BRINGS his bed into the kennel and be firm with him. Its no different than with a child who refuses to sleep. I realize he has been the only child but he has to learn that he has to share. Put i an iron stove , even a little one, it will make it cozier...lol...and you can warm coffee or and stew! / soup! . lol
an easy way to keep the doggos from trying to eat each other is to put a muzzle on BOTH of them and then let them work out their domination issues without the ability to bite. i had a hybrid timberwolf that wouldnt let my other dogs eat or drink... 2 weeks in a muzzle and they could eat and drink from the same bowls at the same time. of course, you give them both time off the muzzle alone for feeding and human affection. ill keep watching to see if you try it. best 20-30$ youlll ever spend
I know you're busy... But seeing the open bags of dirt in the background wall in the dome can you review what your plans to finish those walls.. how you're going to deal with the broken bags and just general mixture of bags on the walls. Love that you're working on the dogs.. I am sure that you will succeed, this is a long term process.
You could ask Caesar Milan to help? Or look up some of his videos, he has some good advice.. it look like the female needs training as she is the younger and more boisterous, she is the newcomer and needs to respect the older dog. It would be good to see them as best buddies together 🐾🐕☺️🥰
IF YA PUT A 2 INCH FOAM BOARD BETWEEN THE FRONT DOOR AND 1/4 PLYWOOD AND USE FOAM PIPE INSULATION AROUND THE EDGES THAT WOULD SEAL AND SAVE A LOT A HEAT. IM ALWAYS LEARNING ALL THE TRICKS HERE IN SOUTHEAST IDAHO. ITS ALREADY BEEN IN THE 20S. AND TEENS THIS WEEK. INSULATION AND FOAM SEAL IS KING.
I used to live in Southern Arizona aka the lower desert and I understand on the taking forever on digging holes. It took me 2 months to dig a hole 3 ft x 3 ft x 4 ft deep. Caliche is a female dog. Now I live in the upper desert in northern Arizona and have lava rock to deal with. I'm waking up to 16 degrees and the other day I too forgot to put tools up and there was snow everywhere. Forecast didn't mention snow. What is the breed of your dogs. I just got #2 pups and Zorra one of the girls looks similar to yours. My pups mom is border collie and the dad is mastiff Shepard.
I apologize in advance but, I laughed so hard when you said the dogs are super excited…. Almost choked on my beer! Have melded several packs myself, the fur babies will be fine eventually PS I was watching your complete build video again while waiting for tonight’s new one, thanks for bringing sunshine every Sunday love you❤️
Jim, I love you guys and wish only the best for you. But, how many more times is it going to take before you learn your lessons? Like, I don't understand why you took your panels down and exposed them to possibly being damaged and living with diminished output before your new structure was built? IT MAKES NO SENSE! And why would there ever be several power tools or bags of cement left out exposed? I can understand one tool you forgot to put away. But you've been living there for years now, no know how the weather can get. Plus you live 10' from where you work. Why wouldn't you run outside the second you hear the rain start to double check everything's put away? By this point in your life haven't you lived the old saying "... an ounce of prevention = #of cure..."? We've seen where trying to do things quickly and half cocked ends up taking longer, costing more and with inferior results. Sorry to tear you a new asshole but someone had to. In my opinion, you need to start developing some new habits for the end of your day to set you up for success the following day. Start with simple stuff like a place for everything and everything in it's place. And go from there. All this said I'm not perfect, I suffer from being organizationally challenged. For example, whenever I had appointments I'd note it down on any scrap of paper within arms reach - never to be seen again. Once I realized this was a real weakness of mine I didn't decide id try real hard to remember better. No, now no matter how much of a hurry I may be in I stop, open the calendar on my phone and put that complete info in there. I haven't missed an appointment since. It's a small structural change that made a huge difference in my life, including my reputation. I'm no longer the unreliable flake. That's just one example. Also anticipating all the potential issues like javalena running over your panels and making adjustments accordingly. Best of luck.
Everyone is blaming Crew. He’s an old man and was the only dog for the longest time. When I look at his behavior around her, he is just curious. Every time they show a fight, it is Lluvia who starts it. She really went after Crew in this video. I agree with muzzles but she also needs to learn boundaries. Both breeds are dominant working dogs and it may never work out between them. Lluvia needs training!
