Heya from Virginia!

Reeves · 12-06-2011, 12:27 AM

Hello everyone!

Super excited to be on this forum! I've stalked it in cognito for quite awhile, but felt joining here wouldn't feel complete without my very own land shark!

Speaking of the landshark...

Meet Reeves!

He's an American x West German Working Line cross, and my dad "surprised" me with him for [early] Christmas! (: Actually, my dad has wanted a Shepherd for quite some time but he never felt comfortable training wise. I recently moved up with him, and because I've done competitive obedience, agility, bite work and some narcotics training, he knew he had no reason to not get a Shepherd now.

Dad didn't want a full blown working line, (my nerdy addiction), but that's okay cause Reeves is proving to have all the right stuff so far!
He's a moose though. 21.6 lbs at nine weeks old.

Really heavy bone and all that good stuff. We just picked him up today, but he's adjusted quite well. Only peed in the house once (on the concrete by the door at least) and that was my fault for not moving fast enough when he woke up from a nap. He's a great pup! Already takes his Shepherding duties seriously. (Meaning, I'm the worst person on the planet if I go to the bathroom by myself), and honestly I wouldn't have it any other way

So without further ado:

Pardon the quality, iPhone was all I had at the moment!

Hoping to do SAR with him in the future, as it's been a goal of mine for quite some time, but I'll have to see where his drives go.

mahhi22 · 12-08-2011, 08:20 PM

I can’t believe no one posted you a hello & welcome to the board. Well, let me be the first. You’re right about Reeves being a moose. At that age my Rumi was around 15#. Enjoy his puppyhood. Like everyone here says, it goes by way too fast.

The Packman · 12-08-2011, 08:58 PM

Welcome aboard ! Great PICS !

Reeves · 12-10-2011, 11:44 AM

Thanks guys!

@Mahhi22: It does! He's already mastered Sit, and is starting to learn to go to the door to go outside, planning on getting bells or something to clarify his "I need to potty" signal. He's almost 30 pounds and I've had him a week almost.

It is going by way to fast!

Scarlettsmom · 12-10-2011, 12:22 PM

He's a handsome dog. (Scarlett said too bad he's too young for her...

)

We had a dog who used to ring a bell when she needed to go out. She would also ring it when she wanted to go outside to fool around...she would ring it when she wanted attention...she would ring it just to get on our nerves (I swear she KNEW it did!) We were SO well trained on that bell. BUT, she never had an accident. When we got Scarlett, we just let her out on somewhat of a schedule and bypass the bell entirely. She was older when we got her though...The bell worked great with a younger dog though...

arycrest · 12-10-2011, 01:12 PM

Welcome from Central Florida. Loved seeing the pictures of that beautiful pup of yours!!! Sounds like you and your dad will have a lot of fun with him!!!

GSDBESTK9 · 12-10-2011, 01:29 PM

Welcome to the board.

VaBeachFamily · 12-15-2011, 09:20 AM

Cute pup, where in VA are you?

12-06-2011, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Reeves New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 8	Heya from Virginia! Hello everyone! Super excited to be on this forum! I've stalked it in cognito for quite awhile, but felt joining here wouldn't feel complete without my very own land shark! Speaking of the landshark... Meet Reeves! He's an American x West German Working Line cross, and my dad "surprised" me with him for [early] Christmas! (: Actually, my dad has wanted a Shepherd for quite some time but he never felt comfortable training wise. I recently moved up with him, and because I've done competitive obedience, agility, bite work and some narcotics training, he knew he had no reason to not get a Shepherd now. Dad didn't want a full blown working line, (my nerdy addiction), but that's okay cause Reeves is proving to have all the right stuff so far! He's a moose though. 21.6 lbs at nine weeks old. Really heavy bone and all that good stuff. We just picked him up today, but he's adjusted quite well. Only peed in the house once (on the concrete by the door at least) and that was my fault for not moving fast enough when he woke up from a nap. He's a great pup! Already takes his Shepherding duties seriously. (Meaning, I'm the worst person on the planet if I go to the bathroom by myself), and honestly I wouldn't have it any other way So without further ado: Pardon the quality, iPhone was all I had at the moment! Hoping to do SAR with him in the future, as it's been a goal of mine for quite some time, but I'll have to see where his drives go.

12-08-2011, 08:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
mahhi22 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W WA Posts: 474	I can’t believe no one posted you a hello & welcome to the board. Well, let me be the first. You’re right about Reeves being a moose. At that age my Rumi was around 15#. Enjoy his puppyhood. Like everyone here says, it goes by way too fast. __________________ Rumi vom Haus Barrett 8/24/2010 BRAT, HCT, CGC Dakota GSD rescue 7/1/00 - 9/15/11 CGC, RA, CD Gunnar GSD/greyhound rescue 1995-2005 Kodi GSD/husky rescue 1991-2004 Cleo, pug and Happy, mutt from childhood

12-08-2011, 08:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
The Packman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The foothills of the Great Smoky MTS Posts: 208	Welcome aboard ! Great PICS ! __________________ Whoever said you can't buy love musta never owned a dog !

12-10-2011, 12:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scarlettsmom Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	He's a handsome dog. (Scarlett said too bad he's too young for her... ) We had a dog who used to ring a bell when she needed to go out. She would also ring it when she wanted to go outside to fool around...she would ring it when she wanted attention...she would ring it just to get on our nerves (I swear she KNEW it did!) We were SO well trained on that bell. BUT, she never had an accident. When we got Scarlett, we just let her out on somewhat of a schedule and bypass the bell entirely. She was older when we got her though...The bell worked great with a younger dog though... __________________ Scarlett WGSD 2/07 CGC TDI Paige Husky/GSD mix 2/95-12/08 In a life and death situation, do something. . .. It may be wrong, but do something!

12-10-2011, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
arycrest Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 8,092	Welcome from Central Florida. Loved seeing the pictures of that beautiful pup of yours!!! Sounds like you and your dad will have a lot of fun with him!!! __________________ Gayle & the Hooligans Mac, Slider, Bruiser, & Faith MY BRIDGE KIDS: Andy, Abbey, Tasha, Tex, Echo, Yukon, JR, Too, Niki, Bo, Ringer, Kelly, & Honey The Hooligans Photo Albums!

12-10-2011, 11:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Reeves New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 8	Thanks guys! @Mahhi22: It does! He's already mastered Sit, and is starting to learn to go to the door to go outside, planning on getting bells or something to clarify his "I need to potty" signal. He's almost 30 pounds and I've had him a week almost. It is going by way to fast!

12-10-2011, 01:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
GSDBESTK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 28,438	Welcome to the board. __________________ Carolina Johnson http://www.johnsonhaus.com http://www.carolinak9photography.com

12-15-2011, 09:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
VaBeachFamily Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,267	Cute pup, where in VA are you? __________________ ~Kristi in Virginia Beach Mommy to my 8 year old son... and ~ Cullen Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Black/Red Male : 12/16/09 ~ Panzer Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Sable Female : 11/29/10 ~ Gizmo , Amstaff, Brindle/White Female : 5/5/2000

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