I have an 8-year-old standard-sized Yorkshire Terrier (he's about the size of a beagle) and we've had him for about a year and a half. His previous owners found his behavior amusing, and he has improved greatly since we've had him, but we're still having some issues.

99% of the time, he is very well-behaved and easy-going. However, there is no in-between with him: he is either very good and happy, or he turns into Cujo.

We have the most problems when we try to do anything to him, like feel in his fur for ticks or trim his nails or give him a haircut. He just does not like to be messed with, and has even bitten the vet through a muzzle (and he was on "doggie downers" at the time as well), and he has been banned from PetSmart grooming. We are always forced to physically restrain him, and because of this we are not sure he is going to live as long as our previous dogs (just because of the fact that if he's hurt we cannot help him).

His behavior started after he had to spend several months at the vet because he was hit by a car (this was before we got him), and his previous owner has just found out that that vet uses shock collars on the dogs in there so they don't bark- and my dog is very vocal, that's for sure.

At the present, if he starts growling at us, we firmly tell him "no" and remove him from the situation- if he's on the couch, we make him get down by tipping over the cushion. If he's on my mother's lap and is growling at me (jealousy is a big problem when I'm home), I don't leave until he stops growling.

When grooming, he is very food-motivated, and I've gotten to the point where I can trim his bangs if I hold a training treat in front of his nose, and I have taught him that he is rewarded for being patient (by making him sit and stay when I put his food bowl down, and releasing him with a vocal command). The only thing he really enjoys is getting a bath, because he loves getting toweled off and massaged by the water.

I just want to be able to take him places without worrying about his behavior, and how bad he looks because we can't trim his nails or give him that great of a haircut. I'm going to be home for winter break for about a month, and plan to do behavior boot camp with him, including going to the vet for weight checks and putting him on the table, etc, and rewarding him for good behavior. I do not hit my dog- I do not want him to be afraid of me, because that just makes him so much worse as his previous owners used to hit him.
Fighting back does not help, it just terrorizes him more and makes him worse.

I'm going to let this go to vote, because I cannot choose anyone as a best answer.

I accidentally fell asleep on the couch earlier for about two hours, with my head on the armrest and my shoulders on the seat cushions. It was comfy at the time but now I have the worst pain at my shoulder blades and the muscles around that area. I've tried a hot bath, a muscle rub gel and a massage from my boyfriend, all of which seem to make it worse. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Z

i know i asked this before a i promise this is the last time
this has two parts.

this has two parts.

Part One:
my step brother had 2 friends over and we were all watching scary videos and i was sitting next to one of them name ray ray and he grabbed my leg and made me scream so i slapped him and my friend lorianna said oh! she slapped you, what are you going to do about it and he said this and grabbed my wrist and pulled me into the hall way where no one could see us and kissed me then went back into the room with everybody else and acted like nothing had happened i followed his lead and pretended like nothing had happened but i still feel wierd.

Part Two:
My real brother had his friend josh over and we were all going to sleep in the back room of my dads house my brother and his friend were going to sleep on the couch and i was going to sleep on the the cushion thingy and we all fell asleep then josh woke me up then picked me up and carried me to my sisters' bedroom and put me on the bed(she wasnt home.)and then we started making out and i ended up sleepingin his arms then the next night i slept the whole night on the cushion and in the morning i had a sore neck and he offered to give me a massage so i let him.

now i'm so confused i they both asked me out i dont know how to choose ray ray is 12 and josh is 14 i'm 13. who do i choose?
i like them both

this has two parts.

Part One:
my step brother had 2 friends over and we were all watching scary videos and i was sitting next to one of them name ray ray and he grabbed my leg and made me scream so i slapped him and my friend lorianna said oh! she slapped you, what are you going to do about it and he said this and grabbed my wrist and pulled me into the hall way where no one could see us and kissed me then went back into the room with everybody else and acted like nothing had happened i followed his lead and pretended like nothing had happened but i still feel wierd.

Part Two:
My real brother had his friend josh over and we were all going to sleep in the back room of my dads house my brother and his friend were going to sleep on the couch and i was going to sleep on the the cushion thingy and we all fell asleep then josh woke me up then picked me up and carried me to my sisters' bedroom and put me on the bed(she wasnt home.)and then we started making out and i ended up sleepingin his arms then the next night i slept the whole night on the cushion and in the morning i had a sore neck and he offered to give me a massage so i let him.

now i'm so confused i they both asked me out i dont know how to choose ray ray is 12 and josh is 14 i'm 13. who do i choose?

this has two parts.

