We are gonna rescue a 2 year old purebred G.S from the pound! - Page 3

Stosh · 09-01-2010, 09:42 PM

Wow, he's gorgeous! Nice rich colors. Parasites, worms, stress, change in food can all cause diarrhea but I imagine you're aware of that. Good luck! Keep us posted

Whitedog404 · 09-01-2010, 09:55 PM

Oh, shoot. Forgot about the food. Do you have a Costco nearby? I feed Kirkland's lamb & rice from Costco, per the breeder. I do supplement with vitamins and homemade food instead of canned, though. Handsome dog.

ChristenHolden · 09-01-2010, 10:22 PM

I have 2 chis and other dogs of simalar size. My 4 pound male can alfa role my 60+ pound 10 month old female. Its funny **** stand real tall and growl and jump bark. Raising his front feet up. Shell lay on her belly and give him a lick. Then she jumps up and ZOOOM off she goes. Lol.

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 09-01-2010, 10:24 PM

I just posted this on another thread:
www.brightstargsd.org/mainpages/adviseforowners.html

Keep in mind that it's the first few weeks after a dog has already been in a foster home for a minimum of 3 weeks - so you will have to do more work, more slowly.

Good luck and congrats on adopting!

Dawn · 09-01-2010, 10:25 PM

congrats! I work for a animal shelter and I rescued my Raven from the shelter I work at. She is wonderful!

ChristenHolden · 09-01-2010, 10:28 PM

He'll....... sorry I did not put in the thinggy.

vat · 09-02-2010, 08:14 AM

Congrats and way to go on rescue! As far as training cost where I am Petsmart for 6 weeks was $120 my private trainer for 6 weeks is $210 but he is sooooo worth it!!! He is not giving his attention to other dogs. Also Petco/Petsmart are only allowed cetain training methods.

I trained at Petsmart for social purposes only. I had some issues with my pup barking at other dogs but that is fixed thanks to my new trainer. My old Petsmart trainer told me the other day that they are not allowed to use certain collars, methods etc. Mind you my private trainer is clicker and all positive, I just got the right collar for my purpose.

**gsdraven** · 09-02-2010, 09:13 AM

I second the poster who suggested finding a training club... they are usually cheaper than PetSmart/Petco and a better bang for your buck. PetSmart/Petco is very basic training and are hit or miss if the trainer is any good.

I also want to stress that group training is great for socialization as well as proofing commands in distractions. The dog will learn easily in the home with little distraction but you want him to listen to you anywhere no matter what is going on.

lylol · 09-02-2010, 11:07 AM

I have big and small dogs... my oldest GSD and my oldest boston terrier are very devoted to each other and never had a problem. My GSD pup who isnt two yet is much harder on the small dogs as he has alot of prey drive and though just playing (in his mind) I often have to step in and redirect their play to something more appropriate (he likes to make them squeak) Hopefully your two year old will be thru some of that puppy stage. I do want to say that I think GSDs "play" very differently than other dogs I have had... they can be very physical and rough housers so two thoughts... you may think he is "Attacking" and the Chi may be offended by that kind of play. So supervise, until they understand each other dont leave alone uncrated with you out of the house, observe what is play and when it gets over the line, be patient with both dogs (this is a big change for them), and have lots of fun.

Rhonda · 09-02-2010, 09:34 PM

Didn't get to bring Zeus home today! They were running behind on the surgeries and said it would be better to pick him up in the morning since he would still be knocked out from surgery at closing time....I went and bought him Taste of the Wild food,toys,basted dog bones and and size X-Large metal dog crate and some foam padding...I sure hope he fits into the crate....It looks like it could be a little if-y?

09-01-2010, 10:22 PM	#23 (permalink)
ChristenHolden Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Eastern, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 1,255	I have 2 chis and other dogs of simalar size. My 4 pound male can alfa role my 60+ pound 10 month old female. Its funny **** stand real tall and growl and jump bark. Raising his front feet up. Shell lay on her belly and give him a lick. Then she jumps up and ZOOOM off she goes. Lol. __________________ ~Christen BELLA~GSD BATISTA~SHAR PEI BANDIT~CHI/YORKIE GABE~RAT TERRIE/CORGIE ANGLE~RAT TERRIER/CORGIE PEPPER~RAT TERRIER HONEY~CHIHUHUHA RUSTY~PAPILLION OLIVER~MUTT CHEWIE~POM MIX Levi~PAP/CHI Champ~PAP/CHI 11 CATS 1 TURTLE~

