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Raj

Tasmania, Australia !

Posts:7

09/23/2012 5:31 AM
Hi We are soon to be getting a GSP! They are due mid October and will be ready to go around christmas time.. We have not had a puppy before but have friends with pointers and VERY excited for our little puppy ! I am after any advice or tips you can offer for when we first get the pup and as he (Raj) grows Thanks heaps

Max2

Oneonta NY

MH
Posts:1123

09/23/2012 6:04 AM
Hey new soon to be puppy owner ! you have made the right choice in breed of pup & come to the right place for some very helpful tip's . The only requirement I have found on this site is pictures & lot's of them !

Chris

Nancy D

No. Lower MI - Gaylord Area

MH
Posts:857

09/23/2012 7:05 AM
So true about the pictures and advice. Welcome. Looking forward to meeting your new family member. You made a terrific breed choice.

Texas Belle User is Offline

Austin, TX

MH
Posts:7921

09/23/2012 10:44 AM
Welcome! Probably the most important things are get the puppy into a routine and start doing things to engage his mind. Play games with him that make him think and start training him as part of his play. Start as soon as he gets home. He will be happy and it will create a stronger bond. Also, socialize him by taking him with you and letting him meet new people and have lots of experiences. Just be careful where you take him until he has had all his shots. And don't forget to post pictures.

Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo), the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo) and the little Princess (Fauna) Yellow Rose GSPs "A dog has the soul of a philosopher." - Plato

Smylinacha User is Offline

Connecticut

MH
Posts:1208

09/23/2012 2:10 PM
Welcome to the forum I don't have advice on puppies as we got our two full grown but this is definitely the place to be for information. Everyone is very helpful and nice and the pics are fun to view

RG_Flath

Wichita, KS

Posts:12

09/23/2012 2:27 PM
Get ready for some fun!!! We have had Mitz for close to 3 weeks now and overall it's been a fun experience. One thing that really helped us was Mitz's foster (He and 5 others litter mates were turned in to the Humane Society at 6 weeks) placed newspaper over a puppy pad and from day one, that's where Mitz knew it was ok to go. It has been huge for housebreaking and we have had only a handful of accidents in the house (and those were mostly dad's fault for not getting him out asap). Best of luck and don't forget pictures!!!

RG & Mitz

Raj

Tasmania, Australia !

Posts:7

09/24/2012 2:11 AM
Thank you so much for all the advice ! We are very excited for our new family member, and the advice helps a lot for us to be prepared for the little fella ! Thank you

smatulewicz User is Offline

Michigan

MH
Posts:1216

09/24/2012 6:14 PM
Welcome and congratulations. Yes, as everyone has said...if you are at all active you have chosen an amazing breed. Ours has been just a joy, and the envy of all of our friends with dogs Routine, socialization, consistency and Patience are all you really need With those components you will have a great dog!!

gsplover

Houston, Tx.

MH
Posts:382

09/29/2012 12:40 PM
You will LOVE this breed! We have always owned labs. Our breeder started talking to us about the GSP breed, and we were immediately hooked. Got one, took one home, and have never looked back! It's going to be an amazing ride, and ever day will hold new experiences and challenges! HAVE FUN and keep an open mind, and you will be just fine.....oh, and exercise and socialize DAILY!

"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." -- Unknown

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