Part One:
my step brother had 2 friends over and we were all watching scary videos and i was sitting next to one of them name ray ray and he grabbed my leg and made me scream so i slapped him and my friend lorianna said oh! she slapped you, what are you going to do about it and he said this and grabbed my wrist and pulled me into the hall way where no one could see us and kissed me then went back into the room with everybody else and acted like nothing had happened i followed his lead and pretended like nothing had happened but i still feel wierd.

Part Two:
My real brother had his friend josh over and we were all going to sleep in the back room of my dads house my brother and his friend were going to sleep on the couch and i was going to sleep on the the cushion thingy and we all fell asleep then josh woke me up then picked me up and carried me to my sisters' bedroom and put me on the bed(she wasnt home.)and then we started making out and i ended up sleepingin his arms then the next night i slept the whole night on the cushion and in the morning i had a sore neck and he offered to give me a massage so i let him.

now i'm so confused i they both asked me out i dont know how to choose ray ray is 12 and josh is 14 i'm 13. who do i choose?
i said i slept in his arms i never said i SLEPT with hid
i said i slept in his arms i never said i SLEPT with him

this has two parts.

Part One:
my step brother had 2 friends over and we were all watching scary videos and i was sitting next to one of them name ray ray and he grabbed my leg and made me scream so i slapped him and my friend lorianna said oh! she slapped you, what are you going to do about it and he said this and grabbed my wrist and pulled me into the hall way where no one could see us and kissed me then went back into the room with everybody else and acted like nothing had happened i followed his lead and pretended like nothing had happened but i still feel wierd.

Part Two:
My real brother had his friend josh over and we were all going to sleep in the back room of my dads house my brother and his friend were going to sleep on the couch and i was going to sleep on the the cushion thingy and we all fell asleep then josh woke me up then picked me up and carried me to my sisters' bedroom and put me on the bed(she wasnt home.)and then we started making out and i ended up sleepingin his arms then the next night i slept the whole night on the cushion and in the morning i had a sore neck and he offered to give me a massage so i let him.

now i'm so confused i they both asked me out i dont know how to choose ray ray is 12 and josh is 14 i'm 13. who do i choose?

I transfer from my wheelchair to an armchair and then to the floor to show you the different types of cushions I use.

I have had the knot for 2 weeks and it really hurts!!! It is in the middle of my back, but to the left of my spin[right beside it]. I am pretty sure I got it from reading on my couch from slouching over. The pain is off and on all the time and I've tried things from a heating pad to ice and to massage, but nothing works. Please I am being serious. nothing stupid, actual advice.

My husband got me a massaging cushion(the kind you put on the couch or chair and sit on) for Christmas, because I am constantly complaining that my back hurts and I want him to massage it. I am 30 weeks pregnant, and I am worried that if I use the massager it will maybe shake around my baby too much and hurt her. I looked on the instruction manual for anything that tells me not to use it if I am pregnant, but found nothing. I desperately want to use it, but I don't want to put my unborn childs life in jeopardy and I will not use it until I know for sure. Does anyone know, or should I wait and ask my doctor next week at my checkup?

OK. Today, my best friend claims to be straight. I am gay, and he knows it. Lately he always want me to massage his hand ( I practice reflexology) now sometimes i just get tired so i stop and just hold his hand, making a little "hint hint" for him and he just held my hand. soon after, he let go of my hand and he laid on the couch and he patted the cushion for me to lay next to him. He soon after started to massage my shoulders and neck and back(lower and upper) when he finished I laid down my head on his shoulder and he put his arm around me and I reflexology his hand. His sister called and he had to leave, he got up and I noticed he had a "hard-one"
Now he claims to be straight, but none of m straight friends act like he does. I do want to take it to the next level. Is he gay, if so, how should I take it to the next level?

I'm 39 weeks and desperate for my baby to come out. My stepmom got a massage pad for christmas and she set it up today on the couch and I was wondering if it was safe to use. I know they advise against it because it can cause premature labor but since I'm 39 weeks does that mean that it could give my labor a kick start? I don't want to do anything to harm my baby of course, just want to sit in the massage chair really. It looks super comfortable.
thanks =]

Does this have to be used on a chair, or can it be used on a couch (obviously sitting upright like you would in a chair)?