Meet Thunder!

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  1. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    We picked up our puppy on Saturday, which was my birthday. What a great gift to myself haha
    Meet Thunder! He is a 13 week old German Shepherd puppy, with LOTS of energy!
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    He is keeping us all on our toes!
     
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  3. Pacnorwest

    Pacnorwest Hardy Maple

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    Hello Thunder….Just looking at that little face gives me the giggles.
    Live up to your name Thunder, you have a lot of teaching to do to help your new parents and family. :rofl:
    Our new pup taught a lot to us in the last 6 months.Roxy is a border collie and loves interactive balls , puzzles, chew toys and other puppy toys. And treats…:smt081 Never a dull moment.
    Sometimes I wonder who has who trained.
    Thunder is full of joy and happiness to share.:setc_005:
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    What a handsome little guy!
     
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    marlingardener Happy

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    Netty, Thunder is gorgeous. And speaking of being kept on your toes--look at the size of those puppy paws! Thunder is going to be a big, good boy.
    Thank you for the photo.
     
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    Oreti Young Pine

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    Awww he's so adorably cute @Netty.
    A belated happy birthday to you .

    This is the other breed my parents liked , had as our pets, along with Labradors. I still can't say which I prefer as they're both great dogs and full of character. :):like:
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Congrats. He really does look mischievous. I like that wonky ear, it gives him character.
    I am so happy for you.
     
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    Daniel W Hardy Maple

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    What a cutie pie! Great name too.
    Happy birthday!
     
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    He's adorable Netty, love the breed the ear should straighten out and happy birthday.
     
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    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Congrats. My son was raised with/by our German Shepherd. Wonderful, beautiful dogs. Now to survive puppyhood ;) I need to refinish multiple pieces of furniture this summer from my terrier’s toothy stage. Don’t know how it happened since I was right there with her each time:oops:
     
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    Jewell… puppy damage it literally seems to come along with the territory. Some dogs breeds are a bit more active than other breeds. Just to name a few damaged goods since puppy . In six months - the flooring was literally pulled up in pieces in one section, doors chewed, shoes, and the pet bed - chewed all the stuffing out. But the biggest problem is having to potty train a pup in rainy winter when everything is muddy outside and the pup gets the Zoomies and races thru the mud with glee…lourdy how many times the carpet has been cleaned. I lost count and on strike as we speak.

    I am very grateful that I have a medium breed . Damage compared to larger breeds can be devastating.
    This Dane puppy looks so proud of his accomplishments ….
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    Melody Mc. Young Pine

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    Congratulations Netty. :) Hubby has a soft spot for Shepherds and thinks your boy is especially perfect.
     
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    It's not just when they're puppies, Moss pulled up the flooring while i was out with the others, he found a loose bit in a corner, i think that he was trying to make his bed.
    Another time the plug sockets got broken in 2 somehow, when i left Logan and Moss together, they were always playing together.
     
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