Hello from Oklahoma

Adam E · 02-21-2013, 11:17 AM

Hi there!

I'm Adam, and I'm a first time Shepherd owner. I'm married with 3 children ages 6, 4 and 6 months.

My wife and i have been researching breeds for a long time and decided we wanted a German Shepherd, however we were not sure we wanted a puppy right off. I came across Carmen by chance. We were told she is a year old, then told she's probably 9 months old. At any rate, shes LARGE! She was part of a litter that all got adopted but her. She was then taken home by a little boy 9much to his mother's protest) where she was kept in an outdoor kennel with a really sweet great pyraneese.

When I went to see her for the first time, i noticed how sweet she was. Ears rocked back, head down and tail wagging as I greeted her. She immediately leashed up and would obey a couple simple commands 9when I can get her to look at me), so I brought her home.

I will have countless questions as we work with her, but we're dedicated and willing to make her a good family dog and reciprocate with much love, attention and affection.

Karma6577 · 02-21-2013, 12:23 PM

Welcome!! Sounds like she is going to be a happy and healthy pup...you guys did a great thing 😀

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BellaLuna · 02-21-2013, 12:43 PM

Welcome I have a very similar situation 3 kids and adopted an older GS she just turned 3 yrs old she's such a sweet girl best decision we ever made.. she's the love of the family and I'm sure Carmen will be as well.. Would love to see some pics if your willing to share... Best of luck with her

Kayos and Havoc · 02-22-2013, 09:02 AM

Hi Adam, welcome to you!! Sounds like Carmen may have landed on her feet.

I am in McAlester, about 100 mles south of Tulsa. Where in OK are you? I might be able to help you find trainers if you need any help.

1sttimeforgsd · 02-22-2013, 09:23 AM

Hello and Welcome, have any pics that you would like to share with us, just because we love to look at them.

Galathiel · 02-22-2013, 09:35 AM

Welcome from Texas! Umm... pictures???

Adam E · 02-22-2013, 03:29 PM

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! I'll get some pictures taken hopefully this weekend.

@Kayos and Havoc: I am in Ardmore. I dont know if we'll need a trainer or not as carmen is really smart and obviously eager to please. My wife was walking her last night and was stopped on the street by a woman in our neighborhood who has been a Shepherd fan her whole life and said we could call on her any time we need something. It's like Ive discovered this whole underground society that I never knew existed.

professionaldogtraining · 02-25-2013, 11:37 PM

Welcome to the forum

dogfaeries · 02-25-2013, 11:39 PM

Welcome from the OKC metro!
We want photos of Carmen!!

Adam E · 03-07-2013, 09:37 AM

Sorry for the delay, its been a busy couple of weeks. This is Carmen about two weeks ago. We have decided to transition her to a raw diet and I'll be posting pictures along the way!

02-21-2013, 11:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Adam E New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4	Hello from Oklahoma Hi there! I'm Adam, and I'm a first time Shepherd owner. I'm married with 3 children ages 6, 4 and 6 months. My wife and i have been researching breeds for a long time and decided we wanted a German Shepherd, however we were not sure we wanted a puppy right off. I came across Carmen by chance. We were told she is a year old, then told she's probably 9 months old. At any rate, shes LARGE! She was part of a litter that all got adopted but her. She was then taken home by a little boy 9much to his mother's protest) where she was kept in an outdoor kennel with a really sweet great pyraneese. When I went to see her for the first time, i noticed how sweet she was. Ears rocked back, head down and tail wagging as I greeted her. She immediately leashed up and would obey a couple simple commands 9when I can get her to look at me), so I brought her home. I will have countless questions as we work with her, but we're dedicated and willing to make her a good family dog and reciprocate with much love, attention and affection.

02-21-2013, 12:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Karma6577 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City MO Posts: 136	Hello from Oklahoma Welcome!! Sounds like she is going to be a happy and healthy pup...you guys did a great thing 😀 Sent from Petguide.com Free App

02-22-2013, 09:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kayos and Havoc Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 17,380	Hi Adam, welcome to you!! Sounds like Carmen may have landed on her feet. I am in McAlester, about 100 mles south of Tulsa. Where in OK are you? I might be able to help you find trainers if you need any help. __________________ Kathy URO3, UCD Aleshanee Windridge "Kayos" CD,TDX,RE,CGC,HIC,TC (1/20/03) UAG1,URO2, UCD Xtra!Xtra! V. TeMar "Havoc" CDX,GN,RE,CGC,HIC,TC,BH (6/4/07) Tidmore's Rising Star Lydia "Mayhem" CGC, (4/4/12) At the bridge Lucky, Wolf, Max

02-22-2013, 09:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,824	Hello and Welcome, have any pics that you would like to share with us, just because we love to look at them. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

02-25-2013, 11:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
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02-21-2013, 12:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
BellaLuna Master Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Port Saint Lucie ,FL Posts: 567	Welcome I have a very similar situation 3 kids and adopted an older GS she just turned 3 yrs old she's such a sweet girl best decision we ever made.. she's the love of the family and I'm sure Carmen will be as well.. Would love to see some pics if your willing to share... Best of luck with her

02-22-2013, 09:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Galathiel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: East Texas Posts: 326	Welcome from Texas! Umm... pictures???

02-22-2013, 03:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Adam E New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4	Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! I'll get some pictures taken hopefully this weekend. @Kayos and Havoc: I am in Ardmore. I dont know if we'll need a trainer or not as carmen is really smart and obviously eager to please. My wife was walking her last night and was stopped on the street by a woman in our neighborhood who has been a Shepherd fan her whole life and said we could call on her any time we need something. It's like Ive discovered this whole underground society that I never knew existed.

02-25-2013, 11:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
dogfaeries Master Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma City metro Posts: 991	Welcome from the OKC metro! We want photos of Carmen!! __________________ ~ Diane in Okla Carly - AKC CH, Herding Instinct Certificate Sage - Ch. pointed, Herding Instinct Certificate Russell - GSD puppy

03-07-2013, 09:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
Adam E New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4	Sorry for the delay, its been a busy couple of weeks. This is Carmen about two weeks ago. We have decided to transition her to a raw diet and I'll be posting pictures along the way!

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