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German Shepherd Pictures / Re: pics of Jewel
« on: April 15, 2008, 07:52:23 am »
Love the head shot of him  ;D I'm not sure if its too late to start showing him but maybe you should look into it. My last GSD was a very handsome boy too and I wished I had looked into showing him when he was young. If he is well trained already then it might not be difficult to start on the show circuit now (best to ask someone with experience though) My husband would like an all black GSD but here in UK they are quite rare, I've only seen the long haired ones too and they have a waiting list. Wish you both all the best  :)

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Leonberger Pictures / Introducing Ariel my 11 week old Leo
« on: April 14, 2008, 07:45:54 pm »
My little cute terror

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German Shepherd Pictures / Re: pics of Jewel
« on: April 14, 2008, 07:28:58 pm »
Im new to here too  :) I've not got a GSD just now but have had them in the past and am VERY much in awe of them, a wonderful noble and gentle breed, make great family pets. I haven't seen many all blacks. Have you had him since he was a pup? He is lovely. What kind of training is it you are doing with him?

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Introduce Yourself to the Forum / Hi All
« on: April 13, 2008, 01:52:18 am »
Im a newbie here but have already been given some great advice in the puppy forum.  I have an 11 week old leonberger, my first really big dog. I had a german shepherd before. He was pts just over a month ago at the age of 11, he sufferred from degenerative neurological condition which caused him to go lame in the end. Still miss him terribly but our new little girl is bringing life back into our home again and is a cheeky little character. Any advice or tips on leonbergers or owning a big dog very welcome.

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FAQs about puppies / Re: New Leo owner - need help with biting please
« on: April 12, 2008, 09:30:35 pm »
Thanks everyone for your replies. I've got some more ideas now about how to work with this ie more toys and replacing biting with them. Im just so relieved to hear its a phase which will pass without someone being hospitalised lol. I had a German Shepherd in the past but never had any trouble with biting people as a pup, just furniture and lots of it. With this little girl she never touches furniture or her own toys but will attack anyone moving and prefers my sons toys to her own. I was getting a bit worried but after reading the replies Im so relieved. Hopefully I have attached a pic to this which will prove she is an adorable little monster

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FAQs about puppies / New Leo owner - need help with biting please
« on: April 12, 2008, 07:06:18 am »
I have a lovely new Leonberger pup. We got her at 8 weeks old, shes now 11 weeks and had her final injection this week so will be allowed out for walks to the park next week (at last) She is a very clever little dog and doing VERY well at toilet training and other simple commands. The only trouble we are having is with biting. She has a very sharp bite which draws blood, and she seems to constantly want to bite people. We have kids which is proving difficult as she chases them jumps up and bites. She has lots of chew toys but much prefers to bite at ankles when anyone moves. Ive tried ignoring it but she continues to bite even when you turn your back on her. I tried putting her in another room but now she has realised this will happen and the moment I get up to put her in the other room she goes wild barking and biting even more. Also if she falls asleep in front of the door and I try to move her she snaps at the slightest touch. When I say the word No, even quietly she either barks or does this little growl and starts to bite the air. Possibly Ive made her sound like a maniac now which shes not, but I cant understand how she is learning so quick at everything else but just won't calm down with biting. I'm hoping shes just frustrated at being confined to our house and garden just now and this will cool down soon, or maybe shes just trying to show shes the boss. Any advice greatly appreciated.

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