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10-18-2011, 12:30 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Penn Hills, PA (near Pittsburgh)
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Rescued a poor fella this weekend
Hello:
I took in a 3 year old GSD this weekend. By way of background, I got Viktor this Saturday from the Animal Rescue League. It was not a typical adoption. I was contacted by the sister in law of a deceased heroin addict. They found the dog locked in a room with no food and water, covered in urine and feces, wearing a “shock collar”. The dog catcher tranquilized him. He was malnourished and dehydrated. He was taken home by the sister in law, but he needed more care than she could provide. She took him to the ARL, where he received medical care and was neutered Friday. I took him home Saturday. He was been adjusting well. Still having a few indoor accidents. I am not sure he was ever properly house-trained. He walks good on a leash, with some correction. He is a very bright boy and eager to please. He has had one “nipping” incident, but the person “hovered” and went for the head too fast, in my opinion. He is still a bit skittish, given he has been out of that place for just over a week. |
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10-18-2011, 12:33 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Welcome to the Forum and thanks for rescuing the boy.
Give him time to settle in and make sure that everything you do with him, happens in a controlled environment. Let only people, where you know, they won't report you if he nips, approach the dog for training purposes if that is what you are trying to do. I know you didn't ask for advise but I thought I'd say it anyway because it sticked out. I am pretty sure that it'll take a while to recover from that kind of environment, he's coming out from. So good look with everything and give him the time he needs. Sounds like he's already on a good road and that he's found a great home with you 
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10-18-2011, 12:38 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: USA
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 for rescuing this dog and giving him a happy life, and for showing him that there are good humans out there!And  to this forum!
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10-18-2011, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Dallas, TX
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Hello and welcome to the form from Dallas Texas!! Thank you for rescuing
 your new boy. What a great resuce story. I'm he now is safe with you.We love pics!!  Can't wait to see him. You will find tons of helpful information on this form. If you can find an anwer just ask.... Everyone her is very helpful.
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10-18-2011, 01:11 PM
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10-18-2011, 01:55 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McAlester, OK
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He is gorgeous! Thank you so much for giving him a place to be loved. Agree with Mrs. K on the socilization/training deal.
Sounds like he is a little unsure and probably defensive given his background.
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