New mom and new to GSD from NVa

Zoeys momma · 01-05-2012, 09:35 PM

Hello,
I want to introduce myself to you. We just got a new puppy GSD last week. She turned 8 weeks old on the second and was vet checked on Monday - all clear. We named her Zoey- of course we went through about 10 names in 2 days ..LOL but finally decided Zoey. She is traditional colored and came from a litter of 10 pups- mom black and dad white.

I remember being about 11 years old and my mom came home with a white GSD rescue- we tried for a month to find a way to keep her as the landlord told my mom she was not welcomed to live in our home. So we had to give her back. I do remember that much. I remember her being very protective and when outside with her ..if any stranger walked up or near me she would snarl and teeth out. That is what I remember from my memories- but I wish I remembered more then that but I can't other then always knowing one day I would have a GSD and that day has come.

Our golden retriever passed away of cancer a month ago. My husband gave me a box of cash for Christmas and the next day I came home with Zoey. I knew exactly what I was going to do with the money- get our new family dog.

kahluah are golden retriever was awesome but really more my dh's dog- listened to him, followedmhim everywhere, went to work with him every day for the first year.

I want a family dog but hoping she bonds to me... Well to everyone in our family but this time a family dog that also listens to me.

Any and all advice would be so much appreciated.

Hugs and looking forward to being an amazing GSD momma.

robk · 01-05-2012, 09:54 PM

Welcome to you and Zoey! post pics when you can!

1sttimeforgsd · 01-05-2012, 09:57 PM

Hello and Welcome, and yes we love pictures on here.

Marnie · 01-05-2012, 09:58 PM

Congrats on your new puppy. It will be so exciting to have a little one. Very different from the older Golden.

HeyJude · 01-06-2012, 12:14 AM

Caitydid255 · 01-06-2012, 12:27 AM

Welcome!!!

**MaggieRoseLee** · 01-06-2012, 09:58 AM

Can't wait to see pictures! Congrats on the new pup and to the forum.

If you get a chance, can you go up to the narrow black strip on the top of the forum, click on User CP, and then add your GENERAL location! It will then show up to the left of each post, like where my Pocono's stuff is showing up.

We have alot of members from northern VA and it's easier to 'bond' when everyone knows you live close!

01-05-2012, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zoeys momma Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 95	New mom and new to GSD from NVa Hello, I want to introduce myself to you. We just got a new puppy GSD last week. She turned 8 weeks old on the second and was vet checked on Monday - all clear. We named her Zoey- of course we went through about 10 names in 2 days ..LOL but finally decided Zoey. She is traditional colored and came from a litter of 10 pups- mom black and dad white. I remember being about 11 years old and my mom came home with a white GSD rescue- we tried for a month to find a way to keep her as the landlord told my mom she was not welcomed to live in our home. So we had to give her back. I do remember that much. I remember her being very protective and when outside with her ..if any stranger walked up or near me she would snarl and teeth out. That is what I remember from my memories- but I wish I remembered more then that but I can't other then always knowing one day I would have a GSD and that day has come. Our golden retriever passed away of cancer a month ago. My husband gave me a box of cash for Christmas and the next day I came home with Zoey. I knew exactly what I was going to do with the money- get our new family dog. kahluah are golden retriever was awesome but really more my dh's dog- listened to him, followedmhim everywhere, went to work with him every day for the first year. I want a family dog but hoping she bonds to me... Well to everyone in our family but this time a family dog that also listens to me. Any and all advice would be so much appreciated. Hugs and looking forward to being an amazing GSD momma.

01-05-2012, 09:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,897	Hello and Welcome, and yes we love pictures on here. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

01-06-2012, 12:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
HeyJude Master Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 728	__________________ Owned by: Hannah-Toy Poodle-15 years young! Harley-GSD-12/19/10

01-06-2012, 12:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Caitydid255 Master Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 503	Welcome!!! __________________ Freyja GSD- 6/21/10 Angus GSD-02/11/07 Bevin (princess kitty) 08/27/07 Teddy (collie)- 1990-09/13/2006 Franklin (collie) 1996-06/26/2006

01-06-2012, 09:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 22,215	Can't wait to see pictures! Congrats on the new pup and to the forum. If you get a chance, can you go up to the narrow black strip on the top of the forum, click on User CP, and then add your GENERAL location! It will then show up to the left of each post, like where my Pocono's stuff is showing up. We have alot of members from northern VA and it's easier to 'bond' when everyone knows you live close! __________________ MACH2 Bretta Lee Wildhaus CGC TC TQX Glory B Wildhaus NA, NJ, NF + LOL (still) "*Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde*

01-05-2012, 09:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
robk Master Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 572	Welcome to you and Zoey! post pics when you can!

01-05-2012, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Marnie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 233	Congrats on your new puppy. It will be so exciting to have a little one. Very different from the older Golden.

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