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03-06-2010, 02:55 AM
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Oh! I see puppyhood as the time where I'm molding my perfect dog...
For some reason all the dogs I've gotten as adults had things I didn't like- only the ones I've raised from pups I am truly happy with. I don't even mind housebreaking! But we run a tight ship... my bandog pups are essentially housebroken before they leave me, they can't hold it, but they know what they are supposed to do. I rarely had accidents, almost never. And I love starting obedience, working it into every part of the day... Ahhh.... to have a puppy again. |
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03-06-2010, 02:56 AM
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I am waiting on a puppy. The breeding is happening this month. I have been waiting since the begining of the year. and the wait continues. lol
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03-06-2010, 04:37 AM
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I'm waiting on a GSD puppy of my own breeding!! gonna be awhile though! Like a few years!
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04-05-2010, 11:52 AM
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I'm actually not a big fan of puppies. I see then as an annoying stage to be endured in the lead up to getting a dog! Now that she's almost 4, and things are starting to really come together...I miss the bratty puppy.  And Man, she could be fresh!  To the OP: how about a flirt pole and a puppy kong (not sure if those are included in the toys you have) - two great options to burn puppy energy & satisfy the urge to chew/keep pup occupied; did you get the canine toothpaste to go with the brush (do you have a finger brush, may need to start out with that for a puppy), how bout a regular brush? What about a clicker? Never know when a long line could come in handy (25 - 50 feet), pads for the crate/blankets (puppies love to snuggle), stuffies? (puppies love to snuggle; until some of them start eating the stuffies then that becomes a problem  ), do you need any baby gates to block off certain areas of the house? May as well get some "urine be gone" cleaner (there'll be at least a handful of accidents no matter how vigilent you are)...happy nesting; I'm jealous!! 
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04-05-2010, 01:06 PM
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I'm actually not a big fan of puppies. I see then as an annoying stage to be endured in the lead up to getting a dog! We had this 3 y/o dog at work once. Really attached himself to me and would rather stay at the shelter by my side then go on a walk with someone else. Checked in with me before approaching strange people. Perfect on his halti and would do whatever I asked of him. Feisty with other dogs sometimes, but I don't mind that. The only thing I'm not sure about was if I could get him excited enough to do some sort of sport (weight pull, fly ball, etc.) I do think he would have easily passed a CGC with me and I could have turned him into a therapy dog real quick - he loved kids. Should have been my dog, but I can't yet. But back to the original post. Congratulations on the puppy and I hope you are planning on posting pictures! I think you will need some clothes for the pup just to make you laugh when you're feeling blue
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04-05-2010, 02:51 PM
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I see puppies like I see kids. I will hold and love your young ones and be glad to hand them back! Maybe its because I am getting older (34) or because I haven't the money to replace the rare decent stuff I get, but I do not miss the puppy stage at all. Don't miss my kids being babies, either.
I have to agree that the pup stage is to be endured with a guiding hand and a sense of humor until the pup grows into the dog you wanted. We are getting a 3rd "bully breed" dog. Hubby wants a Staffordshire Bull Terrier so bad he can taste it. I don't much care about breed as I got to choose the other two, but I do want another bully type. If I had my way I would get a retired or returned SBT over 1 year old from a breeder, but all I can find in the adults available is mixes or $3000.00 dogs that are being shown and bred. Surprisingly hard to find a reasonably priced adult pet type pure SBT,lol. So, I am waiting til the right thing comes along and mentally preparing myself in case that right thing is a pup. This involves much repeating of "They will grow out of it!" Typical husband...wants another baby because he knows I will be the one doing the primary caregiving! |
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04-06-2010, 02:17 AM
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I thought I would feel that way; when Veronica the puppy was driving me insane with her brattiness! Not sure how I feel about flirt poles in relation to physical safety-really do not want a patella issue! What's a stuffie?? DEFINITELY need a baby gate! Holy crap...I forgot the baby gate... PS: Puppies born last night/this morning!!!!!! I originally asked for a girl, but last week I changed my mind that I might prefer a boy instead and didn't tell the breeder yet- thought I'd see what the pups were like. Well, I was 5th in line for a girl and there were only 4 girls born so it was destined, I will have a bouncing, nipping, whining, adorable, fuzzy BOY!!! YAY! The colors are black/seal and brindle with good markings... I don't have pics yet  9 week count down!!!! Only 1,512 hours to go! |
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04-06-2010, 03:07 AM
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Not sure how I feel about flirt poles in relation to physical safety-really do not want a patella issue! A stuffie is just a stuffed animal for dogs; Veronica loved snuggling with them when she was a wee tot.  Are you sure you're thinking flirt pole and not spring pole? A flirt pole is just basically a toy on a stick that you play a sort of chase it game with...you can keep it pretty sedate for the pups. Most people make their own; but I have no such skills so...: http://www.chaseitpettoys.com/ |
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04-06-2010, 04:22 AM
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Ohhhh yeah...oookay....gonna have to get some stuffed animals... I can't believe how cute that is!!!
