| I'll be in the same boat
This is my first post on the forums and I feel genuinely lucky to have found you all! :D
I too will be in the same boat this coming Spring. After 16 years of admiring this wonderful breed, I'm finally getting my first Rottie. I've found a breeder who I'm thrilled with, have met both parents and THEIR parents! I can't wait!
I've already been getting the comments: "Why do you want one of THOSE?!", and "If you have children, you'll have to get rid of it."
It's heartbreaking. I've loved this breed for years. I know what they are capable of (both wonderous and bad). I have years of experience with dogs (I was in the veterinary industry for 9 years) and am well aware of the responsibility I am taking on.
How do I intend to tangle with the comments? I plan to take my little girl to obedience training and concentrate on socialization. I also hope to work on getting titles on her such as RTD and CGC. I'd love for her to be an ambassador of our breed! I really believe that the more I have her 'out there' and people learn about our wonderful breed - we'll all be better off.
I'll be posting here quite a bit to let you know how we're doing! :)  |