<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> I just realized that I posted my introduction in the breeding area instead of general dog conversation. My bad. So I will repeat it here, where it should have been to begin with. Sorry for my ignorance. Hello, I just wanted to introduce myself. I just got a new dobie from rescue who is the bee's knees! I havn't had a dog in a long time that I could take with me and do stuff with. My last dog was a chow/rott that had been elderly for some time and could not really go places anymore.I finally had to put her to sleep 2 weeks ago at 16 as her health started to go very quickly. This guy is a super sweet, loves everyone kind of lug, although he is not so fond of other dogs. I have worked with him over the past few days and he is doing well with just ignoring and walking past any dogs. Until we get some more training in, I am fine with that. I am hoping to do some obedience and some tracking with him. On our hike up lookout mtn. yesterday his nose was to the ground the whole way up. He kept hunting out little creatures. He also went to the Chattanooga market on sunday and kissed about 30 babies and kids and was pet by at least 200 people. What a day! Any advice on good books and videos would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!