Hello from Michigan, USA!

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PepperSnycart
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Tell us about yourself: We are Caitlin & Eric with our new Dutch Shepherd, Pepper!
Location: Holt, MI

Hello from Michigan, USA!

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Hi there. We are Eric & Caitlin and we have just purchased an 8 week old Dutch Shepherd puppy (Pepper!) here in Michigan. She's been home with us for about 3 days now. We have our hands full that's for sure! She's our first dog together so we're learning as much as she is!

The first night was rough. She howled in the crate, etc. Last night was her third night and she whined for 2 seconds then settled off to sleep. I think the key is being TIRED at bedtime. It's hard to coordinate her naps during the day so that she's not wide awake at night, though. She slept through the night last night (10PM to 7:30AM AND we had to wake HER up haha), so we're doing something right :)

We'd like her to be great in obedience, but she doesn't have to be able to track, protect, etc at a competitive level. We want an above average house dog, not a Schutzhund expert! So we're working on a few basic things... sit, down are going well. WAY more motivated for toys than food- not sure her sense of smell is the best right now, haha. Puppy class starts tonight :)

I'm going to head over to the training and puppies section to chat about our leash walking (not so hot right now) and nipping challenges. I will take any and all advice on our new little girl. Glad to have this outlet and I look forward to hearing from you!
Caitlin & Eric
(...and Pepper, too!)
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Schlussdibusti
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Tell us about yourself: I adopted a DS

Re: Hello from Michigan, USA!

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Welcome to the forum!
Looking forward to some pics.... :dswink"
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icvanstra
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Location: Broad Ripple - the coolest part of Indianapolis - sometimes Amersfoort

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Welcome to the forum.

Take a moment and look at the FAQ section. You will find out how to create a signature and how to upload photos ...

Did we mention photo's? Everyone loves photos!
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 from Michigan, USA!

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Welcome!!
Sue (and Sugar)

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vneerland
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Location: Tex@s

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Welcome!
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Marjolein
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Joined: Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:17 pm
Tell us about yourself: I'm a Dutchie myself ;-) but live in Germany with Johan and my two DS's Cobber-Dingo and Knivil (Dingo and Ivil to friends...)
Location: Warbeyen, Germany
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Re: Hello from Michigan, USA!

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Welcome :dssmile:
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alspyce
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Joined: Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:51 pm
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 from Michigan, USA!

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Welcome!
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France
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GSDNanny
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Joined: Wed Jul 07, 2010 4:13 pm
Tell us about yourself: Dogs are my life, what can I say. GSDs primarily for nearly 50 years til bringing in my first DutchShep about 4 years ago. GSD rescue for 9 yrs, nearly 200 thru my home, rehabbed, adopted out. Been involved in AKC ob, herding, tracking, agility; Schutzhund-DVG; scent detection (HR-water)&narcotics, some patrol work. Mostly herding training at present on my little farm.

Re: Hello from Michigan, USA!

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Welcome, Caitlin, Eric and Pepper!!! Here you will find DS friendly supporters with so much knowledge on this breed. I see where you also joined WDF, just be sure to have thick skin there.
Enjoy your pup!!!

Denise Gatlin & Zip, Shooter & the K9 crew

Livin' in the deep south - Louisiana
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