When we brought home our puppy 8 years ago, the older dog was not having it. I had our son keep the dogs apart during the next day and called around to get a consult with a trainer when I got home from work. He had them sitting next to each other in 15 minutes from an all out dog fight at the beginning. Tension on our part, not being in charge of the situation on our part were the culprits. He had them sit next to each other with the focus on him only, not each other using first a firm "hey" to get attention then nice talking and treats. Within a week we had them sleeping together. Added a third dog three years later and I did the slow intro, managed the energy in the space and while there may be a spat from time to time related mostly to food, they are all buddies. It is do-able. You cannot just sit and watch. At least one adult has to be in charge. The training has to be incorporating both dogs.
Definitely muzzle time until you get her sorted. Luvia has been the one to go after Crew. Research ways to correct her. They can and will get along with the right correction.
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I had to scrape my windshield to go to physical therapy this week. I'm still pretty salty about it. But it was my last appointment... I graduated! Now I just gotta get healed up enough to mount a horse for our anniversary trail ride in January! i hope the kiddos settle soon and you all get to be snug warm in the dome til it warms up again.
Use the filter when using the bigger tanks. They have a oil in the propane that plugs up the heater. The hose reacts with the propane and breaks down. I know by experience. With the filter my heater has gave me 3 years with the same filter. But 2 previous heaters without the filter was destroyed.
When I lived in my little travel trailer for 2 yrs I threw out the rv mattress and brought my single sized temperpedic-like mattress in there. Still have it after 8 yrs. Glad you figured out a solution for the dogs. Hopefully some day they'll end up getting along.
Up in Sunizona it's gotten down into the mid-twenties several times. I moved into the kitchen I built, in anticipation of the cold weather, since so many things are broken in the RV. Kind of crowded, but cozy in the cold weather, and everything works in here! You'll enjoy being in your new place, even if it isn't finished. It's a big step that you were working for, even if it's off schedule.
You might have to put muscles on them for a little while until they get used to each other you're doing such a great job I can't wait to see it when it's done I love you guys God bless you and the love and the light of the one true creator amen
Muscles? Do you mean muzzles? I've tried many muzzles, but when two dogs that heavy are really fighting, none were good enough, also not my favorite Baskerville. They usually rip them off in a matter of seconds, and they can also injure themselves or the other when wearing metal muzzles.
Make sure you use the ceiling fan to push the heat down. They also make thermal powered fans. They work great on the buddy heaters to help move the heat.
I always admire your persistence as you continue with your dream home. I use a Big Buddy Heater in my cabin which you might have noticed during your visit but of course you folks came over a bit ago now. Ace Hardware brought in an adapter for me (thanks Ace Sierra Vista!) to make it possible for me to be able to connect my BBQ size tanks with an accessory hose I purchased as well. The Big Buddy is such a game changer and I am super snug and warm in no time even with the coldest of days.
Make sure to use a "filter" when putting a large tank on the buddy heater they are notorious for having the gas nozzle assembly degrade with ANY moisture going through it.
It is your lives --- but the younger dog would either get professional training or be long gone. Just wasted time and effort imho. I realize you will keep the younger dog --- just hope any consequence is not too much.
I had a mix Shepard move into my back yard and give me 10 puppies Meanest animal I've ever been around I had to count my fingers And I was the one feeding them She hated a collar and leash jumped around like a wild horse. Over time she got tired of never leaving the back yard She would watch the puppies get their collars and leachs.... So she came to get her collar and leash that part of the crazy was over She learned manners from her puppies.... Remember mean One night it was storming BAD so I went out to set with them under their shelter... I didn't believe it She crawled onto my lap and layer down There went the crazy wild mean dog... I was sad My neighbors knew to keep their distance... But then again I only keep female cats and dogs They have more sence Males a lot of time. Are dumb
She is a real risk of hurting Crew and please never ever allow her around children!! She looks like a chicken killer as well. She would almost be better off somewhere else or put down the way she tries to domimate y'all is a no no. Bad dog!
What's happening to you happened to my wife and I. The RV heater stopped working so I built a dome in a week and moved in. My dome was 55 degrees with one Mr. Buddy heater on. After painting the dome with Ceramic paint, the temperature went up to 70 degrees with one heater on. Your RV heater may just need to be cleaned with compressed air blast. I Fix my gas refrigerator and water heater that stopped working with compressed air blast. Look up Dome Cabin Build on my channel.
Keeping them caged by each other will eventually calm them UV is no joke But more interaction between them will either join them or divide them but they have to get use to each other!!!
