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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Advice on introducing new dog to cats....
« on: November 16, 2006, 02:10:00 am »
Hi everyone!

Today is Gypsy's vet appt. and as long as we get the OK from the vet we will start introducing her to our 2 very spoiled, and just a little bit PO'd, cats. We have had Gypsy 5 days and have basically just kept the cats outside or in the basement. My older cat, Buddha, has spent the past 5 days taunting her through the sliding glass door. He likes to just stand as close as possible to the glass and smack at her through the window. Gypsy will do a little play-bow and bark but a couple times has given a little bite to the wood at the bottom of the door. She is fairly easily corrected with a "leave it". I am able to walk her on leash right past the cats when we go out and she seems less interested now than 5 days ago. I am more concerned that Buddha will scratch her and hurt her than I am for the cat as she seems to just want to check them out.

Sorry I'm long.... So, my question is- how did you introduce yours? Is there a right way to do this or just whatever works best for them? Any advice would be appreciated. I just don't want anyone hurt!

Thanks, Cara

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Meet Gypsy........
« on: November 15, 2006, 04:29:55 am »
Hi Everyone!
I had posted awhile back as my family grew closer to getting a Great Dane puppy and will now "unlurk" to introduce our new family member, Gypsy. While waiting for our puppy, we said if a perfect rescue came our way we would adopt instead, so here she is. Gypsy is a Cane Corso Mastiff, believed to be purebred and an absolute love! She and two others were dropped off on the side of the road and she is the only one they have caught so far! She is a little underweight but otherwise appears to be healthy. Friday is her vet check. We are so excited to have her, she is an absolute dream!

p.s. Any advice on getting my cats to not kill her???? They are a wee bit upset.....

Thank you!
Cara

I tried to put my her picture as my avatar but am a little (ok a lot) technologicall y challenged.... .i'll keep trying!

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Great Dane Discussions / Best GD book you've read?
« on: March 01, 2006, 12:58:18 pm »
Just wondering if anyone has a favorite great dane book they've read? The ones I have read have all been pretty basic as to health, temperament, colors, etc. I'm looking for something that maybe gets into training methods, crating, etc.

If anyone has a favorite they'd be willing to recommend I'd appreciate it greatly!

Thanks,
Cara ;D

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Great Dane Discussions / New to BPO
« on: February 22, 2006, 02:24:15 pm »
Hi Everyone!

I also posted on the general board, I am new to BPO. My family and I are looking to add a great dane to our family in the fall of this year.

I would love to hear any breeder recommendation s (or warnings) in the New England area. I do have a recc. from the GDCA but would love some personal reccs. from the pros here. We are intersted in a merle or harlequin and would consider the right rescue.

Thanks in advance for any responses, I am so excited to hear any advice you are willing to share! :)

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / New to BPO
« on: February 22, 2006, 01:57:45 pm »
Hello all,
I have been reading all your posts for a couple months and, as my family and I get closer to purchasing our first dane I thought I would join BPO. What a great group you seem to have!

I am not too computer savvy so please bear with me :-\ as I go.

Anyways, we are looking for a dane starting in the fall of this year. We are in love with the merles and harlequins! Can anyone recommend a breeder in New England or even steer me away from any less-desirables in the area?

I would greatly appreciate ANY advice as this is a big and VERY exciting decision and I want to go about it the right way.

In the meantime, I will continue to drool over all the beautiful fur babies here!!!!!

Thanks so much!

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