Facebook page.I am a new member to the site. I am 24 I live I Louisiana and I am a new owner of a dutch shepherd!!
I found kain running across a hwy in town round some bad neighborhoods and when I looked him over it was clear he wasn't being taken care of. He has ring worms, hook worms, ear mites, skidish and I took a wild guess that he didn't have his shots yet at around 8-10 wks. So I wasn't really worried about trying to find his home. Sorry if that bothers some of you but I feel I did the right thing and his attitude shows it.
I'm not sure if he is 100% pure breed but he looks exactly like one. I assume from what the vet told me that he is around 11-12 weeks now. He is mild tempered. Mostly quiet. Picks up on commands pretty quick but is still stubborn when calling him to me sometimes.
I'll put a picture on here ASAP but I'm doing everything from my iPhone because my computer crapped out on me
As far as plans for him. I would like for him to be very obedient, with a little protection training (only so if he attacks an attacker I will be able to call him off) I do not want an aggressive dog. I just want a well trained companion that I can spend time with and have a healthy fun relationship.
Thanks
Clay
Hello my name is clay
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Kain
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- Tell us about yourself: I am an new DS owner! I'm 24 yrs old I live in Louisiana and a college graduate in marketing. I was lucky enough to find Kain running across the road in the city. He is strange as far as his attitude and very smart. I do not know much about these breeds and you can only learn so much from Internet articles that all say the same thing. So I have come here to learn more so that Kain will turn out to be an awesome companion.
Hello my name is clay
Clay from Northwest Louisiana
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icvanstra
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Re: Hello my name is clay
Welcome to the forum!
Eric
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Sugars Mom
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- Tell us about yourself: I adopted a Dutch Shepherd mix (without knowing what she was) from the SPCA here in Victoria BC and am now trying to learn everything I can about this breed. My husband and I work from home most of the time so I thought it was time to get a puppy! We have his 2 boys here half the time and we wanted a nice family dog.
Sugar looks like a miniature Dutch Shepherd with floppy ears, and has every ounce of DS traits in her little body!
I hope to learn from other DS owners and share doggy experiences. - Location: Victoria BC
Re: Hello my name is clay
Welcome and congrats on your new pup. Looks like hes got a nice new home now and is being taken care of, good for you 
Sue (and Sugar)
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Kain
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- Tell us about yourself: I am an new DS owner! I'm 24 yrs old I live in Louisiana and a college graduate in marketing. I was lucky enough to find Kain running across the road in the city. He is strange as far as his attitude and very smart. I do not know much about these breeds and you can only learn so much from Internet articles that all say the same thing. So I have come here to learn more so that Kain will turn out to be an awesome companion.
Re: Hello my name is clay
thank you that is my little dude in my avatar.
Clay from Northwest Louisiana
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Schlussdibusti
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alspyce
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- Tell us about yourself: I am in New York State. Got my first DS about 14 years ago (more or less as a rescue- lost her in Nov.). After years of GSD's, and a few dogs of other breeds (Rotti/Beauceron/Ger. Shorthaired Pointer/ Yorkie and my current Jack Russell) I now have another DS, 4mo female, no name yet, tho I have a few in mind.
Also have a horse-old quarter horse mare-32.
Can't wait for all the snow to get gone! Spring is coming too slow this year! - Location: Corinth, New York
Re: Hello my name is clay
So glad you found him before he was killed on the road! Don't think I would look for the previous owner either. Welcome
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France
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Kristie E
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- Tell us about yourself: I have had a DS for almost a year. Gwen and I are considering participating in PSA and or possible Ring Sport. I also have a Great Dane. I have grown up around working GSDs and my last GSD was a working K9 officer. I am all about dogs and animals in general and want to learn as much as I can about training.
Re: Hello my name is clay
Cute as a button!! Welcome!Kain wrote:thank you that is my little dude in my avatar.
