if the training is something you can learn on your own that wont cost you thousands of dollars. From most places I have seen, they use an assortment of prong, choke and e-collars. All depending on the level of control needed over the dog.

These are good points, something to consider is that if you can't provide the dog enough exercise you way want to reconsider adopting it. Walking a GSD is not exercise.

It must be a miracle that people are able to train their dogs with out professionals. On second thought, just call Cesar Millan.

It's pretty inherent that if you want to train a dog yourself you need to learn how to actual do it. That fact youre sensationalizing this technique as electrocuting the dog says all I need to know about your argument. You either spend the time to learn how to do it, or pay someone to do it for you.

So you have an issue with using a training technique that the trainer you just referenced uses? I don't mean to be a dick but, seriously?

Nonsense? What is there to see? The behavior has been accurately described and you can train a dog in a variety of different ways. You said the dog needs to be obedience trained first, and that is a proven method of doing so. Just so we're clear here, the dog isnt punished using the collar, it's a method to redirect it's attention, paired with positive reinforcement for good behavior. Let me also point out that the trainer you just referenced uses e-collars, directly stated in their FAQs Why do we use e-collars? Modern E-Collar training is the most effective, most reliable, most humane, and transformational training available today

Get a sport dog training collar. My GS went from a total asshole to an obedient doggy. He had many of the same issues you describe, and we adopted him at a little over 1. After a few shocks he got the gist, and the audio beep can be used there after, only shocking when he too ignores that. I shocked myself with the collar, and a setting 3 isn't painful. My issue with formal training is that it takes a lot of time and money, the collar isn't expensive and provides near instant results. After a few months we stopped using the collar all together. The hardest part is creating trainable moments, this is where professional training is better. However, with any training, reinforcement is the key.

I though ss109 wasn't considered AP?

Except the ATF ruled it's legal to shoulder it. What point is the strap then?

Me thinks he wants to use an adjustable arm brace as an adjustable stock. Imo, it's just the wrong state to try this you may win a court case with the ATF letter in hand, but it will be an interesting ride. HE also brings up a point that arm braces we're designed for pistols.

Because the law say says so, both federal and state law requires a stock on a rifle.

Best answer: No stock? Then it's not a rifle. If it's not a rifle, what is it? What use do you have for it? I see no usefulness to them... Everyone uses them to avoid SBR classification as a pistol, and uses the arm brace as a stock.. No one actually straps the thing to their forearm, certainly not a full length rifle.

The only reason I justify the trip is because I own a ton of cold weather gear just for that. The cold never bothered me, between snowboarding, duck hunting and ice fishing, it's just another fun activity. Much better Imo then the summer heat.

Joke aside, I am the type of person who goes there when it's 20 degrees out and snowing.