PARROTHEAD Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 On 8/2/2022 at 11:14 AM, D82 said: I really want a Doberman... Doberman is a great choice with your kids. A neighbor had one growing up. Was a big baby that adored nothing more than being with kids. Then a guy that worked with my mom had one. His crashed through a bay window to save neighboring kids from an animal attack. Think it was one of those Spuds McKenzie dogs bit one and nothing was stopping that Doberman. Strait through the window, cut to shreds, blood soaked, off to save the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D82 Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Hurry leaves Wednesday to go back to her co-owners to get in shape for the big German Shepherd show in October in Florida. Kinda bummed but she's in season right now so she won't be here to drive Lemmy crazy when she's in estrus 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskieTitan Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Just found out my puppy has an umbilical hernia and I'm worried about the ramifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D82 Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 5 hours ago, RuskieTitan said: Just found out my puppy has an umbilical hernia and I'm worried about the ramifications. How old is the pup? Often, they'll close on their own as the puppy grows - without the need for surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskieTitan Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 39 minutes ago, D82 said: How old is the pup? Often, they'll close on their own as the puppy grows - without the need for surgery. 8 weeks this week, I managed to get a copy of the vet report and the vet called it very small and potentially not requiring surgery. I went to a couple of open vet clinics today and got confirmation that sometimes they address it during the neutering visit, so I'll make sure to keep an eye on it. I didn't like that I had to find out on a Sunday morning out of the blue when they had gotten the information on Friday, especially since I had set aside time off this week from work to focus on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D82 Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, RuskieTitan said: 8 weeks this week, I managed to get a copy of the vet report and the vet called it very small and potentially not requiring surgery. I went to a couple of open vet clinics today and got confirmation that sometimes they address it during the neutering visit, so I'll make sure to keep an eye on it. I didn't like that I had to find out on a Sunday morning out of the blue when they had gotten the information on Friday, especially since I had set aside time off this week from work to focus on him. What breed of dog? I'd hope they aren't planning on neutering already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskieTitan Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 1 minute ago, D82 said: What breed of dog? I'd hope they aren't planning on neutering already. Mini Schnauzer, it's the final requirement to complete transitioning all the paperwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D82 Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 21 minutes ago, RuskieTitan said: Mini Schnauzer, it's the final requirement to complete transitioning all the paperwork. Ah...something the shelter required? Most breeders of smaller dogs recommend at least waiting until six months of age if at all possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskieTitan Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, D82 said: Ah...something the shelter required? Most breeders of smaller dogs recommend at least waiting until six months of age if at all possible. oh sorry for not making it clear, that's going to happen around 6-8 months for him, I'm just bringing him home this week. So getting him now and finishing up the paperwork once I submit the docs from the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D82 Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 2 hours ago, RuskieTitan said: oh sorry for not making it clear, that's going to happen around 6-8 months for him, I'm just bringing him home this week. So getting him now and finishing up the paperwork once I submit the docs from the vet. Oh I gotcha. That's good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARROTHEAD Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Kids might have a 2nd Shepherd coming. Lady has a litter due next month. Wed be jumping in at 4th in line. But if any are Silver Sable, which is highly likely cause of the father. We have blessing to jump up and nab it. How things working out @RuskieTitan? Working out well with him this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RuskieTitan Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 1 hour ago, PARROTHEAD said: Kids might have a 2nd Shepherd coming. Lady has a litter due next month. Wed be jumping in at 4th in line. But if any are Silver Sable, which is highly likely cause of the father. We have blessing to jump up and nab it. How things working out @RuskieTitan? Working out well with him this week? Potty training and biting are the two biggest challenges right now. I've signed up for some training courses to help out, he knows to poo outside but still pees inside, with the exception being this morning when he woke me up barking and we made it outside for the first time. I'll take that progress. As for the biting, he loves to bite everything on me, but especially hands, feet and socks. I've tried sprays but he's very insistent still lol. He's gotten better with night time sleeping and less whining about being separated. All in all, he's still got a very long way to go, but he is still very young and I have to be patient with my repetition. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D82 Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 19 hours ago, RuskieTitan said: Potty training and biting are the two biggest challenges right now. I've signed up for some training courses to help out, he knows to poo outside but still pees inside, with the exception being this morning when he woke me up barking and we made it outside for the first time. I'll take that progress. As for the biting, he loves to bite everything on me, but especially hands, feet and socks. I've tried sprays but he's very insistent still lol. He's gotten better with night time sleeping and less whining about being separated. All in all, he's still got a very long way to go, but he is still very young and I have to be patient with my repetition. Yeah, the sprays don't really work. When he tries to bite, redirect to a toy or something similar and reward like crazy when he bites/chews that item instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D82 Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 Had plans to maybe breed Hurry next year...but I think depending on how well she does at the big show in October this year we may hold off until 2024. Assuming she passes her final OFAs in November of course 🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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