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12-11-2012, 06:11 PM
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| | Big Pup
Posts: 23
Location: Apalachicola Dogs Name: (currently:)Junior (post rescue:)Undecided Titles: Winner of the Key to my Mommy's Heart Dogs Age: 2
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| New to the site/new to Dobes!
Good evening!
Just like the title says, I'm new to both the site, and Dobes. I recently dogsat for Dobe owners and fell head over heels in love. So I researched the breed and found them to be an ideal match for me. Additionally, my family encouraged me to get one because several members have owned them in the past (mom had one before I was born, aunt owned one, cousin currently has a fawn).
At first, I thought the puppy route was the only way to go. Then I came across the rescue option. The cause tugged at my heart strings and so did the many stories I read. Also, the Dobe owners I dogsat for had an AMAZING rescue.
So it is with INDESCRIBABLE pride that I tell you after my home inspection is completed on Friday by the adoption agency, I will be making a 5+ hour drive to Largo,FL in Sunday evening to meet my sweet boy,Junior, and bring him home.
Junior is a 2 year old cropped and docked black and rust boy. I am considering changing his name just so we have a completely fresh start (I have read concurring and dissenting opinions on the matter) and I'd love to hear more from you guys! | 
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12-11-2012, 06:14 PM
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| | Agility Addict | Welcome to the forum from New Zealand, and good on you for adopting!
I don't think there's anything wrong with renaming a dog  Sometimes they really suit the names they come with, but it's entirely up to you!
Remember to post pics when you have some!
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12-11-2012, 06:33 PM
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| | Luv-The-Nub
Posts: 1,043
Location: Sunny Florida Dogs Name: Ammo, Cadence & Clyde Dogs Age: 3, 11 months & 4-ish
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| Welcome!
and a note from the audience: 
"i weeelly miss my babysitter..... i wish she would come back to pway wif me"
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12-11-2012, 06:35 PM
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| | Alpha
Posts: 348
Location: Louisiana Dogs Name: Deacon, Bailey, Feeney Dogs Age: 3,7,5
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| Welcome, and I can't wait to see pics of your boy once you get him. Rescues rock, and thanks for choosing to give one a good home.
As for changing his name...I did with my boy and he learned his new name within days. He probably got sick of hearing his new name because I said it so much to make sure he learned it quickly lol! Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App
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12-11-2012, 06:36 PM
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| | can't control my licker
Posts: 849
Location: San Antonio, TX Dogs Name: Sunking's An Affair to Remember "Rémy" Dogs Age: Born April 17, 2012 (Tax Day, perfect for a Doberman!)
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| I have a beautiful puppy whom I adore, from a great breeder whom I also adore, but knowing what I know now, and if given the option to do it over again I would absolutely go the adult rescue route. Congratulations for choosing wisely!!
I think once you have your boy and get to know him the name will come. Dogs live in the moment and he will easily adapt to his new name, should you change it.
This is the BEST place for any new (or old) dobe owner, so please make DT like a second home.
And yes, pictures are a must.  | |
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12-11-2012, 06:48 PM
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| | Big Pup
Posts: 23
Location: Apalachicola Dogs Name: (currently:)Junior (post rescue:)Undecided Titles: Winner of the Key to my Mommy's Heart Dogs Age: 2
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| Look at my handsome man being all cute and stuff! Gosh I love that boy!  | |
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12-11-2012, 07:08 PM
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| | Alpha
Posts: 2,586
Location: Colorado Dogs Name: Nissa, Arkus & Missy (Min Pin) (RIP Shelby, 10/14/1997 - 4/14/2011) Titles: Master snugglers, stuffie-destroyers, & little runners Dogs Age: 4, 3, 11 (14)
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| THANK YOU for rescuing! Can't wait to see more pics.
Welcome to the forum. | |
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12-11-2012, 07:32 PM
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| | Big Pup
Posts: 23
Location: Apalachicola Dogs Name: (currently:)Junior (post rescue:)Undecided Titles: Winner of the Key to my Mommy's Heart Dogs Age: 2
Gallery Pics: 4 Visit JariaPippin's Gallery Thanks: 23
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| Thanks to everyone for welcoming and commending me for adopting! I'm still learning the site but pictures from the agency will be up ASAP and once he's home with me, I'll post waaaay too many 
And thank you to those who addressed the name change! Now to pick one that suits ny boy... | |
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12-11-2012, 07:34 PM
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| | Enigma
Posts: 5,962
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Dogs Name: Stormy (Dobe rescue), Priscilla RIP--OSA (Dobe Rescue) Carson (GSD) Sydney(Breeder rehome) Titles: ADD, OCD, BAD, FAT Dogs Age: 11,10(RIP), 8, 6
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12-11-2012, 07:37 PM
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| | Alpha
Posts: 2,526
Location: North Jersey Dogs Name: Dakota Titles: I Has a Rescue
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| Good for you, and thanks for rescuing!! Should be a great experience.
