Hey everyone. I wanted to drop in and say how happy I am with my little black/red from R litter. Since December I’ve been looking for the right breeder for a GSD, starting the search with the local breeders out here in Southern California. These breeders serving the rich and famous, recommended by Cesar Milan and the like – however I was getting negative vibes from them. It all seemed to be a dollar and cents game – plus I was finding negative customer reviews online about Hips and Heart problems. So in January I gave up and told my brother (a GSD owner) to find me the best breeder in the country with the highest peer reviews (which is really how I do all my “shopping”.) He found Julie.
Julie and I have been in communication since late January and it’s been a very positive experience for me. Status updates, pictures and the like. I described to Julie what I wanted in my pup – mainly a medium energy companion and she helped to pick the pup which would me most appropriate for me.
A week ago I went to the airport to pick up my little guy after his brave journey across the country on his own. He was crying in his crate when I got him but who can blame him!? After I filled out the paperwork we found a nice little grass patch near the airport and I cleaned him up a bit and we played for like an hour, letting him stretch his legs before rush hour journey back home.
Since then its been lots of fun! I have been taking it easy on work since I got him and we’ve been getting to be good buds. He’s had a healthy appetite – we train with little bits of carrots and he couldn’t be happier. He got a positive check up at the vet and he played a little bit with the staff getting some nice treats.
On Monday the Vet gave us the ok to join a puppy manners class and Pickett did pretty well. He even got asked to stay after class to help work with this miniature chihuahua and they played for about 30 minutes.
So thats it, off to a meeting now (of course bringing the puppy). The great thing about being in show business is everyone has their pets in the studio, and people take really good care of them! Thanks again!
Congrats!! Pickett sure is handsome, I’m not going to be surprised if I see him on tv one day!
Handsom boy! I really like the “R” litter!
Your brother did an awesome job by finding Julie for you. I love that you can take him to work with you. I just have to ask, he’s not ummmm.. Spoiled yet is he??? LOL The R litter is a very nice litter, I have a feeling the 2 of you will fit together like a glove!
Julie, is spot on when matching someone up with a puppy.
Congrats and enjoy!
Congrats on your puppy, I am a Southern Californian as well, looking forward to seeing your puppy grow up. Your brotgher was right, Julie’s dogs are the best. 🙂
No question, you have your perfect match…Julie is the best!!! Have great fun with your pup, and looking forward to updates. Congratulations!
Congratulations, what a cutie. How nice you can take him to work w/you. Take pictures frequently, you will be amazed at how much they change at this age in a week.
What a doll! Welcome to the blog–just be warned that we expect updates, regularly. It is great to know that there is another carrot fan out there. Frozen carrots make great teething toys. I wish I could take a dog to work!
Congratulations on your new pup and welcome to the blog! You hit the jackpot when you found Julie.
Hope you totally enjoy your puppy. We have one of Julie’s puppies from the “O” litter and love him bunches. Julie certainly knows how to give puppies a great start.
Pickett looks very happy in his new home. Welcome to the AT family… and keep the pictures coming!
Look at all the bling he has on already, you already turned him into a valley-dude. I agree, I wish I could bring a dog to the meetings I go, they would be much more pleasant. and to all of you, I do not do a good job of matching pups, the pups do that themselves.
Pickett looks so happy at home. It seems he likes LA a lot. He truly is handsome.
We will be looking for updates.
@Julie
So how do the puppies decide? Is it after you show them pictures of the frozen, snow covered wastelands of the northern winters and the sunny, ocean scenes of the South and West? The way I have it figured, they all want to go live w/Carole. LOL
We turn the lights down low, play Chakra-meditation or Yanni music, then we all sit in a circle and I burn sage, what happens after that is a secret between me and the puppies……
Thanks you guys are so much fun! I’ll be certain to keep you all up to date.
That will be cool! Thank you Michael!