My new puppy is now 8 months old.

Phantom Ridge, black GSD by minx267
@minx267 (15527)
Hartford, Connecticut
July 2, 2020 1:34am CST
This week my puppy will have his 8 month birthday. His is a solid black plush coat German Shepherd. He is already as tall as my 2 full grown female dogs and he is not done growing. His name is Phantom and he is spoiled rotten. He is always happy and smiling even when he is getting yelled at. you can not do anything to calm him down. the other dogs even let him get away with so much. So now he thinks he can do anything he wants at anytime. And he usually does. My 13 year old dog is the only one he listens to.. when she growls at him he stops or stays away from her.. I tried growling, it doesn't work for me. Yesterday he forced me to play ball in the house with him by bringing the ball and throwing at me on my pillow over and over until I threw it to get him away from me.. he's cute but can easily drive you nuts. I love him anyway.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
2 Jul 20
He is growing to be a handsome pup now!Do you have any plans to celebrate his 8 month biirthday?
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
2 Jul 20
Not yet. Maybe I can take him out for a car ride this weekend in my new car!
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
2 Jul 20
@arunima25 Yes, sometimes.. they are not always happy when going to the vet.. lol
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
2 Jul 20
@minx267 Oh! That would be a great treat. Pets love car rides
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
9 Aug 20
By minx267 @minx267 He probably does not listen to humans. He probably has a bond with your 13 year old dog so listens to that one.
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
10 Aug 20
He's mostly bonded with the 2 1/2 year old. Even she listens to the 13 year old dog better than me. Lol
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
10 Aug 20
@Hannihar she listens... just not all the time and she only hears what she wants
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
10 Aug 20
@minx267 That is too bad she does not listen to you.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
14 Jul 20
that is a beautiful black dog. does he bark with sweetness? or macho bark? hahah
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
17 Jul 20
@ridingbet No, he is not. I do not want him neutered til after he is 2 years of age. it is healthier for them to have their hormones in the early stages of life.
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
14 Jul 20
he doesn't bark too much yet. but it is becoming deeper.. he is just past 8 months old now.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Jul 20
@minx267 maybe he will be a loving pup. is he castrated?
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• Agra, India
2 Jul 20
Happy birthday to your pup
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
2 Jul 20
well, only 8 months. but still a reason to celebrate!
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• Agra, India
2 Jul 20
@minx267 yes ..each month is special
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
2 Jul 20
@amitkokiladitya it is. especially at this age, when you can see how much they grow and change every week!
@dgobucks226 (35608)
12 Jul 20
Pets are like children, they know how to wrap you around their finger A friend of mine had a pure black Shepard. Very unique!
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
12 Jul 20
He's a hand full. Silly happy puppy, all the time! But smart.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
14 Jul 20
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@Adie04 (17360)
2 Jul 20
Hello Phantom! Nice to meet you!
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
2 Jul 20
@Adie04 LOL. he's a crazy pup that like s to jump so he may jump up on you to say hi too!
@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
2 Jul 20
He would say hi with a big smile and a wagging tail and make friends with you by insisting you throw a ball for him to bring back! **Phantom waves**
@Adie04 (17360)
2 Jul 20
@minx267 owwww, I fell for his wagging tail
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@msdivkar (23359)
• India
2 Jul 20
Your puppy looks great. Nice to have a dog like that.
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
2 Jul 20
Thank you.. he is a good watch dog too. he is getting more attentive as he grows up. when someone comes to the door he runs up and barks now. they will think twice about entering my home.
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@rebelann (112873)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Jul 20
He is so handsome, I would spoil him too.
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
2 Jul 20
Its so easy. Cuteness Equals He gets away with a lot!
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@wolfgirl569 (106226)
• Marion, Ohio
2 Jul 20
He is a very pretty dog.
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
2 Jul 20
Thank you!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Jul 20
Phantom is a beautiful dog and sounds like lots of fun.
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
9 Jul 20
He is. But don't tell him I told you that. It will go to his head.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Jul 20
@minx267 Okay!
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Jul 20
Dogs are pretty good at training their owners. lol Phantom looks a big dog for just 8 months old.
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
2 Jul 20
yes, he has us trained. and he's tall already. still thin, has some filling out to do.. but can't believe how tall he is already.
@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
2 Jul 20
Your puppy is really sweet. He is almost as big as an adult dog. During this growing up stage he will have lot of energy and he will need lot of exercise and activities to keep engaged.
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
2 Jul 20
NOW you tell me! ... He is crazy hyper all the time! he plays ball in the back yard or house. sometimes he just runs from the front of the house to the back of the house and back like 10 times!!
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@Glory19 (98)
21 Jul 20
I envy you,that's my dream dog
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
21 Jul 20
I hear you. I wanted a German shepherd for years and years.. Finally. I said. I'm not getting any younger..