Slowfaller 0 #1 July 24, 2007 Today we get to pick up Chopper from a friend of a friend becase they can no longer can keep him. 1yr 2mo old Doberman Pinscher with an awesome disposition. He's fixed and up to date on his shots and needless to say my wife and I are really excited. Plus our silky, Sydney will have a buddy. --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #2 July 24, 2007 Fantastic.... we loved our Dobbie (She was red and had a fantastic nature too). She loved to go running with me. I'd have another any day. Enjoy. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #3 July 24, 2007 wow, cool and nice dog! congrats.. now just dont forget about that dog training.. i love my dobermann-rottweiler baby..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #4 July 24, 2007 Quotewow, cool and nice dog! congrats.. now just dont forget about that dog training.. i love my dobermann-rottweiler baby.. He already knows sit and come but I plan on working with him. We can't have a dog of this size running the house plus, a lot of people are afraid of Dobermans and similar breeds (German Shepheards, pits, rottys etc..) Chris --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #5 July 24, 2007 yea, the other people, thats what the whole deal is about.. but if you show good control, and the dog shows VERY good obedience, that relaxes most people.. i like scary dogs, usually keeps the asses off my back.. and if that doesnt suffice, some nasty order to the dog and a grip to the necklace does the job.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #6 July 24, 2007 Here are mine. Got them about 2 months ago from the shelter. They have destroyed all the furniture, New furniture to kit out our entire house arrives tomorrow so i have no clue what to do about these two rascals. They are brother and sister and we are lucky enough that we were able to house train them within a couple of weeks of having them. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #7 July 24, 2007 arent they both too cute!!! you sure it was them destroying your furniture? you got kids? i'm sure it was them, as those eyes just cant lie, nor can this babies destroy something! anything.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keka 0 #8 July 24, 2007 congrats! he is adorable! I had a doberman before and he was a sweetie! took very good care of me and was friendly! I bet they Sydney will have lots of fun with his new buddy!http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org PMS#551 I love my life :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #9 July 24, 2007 What a beutiful dog, train him well, for he will love and protect you for the rest of his life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilDevil 2 #10 July 24, 2007 ``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #11 July 24, 2007 Quote Plus our silky, Sydney will have a buddy. And Chopper will have a snack.j/k I'm sure they'll be fine together....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #12 July 24, 2007 Quote thats good advice, my girl is really playful, but so fucking rude with anyone.. even dogs! but yea, lovely nonetheless..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hungarianchick 0 #13 July 24, 2007 Beautiful dog, be absolutely sure though he is not dog agressive before you introduce him to little Syd. If trained well and consistantly reinforced, dobies are wonderful companions. "I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #14 July 25, 2007 Hello We picked up Chopper today at 5pm after a somewhat sad goodbye from their owners and he jumped right in my back seat and laid down which was good. No nervousness or whining, or puking lol. Our first stop before home was the petstore to exchange his new bad ass studded collar for a smaller bad ass studded collar. I cringed when I heard the "Back away" from worried mother to her kid. It makes me sad this breed has such a terrible reputation, I'm really worried about my townhouse association raising hell even though there is a pitbull down the street. (which has a worse reputation and is more in the news around here) The trip to the pet store was uneventful so we headed home to meet up with some friends, my parents and in-laws. The impression Chopper made on them was amazing, he nailed sit, down, and paw like a champ. I think this goofball was showing off a little. Time to bring him in to meet little 7lbs Sydney (again). Instant friends. Both of their little nubs never stopped wiggling as the sniffed and jumped around like idiots. And when it was time to wind down and watch some Twin Peaks (my wife and her friend are watching all 29 or whatever episodes on DVD every Tuesday) Chopper laid there quietly and chewed his shiny new bone w/ bacon flavored filling and wrestled Sydney a bit more. Bed time came with some anxiety as he is used to sleeping in his previous owners bed and my wife isn't having that. We first started with just a round dog bed in the corner of our room and he was too busy being goofy and running through our place that I had to bring his crate inside and set that up. After some luring with treats he was "locked up" and laid down. He started barking a bit and that turned into a whiney growl which I think he was sharing his displeasure with being in the crate. This only lasted about ten minutes. All in all I think he's adjusting great and will be really happy at our home. I located a dog park that he'll be signed up with so he can run off leash and cause trouble. Thank you all for the nice comments, dobermans are intimidating animals to look at when their ears are cropped and they stand tall but this guy is so sweet it should put any prejudice to rest once anyone meets the Chopper. Chris --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #15 July 25, 2007 Sounds like are all going to do O.K (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #16 July 25, 2007 nice story, thanks for sharing.. dobies somehow like "luxury" like a nice duvet to lay down on. well, mine does. and if you want to move her, she'll growl a bit, expressing her disliking.. and always at night time/morning time she jumps into bed, getting a cuddle and wishing good night/good morning..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #17 July 25, 2007 Amber was the same - she loved her creature comforts and she also smiled (really) when she was happy. She was a cool dog. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
