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Atlas’ First Long Car Ride

March 21, 2020February 3, 2020

Aside from the trip home from San Jose at 8 weeks old, Atlas hasn’t gone on any long car rides. That is, until this past Friday, January 24th, to visit our son’s grandparents for Chinese New Year. This was Atlas’ first long car ride with us.

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Introducing Atlas to Fresh Food by Freshpet Nature’s Fresh

March 21, 2020January 29, 2020

When Atlas turned 11 weeks old, I began introducing Atlas to fresh food by Freshpet Nature’s Fresh balanced meal to his diet.

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My First Attempt at Posting Our Doberman’s Ears

March 21, 2020January 24, 2020

My first attempt at posting my Doberman’s ears. Atlas has been on the same ear posts since the day he left his home in Northern California.

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Atlas’ Crate Training Progress

March 21, 2020January 22, 2020

Atlas has been with our family for exactly 10 days now. Atlas has hit a milestone with his crate training progress. He has finally learned to love his crate. Atlas understands that it is a place to sleep and to settle down after a long play time.

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Life with a European Doberman Puppy – Week 1

March 21, 2020January 20, 2020

Atlas has officially been with us for one whole week. You are probably wondering what life is like with a European Doberman puppy as new dog owners. The short answer is…

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Atlas’ First Vet Visit, Wellness Exam and Vaccination

March 21, 2020January 18, 2020

We wasted no time scheduling Atlas’ first vet visit. As a matter of fact, I scheduled the appointment even before we picked up Atlas.

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New Doberman Puppy Pick-Up Guide Available

April 24, 2020January 16, 2020

So you received the call that your puppy is ready for pick up, now what? If you are a new dog owner, like us, then this guide to puppy pick-up day will be especially useful. We researched expectations, what to bring and how to thoroughly prepare for the big day, so you don’t have to!

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Our First Dog and Doberman, Atlas, is Home at Last!

March 21, 2020January 12, 2020

Welcome home Atlas! After nearly a year of research, planning, budgeting and patience, Atlas, our first dog and Doberman is home at last! When we picked Atlas up, he was 9 weeks + 2 days old and weighed in at 13 lbs. The long journey to arrive here is just as exciting as the day we first held Atlas in our arms.

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We May Have Gone Overboard

March 21, 2020December 31, 2019

It’s the final countdown and we may have gone overboard. That is, we have been ordering puppy supplies on a weekly basis, taking advantage of the recent holiday sales and stashing them in the gym room of our house. I decided to take all the supplies we’ve accumulated and photograph them in one spot. This is the result.

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Puppy Pick-Up Date Confirmed!

March 21, 2020December 11, 2019

Our puppy pick-up date is confirmed! We received words from West Coast Doberman that our puppy will be ready for us by first week of January! We went over the calendar together with Tony and we have a very clear idea on our puppy pick-up date. Our puppy and his litter mates will be receiving their first round of vaccination next week.

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