Scooke Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hello! My name is Scott im a new member of the forum and yesterday i was just approved to adopt a 10 month old Husky/sheperd mix im trying to figure everthing out on how to work this forum and upload photo ect.. im hoping to use the forum as a tool to give my newest pride and joy the best life possible! Anyways a little more about me Im 21 live in Wisconsin and as of today 11.21.12 I am 1 month clean and sober. I decided to get a dog because I have grown up around dogs my whole life and since getting sober I had to make some dramatic changes to my life and now all i do is work and come home to an empty house I needed some companionship and a friend I can learn from and grow with.. (kind of corny i know) but its the truth! I decided to go with a husky they have always been so beautiful to me and i love that they are talkative! I am very active and athletic and run daily and go on weekley hikes so I was looking for a breed that could keep up and enjoy the outdoors and exersise as much as I do.. now I have done my homework and know i have my work cut out for me with this boy but ive decided i am ready to make that life long commitment! Like i said he is a 10 month Husky/Shepard mix His name is Ecko and we met yesterday for the first time it was love at first site he will be coming home on saturday! here is a picture of him i hope that even tho he is mixed that i can still get good use from this forum I only have one picture now but will have tons soon enuf here he is i would like some feed back on what breed seems to be more physically dominant and what you can tell from his picture. thanks! meet Ecko! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildust76 Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hi Scott to the pack. There is no breed discrimination on the forum and we love all types of fur-kids A big well done for adopting Ecko he looks like a lovely dog. I was raised with German Shepherds and they are fab dogs. Huskies are great dogs too so you will hopefully have the best of both breeds in one. You're right that they are talkative, our Kodiak 'speaks' to us all of the time especially when we get home from work. He's a Malamute so it's kind of like having your very own Chewbacca grumbling and woofing at you There are loads of experienced owners on here and people are more than happy to answer your questions. Check out some of the older threads about training and behaviour to give yourself some ammo for when Ecko comes home. Bet you can't wait for the weekend now? Good luck and keep us updated. And congrats on your 1 month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard_khaos Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Welcome and good luck! Hope you and your new friend Have lots of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooke Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Saturday couldnt come soon enough! I actually went and visted him again today and will be doing so tomorrow and friday I will be sure to check out other threads and i will have video and photos for everyone to see as he makes his transition home and as he grows up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Welcome! What a gorgeous boy Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranormal Wolf Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hello there and welcome to the forum, glad to hear you will be taking Ecko in, he's a lovely looking lad! I can't really say which breed is dominant as I see a good mix of both husky and shepherd in him physically. Hope you make yourself right at home here on the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scooke Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Thank you! his picture does him no justice he is gorgeous in person and i hope i do get the best of both breeds but he is very special! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Welcome to husky owners Scott. Feel free to give any of the staff a shout if your not sure how to use anything, Im sure one of em will figure it out LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hi Scott, welcome Congrats on adopting Ecko, I am sure you two will have many fun hours together. Shout if you need any help with anything, we are all here for you and Ecko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hey Welcome to the forum Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Welcome to the forum Scott and well done for adopting Ecko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Welcome to the forum Scott! What a beautiful boy he is. I'm sure you will have lots and lots of fun with him. Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranger Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 hey, welcome to the forum...he a good looker aint he cant wait to see more photos....almost saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow-Kodah-Drako Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Welcome to husky owners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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XMoonshadow Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Welcome to the forum! Beautiful dog! Congrats for being clean & sober too...been there done that.) Here is a pic of my doggie Naboo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracey8 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hi and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hello and . Ecko is lovely. Well done for rescuing him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyka&Diva Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Hi and welcome to the pack xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponder85 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) Hey man. I'm Brandon. I'm 27 and I'm a recovering alcoholic. I'm closing in on six months sober. Anyway, my older sibe, Troy, has been a load of help. Having a bond with him has helped immensely. About a month ago I got really pissed (long story) and I was ready to go get some beer. Troy came into the kitchen where I was and laid on the floor, waiting for me to calm down. Most dogs would have probably ran the other way. I sat down and he just climbed into my lap and laid with me for a while as I cried. Without him, I think I'd have drank that day, as well as several other days. I also have a gsd (black one in my avatar) and she's wonderful too. Good luck with the dog and sobriety. Edited December 3, 2012 by ponder85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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