New to GSDs, New Owner, Want to learn Section

selzer · 10-30-2010, 06:52 PM

Just a suggestion, but what about a section near the top of the sections for people considering the German shepherd breed, and for new GSD owners.

Topics in the section could include:

What to look for in a breeder

Great places to obtain your first GSD

Ears up yet?

What you need to know before bringing your new puppy home

Is a GSD right for me?

History of the GSD

Reputation of the GSD

Various outlets for you and your GSD, training, working, etc.

Introducing your new GSD to the board in words and pictures.

Adventures and reflections of your initial GSD experience

I know that if others like the idea, they could come up with a much better list of possible topics for people new to the breed, getting their first puppy, etc.

Deuce · 10-30-2010, 07:06 PM

I think that sounds like a good idea!

GSD Fan · 10-30-2010, 07:51 PM

Love it and support it! However, I think instead of it being one section, I think it should be a subforum like Member's corner and then the sections could be called:

GSD Breeders for beginners
Rescue and Adopting GSDs for beginners
Is the GSD right for me?
History and Reputation of the GSD
Working and Training Your GSD

Something like that. I think it's a great idea, selzer.

Zoeys mom · 10-30-2010, 09:43 PM

I love the idea too. Even though all the information is already available here if your new to the site because it's kinda scattered everywhere your probably not going to find it easily unless you know what to look for which you don't on a new site. Sounds like a no brainer to me great idea Selzer

Sunstreaked · 10-30-2010, 09:57 PM

I, personally, would LOVE info on bite inhibition! My fingers and ankles are begging for help!

KZoppa · 10-30-2010, 10:50 PM

Awesome idea and definitely support it! I especially like the reputation section idea. Good and bad would be something new owners need to know.

GSD Fan · 11-05-2010, 10:17 AM

Man, I hope the people who run the forums see this thread and I hope they'll consider this idea.

JessWelsch · 11-07-2010, 01:15 AM

This would be so helpful... I spend quite a bit of time searching different sections of this site (which isnt horrible just time consuming) looking for answers to questions I have : )

I support it!

Lucy Dog · 11-07-2010, 03:27 AM

Agreed... a "new to the breed" would be a great section to add to this forum. Could you imagine all of the sticky's that can be added to a section like that? Would probably save from having to type in a lot of the same responses to all of those common questions that are constantly posted.

vat · 11-07-2010, 06:47 AM

I support it! It can be time consuming for a newbie (or oldbie for that matter) to find posts here. If someone is thinking about a GSD or needs help a section they could go to right away would be so nice.

10-30-2010, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
selzer Crowned Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denmark, Ohio Posts: 17,499	New to GSDs, New Owner, Want to learn Section Just a suggestion, but what about a section near the top of the sections for people considering the German shepherd breed, and for new GSD owners. Topics in the section could include: What to look for in a breeder Great places to obtain your first GSD Ears up yet? What you need to know before bringing your new puppy home Is a GSD right for me? History of the GSD Reputation of the GSD Various outlets for you and your GSD, training, working, etc. Introducing your new GSD to the board in words and pictures. Adventures and reflections of your initial GSD experience I know that if others like the idea, they could come up with a much better list of possible topics for people new to the breed, getting their first puppy, etc. __________________ RIP Arwen, CD RN CGC RIP Whitney, RN CGC Jenna, RN CGC Babs, CD RA CGC Herding Instinct Certificate Heidi, RA CGC Tori, RN CGC SG3 Odessa, SchH1, Kkl1, AD Ninja, RN CGC Milla, RN CGC Joy, Star Puppy, RN CGC Dolly & Bear

10-30-2010, 10:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,832	Awesome idea and definitely support it! I especially like the reputation section idea. Good and bad would be something new owners need to know. __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

11-07-2010, 01:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
JessWelsch Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Phx AZ Posts: 157	This would be so helpful... I spend quite a bit of time searching different sections of this site (which isnt horrible just time consuming) looking for answers to questions I have : ) I support it! __________________ -Jess Jordan - 5.5 mos - GSD Corey - 11 yrs - Chi/Terrier Annie - 4 yrs - Chi Ashleigh - 3 yrs - Siamese Hobbes - 3 yrs - Tabby Pasha - 1 yr - Gecko Zuki - 1 yr - Bearded Dragon Wyatt - 2 yrs - Cockatiel Milo - 11 yrs - Cockatoo

11-07-2010, 03:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Agreed... a "new to the breed" would be a great section to add to this forum. Could you imagine all of the sticky's that can be added to a section like that? Would probably save from having to type in a lot of the same responses to all of those common questions that are constantly posted. __________________ Paul

11-07-2010, 06:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
vat Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kingston, IL Posts: 3,027	I support it! It can be time consuming for a newbie (or oldbie for that matter) to find posts here. If someone is thinking about a GSD or needs help a section they could go to right away would be so nice. __________________ Valerie Shewana's Maximum Velocity (aka Max) Shewana's Hot-Spice (aka Callan) Kaycee 11/97-5/10 Rio 10/08-2/10 Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away.

10-30-2010, 07:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Deuce Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,833	I think that sounds like a good idea!

10-30-2010, 07:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
GSD Fan Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MS Posts: 1,128	Love it and support it! However, I think instead of it being one section, I think it should be a subforum like Member's corner and then the sections could be called: GSD Breeders for beginners Rescue and Adopting GSDs for beginners Is the GSD right for me? History and Reputation of the GSD Working and Training Your GSD Something like that. I think it's a great idea, selzer.

10-30-2010, 09:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zoeys mom Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockville, Md Posts: 2,941	I love the idea too. Even though all the information is already available here if your new to the site because it's kinda scattered everywhere your probably not going to find it easily unless you know what to look for which you don't on a new site. Sounds like a no brainer to me great idea Selzer

10-30-2010, 09:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sunstreaked Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 439	I, personally, would LOVE info on bite inhibition! My fingers and ankles are begging for help!

11-05-2010, 10:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
GSD Fan Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MS Posts: 1,128	Man, I hope the people who run the forums see this thread and I hope they'll consider this idea.

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