Kristie
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leih merigian
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Re: Hello my name is clay
Glad you found us...and him! Will look forward to stories about him as he grows.
leih merigian
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Zodiac vom Younghaus (over the bridge)
Central VA (near Charlottesville)
It's never too late to have a happy childhood...
Vrijheid's H'Geyser
Zodiac vom Younghaus (over the bridge)
Central VA (near Charlottesville)
It's never too late to have a happy childhood...
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GSDNanny
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Re: Hello my name is clay
Welcome Clay, from one Louisianian to another! I'm in Alexandria - where are you? Dont see many DSs in my area, there are only a few. Looking forward to hearing more about your pup. Good luck, you've come to the right place to learn all there is about the DS.
Denise Gatlin & Zip, Shooter & the K9 crew
Livin' in the deep south - Louisiana
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Kain
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- Tell us about yourself: I am an new DS owner! I'm 24 yrs old I live in Louisiana and a college graduate in marketing. I was lucky enough to find Kain running across the road in the city. He is strange as far as his attitude and very smart. I do not know much about these breeds and you can only learn so much from Internet articles that all say the same thing. So I have come here to learn more so that Kain will turn out to be an awesome companion.
Re: Hello my name is clay
i live close to shreveport. He is doing well. He doesn't like the fact that i have to go to work everyday but i let him hang out with a friend and his dogs. I just couldn't leave him inside all day or outside all day while it is so hot here (over 100* everyday)
Clay from Northwest Louisiana
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Re: Hello my name is clay
Hello Clay, welcome here.
You pup looks like a DS. I cannot imagine losing a pup that age? May I assume that there were no posters in your neighborhood either? No signs of anyone looking for him? (I feel I have to ask. While he probably was unwanted/neglected, what if someone out there truly lost him and he got his rough condition while on the lam?)
You pup looks like a DS. I cannot imagine losing a pup that age? May I assume that there were no posters in your neighborhood either? No signs of anyone looking for him? (I feel I have to ask. While he probably was unwanted/neglected, what if someone out there truly lost him and he got his rough condition while on the lam?)
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Re: Hello my name is clay
soooooooooooooooo glad you found him !!!! That is so wonderful !! You no doubt will have a wonderful companion in him and he you. I think you found his home :dswink"
about 15 years ago, my father ( who is an animal worshiper) found a dog, about 1 year, broken front leg, under a van in his work lot, very very bad area. After a week he coaxed her out, he would bring her food and water everyday, he brought her to a vet and she was pregnant. All of the pups had found good homes, and my brother took her in. She has since passed but I have always been thankful for rescuers.
about 15 years ago, my father ( who is an animal worshiper) found a dog, about 1 year, broken front leg, under a van in his work lot, very very bad area. After a week he coaxed her out, he would bring her food and water everyday, he brought her to a vet and she was pregnant. All of the pups had found good homes, and my brother took her in. She has since passed but I have always been thankful for rescuers.
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Re: Hello my name is clay
I was thinking this same thing. A pup is sure to get in poor condition quickly if it was fending for itself.vneerland wrote:(I feel I have to ask. While he probably was unwanted/neglected, what if someone out there truly lost him and he got his rough condition while on the lam?)
Clay - can you please visit the User Control Panel and create a signature with your name?? Love the Avatar!
Christie Meyer
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Kain
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- Tell us about yourself: I am an new DS owner! I'm 24 yrs old I live in Louisiana and a college graduate in marketing. I was lucky enough to find Kain running across the road in the city. He is strange as far as his attitude and very smart. I do not know much about these breeds and you can only learn so much from Internet articles that all say the same thing. So I have come here to learn more so that Kain will turn out to be an awesome companion.
Re: Hello my name is clay
we found him running across a busy road that goes through the city. There are only 2 neighborhoods in that area and cops do not even go in there without their pistols on their laps...so to answer your question no i did not go and look for lost dog posters nor did i have any desire to. The chances of him fending for himself for a long enough time to get those conditions were HIGHLY unlikely due to the heavy traffic of cars and people in that area.
Clay from Northwest Louisiana