Manny, my old dog died April 19, 2023. I buried him in my Japanese garden and planted Creeping Jenny on his grave. The Creeping Jenny now completely covers his grave and it thrives, growing plush and wide. After months of mourning, I'm getting a new dog today, another black and silver miniature German Schnauzer. His name is Joey P. Boots, the "Boots" being a nod to his four white paws. He also has a white muzzle, eyebrows, and chest. He even has off-white ears, so da Boots is quite a handsome guy. A friend and I built a backyard pen last Saturday and the house is loaded with toys and treats. I might be fishing less because puppies have so much to learn. 

 

Anyway, big day and friends are already pressing to see him before he's even arrived. 

Congratulations.  Pictures are required on all new dog announcements.   It’s in the forum rules somewhere.  😆

You’ll Love that dog!

We had a min Schnauzer for 12 yrs until recently also. 
 

She will get into your heart quick. 
 

 

 

 

Mike

45 minutes ago, Tennessee Boy said:

Congratulations.  Pictures are required on all new dog announcements.   It’s in the forum rules somewhere.  😆

 

Later today, okay? And that's a good rule!

35 minutes ago, Mike L said:

You’ll Love that dog!

We had a min Schnauzer for 12 yrs until recently also. 
 

She will get into your heart quick. 
 

 

 

 

Mike

 

Our last boy was also a mini. Sorry you lost yours. Saying good-bye is the worst. We still talk about our last one everyday. 

34 minutes ago, ol'crickety said:

 

Later today, okay? And that's a good rule!

 

Our last boy was also a mini. Sorry you lost yours. Saying good-bye is the worst. We still talk about our last one everyday. 

Thanks

And you will for longer than you think. 

 

 

 

 

Mike

Gotta love those terriers. 

1 minute ago, Dwight Hottle said:

Gotta love those terriers. 

 

When I was a teacher, I loved spunky students, so it's logical that I love spunky dogs too.

Lost out Weimaraner a little over 2 years ago and we still say “I’ll let the dog out” every time we pull into the driveway. Thanks to our daughter we have 3 cats and I told the wife no more dogs until we finish with the cats.  

2 minutes ago, TOXIC said:

Lost out Weimaraner a little over 2 years ago and we still say “I’ll let the dog out” every time we pull into the driveway. Thanks to our daughter we have 3 cats and I told the wife no more dogs until we finish with the cats.  

 

They're a beautiful breed.

It’s funny how you mesh with a certain breed and it’s intuitive when you get a new one.  We have had 2 Weimaraner's and both were trained using the methods espoused by The Monks of New Skeet in their books.  While it can be difficult to adhere to them, the more you can, the better results you will get.  They breed/train GSD’s for income and publish their methods in a line of books.  Our first Weim was strict to the methods and our second was generally trained with them.  Both were outstanding dogs.  

22 minutes ago, TOXIC said:

Lost out Weimaraner a little over 2 years ago and we still say “I’ll let the dog out” every time we pull into the driveway. Thanks to our daughter we have 3 cats and I told the wife no more dogs until we finish with the cats.  

Same for us. 
After Aggie the min Schnauzer and the 2 Great Danes (Butkus 1 and Butkus 2) that’s it for dogs.
 

The darn cat will probably outlive me 

 

 

 

Mike

Joey P will be our last dog, Mike.

Congrats @ol'crickety!!!

 

Indy and Ranger approve!

 

We posting dog photos today?  Why not

@ol'crickety, Congratulations on the new pup! Will you be handing out cigars???

 

Seriously, congratulations. I love dogs 

congrats!  with two puppies in the house (14 weeks, 11 months) I can attest to the time requirements you will be under and the challenges you will face.  Over the past 48 hours I have offered to give up one of them multiple times....

Out of reactions, but thanks for the pics and the well wishes!

5 hours ago, Tennessee Boy said:

Pictures are required on all new dog announcements.   😆

 

 

@TOXIC My wife also used that book when training our first dog, a beautiful female German Shepherd named Savahna who was without a doubt the most well behaved dog we’ve had. 

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Congrats on the pup. 
I sure miss ours, 15 yrs, sure become a big part of your life.

Awesome! Will boots be going on the Canoe with you?

Congrats.. Dogs are the Greatest friend anyone can have.. 

No one recognizes me without my Border Collie on board the Vexus, in my truck, walking, etc..

54 minutes ago, Susky River Rat said:

Awesome! Will boots be going on the Canoe with you?

 

I'll take him paddling, but not fishing. Just too many hooks. Here he is:

 

 

@ol'crickety