u/intrusive_thoughts86

Having lived in Chicago from most of my life, I really enjoy the variety of neighborhoods. The city has to offer. I was recently trying to find the best comparison for this, but I’m not 100% sure so I wanna ask you guys what you think.

Is there a neighborhood in Chicago that still truly blends a bit of that blue collar? Class feel with some of the more progressive trendy neighborhoods you find on the north side, specifically places like uptown or Rogers Park.

My guess would be that it’s a place like Avondale maybe Irving Park? Albany park, Pilsen maybe idk?

Other places Like Logan Square, Westtown certainly feel skewed more as fully gentrified places

\\\*\\\*Introduction\\\*\\\*

1. Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs?

\\\* owned dogs all my life including currently proud owner of 2 year old female chihuahua/papillon mix

2. Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a \\\[reputable breeder\\\]( http://ownresponsibly.blogspot.com/2011/07/identifying-reputable-breeder.html)?

\\\* prefer breeder but open to adoption!

3. Describe your ideal dog.

\\\* seeking a playmate companion for my little dog. Ideally I’d want another dog that is affectionate can serve as a companion on walks/exercise but also watchdog. Should have the right temperament to interact with my sweet little pup. I prefer to stay from breeds prone to health problems or crazy shedding. I work remotely and am home often. I’m fairly active walk my dog at least three times a day

4. What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why?

\\\* I’m open to all but have a preference for working class, shepherds

5. What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do?

\\\* basic fundamental obedience and off leash training restraint

6. Do you want to compete with your dog in a sport (e.g. agility, obedience, rally) or use your dog for a form of work (e.g. hunting, herding, livestock guarding)? If so, how much experience do you have with this work/sport?

\\\* no

\\\*\\\*Care Commitments\\\*\\\*

7. How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day?

\\\* I’m home most days and take my dogs on road trips they are rarely alone. That said I don’t want to go full dedicate every moment to training

8. How long can you exercise your dog each day, on average? What sorts of exercise are you planning to give your dog regularly and does that include using a dog park?

\\\* three 20 ton30 minute walks each day at the park. Occasional short jog

9. How much regular brushing are you willing to do? Are you open to trimming hair, cleaning ears, or doing other grooming at home? If not, would you be willing to pay a professional to do it regularly?

\\\* minimal to moderate

\\\*\\\*Personal Preferences\\\*\\\*

10. What size dog are you looking for?

\\\* medium

11. How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle?

\\\* on the lower end of the scale

12. How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area?

\\\* important but not a deal breaker

\\\*\\\*Dog Personality and Behavior\\\*\\\*

13. Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space?

\\\* a good mix

14. Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please?

\\\* eager to please

15. How would you prefer your dog to respond to someone knocking on the door or entering your yard? How would you prefer your dog to greet strangers or visitors?

\\\* I want my dog to be vigilant and cautious of strangers but also be trained enough to understand true threats

16. Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs?

\\\* I’d prefer no

17. Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid?

\\\* aggression towards my smaller dog or me

\\\*\\\*Lifestyle\\\*\\\*

18. How often and how long will the dog be left alone?

\\\* few hours a week but not really as I said I work remotely and am home

19. What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog?

\\\* it’s just me

20. Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets? What breed or type of animal are they?

\\\* 2 year old chihuahua papillon female mix

21. Will the dog be interacting with children regularly?

\\\* no

22. Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease?

\\\* no

23. What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds?

\\\* no

24. What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live?

\\\* summer 86 winter 33

\\\*\\\*Additional Information and Questions\\\*\\\*

25. Please provide any additional information you feel may be relevant.

\\\* No additional information.

26. Feel free to ask any questions below.

\*\*Introduction\*\*

1. Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs?

\* owned dogs all my life including currently proud owner of 2 year old female chihuahua/papillon mix

2. Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a \[reputable breeder\]( http://ownresponsibly.blogspot.com/2011/07/identifying-reputable-breeder.html)?

