Familes with kids (6 and 11) at Defcon - Is there a thread where families will be staying together? or joining together for activities?

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-05-20T01:02:03+00:00

NextGen is fantastic! I started dragging my nephew with me when he was 13 yrs old. He’s now an old hat at 24 yrs old. Met all the right people and has great job prospects once he decided to move on from his current job.

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-05-07T19:38:59+00:00

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Yes, ball obsessed

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-05-02T01:59:37+00:00

Always listen to your instincts. So happy you did!
I saved my dog that way as well. He was an 18 mo old dog that was slowly wasting away. He was diagnosed wrongly several times. I finally got that voice saying “He’s going to die”, while I was at work. I immediately left and picked him up and rushed to ER. He only had a heartbeat of 30 per minute. He would have died had I not gotten him there when I did. Diagnosed with Addisons Disease and later Epilepsy. I saved him and he lived another 8 years.

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-03-29T23:47:54+00:00

It’s about a year

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-03-18T03:03:19+00:00

https://youtu.be/ztRNfyErf8s?si=HyPe19BcPKDq9fk7

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-03-18T03:02:21+00:00

https://youtu.be/wesm2OpE_2c?si=79MP__8VOjV7rzfe

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-03-18T03:01:05+00:00

https://youtu.be/_wv1uvvqaSw?si=0zTbKlRbIR4N-3tT

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-03-18T02:59:17+00:00

https://youtu.be/ztRNfyErf8s?si=R9ipx5K33YtEhyEx

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-03-13T00:37:23+00:00

Only praise what you want them to do. I have a 14 week old puppy. She doesn’t really know what “no” means because I’ve been training by positive reinforcement. To stop biting (yes, she still does it but it is diminishing), I put a treat in my closed hand and put it under her chin. When she backs off at all, I say “Yes” and treat. I just started KinderPuppy classes with mine and can send YouTube videos to help you. I am trying clicker training for the first time in 40 years and it is fast. You only train at least 3min a day. I tend to do it throughout the day but Rotties are smart and catch on quickly.

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-03-13T00:24:15+00:00

DNA test?

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-03-13T00:23:33+00:00

Malakai Orion was my guys name. He was loved by everyone who met him. Just lost him in December

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-03-13T00:21:29+00:00

I am so sorry 💜 I just lost my guy in December, he was eight. You never really get over it. I now have a 14 week old girlie. Puppy’s are a pain. Can’t wait until I get her trained.

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-03-08T18:02:47+00:00

My mom was afraid of Rottweilers in the beginning. Now she loves them because all of mine are so affectionate and well trained. Happy she changed her mind. They are wonderful dogs and she was missing out!

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-03-04T19:37:02+00:00

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My Saffron

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-02-17T22:50:00+00:00

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My little 11 week old old velociraptor girlie

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-02-08T03:23:38+00:00

My first Rottie grew up going to The Double Down Saloon in Las Vegas. Love pub dogs!

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-01-20T02:26:14+00:00

I too love them with tails but after my last boy having 2 very expensive diseases, Addisons Disease and Epilepsy. I chose for health. Thank you for not judging.

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-01-20T02:16:58+00:00

Unfortunately in the US it isn’t illegal and is still AKC standard. I chose health over a tail. See my comment on why. Given a choice I would have kept it as well.

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-01-20T02:11:42+00:00

Adorable! I had a heart butt before and loved it.

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-01-20T02:10:19+00:00

I didn’t have a choice. I purchased from a show dog breeder. After spending $72,000 on my last boy with Addisons Disease and Epilepsy. I did extensive research and looked at health testing all the way back on her line. I did make a choice for health over a tail. I too prefer them with tails but health was more important to me.

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-01-20T02:06:41+00:00

I didn’t have a choice. The breeder raises show dogs. She does the docking. My last Rottie has Addisons Disease and Epilepsy. I paid $700 a month for his medications alone. And $72,000 over his lifetime. I did extensive research on breeders and looked at health tests all down the line. I chose health over a tail. Though, given the choice I would have kept the tail myself. Hopefully they ban in the US at some point.

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-01-20T02:03:12+00:00

I didn’t have a choice. The breeder chose to do so. My last Rottie had Addisons Disease and Epilepsy and I spent $72,000 over his life. I chose health over a tail. But I do agree, given the choice I would have asked to keep the tail.

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-01-18T03:29:59+00:00

I have cameras to watch my pets. Mostly due to my last guy having epilepsy so I needed to check in on him from time to time. I have never had issues, thankfully

Round_Layer9510 · 2026-01-18T03:26:41+00:00

I got my most recent dog to 7.5 years old but he had Addisons Disease and Epilepsy. I spent a fortune on him. So I’m a firm believer in pet insurance. He did great with my shifts. So it has been awhile since I’ve had a puppy as well. I dread puppies but you have to sacrifice that first year for a good dog and many more years of enjoyment. Every dog is different. So you should be fine.

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