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^ Can my GF come see the puppy before she gets her shots? She wouldn't bring her dog.. Although she'll have her scent and what not.. I need the puppy to stop playful biting people because when she gets comfortable she starts to bite down harder! So you guys recommend that she sleeps in a crate from the get-go? How big of a crate?

 Originally Posted By: CHRIS925 lol. Yeah I get the idea. I'm probably not ready for a puppy. If I get one.. I'll do my best and I just hope the people on here don't lose respect for me and can actually be supportive of it. Whatever you decide please continue on the board. If you wait, great. If you don't that is your decision to make. You have gotten feedback and what you decide is up to you. And we LOVE pictures...

Pick who you socialize with carefully. Make sure they are UTD on shots! Remember that your puppy has had NO shots and she is losing the immunity she got from her mother. Make sure the will not be to rough with your puppy so she doesn't get scared or hurt. Your puppy needs more than one set of shots. Read the puppy section, look online, find lots of information, ask lots of questions. Go do yourself and your parents a favor and get a...

Now I am seeing some positive. I hope Chris is still reading.

That incident was the first time I have ever seen Chief react that way, I didn't know it was in him! He is aloof and reserved with most people, but seeing him full on charge at someone was scary(unless it's in a situation where someone is trying to harm me or him then a charging and biting would definitely be warranted!)

Ahhh yes, and I love it. Of course, I may not when she gets older and starts shedding-lol, but she really stood out in her litter and I knew right away that she was the one. I think she's going to be a really beautiful black and red. I can't wait to see how she turns out fully grown, and I plan to take pics of all her growth stages, but she's growing so fast and I see changes in her every day!

I like this for a vaccination schedule, and don't let them give the rabies shot with another set of vax, should be separate. http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/DODDS-CHG-VACC-PROTOCOLS.HTM Agree, get a crate, have the pup sleep in your room, so you can comfort her if she starts in...and easy to get her out to potty a couple times a night.

The biting is normal. That is how puppies play and explore and interact with their world. GSD puppies are NOTORIOUS biters!!! The way to get it under control is to re-direct. Always have toys on hand, and when puppy starts biting, shove a toy in her mouth and PLAY! That is what she needs, interaction, play time. The only way they know how to play is to bite, because that is how they played wiht their littermates. So you need to reprogram that...

PLEASE - it's shep herd they herd the sheep