\* prefer breeder but open to adoption!

3. Describe your ideal dog.

\* seeking a playmate companion for my little dog. Ideally I’d want another dog that is affectionate can serve as a companion on walks/exercise but also watchdog. Should have the right temperament to interact with my sweet little pup. I prefer to stay from breeds prone to health problems or crazy shedding. I work remotely and am home often. I’m fairly active walk my dog at least three times a day

4. What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why?

\* I’m open to all but have a preference for working class, shepherds

5. What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do?

\* basic fundamental obedience and off leash training restraint

6. Do you want to compete with your dog in a sport (e.g. agility, obedience, rally) or use your dog for a form of work (e.g. hunting, herding, livestock guarding)? If so, how much experience do you have with this work/sport?

\* no

\*\*Care Commitments\*\*

7. How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day?

\* I’m home most days and take my dogs on road trips they are rarely alone. That said I don’t want to go full dedicate every moment to training

8. How long can you exercise your dog each day, on average? What sorts of exercise are you planning to give your dog regularly and does that include using a dog park?

\* three 20 ton30 minute walks each day at the park. Occasional short jog

9. How much regular brushing are you willing to do? Are you open to trimming hair, cleaning ears, or doing other grooming at home? If not, would you be willing to pay a professional to do it regularly?

\* minimal to moderate

\*\*Personal Preferences\*\*

10. What size dog are you looking for?

\* medium

11. How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle?

\* on the lower end of the scale

12. How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area?

\* important but not a deal breaker

\*\*Dog Personality and Behavior\*\*

13. Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space?

\* a good mix

14. Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please?

\* eager to please

15. How would you prefer your dog to respond to someone knocking on the door or entering your yard? How would you prefer your dog to greet strangers or visitors?

\* I want my dog to be vigilant and cautious of strangers but also be trained enough to understand true threats

16. Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs?

\* I’d prefer no

17. Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid?

\* aggression towards my smaller dog or me

\*\*Lifestyle\*\*

18. How often and how long will the dog be left alone?

\* few hours a week but not really as I said I work remotely and am home

19. What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog?

\* it’s just me

20. Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets? What breed or type of animal are they?

\* 2 year old chihuahua papillon female mix

21. Will the dog be interacting with children regularly?

\* no

22. Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease?

\* no

23. What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds?

\* no

24. What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live?

\* summer 86 winter 33

\*\*Additional Information and Questions\*\*

25. Please provide any additional information you feel may be relevant.

\* No additional information.

26. Feel free to ask any questions below.

Hi, I recently drove a Honda Civic sport. It was pretty fun and overall I was impressed with it however, coming from a BMW background there were a few things missing for me and it was mostly horsepower all-wheel-drive and torque.

I’m looking for a car that is essentially the Honda Civic sport but with a bit more horsepower torque ideally all-wheel-drive does this exist? As far as price range I would wanna keep it under 60,000 but I don’t wanna spend that much if I don’t have to.

I have a preference for small two medium size cars less heavier. The better doesn’t have to be the fastest car in the world, but a decent amount of power relative to the weight of the car is something I look at.

OK, I have a semi hypothetical question for everyone and I’m curious to hear what you all think

Suppose you have about 150 K in cash reserves you decide to quit your current job and move to a new city or Metro area that that blends, both culture and outdoorsy in a balanced manner.

I jokingly mention in my title outdoorsy light because that sort of describes me. I don’t make nature in the outdoors, my personality, and I’m much rather prefer culture, but having access to nature in the outdoors once in a while is a great thing.

Assuming I have the above mentioned in cash reserves, I’d like to find a place where I can move to. That’ll hold me over while I find a new job that fits this culture and outdoorsy light vibe. Ideally, it may or may not be one of these high cost of living places, but maybe that would be my only choice I work in technologies support but I’m curious do these places exist in the US of course thank you.