Introducing my newly adopted GSD.

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Introducing my newly adopted GSD.

Posted: 1/20/2015 9:44:27 PM EDT

This past weekend, I adopted a 7 month old male German Shepherd from a coworker. He's extremely well behaved and laid back (maybe just compared to my 2 year old lab

). Seems to be adjusting well. Spends all day in my back yard and nights in my room. He had spend a lot of time in a kennel previously. We'll be taking a basic obedience class soon. Anyway, enough chat. Meet Chief:

Posted: 1/20/2015 9:46:55 PM EDT

[#1]

Good looking shepherd congrats !!

Posted: 1/20/2015 9:48:05 PM EDT

[#2]

He looks happy.

Posted: 1/20/2015 10:21:39 PM EDT

[#3]

That is awesome. Sounds like he is adjusting well. I hope he enjoys his new home.

Posted: 1/20/2015 11:14:32 PM EDT

[#4]

ALLLLMOST got the wife pic in. Good looking dog.

Posted: 1/21/2015 12:13:42 AM EDT

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That's actually my little sister lol

Posted: 1/21/2015 10:43:48 AM EDT

[#6]

Handsome doggie.

Posted: 1/21/2015 2:49:39 PM EDT

[#7]

Damn good looking pup there. Seems quite happy too.

Posted: 1/21/2015 4:18:04 PM EDT

[#8]

He's doing great. We went on a 2 mile walk last night. He did very well on a leash considering his previous owner didn't even own a collar for him. Wish I could take him to work with me.

Posted: 1/21/2015 10:41:40 PM EDT

[#9]

looks like you got a great dog there

Posted: 1/21/2015 10:49:38 PM EDT

[#10]

They're very smart and adaptable. If you provide consistent and reasonable training, there's zero reason he won't turn out great for you.

Love the Shepherd back snooze position...

Posted: 1/22/2015 10:22:59 PM EDT

[#11]

Look into this system for training him. Dogs like this respond very well to it and learn quickly. I am training my third and fourth dog with this system and they are learning fast. Much better than the old ways.

http://leerburg.com/4013.htm

Posted: 1/22/2015 10:54:21 PM EDT

[#12]

Beautiful dog OP.

Posted: 1/23/2015 1:24:49 AM EDT

[#13]

Great looking friend you have there

Posted: 2/26/2015 12:16:33 PM EDT

[#14]

Beautiful dog Jday.

How did you introduce the new pup to the 2 year old lab, and how do they get along?

Also, how long did it take for them to become comfortable around each other?

I will be in the same situation with a new dog coming into our family and am seeking advice on how to introduce them.

Posted: 2/26/2015 10:36:43 PM EDT

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Thank you. It was pretty easy. Chief jumped out of my truck, and Gus ran out the door of the house. They were a little uncomfortable around each other for maybe 15 minutes. After that, they got along great. The fact that they wore each other out was a huge plus.

Posted: 2/27/2015 12:13:20 AM EDT

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Awesome.

After reading up online about it, I am not anticipating any trouble since both are not animal aggressive.

Posted: 3/2/2015 6:56:04 PM EDT

[#17]

"Look at my dog nuts. LOOK AT THEM."

Posted: 3/9/2015 1:11:55 PM EDT

[#18]

Took him to the vet this morning. I believe he broke his foot over the weekend. Awaiting a call after they xray.

Posted: 3/10/2015 3:21:47 PM EDT

[#19]

how the heck did he break uis foot?

and yes, that seems to be a common position for lounging

Posted: 3/11/2015 11:15:30 PM EDT

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He didn't break it. Not really sure what he did. He wouldn't put any weight on it for about 3 days and woke me up one morning screaming in pain. Vet gave him some anti-inflammatory/pain killer. He's fine now.

Posted: 3/16/2015 2:17:18 AM EDT

[#21]

He is a handsome guy. Congrats, I have GSD and they are great pets!

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