all that glitters Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) Yup from a very very good GSD breeder in VIC! Met them on the weekend and I am sooo happy I am buying a pup from them, they were as lovely as I hoped they would be, and their GSDs were so beautiful, no ugly slope backs and lovely temperaments! Edited April 22, 2009 by Shellectra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaEvie Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 That is great Shellectra Ask them the questions you have asked here, with their experience they may have some other ideas for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pockets Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Yup from a very very good GSD breeder in VIC! Met them on the weekend and I am sooo happy I am buying a pup from them, they were as lovely as I hoped they would be, and their GSDs were so beautiful, no ugly slope backs and lovely temperaments! Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww you calling my dogs ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) Not at all Pockets! I was imagining the American GSDs with the exaggerated slopes and roach backs, I was just happy to see that the breeders dogs were lookin good Feel free to share pics of your dogs with me anyday!! Im sure they are stunners! Edited April 22, 2009 by Shellectra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pockets Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Shell - Im joking never mind, I is just being silly!! How bout you share more pics of your beautiful girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) LOL!! OK phew hahaha I sure will when I get her!! 8 days to go ps - Who is the longcoat beauty in your display pic? Edited April 22, 2009 by Shellectra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pockets Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Longcoat is my male GSD Axel, he is 2 years old I will post a piccy of him later for you, he lives with my Ex BF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 What is your long term plan for confining her when you aren't at home? Personally, I'd be wanting to go to that situation as soon as practicable. I fear for your lino confining a large breed pup on it while you are at work. You will find it more difficult to toilet train her if she can't access outside and prepare yourself for at least a few evenings of coming home to find poo tracked all over the lino. The sooner she as 24/7 access to outside the better in terms of her toilet training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Yes, please post a pick Pockets! poodlefan - Well longterm I don't mind if she stays inside at all, she would have 3 cats for company when she becomes older. Or if she prefers the outside she can be outside. I wanted to put a doggy door in for her, but it would be big enough for humans to fit through, so maybe not a grand idea! Unless I deadbolt the lino room two sliding doors so all they can access and steal is some knives, pool table balls, and kitchenware Im not too worried about poo on the lino as it's better than carpet I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindii Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) Yup from a very very good GSD breeder in VIC! Met them on the weekend and I am sooo happy I am buying a pup from them, they were as lovely as I hoped they would be, and their GSDs were so beautiful, no ugly slope backs and lovely temperaments! Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww you calling my dogs ugly No! she was calling my dog ugly!! they [GSDs] are such a true dog to me (a lot of other breeds aren't proper dogs IMO haha!). I've always been drawn to breeds that have the shape of a dog (much like a wolf), long noses like wolves, long legs and sturdy paws. Poor Hugo!! Edited April 23, 2009 by Bindii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Yes, please post a pick Pockets! poodlefan - Well longterm I don't mind if she stays inside at all, she would have 3 cats for company when she becomes older. Or if she prefers the outside she can be outside. I wanted to put a doggy door in for her, but it would be big enough for humans to fit through, so maybe not a grand idea! Unless I deadbolt the lino room two sliding doors so all they can access and steal is some knives, pool table balls, and kitchenware Im not too worried about poo on the lino as it's better than carpet I guess? What I would be worried about is having a large breed pup confined to lino 9 hours a day. It can be slipperty (not good for a developing skeleton) and she won't get a lot of exercise or stimulation. Personally I think outside (perhaps with a secure run) would be better - certainly better for getting a decent amount of Vitamin D. I can't see too many potential burglars wanting to go past a GSD to use her dog door but I suppose you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Well we are thinking of putting the doggy door in anyway, and putting locks on the two lino room sliding doors, so that if someone gets in they can't get into the other rooms of the house. So she can go in and out! May not install it til shes a bit bigger tho, ill give it a few months. Gee can you see where I get my worry issues from, mum goes to me tonight "if you install a dog door and burglars see it, they will bait and poison your dog so they can then gain access to it". Surely that won't happen? Surely other people have a big dog door open for their dog when they are at work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Surely that won't happen? Surely other people have a big dog door open for their dog when they are at work! I have a big hole in my back door so I can set it up that the dogs can get into the kitchen when I am away. The door from the kitchen to the rest of the house has a simple hook thingee on it, mainly to stop the door coming open accidently as I have 3 house cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindii Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I reckon regardless of anything someone is more likely to smash a window than crawl through a doggy door. If they want to get in, they will. Plus GSDs are 'scary'... she'll protect the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pockets Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Here is a few photos of Axel for you Shell, have even thrown in some old baby ones Mighta sorta went a bit over board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 WOW Pockets he is beautiful!! And massive! Can't believe that lil pup turned into such a giant majestic dog!? Amazing! Thankyou for sharing!! --- Rebanne - Yup well thats what we want to do! I have 3 indoor cats also! Going to Bunnings with dad for lockey things and plywood etc, yays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pockets Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Shell - It is amazing hey They grow up so quick and before you notice they are big dogs, and you dont know where the puppy went :vomit: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I don't have a doggy door either because of the cat, but aren't there ones with a magnetic lock on them that can only be accessed by the dog with a collar on to match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 Yep there are those doors! but they are quite the bit more pricey, and I would be paranoid they would target the dog to get the collar off to gain access (paranoia I know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothieGirl Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Hi Shellectra Just on the dog door thing, I think you'll find your cats won't use it, it will be too heavy. My cat only just tolerate her cat door and its the smallest one you can buy. I'm going to get a dog door too, but probably when Bronte's much older and furniture safe. Her toilet training (day 2 1/2) is going well. Not long now. Shel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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