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Old Apr 24, 2009, 12:34 PM
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Tips from Great Dane owners?

Alright everyone, as you know I already have two Siberian Huskies and three cats but it has always been my dream to own a Great Dane. II had a puppy once but he got sick and we lost him. It broke my heart and I gave up on the dream for a long time but a recent run in with a Dane got my spirits up and revived my dream Well now might be the time it really gets to happen. We've been told we have a good chance of getting the dog and that we are on the top of the list and at any time once they review the application we could get a make or break call.

Adopt a Great Dane: Zeus: Petfinder

I have read a lot about these dogs but I would like to hear some stories and tips first hand from Great Dane owners.

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Old May 1, 2009, 09:52 AM   #31  
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I think it's cute
Please let us know as soon as you do... I'm crossing all my fingers and toes
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We just got home about twenty minutes ago with Kane. It was an exhaustingly long drive but well worth it.

He's still a bit unsure of whats going on but he's settling in okay, especially when we put burgers on the stove. I swear he has the best beg face ever. He's absolutely wonderful and huge. My huskies can walk under him without having to duck. Comparatively he makes them seem tiny.
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Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! Welcome home, Kane!
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Great I am glad you got your Dane. I can just picture you huskies walking under him. Reminds me of Clifford the big red dog.LOL
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congratulations silver!

I am so happy for you and I can't wait for photos!

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Wow! That picture is really neat. I couldn't do anything like that. As soon as I can find the darn cord that connects the camera to the computer I'll post some. Irony, as soon as the camera is fixed the cord disappears. That's just how life is with me.

I think that Kane might have been taught to not get on furniture before. We weren't able to coax him onto the bed or couch. Hopefully I can fix that. We put the futon mattress on the bedroom floor for him and to reassure him my husband slept on the floor on it with him. I would have to but there wasn't enough room.

Today we took him into town with us and we walked along Front Street's Riverbank where they usually have booths set up on Saturdays so he got lots of love and compliments. He was a prefect gentleman as expected. I'm kind of glad things fell through for me with Zeus. Because of that two good dogs got homes and I got my wonderful Kane. I guess everything happens for a reason!

Oh, and he's scared of kittens. No terrified throwing a fit, but avoids them like the plague. He just sat in my lap a few second ago to avoid them. Here's is this dog this is big by even Dane standards scared of little kittens.
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Silver I just found this thread, how did I miss it?

Congratulations on your Dane, I'm so very happy for you. Lucky dog, he's got a home with one of the best dog people I know, I love it when that happens.

Pictures, find that cord, don't stop looking, I want pictures!
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LOL A dane in your lap? Could you hubby find you under all that dog. Kittens can be scary,right? Someone should do a cartoon about that.

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Awwww that was so sweet of your husband to sleep on the floor with him!

lol they are funny things, I've enver seen one scared of kittens before, ours have always loved little fluffy things, they seem to know their size and always play so gently with the little ones.
He will warm to the kittens eventually

As Alty said, don't stop looking for that cable! lol
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I found a picture on my computer for you silver
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