I'm in rain country and was told by a fence guy. He said that fence posts last longer if you put a couple handfuls of gravel in the bottom of he hole for drainage and no cement . Because cement doesn't seal in fact rain water gets trapped in between the cement and wood it rots out quicker than in dirt and gravel. And I have seen 100+ year old fences made in old growth cedar in dirt out here .
Do you ever watch other couples trying to make it off grid and build their homes? If not I could recommend about four couples around the country doing quite well.
Aren’t you from WI? You sure acclimated to the AZ temps! Hey- Do NOT overlook a carbon monoxide detector!!!!!!! People die every year from gas poisoning. Every person needs one in their house
Dogs can adjust quickly, by themselves, but not with people around. They get confused about their job status, their pecking order. Left alone from the beginning, they would have found a natural balance. But Jim bonded with her, before Crew. So she has anxiety and confusion. Give it patience and time.
I have raised dogs since I was a child. First you should have kept them together for the night anyways and put up with a few problems so it gets resolved. They will never get along if not together. Most importantly put them both on a big long leash with knots in it to inconvenience their walking around and make it easy to catch them Next you really must get severe with them, do NOt beat the dogs but yank at their leash while yelling at them and put them back on their own bed. And tell them to stay. That is discipline they need to learn and need to learn to obey you and most importantly need to respect you and what you expect of them. Easier way to teach them boundaries from each other's is outside in wide open. You keep one dog close to you (not tied to anything except loose leashes with knots) and interfere every time they get into a fight. Eventually they will stop. Crew is a good respectful male to UV, he wasn't aggressive to UV, just curious. UV jumped him as most female would do, especially to a respectful male. Both could use some training. Whenever you walk them take the time to teach them (at first on a leash) to walk by you, stop, stay, come then let the dog go free to run around after a good session and praise the dog. Keep session very short and easy at first, you don't want the dog to fail training every time. You want the dog to love training and be proud and happy when done.
Nah. Sorry, but that's not what I saw, Jim. @14:50, Crew was minding his own business and circling to lay down and chill for the night, when Lluvia growled at him, then viciously attached him, while Crew was holding back and totally under Jessica's control. Yet, he was the one that was rejected by his own pack? Dudes... can you imagine how he felt, while wondering, "WTF did I do to deserve being treated like this, after all of these years? It was totally the bitch's fault. I was the victim of her attack, wasn't I? This will be the last time she'll ever pull that stunt on ole Crew. Then, I'll remind the pack of who the alpha dog is around here."
Lluvia is a guardian breed she will always go after Crew because Crew is a breed with strong prey instinct. He goes after cows horses and probably cats, chikens and other animals. Crew should have his place back to himself. Lluvia deserves to be a guardian dog of animals. It's her nature. It's cruel for both dogs to be in this situation. Pyrenees dogs are meant to be free guardians. My daughters works at an animal sanctuary. The dogs there are Pyrenees. They are with the goats sheep, horses ,donkeys ,cows, llamas alpacas and pigs day and night 24/7. They guard them. They are happy and very loving dogs. It's unnatural for Lluvia to be chained or made to sleep in a house or crated. This is all so unnecessary. No good reason for any of it at all.
Make sure you buy the filter for the propane line or you will ruin your Buddy Heater. They are not that expensive about 12 or 13 bucks at camping world.
According to Cesar Milan it is almost always the humans involved. You guys are tensed up expecting a fight between them and they pick up on it and they can’t just get to know each other on dog terms which is just as simple as people meeting , just saying hi, no expectations the other might cause harm just a simple hello which includes sniffing. Y’all probably aren’t even aware you’re feeling it half of the time, but you worry the second you even think about them getting within 10 feet of each other. If nothing else search for how Caesar helps when dogs are fighting and see if that helps some.
Try watching Beckman's dog training RU-vid videos. You'all know Cesar Milan and he is awesome, but Beckman's videos are nice because he kind of specializes in dog socialization videos of dog meet and greets and dogs with aggression issues or that simply lack socialization experiences. Cesar Milan is so good it is sometimes hard to figure out exactly what he is doing and Beckman is more human and there is lots of good dog interactions in his videos. It's still all about your energy and redirecting dog issues calmly.
Hey Guys, My husband and I really enjoy watching your show.... We never tried the buddy heater but what we do use and maybe you can check it out is a Vent Free propane heater which can be ran by a larger propane tank... we've plumbed our cabin with black pipe to several places where can hook up several heaters.... if you do check it out and choose one, a suggestion for sure is to get one with a thermostat and with ceramic tiles.... one, with a high enough btu for your space should warm your place nicely.... ours is not one of the most expensive brands... and we are off grid as well Wishing you guys all he best..
