new puup coming in a week

ntate · 11-09-2011, 02:29 PM

We have a male german Shepard puppy coming in a week. Any advice on a new puppy? Will I need anything specialnfor this breed?

Josie/Zeus · 11-09-2011, 02:30 PM

Congrats!

Lots of band aid/ neosporin
squeeky toys
paper towel
bully sticks
crate

ntate · 11-09-2011, 02:40 PM

Hello thank you for your advice could you please tell me why the band aids and neosporin?

LaRen616 · 11-09-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ntate

Hello thank you for your advice could you please tell me why the band aids and neosporin?

Because you are about to be attacked by a shark.

A landshark that is.

LaRen616 · 11-09-2011, 02:44 PM

Puppy BITING!!! Teaching Bite Inhibition

ntate · 11-09-2011, 02:56 PM

Lol thanks guys that's what I thought but was making sure. Is it best to keep them inside or out?

LaRen616 · 11-09-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ntate

Lol thanks guys that's what I thought but was making sure. Is it best to keep them inside or out?

INSIDE!

Too many dangerous things outside, he could be stolen (dog theft is up 32% this year and they are stealing adult protection trained GSDs so a puppy would be easy to steal), he could be poisoned, tormented by kids or neighbors, he might eat or chew something that could harm him.

GSDs are velcro dogs, they want to be where their people are, so kept inside is best.

ntate · 11-09-2011, 03:02 PM

Thank you, u have been real helpful anything I need to be aware of please let me know. Thanks again

Lucy Dog · 11-09-2011, 03:03 PM

Get plenty of sleep now because you're going to miss out on a lot later.

Get a crate and set it up INSIDE next to someones bed. It will make the pup feel much more comfortable being in a new home and away from it's brothers and sisters for the first time. Research "crate training".

Sign up for some puppy obedience classes when he's ready around 4 or 5 months.

And it's German "Shepherd".... not "Shepard". Just a pet peeve of mine.

Good luck with your puppy.

damaya · 11-09-2011, 03:07 PM

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Is it best to keep them inside or out?

Oh no. You have just asked the question that will turn this into an 8 page thread.

Seriously. congrats on the new pup.
Ours has been in the house since we got him (10 weeks). Crates are your friend. They will grow to love it quickly. It has become "his" place. Aside from the recliner I gave up to him not long ago.
Plenty of toys are good and I trade them out from time to time. And yes those baby teeth are like little razors. From my experience they learn amazingly quick, and the more time he can spend with you and your family the better.
This is the site with a question and answer for about anything German Shepherd. Lots of knowledge here (and I am not including myself with that statement) I just stumbled across it.
Good Luck.

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ntate New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: va Posts: 5	new puup coming in a week We have a male german Shepard puppy coming in a week. Any advice on a new puppy? Will I need anything specialnfor this breed?

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Josie/Zeus Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: DFW TX Posts: 1,846	Congrats! Lots of band aid/ neosporin squeeky toys paper towel bully sticks crate __________________ Alta Tollhaus "Koda" 3/18/11 currently training in PSA Rest in Peace my boys Zeus 2000-2009 Odin 2010-2011

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LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,582	Puppy BITING!!! Teaching Bite Inhibition __________________ ~ Sinister 3 yr old black male GSD 3.11.09 ~ Malice 9 mth old black female GSD 6.19.11 Cats: Chaos, Monster, Wicked

11-09-2011, 03:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Get plenty of sleep now because you're going to miss out on a lot later. Get a crate and set it up INSIDE next to someones bed. It will make the pup feel much more comfortable being in a new home and away from it's brothers and sisters for the first time. Research "crate training". Sign up for some puppy obedience classes when he's ready around 4 or 5 months. And it's German "Shepherd".... not "Shepard". Just a pet peeve of mine. Good luck with your puppy. __________________ Paul

11-09-2011, 02:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
ntate New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: va Posts: 5	Hello thank you for your advice could you please tell me why the band aids and neosporin?

11-09-2011, 02:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
ntate New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: va Posts: 5	Lol thanks guys that's what I thought but was making sure. Is it best to keep them inside or out?

11-09-2011, 03:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
ntate New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: va Posts: 5	Thank you, u have been real helpful anything I need to be aware of please let me know. Thanks again

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