As far as the name, from my experience most rescue dogs don't know their name anyways, unless the rescue and/or fosters taught him. In most cases it should be quite simple, and really not a big deal. | |
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12-11-2012, 07:45 PM
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| | Alpha | Quote:
Originally Posted by JariaPippin  Thanks to everyone for welcoming and commending me for adopting! I'm still learning the site but pictures from the agency will be up ASAP and once he's home with me, I'll post waaaay too many
And thank you to those who addressed the name change! Now to pick one that suits ny boy... | Not possible!! I challenge you to try to post too many pics of your new guy! So exciting!  | |
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12-11-2012, 07:55 PM
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| | Big Pup
Posts: 23
Location: Apalachicola Dogs Name: (currently:)Junior (post rescue:)Undecided Titles: Winner of the Key to my Mommy's Heart Dogs Age: 2
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| Hey RedDogRosa, do our profile pics not show up because we have free memberships? Just curious. | |
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12-11-2012, 08:22 PM
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| | Alpha | Quote:
Originally Posted by JariaPippin Hey RedDogRosa, do our profile pics not show up because we have free memberships? Just curious. | I never had a profile pic. I'm not sure why yours isn't showing up. One of the other DTers will be able to let you know.
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12-11-2012, 08:28 PM
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| | Alpha
Posts: 3,433
Location: SW Michigan Dogs Name: *AKC GCH/UKC CH Lyndobe's Wheel of Fortune - "Wheeler" *AKC Ptd Lyndobe's Loquacious Charm - "Lola" Titles: Wheeler - AKC GCH/UKC CH Dogs Age: Wheeler: 11/13/08 Lola: 02/12/12
Gallery Pics: 17 Visit avianantics's Gallery Thanks: 1,511
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| Welcome to DT!
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AKC GCH/UKC CH Lyndobe's Wheel of Fortune, "Wheeler"
AKC Ptd Lyndobe's Loquacious Charm, "Lola"  | |
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12-11-2012, 08:29 PM
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| | Big Pup
Posts: 47
Dogs Name: Tell us your dogs name
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| Welcome and congrats! ! I hope you get to take him home.. PICS please | |
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12-11-2012, 08:32 PM
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| | Big Pup
Posts: 23
Location: Apalachicola Dogs Name: (currently:)Junior (post rescue:)Undecided Titles: Winner of the Key to my Mommy's Heart Dogs Age: 2
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| Pictures of my boy are in my gallery, guys ((((:
Anyone know why my profile picture doesn't show up?? | |
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12-11-2012, 08:39 PM
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| | Enigma
Posts: 5,962
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Dogs Name: Stormy (Dobe rescue), Priscilla RIP--OSA (Dobe Rescue) Carson (GSD) Sydney(Breeder rehome) Titles: ADD, OCD, BAD, FAT Dogs Age: 11,10(RIP), 8, 6
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| Profile picture and avatar are two separate items. | |
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12-11-2012, 08:51 PM
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| | Big Pup
Posts: 23
Location: Apalachicola Dogs Name: (currently:)Junior (post rescue:)Undecided Titles: Winner of the Key to my Mommy's Heart Dogs Age: 2
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Originally Posted by EmilyB Profile picture and avatar are two separate items. | I should know this, but its been so long since I used forums and boards. Thanks! | |
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12-11-2012, 09:02 PM
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| | Enigma
Posts: 5,962
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Dogs Name: Stormy (Dobe rescue), Priscilla RIP--OSA (Dobe Rescue) Carson (GSD) Sydney(Breeder rehome) Titles: ADD, OCD, BAD, FAT Dogs Age: 11,10(RIP), 8, 6
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| Hah! Don't feel bad..... Avatar again | |
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12-11-2012, 09:15 PM
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| | Big Pup
Posts: 23
Location: Apalachicola Dogs Name: (currently:)Junior (post rescue:)Undecided Titles: Winner of the Key to my Mommy's Heart Dogs Age: 2
Gallery Pics: 4 Visit JariaPippin's Gallery Thanks: 23
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by EmilyB | Ahh, much better! | |
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12-11-2012, 10:23 PM
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| | Big Pup
Posts: 21
Location: Langley, BC
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| Welcome aboard and congrats! I hope to be able to bring home a rescue one day as well. Your new man is a lucky boy to have you! (and you him) ;-) | |
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12-11-2012, 10:25 PM
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| | Big Pup
Posts: 23
Location: Apalachicola Dogs Name: (currently:)Junior (post rescue:)Undecided Titles: Winner of the Key to my Mommy's Heart Dogs Age: 2
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Originally Posted by cath66 Welcome aboard and congrats! I hope to be able to bring home a rescue one day as well. Your new man is a lucky boy to have you! (and you him) ;-) | Thanks so much my poor boy needs some stability in his life. Since you currently don't have any rescues, I take it you have furbabies from breeders? | |
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12-12-2012, 12:08 AM
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| | Alpha  | Hi welcome from Scotland and big thumbs up for rescuing.
I've changed the name on two of my rescues because of the bad association both had with them, (submissive peeing, running away when called etc. )
both girls improved dramatically and took to their new names instantly. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App | |
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12-12-2012, 09:00 AM
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| | Big Pup
Posts: 23
Location: Apalachicola Dogs Name: (currently:)Junior (post rescue:)Undecided Titles: Winner of the Key to my Mommy's Heart Dogs Age: 2
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Originally Posted by 4Dobes Hi welcome from Scotland and big thumbs up for rescuing.
I've changed the name on two of my rescues because of the bad association both had with them, (submissive peeing, running away when called etc. )
both girls improved dramatically and took to their new names instantly. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App |
Many, many thanks! He will definitely have a new name, I just haven't decided what yet ((: | |
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