Looks like I start here

damaya · 02-01-2011, 12:23 PM

Just wanted to say "hello". Obviously new to the site, but have been reading posts here for a couple of weeks now.

I have only had 1 dog in my life. GSD named Duke. I decided in 1996 that it was time to get a dog. Had considered nothing but GS's and had a good idea on what I wanted from a dog. Would not do it until my schedule would allow it because the absolute last thing I wanted was to not give the dog the time he needed and deserved. While I did my research and purchased from a breeder the experience turned out not so good.

Duke was a great dog and we played/trained daily. At 9 months old a problem developed and Duke passed. Immediatly following was the bad part of the breeder experience. As this outfit is still in business and I'm sure it is frowned upon here I will leave it at that.

Fast forward to now and I have a wife and 2 girls (10 and 8), and we want a dog. They have wanted one for a while, but knowing who the primary POC will be for the dog I once again wanted to make sure I was ready. I am. With the advantage of internet plus knowing what I didn't know the first time I have selected a breeder and will be put on a waiting list this Friday hopefully.

I'm sure I will check in here daily and typical of me will do more reading than posting, however it is good to know how many resident experts are here.

I did go to a training session at the breeders place this past weekend and must say "WOW". It really seems this is a reputable breeder that is serious about the breed. Those dogs were beautiful, and so well mannered. That is what I want out of our dog, and I am actually excited at this point to get more involved.

Yeah I know that was kind of a rambling introduction. Anyway "greetings"

blehmannwa · 02-01-2011, 01:00 PM

Good luck! I have my first pup from a good breeder and it's amazing the difference a good beginning makes.

Lilie · 02-01-2011, 01:03 PM

Welcome to the forum and congrats on a new GSD!

1sttimeforgsd · 02-01-2011, 01:06 PM

Hello and Welcome!

JustMeLeslie · 02-01-2011, 01:17 PM

Welcome!

Stosh · 02-01-2011, 01:17 PM

So sorry your lost your dog at such a young age. Give yourself a pat on the back for doing your research first and congratulations on the new pup-to-be. Guess you'll have to go on the 'waiting list' forum

GSDBESTK9 · 02-01-2011, 01:39 PM

Welcome

damaya · 02-01-2013, 07:23 PM

How about that. I was just flipping around and thought I would look at my first post ever, and happened to notice it was 2 years ago today!
Coincidence or something else.....(cue Twilight Zone music)

Carry on..

Icon is 2 also now.

zivagirl · 02-01-2013, 07:31 PM

Welcome.

onyx'girl · 02-01-2013, 07:36 PM

Happy anniversary! Icon is gorgeous!

02-01-2011, 12:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
damaya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: TN Posts: 233	Looks like I start here Just wanted to say "hello". Obviously new to the site, but have been reading posts here for a couple of weeks now. I have only had 1 dog in my life. GSD named Duke. I decided in 1996 that it was time to get a dog. Had considered nothing but GS's and had a good idea on what I wanted from a dog. Would not do it until my schedule would allow it because the absolute last thing I wanted was to not give the dog the time he needed and deserved. While I did my research and purchased from a breeder the experience turned out not so good. Duke was a great dog and we played/trained daily. At 9 months old a problem developed and Duke passed. Immediatly following was the bad part of the breeder experience. As this outfit is still in business and I'm sure it is frowned upon here I will leave it at that. Fast forward to now and I have a wife and 2 girls (10 and 8), and we want a dog. They have wanted one for a while, but knowing who the primary POC will be for the dog I once again wanted to make sure I was ready. I am. With the advantage of internet plus knowing what I didn't know the first time I have selected a breeder and will be put on a waiting list this Friday hopefully. I'm sure I will check in here daily and typical of me will do more reading than posting, however it is good to know how many resident experts are here. I did go to a training session at the breeders place this past weekend and must say "WOW". It really seems this is a reputable breeder that is serious about the breed. Those dogs were beautiful, and so well mannered. That is what I want out of our dog, and I am actually excited at this point to get more involved. Yeah I know that was kind of a rambling introduction. Anyway "greetings"

02-01-2011, 01:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 8,974	Welcome to the forum and congrats on a new GSD! __________________ Hondo Von Dopplet L Bauernhof "Hondo"- GSD Lilie's Tug McGraw "Tug" - Golden Retriever Maggie - Mini Dachshund (Rescue) Lonestar - Texas Blue Lacy Funyon, Ashe, Soot - Barn Cats Scooter /1/2 Arabian, Shadow, Katie / APHA

02-01-2011, 01:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
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02-01-2011, 01:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
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02-01-2011, 01:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
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02-01-2011, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
blehmannwa Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,129	Good luck! I have my first pup from a good breeder and it's amazing the difference a good beginning makes.

02-01-2011, 01:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 9,292	So sorry your lost your dog at such a young age. Give yourself a pat on the back for doing your research first and congratulations on the new pup-to-be. Guess you'll have to go on the 'waiting list' forum

02-01-2013, 07:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
damaya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: TN Posts: 233	How about that. I was just flipping around and thought I would look at my first post ever, and happened to notice it was 2 years ago today! Coincidence or something else.....(cue Twilight Zone music) Carry on.. Icon is 2 also now. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/HepX4?feature=mhee

02-01-2013, 07:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
zivagirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Just north of south Posts: 419	Welcome. __________________ Bethsheba DOB: 02/15/12 Adopted: 1/14/13 Fell in love: Instantly

02-01-2013, 07:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 21,196	Happy anniversary! Icon is gorgeous! __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

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