Hello from South Mississippi

akittrell · 03-10-2010, 10:18 AM

I am new here and have already started off on the wrong foot but I still welcome any advice on raising my new puppy to be happ,healthy and a loved family member.

Kayla's Dad · 03-10-2010, 02:22 PM

Welcome again, akittrell.

You really have not started off on the wrong foot at all though it may feel like it. There are plenty of members who have the same feeling as they start out. Just try to look at the responses you feel are harsh, as having the interest of your dog in mind (with some exceptions) and you will do just fine. And you will learn there will be members you will come to ignore as that is just the way it is in an internet community-not unlike many towns and communities you pass through.

However there is one major issue you need to take care of:

WE NEED SOME PICTURES!

of your new furball and the rest of your pack.

**MaggieRoseLee** · 03-10-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by akittrell

I am new here and have already started off on the wrong foot but I still welcome any advice on raising my new puppy to be happ,healthy and a loved family member.

No wrong feet here! We all have opinions and don't have to agree. Just be open minded enough to maybe learn new ways, and weed out the crazy!!!!!

**Vinnie** · 03-10-2010, 07:56 PM

I don't think you started off on the wrong foot either. If you feel that way, just stand on the other foot for a while to balance it out.

I'm kidding.

It's true - the internet can be a crazy place! Try not to take offense. Most of the members here are VERY dog oriented and sometimes not the best "people" persons.

KITTIEG · 03-10-2010, 08:28 PM

Welcome from OK!

milkmoney11 · 03-10-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by akittrell

I am new here and have already started off on the wrong foot but I still welcome any advice on raising my new puppy to be happ,healthy and a loved family member.

Welcome. I am relatively new here as well and don't take anything personally because...well...its a message board.

This site has the same basic dynamics as any other. There are a lot of "experts". My advice is to pick and choose what advice or tools you think will work for you, your personality, and your dog.

There is more than one right way to train a dog and there is great advice here.

Lilie · 03-10-2010, 08:36 PM

Howdy from Texas!

LaRen616 · 03-10-2010, 08:40 PM

Milkmoney11

Great advice

03-10-2010, 10:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
akittrell Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: mississippi Posts: 33	Hello from South Mississippi I am new here and have already started off on the wrong foot but I still welcome any advice on raising my new puppy to be happ,healthy and a loved family member.

03-10-2010, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kayla's Dad Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,760	Welcome again, akittrell. You really have not started off on the wrong foot at all though it may feel like it. There are plenty of members who have the same feeling as they start out. Just try to look at the responses you feel are harsh, as having the interest of your dog in mind (with some exceptions) and you will do just fine. And you will learn there will be members you will come to ignore as that is just the way it is in an internet community-not unlike many towns and communities you pass through. However there is one major issue you need to take care of: WE NEED SOME PICTURES! of your new furball and the rest of your pack. __________________ Samuel Kayla 02/12/05 Lancer 05/01/08

03-10-2010, 07:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vinnie The Italian One Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 8,058	I don't think you started off on the wrong foot either. If you feel that way, just stand on the other foot for a while to balance it out. I'm kidding. It's true - the internet can be a crazy place! Try not to take offense. Most of the members here are VERY dog oriented and sometimes not the best "people" persons. __________________ *The Black Dog's Photographer*

03-10-2010, 08:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
KITTIEG Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Muskogee OK Posts: 111	Welcome from OK! __________________ Onna's Mom & offical ball thrower. It is the honor & duty of the strong to protect the weak.

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03-10-2010, 08:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lilie Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,112	Howdy from Texas!

03-10-2010, 08:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
LaRen616 Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,241	Milkmoney11 Great advice