Good Morning all, My husband and I adopted a 3 year old great dane yesterday from the animal shelter. he is a pure bread big boy. His name is Bruce the Moose. He is joined at home by Abe, 2 year old black lab, Princess 1.5 year old chocolate lab, Sassy Mae, 8.5 month old mini dapple doxie, and my 5 year old step son. My family is now complete. His momma and daddy are very proud parents. Much Love, Kris -103!!

Crate training will be perfect. Many people think its mean to lock a pup up like that, but it really does make them feel secure. I potty trained my lat dog in less then a week using a crate. My newest puppy is for the most part potty trained, he's a lab mix, but he would rather not be in the crate unless its bedtime. Acutally he is such a mommas boy that he cant stand to not be near me. I got him a buddy the other night. She is just a mixed breed, not sure what. She also is not potty trained at all. I am her third home, and will be her last. She has a crate now too, and loves it. The dogs really do feel secure once they get used to the crate. It also keeps them safe whne eyes cant be on them. Talk to you Vet about it.

We got a puppy last week. She is a Pit Bull/ and Chocolate Lab mix....BEAUTIFUL!!! We think she is between 3-4 months old. I don't think anyone ever tried to house break her. She was neglected and abused. We are having a hard time house breaking her. She hasn't quite figured out how to tell us she needs out. With her having pit in her we don't want to use too agressive training since we dont want her to get agressive. We take her out after she eats, and about every 1/2 hour to an hour, and as soon as she wakes up. Of course we are not always able to do this right away sometimes. And she is unable to hold it. Maybe she isn't as old as I think she is. I will find out next week when I take her to the Vet for her first visit. She loves being outdoors, but does not like being outside alone. I am hoping she gets the hang of potty training... soon. I haven't had a dog since I was a child. And I just remember that dog being able to tell you when she needed to go out. Any suggestions??

Hello All, I'd like to introduce myself to the group, my name is Rhonda and I hail from Washington State. I was thrilled to see this section of the WLS. I have been involved in dogs and horses all of my life. With Siberian Huskies since 1980, in showing, breeding and judging. As of late I am taking a break from breeding and persuing my other dog related hobbies as a Canine Photographer and Artist. If you would like to see my dogs and some of my work please feel free to take a peek at my site www.elite-image.com . I have an offer of specially created plates for fellow WLS recipients. Handpainted with your favorite pet/and or custom lettering. These plates are "our size" and make a great gift for friends embarking on this journey. If you are interested e-mail me mentioning this post. Regards, Rhonda M.

Tammie Sweet Pea will always be in your heart and you will remember all the sweet things she did, but don't wait too long to get another "friend" whether it be another Poodle or a different breed. There is nothing that helps us heal better then the love of a dog or horse or whatever our favorite animals are. Petting a dog is one of the most relaxing and theraputic processes there is. Just remember the dog you get will have it's own personality and will be its own "person" and will win its own place in your heart.