DDR German Shepherds

Julie Marlow · Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 1333 Location: Washington

Ahhhhhhh how cute are they Wink

Don't make me go back out and get one more snuggle!!!

Michele I did not know the story behind the name Cool

very fitting Sherene!
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Kelly · Joined: 08 Jul 2007 Posts: 801 Location: Michigan

Sherene,

What a gorgeous boy, and look at those paws Shocked

Are you sure there isn't a little bit of Newfoundland in there Laughing

Tracy,

You boy was huge!! What a beautiful boy he was Smile

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Sherene · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject: Sampson's homecoming

Hey folks! I was prepared to get these up Sunday, but forum as you know was down..

He is the best little guy! He is doing really well w/ potty training..crate training is another issue..We committed the cardinal sin Saturday noc and let him out..Julie was my moral email support at 12midnoc since forum was down-Thanks again Julie! I found a pretty good website for crate training that I will post in the appropriate place on the forum that I used for reference. Sunday we gave him short sessions in the crate and had him go in for treats-which he promptly did..BUT..We repeated the crate experience last night and did not cave..we just didn't sleep much!

Seriously-he cried for 3hrs straight! Crying or Very sad

He calmed down around 12mid then we praised him took him out and immediately put him back in and endured another 2hrs of crying! By am he did sleep a couple of hours and we just praised the heck out of him and then took him outside for another potty break..Thank goodness we both took today off! We hope tonight is better!

He had his first vet visit today- Julie we cancelled the one appointment and went w/ Leanne's suggestion for her vet..so glad we did..He took a good 45min w/ us...The vet knew of your dogs and sung your praises as a breeder as well!
Enjoy the pics!Sorry I am not yet savy enough to figure out why some are sized differently or how to turn them right side up... Rolling Eyes

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Pharaoh · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:34 pm Post subject:

Sherene,

You and your husband are doing great.

I just love Sampson, he is such a hunk of puppy.
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justk9s · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:56 pm Post subject:

Very cute pup.. Hopefully you he will let you get some sleep tonight.

Oksana · Joined: 02 Feb 2008 Posts: 75 Location: Tri-Cities, WA

Sherene, what a super beauty he is!! Please keep us posted how you are doing with him (you know, I'm the one who's very interested in how Anton's brother is doing Smile

). I guess I got lucky with Anton re crate training since he settles down almost immediately, I don't think he cried more than 5 minutes the first time even though it did seem like hours to us Smile

It was very nice meeting you!!!
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Sherene · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:43 am Post subject: Sampson crate training update..

He did great last noc..wined a few minutes, but settled right in...we turned the crate around so he could see us and added a night light and a tshirt I was wearing all day which he seemed to snuggle up w/. I am hopeful the worst is over Smile

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justk9s · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:07 am Post subject:

That is wonderful. I am very happy for you. Hopefully the worst is over and you will be able to sleep now.
You did great not giving in.

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Gisela · Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 1765 Location: Houston, TX

The joys of puppy hood! Sounds like ya'll are having loads of fun! Laughing

What a hunk of pup he is! Shocked

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Pharaoh · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:20 am Post subject:

I am really going to enjoy watching this gentle giant grow up.
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Barclay · Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 414 Location: Tennessee

Sherene, he is beautiful! Good luck with the crate training. Kotah protested some of the time, but he's doing great now. Can't wait to see & hear more about him.
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monkeys23 · Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 51

He is a cutie!! Hope the crate training goes smoothly from here on out.
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Julie Marlow · Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 1333 Location: Washington

This is a puppy I am really going to miss but at the same time could not have ever seen him in a more perfect home. Sherene,Paul, Family you guys all Rock! It has taken 3 days to get used to not getting my Sampson hugs everyday though and that was pretty ruff. There have not been too many puppies I can ever remember ever being so sweet and cuddly as him. You guys are the best and are sure on top of absolutely everything...GREAT JOB!!!!! Wink

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blackcat · Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 263 Location: Monroe, Washington

OHHHH I love him!!!!!
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Sherene · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:45 pm Post subject: Updated Pictures of Sampson

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What a great puppy! He is soo well tempered, very cuddly, doing excellent w/ crate training and tolerating the kennel when we are at work during the day(mom comes and plays w/him and feeds him)

We are cautiously socializing him, have 2 puppy classes down- he is doing well with sit, and come and eye contact. I did post a question under obedience regarding housetraining..He has been doing so well,but we had some issues tonight that I would love some feedback on!

Sherene