Great Dane

[2ndgenz28]

Originally Posted by BAMA 69

I found some bowls I liked and just built a table to fit them. It is not that hard and it didn't cost very much. I can take a picture later if you like. Very sweet dogs, very lazy dogs, if you let them ran around or you take them for walks daily, they need play time just like every dog. Training? You need to start the first day she comes home!!!! If you don't want her on the furniture don't let her. My dogs don't get on the bed or couch unless we tell them, my dogs are 2 and 3 years old and about 3 months ago I put a older couch in the living room for them, now they know what not to get on and what they can get on.

They grow up fast!!!!!

Funny, we got 3 recliner chairs in the living room, 2 of them are dog chairs.
The other one is a instat whoopin if found on

[c-dub]

Originally Posted by BAMA 69

I found some bowls I liked and just built a table to fit them. It is not that hard and it didn't cost very much. I can take a picture later if you like. Very sweet dogs, very lazy dogs, if you let them ran around or you take them for walks daily, they need play time just like every dog. Training? You need to start the first day she comes home!!!! If you don't want her on the furniture don't let her. My dogs don't get on the bed or couch unless we tell them, my dogs are 2 and 3 years old and about 3 months ago I put a older couch in the living room for them, now they know what not to get on and what they can get on.

They grow up fast!!!!!

Yeah please post pics of that custom elevated bowl if you can. That's not a bad idea at all. Thanks again for the tips, I plan on keeping her off the couch for now, once we get another seat for guests and stuff (probably craigslist special) She can hop on that one all day lol. I understand that these dogs shed, if I was to brush her regularly wouldn't that keep the shedding to a minimum? I ask because I wear a lot of suits and dark colors and dog har looks funky on that stuff lol.

[2ndgenz28]

Originally Posted by c-dub

Yeah please post pics of that custom elevated bowl if you can. That's not a bad idea at all. Thanks again for the tips, I plan on keeping her off the couch for now, once we get another seat for guests and stuff (probably craigslist special) She can hop on that one all day lol. I understand that these dogs shed, if I was to brush her regularly wouldn't that keep the shedding to a minimum? I ask because I wear a lot of suits and dark colors and dog har looks funky on that stuff lol.

clear packaging tape works well to remove hair, them slicone roller things they sell suck. Your gonna be hairy and will find it everywhere.

try to get the dog use to only getting attention early in the AM before you get dressed to leave.

Keep saying the next dog I get won't shed, but that doesn't seem so important when your picking one out.

Better with light colored dogs, Lady is mostly white and its been real nice.
But when Sugar from next door comes over [black and brown] you know every spot she laid.

[Ladybugsmom]

There's mixed info on preventing bloat. Some sources say raising the food bowl actually increases the risk because the dog can and will eat faster. Find a vet that specializes in giant breeds and ask them. We had a Rottie die of bloat - not a good way to go. One thing the vet told us is that we could have had her stomach tacked to her chest wall (easy to do while being spayed) to prevent the twisting of the stomach. If you plan on getting her spayed, ask about that. No matter the breed, puppies are fun, even if they're a lot of work - enjoy!!!

[2ndgenz28]

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

There's mixed info on preventing bloat. Some sources say raising the food bowl actually increases the risk because the dog can and will eat faster.

Thats one thing I have always avoided by having food out all the time.
There is never an urgency to eat more then needed. There is none of that I gotta woof down everything I can now.

Which I know vets don't like, gotta buy their $100 a bag dog food and only 1 feeding a day bla bla bla

For me it seems it they learn early that food is never a worry, they don't over eat or fast.

[Iroczlover]

Originally Posted by c-dub

Haha, I actually do not play that game although I might need to start. And while I'm at it I'll find this Commander C DUB and destroy him/her! I'm looking forward to getting my pup, should be today or tomorrow! I'll definetely post pics!

if you do Join my alliance we have a few memembers of camaro5 that are in the alliance

[Moriartii]

OMG, I want a female dane!!!
We have a boxer/shepard mix as well as a shih'su/pekinese's mix. A dane would make it Large, Medium, and Small!!!!

I do think the camaro would be doomed transporting the pup tho.....may want to rethink that.


Either way good luck and enjoy your new family member!!

Cheers
K

[angie7]

Love the breed! I use to do a lot of rescue work several years ago with Great Danes. I would help foster danes, rehabilitate the abused or neglected and rehome and help with transports. Plus I also shared my home with 4 of my own Danes. 3 rescue and 1 from an excellent breeder. I will absolutely have one again, they are by far the smartest and funniest breed. I also had 3 mixed breed rescues at the time, so I had a house full but love it!

Good luck and start training ASAP! Research everything you can get your hands on. You have to be careful raising a great dane, even food should be researched. If they grow too fast, it can cause major problems.

[Ladybugsmom]

Originally Posted by 2ndgenz28

Thats one thing I have always avoided by having food out all the time.
There is never an urgency to eat more then needed. There is none of that I gotta woof down everything I can now.

Which I know vets don't like, gotta buy their $100 a bag dog food and only 1 feeding a day bla bla bla

For me it seems it they learn early that food is never a worry, they don't over eat or fast.

I would have the world's fattest German Shepherd if I did that! LOL! He ate a 5lb bag of cat food in one sitting once!

[2ndgenz28]

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

I would have the world's fattest German Shepherd if I did that! LOL! He ate a 5lb bag of cat food in one sitting once!

IVe had Lab, Shepherd and Beagle all I would have to say trained not to eat like a hog as food is always there.

Gracie the shepherd didn't even need a bowl, she would open and close the bag as needed with her nose so it stayed fresh

[c-dub]

This is my new baby

She like lick-attacked me while I was trying to pet her
I don't think she appreciates Car and Driver magazine! (good girl)
My fuzzy kids sniffing each other out for the first time.

[bee sting]

Isn't that just wild that ...that's a puppy ! Your killing me now. Sure do miss my girl even more now . If I get another I want a brindle color or solid black.

[Ladybugsmom]

She's so cute!

[c-dub]

Originally Posted by bee sting

Isn't that just wild that ...that's a puppy ! Your killing me now. Sure do miss my girl even more now . If I get another I want a brindle color or solid black.

Hey, the breeder I got her from is based down in Chesapeake VA. If you want the contact info just shoot me a PM. Super nice family that has a little farm down there, they got a house full of Danes and as far as I know breed them fairly often.