09-01-2010, 10:24 PM	#24 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,147	I just posted this on another thread: www.brightstargsd.org/mainpages/adviseforowners.html Keep in mind that it's the first few weeks after a dog has already been in a foster home for a minimum of 3 weeks - so you will have to do more work, more slowly. Good luck and congrats on adopting! __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org http://bigdogsbighearts.blogspot.com...rvo-girls.html

09-01-2010, 10:25 PM	#25 (permalink)
Dawn Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: work in NJ to live in PA someday Posts: 187	congrats! I work for a animal shelter and I rescued my Raven from the shelter I work at. She is wonderful! __________________ Dawn Raven -1 year old GSD ( love of my life) 5 cats ranging from- 3 yrs old to 18 yrs old. http://monmouthcountyspca.org/

09-01-2010, 10:28 PM	#26 (permalink)
ChristenHolden Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Eastern, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 1,255	He'll....... sorry I did not put in the thinggy. __________________ ~Christen BELLA~GSD BATISTA~SHAR PEI BANDIT~CHI/YORKIE GABE~RAT TERRIE/CORGIE ANGLE~RAT TERRIER/CORGIE PEPPER~RAT TERRIER HONEY~CHIHUHUHA RUSTY~PAPILLION OLIVER~MUTT CHEWIE~POM MIX Levi~PAP/CHI Champ~PAP/CHI 11 CATS 1 TURTLE~

09-02-2010, 09:13 AM	#28 (permalink)
gsdraven Moderator Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mont Co, PA Posts: 4,273	I second the poster who suggested finding a training club... they are usually cheaper than PetSmart/Petco and a better bang for your buck. PetSmart/Petco is very basic training and are hit or miss if the trainer is any good. I also want to stress that group training is great for socialization as well as proofing commands in distractions. The dog will learn easily in the home with little distraction but you want him to listen to you anywhere no matter what is going on. __________________ Jamie Raven (GSD) - December 8, 2007 Kaiser (GSD) - November 2009 Lead The Way

09-01-2010, 09:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 7,605	Wow, he's gorgeous! Nice rich colors. Parasites, worms, stress, change in food can all cause diarrhea but I imagine you're aware of that. Good luck! Keep us posted

09-01-2010, 09:55 PM	#22 (permalink)
Whitedog404 Master Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Southeast Posts: 510	Oh, shoot. Forgot about the food. Do you have a Costco nearby? I feed Kirkland's lamb & rice from Costco, per the breeder. I do supplement with vitamins and homemade food instead of canned, though. Handsome dog.

09-02-2010, 08:14 AM	#27 (permalink)
vat Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kingston, IL Posts: 3,027	Congrats and way to go on rescue! As far as training cost where I am Petsmart for 6 weeks was $120 my private trainer for 6 weeks is $210 but he is sooooo worth it!!! He is not giving his attention to other dogs. Also Petco/Petsmart are only allowed cetain training methods. I trained at Petsmart for social purposes only. I had some issues with my pup barking at other dogs but that is fixed thanks to my new trainer. My old Petsmart trainer told me the other day that they are not allowed to use certain collars, methods etc. Mind you my private trainer is clicker and all positive, I just got the right collar for my purpose.

09-02-2010, 11:07 AM	#29 (permalink)
lylol Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego County Posts: 369	I have big and small dogs... my oldest GSD and my oldest boston terrier are very devoted to each other and never had a problem. My GSD pup who isnt two yet is much harder on the small dogs as he has alot of prey drive and though just playing (in his mind) I often have to step in and redirect their play to something more appropriate (he likes to make them squeak) Hopefully your two year old will be thru some of that puppy stage. I do want to say that I think GSDs "play" very differently than other dogs I have had... they can be very physical and rough housers so two thoughts... you may think he is "Attacking" and the Chi may be offended by that kind of play. So supervise, until they understand each other dont leave alone uncrated with you out of the house, observe what is play and when it gets over the line, be patient with both dogs (this is a big change for them), and have lots of fun. __________________ Lysa Norse Magic vom Kriegershaus "Rune" (Dec 08) Magnus (Jun 98)

09-02-2010, 09:34 PM	#30 (permalink)
Rhonda New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 11	Didn't get to bring Zeus home today! They were running behind on the surgeries and said it would be better to pick him up in the morning since he would still be knocked out from surgery at closing time....I went and bought him Taste of the Wild food,toys,basted dog bones and and size X-Large metal dog crate and some foam padding...I sure hope he fits into the crate....It looks like it could be a little if-y?

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