Lost and found. German Shepard Biddulph, stoke on trent

[Rollcage]

I used to use a Halti with my two - brilliant way of controlling them. I could walk two of them with one hand without any bother at all, even if they saw a cat or similar they couldn't go anywhere I didn't want to, and they were both BIG dogs.

[HairyBeast]

Update number 4

Well 4 days to go till we can legally adopt diesel. We have been meeting other dogs some he ignores some he gets in to a tizz about. He is fine until the other dog starts barking then he will bark back. We were out for about 2 hours tonight even he was a bit tired when we got in ( i was totally fubard).

We have found his Achilles heel however. He is not very food orientated but toys omg he goes mad for them. Give him a tennis ball and you would have think he has on the lottery. As i type this i can hear his squeaky plastic egg he has been chewing n pawing for the last hour.

I went to the local dog training club on monday to see what its all about. Watched the beginners class exit the hall and did laugh to myself when the lesson finished and 8 of the mot unruly ill behaved dogs shot out the door. I am talking him monday not really for a lesson but i have been advised to walk him outside for a bit then bring him in to meet the other dogs for a few minutes the go back outside. Rinse and repeat. I did tell the trainer that i have never had a dog before and she advised me its more the owner that needs the training as well as the dog. She is probably right

I am going to look for a harness as suggested it looks a good strong method of control but there is so many to choose from. I even found one online site that does gsd specific ones. So i am not sure which to choose

If all goes to plan we will have him chipped and tags done on monday night then i have to start looking for a new car as he does not fit in the back of a punto easily.



He has got a massive hooter, its like a ERF air intake

Will keep you all informed and thanks for taking the time to check on him folks.

[otolith]

LOOK AT THAT HOOTER!!



Lovely story

[Meeja]

otolith said:

LOOK AT THAT HOOTER!!



Lovely story

Lovely to read.

[Davey S2]

I'm counting down the days for you. Fingers crossed.

[Vince70]

He looks lovely, German Shepherds make the most loyal members of the family and loving family pets.
I really can't understand why people are dumping their pets it doesn't matter how hard up you get.
But he has landed on his on feet now.

[HairyBeast]

Out for a walk. This is the best stick ever



Regards
Hairy

[GALLARDOGUY]

Even changing your car!

He lucked out when he found you!

Good on you.

He's a handsome boy.

[HairyBeast]

he bloody did i can tell you. He keeps telling me he wants some sort of 4wd to be driven around in. strange how the misses is never around when he tells me though.

[mrmaggit]

He's a lovely, lucky lad.

[SGirl]

What a gorgeous dog. I love GSDs. So much so that despite everything, I haven't turfed out our 4 month old GSD pup yet. Little sod.

HairyBeast said:

Update number 4

We have found his Achilles heel however. He is not very food orientated but toys omg he goes mad for them. Give him a tennis ball and you would have think he has on the lottery. As i type this i can hear his squeaky plastic egg he has been chewing n pawing for the last hour.

This is what all the books say. I wish someone would tell our Caesar that, though - he'll eat literally any food you offer him. His favourite at the moment - apart from his Natural Instinct, which is what he's meant to be eating - is banana.

HairyBeast said:

I am going to look for a harness as suggested it looks a good strong method of control but there is so many to choose from. I even found one online site that does gsd specific ones. So i am not sure which to choose

We use a Julius K9 harness on our lurcher, Poppy. Although someone told me the other day harnesses aren't so great for dogs that pull because they just learn to pull more strongly when they're wearing a harness?? Not sure that's the case, Poppy is always easier to walk on a harness.

Diesel has a brilliant nose, it makes him look very cute! What a fab dog. Hope you all have a long and happy life together.

Edited by SGirl on Friday 12th April 19:22

[otolith]

We are going to get a GSD one day. It's still too soon after losing our big old cat, but he was the main reason we don't currently have a dog.

[Brother D]

Loving this thread! Grew up with GSDs, amazing family-oriented dogs, and I can't see how anyone could throw one out, they are like kids, but better behaved (usually). - Keeping fingers x'd for ya!

[Rollcage]

I started off with the big one, and soon after the little one came along.

One wasn't enough!

[Huntsman]

Can you keep him?

[HairyBeast]

Well officially our 7 days are up. Although if you read the paperwork from the dog warden its 8 days. The wife is going to ring them tomorrow and see if we take legal ownership tomorrow. I hope so as its a trip to pets at home for me tomorrow night for harness and more importantly a tag with contact details on and of course his new name.

He is also going to be chipped tomorrow night to

Looks like i am the new owner and its ace. He is fast becoming my new best friend.

Will let you all know tomorrow what happens

Regards
Hairy

[LukeSi]

Congratulations he is lovely. Hope all goes well for you.

[CAPP0]

Excellent, really pleased for you, pleased that you sound so pleased about it all, and top marks for taking him on. He looks great.

Head collars on a big dog are really good, they not only stop all the pulling but they give you control of the head too. See what your trainer thinks/recommends.

- Cappo (and Duffy the GSD )

[Vince70]

That's great news it really looks like diesel has landed on his feet, or should I say big paws.

[SPR2]

Lucky dog and he has certainly made himself at home.Enjoy many years with Diesel.