(ignore the pink collar, it was just for marking purposes)
1. Research different Dog Breeds. Believe it or not I did actually look into a lot of different breeds. Jon wanted a Great Dane and I didn't...I wanted a fun house dog that wasn't too high maintenance, but could be lovey. Well believe it or not, that's a Great Dane.
2. Visit LOTS of Breeders. This was really hard for me when we first started looking at pups. The first breeder we went and saw I was ready to pick a puppy, but Jon forced me to do some more looking...I'm SOO glad we did. After looking around I realized that I wanted a breeder invested in the welfare of the puppies, not their wallet! (The first breeder we met was so anxious to get the pups sold...almost like there was something wrong with them or something?...)
3. Take your PUPPY to Obedience Classes. This really, for me, is the most important. I learned the hard way about this. This will give your dog a HUGE advantage! Really! They will learn all kinds of basic commands and tricks as well as getting the socialization with other dogs and humans! This can also be a good bonding experience for owner and K9. Your dog needs to learn that you are in control (especially with a great dane who may become bigger than you someday) and that your are Alpha! Trust me, this is SOO important! When I took my dogs it only cost 60$ for an 8 week class that included training supplies--WELL worth it! Before you get a dog check out a couple of places around town...make sure they are certified trainers as well! If you have kids, most places do kid doggie obedience too, which would be a great idea too!
Well those are just a few starters. I really do Love my dogs. They are good practice children. Haha. And even though I complain about them sometimes, I really do love them a ton and we have so much fun with them!
Happy 2nd Birthday TrigFace.
P.S. Trigger is seriously the best dog! Our vet even said that Trigger is her doggie boyfriend! 
How could you not LOVE that face?
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If that isn't the cutest dog face I've seen, I don't know what is!
OK, I have to admit, I'm amazed by Great Danes and wow - look at that picture of you and the dog. Wow... The dog is huge - hence the name.
Greg has a Cockerpoo and she's a sweetie. I have a Siamese cat named Tigger. We often say, 'Tigger on the Trigger' because he loves to dart through the house if the temperature gets too cold!
Thanks for sharing!
Happy Birthday to trigger!!
I think these rules apply to all dogs. Some people just don't take responsiblity for their dogs. One of my biggest pet peeves!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRIG!
That is such good advice. We had a Standard Poodle before we had to give him away when we moved...soo sad...it killed me!
Very BIG dog BTW!!! :)
OMG, your dog is HUGE!!! I don't think it would fit in our house :)
Umm... hi! This is Krista. I hope you are still talking to me. I 100% totally forgot that I was suppose to make you a quilt. Yeah ummm...if you still want it and still are talking to me...I'll have it done this weekend. I'm sooo sorry!!!
Can I have your address again? I know how much lower can I go?? :)
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