Hello, My name is Amanda, my husband's name is Cory and we just recently bought a female Shepherd that we named Ida! She will be 10 weeks old tomorrow. After searching for along time, and visiting this breeder we finally bought a pup and we are very happy with her.

This is my 4th shepherd, but our first working shepherd. My husband trains hunting dogs. I have always had an interest in Schutzhund, police work, and protection, but after our visit to the schutzhund club Cory was sold and is eager to become a helper! We have 7 children (one living out of the home), and they are all excited about this as well. They are a bit bummed about not being able to lavish attention on Ida, but after talking with them and watching How to Raise a Working Puppy they understand.....not happy about it, but they get it.

Our heads a just buzzing with all the info on this site! We really don't want to ruin this pup. We are so glad for the support here. I am sure we will have lots of questions along the way. Any advice will be well accepted.

So there is a breif intoduction! I guess that's it...I'm sure I'll have a list of questions as time goes by. : ) Forgive me as I a bit "web board illiterate"

~Amanda

Hi Amanda, Welcome to the boards! You have come to a great place that has LOTS of really good info.
Congrats on your 10 week old pup, Ida!

Welcome and congratulations! We insist on photos of all puppies!

Welcome. Good people info here.

Welcome! Again congrats on the new pup! If your wanting to get into the bite sports, a good resource to have a look at is the "Puppy Bite Development" video by Michael Ellis. It gives alot of good info about the different stages of puppy bite development from pre-teething through adolescent.