Hi all, im new to this and have just joined as I posted a topic about my new GR girl who doesnt seem to like people i find this sight brilliant as it helps to know that other peolpe have experienced similar things and the advice and tips you get off people are such a help, so a big hello to everyone, and most importantly a big hello from my little girl Willow who is 8 weeks old and a shy girl! x

Welcome to Champdogs, I have a Golden Retriever whos almost 16yr and a Flatcoated Retriever whis almost 4yr.

liberty :)

hi, that's great, I love big dog's any advice you have would be brilliant. Our new little girl is quite nervous of strangers and even friends/family that come to visit it seems that she doesnt like people? would you have any tips for me and how was yours as a pup. thanks sarah

Hello, i have a cheeky GR called Tyler, i haven't been on here for a while so just getting back into the swing of things. You can get some good information form a variety of people. Enjoy!

hi, yeah this website is fab and it's good to find so many people with the same breed and other breeds, Im walking around like a zombie at the minute as having this new little girl is a full day and night time job!!!

Hi Sarah :-) Welcome to the very addictive world of champdogs :-D

Awww wish i could swap with you just for one day, bet shes like a little ball of fluff.

thanks for the welcome everyone, and yeah she is so fluffy and pretty and she just loves to be with her mum all day!! much to the annoyance of the cat's who also love to be with thier mum!!

We rehomed Tyler when he was about 5 months old and he would bark at people on the street, i don't think it was nerves so much, just something he wasn't used to, as he barks at unusal things which now thankfully isn't very often, so we made sure every experience with human interaction was a positive one, don't know wether that was a good move or not as now we have the other extreme he loves people so much it can be a pain. Bless him. Tylers problems  were due to a huge lack of socialisation i believe. Is your dog of good breeding? I have read if a dog is left too long with with there litter mates they miss out on vital human socialisation and also if they are taken away from mum and litter too early they miss vital doggy socialisaton. Just somehting to think about. Both of which can be turned around i believe.

hi, louise123 that's very interesting as they are from good breeding but I do beleve they did'nt have much socilization (gosh I cant spell!!) from the breeders I think they were left alone with the other litter mates for long periods and then didnt really see many people how do you suggest that I get her used to people as I think this is very important for her to be fine around people and for her to be a happy girl

Hi Sarah, ive a Golden Retriever and a Great Dane pup! :) Bet your having loads of fun with your new girl :D

hi, bluesmum you bet she's such a joy I bet you are to with your great dane!!! what fabulous dogs to have bet your so proud what are there names? (p.s im very new to this so im still figuring out everything and havent figured the little smiley faces yet im so jealous I want smiley faces)

Yes i would intorduce her to as many people as possible while she is young.

I will do off to school to pick my daughter up from her dance club later so I will take willow as there are not that many children as a normal school ending day so she wont get overwelmed but enough for little introductions, thanks for the advice ill keep you informed how we get on and will work at getting her confident and outgoing.

Goldies called Charlie (his more my mums dog than mine) and the Danes called Blue, his crazy! lol
I only know how to do a couple of the smileys, but alot of other peeps know the lot :D

Hi
Welcome to the site, its very addictive site. I am owned by an 11 year old staffie called Sam and a 6 month old Rottweiler called Breeze. Enjoy your pup, they grow so so fast.
Sarah

Hi Sarah we live with a 4yo Border Terrier called Robbie and a 13 week old Rottie called Karla welcome to the board and good luck with Willow

Welcome to Champdogs :)

Ali

Hello Sarawillow
I'm quite new to the board and an amateur compared to most but it is very addictive I am sure you will want to keep up with all that is happening. 
Joany

Hi and welcome to Champdogs!!! I am owned by a 7 month old Mastiff. I bet your girl is a cutie!!! Enjoy her, they grow up so fast. :-) Look forward to hearing all about how she is getting on. :D :D

Hi Sarah,

I have 5 Goldens which I show,I've already given you some advice hope you found it helpful.

My youngest is just 10 wks ,

I have Amber,Gundo,Tia ,Rhum and Breagh.

Hope you enjoy the site.

Briony :-)

I am soooooooo jealous Briony can i pinch one... please :)

Hi and welcome.  I'm Diane and I'm owned by 6 Spanish Water Dogs the youngest 14 weeks and the eldest 12 years :d

:-D :-D i'll send them in the post in time for xmas dinner.

Briony :-)

I totally agree, this site is the best thing ever !! I cannot believe I found it by accident ! wish I had found it when i first got my Beardie pup, who is now 14 months ! advice is so good, and its great just to read other peoples Q.

That would be one huge parcel! :)

Hi. welcome aboard! :)

I found this place by accident too and am now hopelessly addicted!

Welcome :D :D

Hi Sarah, my name is BullBoy, i am a lover of all BullBreeds, i own a staffie and a french bulldog, hope to have bulldogs in the near future, soon a Japanese Chin will be joining us, my sister wants one to pamper, haha!!!