Sorry your excitement about moving in was dampened a bit by the dogs. Crews been such a good dog. I hope you find a trainer to help you get the new girl sorted out. She needs to understand she's not in charge you are. You guys have worked so hard you deserve a peaceful home.
it's Lluvia that jumps on crew, both the first and this last time. I would suggest being firm with Lluvia when this happens, not just stay a little quiet and look for the strap
I’ve never been fond of choker collars or anything like that for dogs. The alternative is what is called a gentle lead. It goes around the snout similar to a collar. The “correction” if you will when you pull on the leash the dogs face will be turned another direction. My dog is very aggressive towards other dogs but in almost one visit we went from having to be 20ft from another dog to within 5 ft just making corrections when he growled or snarled. It’s a very gentle way to work on that but you will need to start socializing them and correcting the behavior or it will never change
My dog (lab boxer mix) had speration anxiety. she was a rescue dog so she came with some issues we had to address. We bought her some herbal anxiety chews and they helped us get her used to being in a new environment. You might check in to something like that for Crew. The other thing we did when we brought in a new pet was to take some of the other dogs toys and put them with her so she could get used to there scent. I hope they get used to eachother.
Hey guys! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Have you ever thinked about a hot air collector made out of old windows? This would definetly raise the temp in the dome even during winter time for free. Best wishes from northern germany!
Will you be able to get the box spring and mattress into the lower level without stairwell modifications? Shame about your dogs... only time will tell. Wishing you and your furry kids a blessed week, gentle autumn weather and restful evenings. Peace
Hey you guys are you guys know today hey looking good but I still say you got a lot of work but you should have put those panels up off the ground so that way nothing gets broken on it before you go to bed or whatever that way when you get up in the morning if something's broken then it's going to be your fault and something broke but put them up against the wall or something so that way you don't blow around all the rain doesn't get them all right buddy God bless you guys hope the guys get help the dog gets along with the other dog
Hello Jim and Jessica, I was cleaning and realized it has been a long time since I have visited you. My goodness you have come a long way. Love seeing how you have progressed. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓
Wow that was scary!!! I can’t believe they are still so aggressive toward each other after all the care you guys have taken to introduce them in the best way. You two definitely have a lot of patience!! Btw that soalr rack is looking very nice!!!
Yeah that big buddy heater works awesome. Yes you can hook it up to a bigger tank. Tractor Supply has the full kit to set it up. Good to see ya's moving in the doom. Figured you would finish the walls first. Nope the dogs are not liking it one bit. Stay safe and have a great week!
@@shapst3838 Just thinking out loud. I think that’s part of the process they’ve volunteered to show us? I also live in the desert and always try to make good use of the shade.
you know the dogs will never get along till alpha has been established between them . really crew was to old and so was the other dog sorry im not going to try to spell her name . but there is still a chance they might get along at some point . ive owned big dogs my whole life and i will tell you that some times it just dont work out and you will end up separating them completely . you also got to remember that you guys are the alpha . dogs see you as bigger dogs . my advice is a big rolled up news paper the sunday news paper is best its heavy and makes a good whopping sound . now you dont use it to beat the dog with its the noise they dont like and if you use it when your trying to get them to mind it will teach them that when it comes out you mean enough . i think your to late for the dogs to be friends maybe she would be ok but crew is old and used to being the only dog . the only thing that will really determine if they can be friends is a big dog fight between them . winner will be alpha . bad thing is there is a good chance one of them will be hurt . if it happens stay out of it till its over . do not get involved . not cause i dont care about the dogs i do but because you dont ever get between two big dogs fighting its a good chance you will get bit . but it would be good advice just to keep them away from each other i dont really think friends is going to happen .
@@jeangurnee sure the human is the alpha . but alpha still needs to be established between them dogs and maybe the humans as well . im not a dog trainer but i have trained my own and i know what works . if them big dogs were scared of a news paper then i would think there would be no problems . difference between scared and not liking . its the equivalent of a spray bottle for a cat when you teach them not to do something like scratch furniture . but hey you got a better more gental get in touch with your inner self way of doing it have at it im sure it will work just fine .
I had a shepherd go after my mouthy 30# dog. By the time it was over I had a broken bit finger, 4 days in hospital, $1300 vet bill. Second time it happened in a split second, pepper spray failed, dog was shot, I am still traumatized. Get the help with training or rehome her. She's a lovely dog but it isn't a good fit. Crew needs to be the solo dog.
