Dutch Shepherd Forum

Yup, its 7 weeks since we got Odin – wow, how time flies. He has settled in nicely. We can’t imagine our lives now without him.
I am really glad that for our first Dutch we got him. He is perfect for the “beginner” venturing into the Dutch shepherd world. When I read all those comments in the thread “Duchies not for everyone”, I have to say I was scared out of my mind! I almost cancelled Odin and I am so glad I didn’t. Yes, it could have turned out very differently and my husband and I would have dealt with it accordingly - meaning, we were committed no matter what.
He is glued to me all day and never gives me any problems. He is such a sweetie. However, when his papa comes home I no longer exist. My little fair weather friend!! I’m not complaining – just sayin. It’s actually nice to get a break.
So, that’s all for now - just wanted to share how much we love him.

felixone123 wrote: He is glued to me all day and never gives me any problems. He is such a sweetie.

Yep, Dutchie.......

Awwww I am so happy for both of you!!

I am so happy that you all are enjoying each other. How is he doing with the kitties?

I know what you mean, Xena is a momma's girl, but she has a real soft spot for her daddy.

So glad it's going so well!

(In our house, it's the opposite; she loves her father, but mom is her person )

[quote="Lauren"]I am so happy that you all are enjoying each other. How is he doing with the kitties?

he is getting better with kitties - we walk him through the house with the gentle leader on so he can see them while we have control of his head. We don't make a big deal about it. Sometimes he ignores them and gets a "good boy/treat" and sometimes he lunges for them. He's had plenty of opportunities to eat one, but we think he's just curious. He even chased one down the hall and came nose to nose - nothing happened.
Of course, I was silently in panic mode - did not want him to know i was having a heart attack.

felixone123 wrote:Of course, I was silently in panic mode - did not want him to know i was having a heart attack.

I feel like I know that silent panic mode all too well!

It took me a little longer than 7 weeks to love my dutchy demon.

The work with the cats sounds great. Keep it up!

I'm so happy for you, your family, and Odin. They are awesome dogs and I'm glad everything is turning out so well If it helps the first few weeks that Merlin saw cats around the yard he would get really excited as well. He was outside one day eating and a cat jumped the fence and was walking toward Merlin and his food. He isn't food aggressive but I was curious about how he would act since it was this stray cat he had been trying to get to. He jumped on the cat, who is calico, she scratched him a few times and ran off. Point of this story is, Merlin and this almost brindle stray cat are best friends now. I think they believe they are related. He lets her eat with him, and I mean both their heads in the bowl together and when he lays down to enjoy the sun, she curls up with him and everything. In time maybe Odin will come to see your cats as just another family member and learn to enjoy their company too

Related That is such a sweet story about Merlin!! He seems to have a very gentle side. I think we will get there one day.

Thanks for sharing a cute story.

Ohh, I want to see pics of Merlin and cat curled up!!

I will try to get one of them this weekend, I think it's suppose to be nice

kchristy wrote:I will try to get one of them this weekend, I think it's suppose to be nice

Good...that is one of the cutest stories I've heard! Just loved it...