Kim Paciotti Puppy Training Specialist CPDT-KA on Instagram: "👉👉The biggest mistake when your puppy is afraid? Coddling. 👉When you say “it’s okay” and pick them up, you’re rescuing instead of supporting. ➡️Rescuing teaches them they CAN’T handle scary things. ➡️Supporting teaches them they CAN. Here’s the difference: ➡️Rescuing = removing the challenge, carrying them away, excessive comfort ➡️Supporting = staying calm, encouraging, giving space to process and choose ✅Why this matters: Puppies

The Oregonian on Instagram: "In true Portland fashion, a group of knitters and crocheters gathered outside the ICE building in South Portland on Thursday to protest the best way they knew how – with yarn. “I’m just a self-proclaimed yarn punk,” said crocheter @knot.bad, “and I think crafting is one of the most punk things you can be doing right now.” “My aim for the protest is to show that our beautiful city of Portland is not burning to the ground, is not war-ravaged, and is not out of control,