Agree. Lluvia needs rules and firm commands. Also spaying her might help. You have one big "weapon" though. She adores being with you. Maybe you could try this. I would take them both on a walk, Lluvia first to tire her, then with Crew . At the slightest snarl, tell her firmly and loudly "bad", walk her back decisively, tie her up securely and proceed to play with/ fuss over Crew all in full view of her. Tell him "good" over and over. Teach her the word good separately with treats,games etc. She will get the hang of the words and want to be on the good, free side. I hope. If they get into it in the dome the aggressor gets crated and the "good" dog runs free.
Have you thought about two kennel's side by side one for each of them the kennels can have a space so there not touching untill they get used to each other.
maybe focus on getting those panels up and connected efficiently to the 60/150 MPPT. 150 VOC volts serial connect. if your panels are 365 watts that is 3 panels in series grouped by 5 in parallel or similar.
You might feel sick while working with concrete due to the activated, corrosive, water reactive nature of the cement dust. Don't get too close to the concrete when mixing it, use waterproof gloves, and a good air filter mask might help, but often the particles are so fine they go right through a mask. Otherwise, it might take a few days to recover your respiratory health.
When you brought in the mattress and laid down, we can completely relate to, we are homesteading in Elko county NV, and just moved into our cabin about a week ago. Man, sleeping in the 17 foot camper for almost two years sucks. Good luck with the puppies. We have a similar issue with ours too. Cheers 🥂
Derek Howlett would not be please with your choice of materials for your replacement Solar frame. I understand your reasoning but I think heavy equipment could have be found for your required deep post holes. I will be going off grid next year and will be starting my multiple challenges and I have resigned myself to using steel supports so my panels can handle 100 mph winds.
@@ourselfreliantlife kinda like watching paint dry, tbh. was a big fan in the beginning! i really hope you do well, in concept it would be really cool to see finished! i just have reservations about this project ever getting completed.
From what we seen it was UVULA that started that fight and not Cara. I think you’ve done the correct thing by bringing in the kennels for both of them with the single dividing wall so they can get used to each other .
HOWdy G-D-P, ... Dog PARENTHOOD is always an EDUCATION how's that SONG Lyrics go ? ... You gotta' Keep 'Em SEPARATED = LOL 🙂 COOP the WiSeNhEiMeR from Richmond, INDIANA ...
I feel like I'd get along with Jess very well. I'm the customer who will light people up to WATER THE DESPERATE PLANTS IN THEIR WAITING ROOM/LOBBY, or straight up go get some water and water them myself. I'm also the weird neighbor that people come home from work to find a note that says "I PUT YOUR PLANT IN MY SHED I'M SORRY NOT TO ASK BUT IT IS FREEZING WILL PUT IT BACK WHEN NOT FREEZING" XD and their plant is in my shed huddled around a lamp, possibly making friends with my plants. Nobody's been mad about it yet, thankfully! And since everyone knows I love them, they give them to me when they can't sort out what's wrong with them or when they're moving and don't want to take them. Free plants is a whole YAY! I just feel so sorry for them. A dog or a cat can at least move around and try to find shelter for themselves. Plants are at our mercy, and
I'm certain there's more work to be done before you finish the walls and floor inside. Are y'all planning on doing any particular designs for it when you do?
Dude. You should clean record that door-squeak, I bet Foley artists would buy that from you, that's a better creepy door noise than I've heard in most movies XD OH! And I finally figured out who Jess reminds me of--Claudia Black! Aeryn Sun, from Farscape! : D
Hope you have a propane alarm in there on the floor, if you switch over to a big tank make sure you have a regulator on there to knock the pressure down to 1 pound from 200 pounds, otherwise the rubber hose may fail
Beautiful house. Earth bag. An interesting concept I hadn't heard of. I like your accent too. Sounds like a mix of American south and western Canadian.
I know just how you feel,, we lived in a 10x20 travel trailer with 2 kids for 2yrs 8mo's 12day's and 4hours and 35 min. We moved in on 1/2 of the house had plywood floors, tarpaper roof and a old recycled screen door. Nothing like a real bed YA😊
Have a question for you Jim Your wife is such a wonderful hard working girl when was the last time you gave her a special massage. For no reason Other than you love her ???????????
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You have to realize crue has been the alpha male of the pack.indrucing another dog into the pack is going the cause issues . especially a Turkish kangal.very head strong and very independent. 😊.