Yeah, I'm thinking flirt pole. Hard turns can really cause a big issue with knees..I may think about it a bit more though I intend to use swimming and running to get the energy out :-) |
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05-05-2010, 09:47 AM
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oh, heck yeah! and my pup's not even CONCEIVED yet!! Her dam, Sapphire, is supposed to go into heat in the next month or so.. and at that point, I have to make sure I've got the $400-500 deposit, and then another $300-600 when she's 8-10 weeks! Then, I'm still undecided about cropping her ears, though I have a vet picked out already.
I even have a puppy collar hanging on my rear-view mirror for her. lol. It honestly wasn't half as bad waiting for my daughter, at least I knew when she was coming! I should have this pup for my b-day, which is the same as my daughter's b-day. (haha) My fiance said this pup's my present for the next 5 years, for every holiday. I told him he's still got my mother's day present this sunday. Here are pics of the parents, and links to their pedigrees. Good luck in your wait!! Sire: GRCH Krohns Immortal Boomin Thunder "Boomer"  http://delmarvakennels.com/boomer.htm Dam: GRCH "PR" Delmarvas Exotic Blue Sapphire "Sapphire"  http://delmarvakennels.com/sapphire.htm |
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05-05-2010, 04:40 PM
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Good luck with everyone waiting
We purchased Grimmies from a great breeder as a puppy, and I wouldn't trade his puppyhood (which he is still going through at 16 mths old!) for the world Then again....he was a great puppy - haha.
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05-05-2010, 07:46 PM
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Then, I'm still undecided about cropping her ears, though I have a vet picked out already. Your dam and sire are just GORGEOUS btw- I love red females. Ohhh lawdy- the breeder posted pics. Now I'm dying. Just dying. There's a black brindle that I'm crossing my fingers for! But I'm really just looking for personality....keep tellin myself that... |
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06-06-2010, 04:05 AM
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at least youve only got a short time to wait, i have to wait about 6 months before i can get my next puppy. once october gets here im gonna take a trip down to tom garners place and pick out a couple good pups. im looking forward to it.
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06-06-2010, 05:17 AM
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I'm in the same boat... to crop, or not to crop- THAT is the question. |
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06-30-2010, 05:45 AM
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I get to find out who I get tomorrow :-D
puppy comes home Friday! |
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06-30-2010, 05:52 PM
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I get to find out who I get tomorrow :-D |
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06-30-2010, 07:36 PM
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Wellllllllllllll.....I was going to save the news until he was home with me, but I think I'll probably be too busy to figure out how to take pics and put them on my computer and everything when he gets here.
So, without further adieu, I present to you....Moto top of pic     He was my first pic from day one, literally. In his aptitude test, he turned out mostly 4's which means he'll probably be a good, lower-energy, family dog. In the structural evaluation, he made show quality, but wasn't the top 2, so he's performance quality. I've been waiting about a year and four months for this...and he comes home on Friday. It's surreal. |
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06-30-2010, 08:33 PM
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06-30-2010, 08:40 PM
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Congrats!!!!! I've been waiting since March and the pups aren't even due till 7/12
The longest I ever waited before was 2 weeks & I thought that was bad.
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06-30-2010, 09:40 PM
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congrats he is a definetly a cute lil fella, it will be 3-5 before I get another pup
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