Got a new dog today

[schmalex]

We have just agreed to adopt an 18 month old Great Dane bh from a rescue charity. An absolutely gorgeous dog, with the most gentle temperament. Can't wait for her to come in 2 weeks time

[carrotchomper]

schmalex said:

We have just agreed to adopt an 18 month old Great Dane bh from a rescue charity. An absolutely gorgeous dog, with the most gentle temperament. Can't wait for her to come in 2 weeks time

Well done. She will run you ragged...

BTW I love the swear filter on here sometimes!

[Stedman]

Koooool! We need pictures! You will love her i bet

P.S-don't let her get fat like all the other dogs in the UK now!

Edited by Stedman on Saturday 5th July 23:38

[becksW]

Good on you, good breed, can be clumsy but great fun

[becksW]

Stedman said:

Koooool! We neec pictures! You will love her i bet

P.S-don't let her get fat like all the other dogs in the UK now!

Not all of them are (owner of one lean/fit whippet here) I also work very hard to help pets lose weight, I am in charge of dieting overweight dogs that come through our doors at work, a never ending job, do have some great success stories aswell though.

[Catherine197]

Excellent, my other half has been looking after our next doors 2 year old Dane. She is an absolute sweetie too and very gentle.

[schmalex]

Photo from the re-homing centre. Will get some more up once she moves in!!

Edited by schmalex on Saturday 5th July 21:21

[becksW]

schmalex said:

Dodgy photo from the re-homing centre. Will get some more up that don't make her look so geeky once she moves in!!!

She doesn't look too bad considering she's been kennelled, needs a bit of muscle build up but otherwise good shape. Had a client take on a cruelty case Dane once, it actually had suffered rickets, they worked really hard to build her up which helped a lot but she would always have severly deformed legs which caused her problems.

[schmalex]

becksW said:

schmalex said:

Dodgy photo from the re-homing centre. Will get some more up that don't make her look so geeky once she moves in!!!

She doesn't look too bad considering she's been kennelled, needs a bit of muscle build up but otherwise good shape. Had a client take on a cruelty case Dane once, it actually had suffered rickets, they worked really hard to build her up which helped a lot but she would always have severly deformed legs which caused her problems.

The re-homing centre are exercising her a lot at the moment and giving a good balanced diet, so she has built a fair bit of muscle since that photo. You are right though - a good exercise regime & quality food will see her at 100% in no time.

[mybrainhurts]

Blimey...can I interest you in a saddle?

[Mr Trophy]

I would love a dog. However, we all work full time

[Chilli]

Beautiful. Well done for getting a rescue dog.

[Xenocide]

elf - crap french pish

[Tunku]

schmalex said:

We have just agreed to adopt an 18 month old Great Dane bh from a rescue charity. An absolutely gorgeous dog, with the most gentle temperament. Can't wait for her to come in 2 weeks time

Good luck, I've known two Danes, owned by different friends and both dogs could be regarded as clinically insane in a good way.

[mybrainhurts]

Mr Trophy said:

I would love a dog.

I doubt the legality of your intentions....

[Stedman]

becksW said:

Stedman said:

Koooool! We neec pictures! You will love her i bet

P.S-don't let her get fat like all the other dogs in the UK now!

Not all of them are (owner of one lean/fit whippet here) I also work very hard to help pets lose weight, I am in charge of dieting overweight dogs that come through our doors at work, a never ending job, do have some great success stories aswell though.

We are in the same basket then! We also keep our lab lean. Glad that its not just me in then!

[Hollywood Wheels]

Good on you for getting a rescue dog! I have a rescue German Shepherd, I couldn't have asked for a better dog. They really do appreciate you taking care of them, they're not as daft as they look, and they love you all the more for it.
Agreed re peoples comments about fat dogs, so rare to see a lean healthy dog now.

[PhilLL]

Stedman said:

becksW said:

Stedman said:

Koooool! We neec pictures! You will love her i bet

P.S-don't let her get fat like all the other dogs in the UK now!

Not all of them are (owner of one lean/fit whippet here) I also work very hard to help pets lose weight, I am in charge of dieting overweight dogs that come through our doors at work, a never ending job, do have some great success stories aswell though.

We are in the same basket then! We also keep our lab lean. Glad that its not just me in then!

me three.. our Basset Hound is very lean for the breed and she gets loads of exercise. Well done Becks btw, sounds like you do a very admirable job

[becksW]

PhilLL said:

Stedman said:

becksW said:

Stedman said:

Koooool! We neec pictures! You will love her i bet

P.S-don't let her get fat like all the other dogs in the UK now!

Not all of them are (owner of one lean/fit whippet here) I also work very hard to help pets lose weight, I am in charge of dieting overweight dogs that come through our doors at work, a never ending job, do have some great success stories aswell though.

We are in the same basket then! We also keep our lab lean. Glad that its not just me in then!

me three.. our Basset Hound is very lean for the breed and she gets loads of exercise. Well done Becks btw, sounds like you do a very admirable job

Thank you, it can be such a rewarding job, when you see a previously puffing and panting dog (and cats aswell) become a lively active dog, no longer limping etc it is a fantastic feeling, how it can also be damn frustrating esp when owners will not listen or find excuses etc (there is the occasional genuine case where animal just doesn't seem to lose weight no matter what but this is very rare, usually there is soemone sneaking that dog treats etc) The achievements make it all worth while though

Sounds like the kennels and eventual new owner are not going to end up making that mistake with this dog, all the best to them.

Edited by becksW on Sunday 6th July 07:23

[Jasandjules]

Well done !!

Giving a dog a better life is so rewarding.

Ceasar Milan is your friend (if he's not already).