New Newfie pictures ... as promised!

[DMickey28]

DMickey28,

also remember that just because the breed "standard" is they are laid back, doesn't mean she will be!! There are some high energy Newf's out there too- more than you think! Even a mild energy Newf will seem more energetic simply because they are bigger. They also need to learn that they have to be gentle. Mine will lay down so little dogs can check her out, but only after she's scared them to death! They really don't realize how big they are-I've been jerked off my feet AND dragged about 10 feet before she even realized she was doing it, and she's only 100lbs.

They are STRONG. One of, if not the, strongest dog breeds around. They were bred to pull carts I think of around 200lbs, and help fishermen in the water. They can pull a boat. They don't realize jumping on a child is bad.

With a 3 year old and a 3 month old, you'll have to extra vigilante that she's well behaved and trained.

We are getting her into puppy class immediately and then following the progression of classes from there. I am going to start with PetSmart but we have a great training center down the street as well. I would love to get her her CGC eventually.

She is already doing really well ... definitely knows her name is Maggie. Went #1 and #2 on command outside a bunch of times ... or coincidence but still!!

Everytime she jumps up or puts her paws up on the cabinet or couch I invision her as a 130lb dog and gentle get her down, say NO and move on. I am DETERMIND to bring her up right.

She did have a scuffle with my older hound today. He is very laid back and lazy ... doesn't do much. He has been more attached since she has arrived but today she was just in his face (I wasn't in the room my DH was) and he growled and snapped at her. Keep in mind this dog was a rescue and literally has almost no teeth! My husband freaked but I think he was just showing her her place. He didn't bite or come close but let her know he didn't want her to try and jump on him. I am working hard to keep the pack order intact! He sleeps upstairs on a dog bed in our room, she is downstairs in a crate (with a baby monitor so I can hear her cry), He has free rein of the house, she is restricted to the family room and kitchen, I make sure to feed him first, I let him out of the house first so he doesn't have to "fight" with her out the door. I figure he is the Senior dog and I want her to understand that. I let him up on the couch last night because he couldn't get away from her but I won't let her up there. Do you think I am doing the right things by doing that????

 

[sunnyday123]

We are getting her into puppy class immediately and then following the progression of classes from there. I am going to start with PetSmart but we have a great training center down the street as well. I would love to get her her CGC eventually.

She is already doing really well ... definitely knows her name is Maggie. Went #1 and #2 on command outside a bunch of times ... or coincidence but still!!

Everytime she jumps up or puts her paws up on the cabinet or couch I invision her as a 130lb dog and gentle get her down, say NO and move on. I am DETERMIND to bring her up right.

She did have a scuffle with my older hound today. He is very laid back and lazy ... doesn't do much. He has been more attached since she has arrived but today she was just in his face (I wasn't in the room my DH was) and he growled and snapped at her. Keep in mind this dog was a rescue and literally has almost no teeth! My husband freaked but I think he was just showing her her place. He didn't bite or come close but let her know he didn't want her to try and jump on him. I am working hard to keep the pack order intact! He sleeps upstairs on a dog bed in our room, she is downstairs in a crate (with a baby monitor so I can hear her cry), He has free rein of the house, she is restricted to the family room and kitchen, I make sure to feed him first, I let him out of the house first so he doesn't have to "fight" with her out the door. I figure he is the Senior dog and I want her to understand that. I let him up on the couch last night because he couldn't get away from her but I won't let her up there. Do you think I am doing the right things by doing that????

Sounds good...she definitely needs to know she's at the bottom of the pack list! Socialize the heck out of her too...puppy K at Petsmart is a good start, but once she gets to the advanced classes, I'd take her somewhere else-they need a trainer a little more educated than Petsmart. If she does start to jump make sure you nip it immediately, and teach her to not play rough with any of you-NO wrestling at all, she can only play like that with other dogs. Because their a giant breed, you have to do things differently than with a smaller dog, but it's worth it.

 

[yoopermom]

Don't panic over the older dog putting her in her place. If he had *wanted* to draw blood/hurt her, he would have. Probably more of a warning. On the other hand, make sure he can "get away" from her when he wants to. Our large pack has occasional scuffles, but they're sorting out the packing order, and it rarely escalates. She has to learn she's bottom of the totem pole!

So cute....!

Terri

 

[BebopBaloo]

Adorable! I think I have a puppy addiction. LoL, j/k. They're just so cute.

 

[kehlyrsmom]

She is adorable. We currently have a Saint Bernard and a Great Dane. I would really like to get a Newfie one day.

 

[poohlover]

Four!? They are like potato chips aren't they?? I've come to realize people have at least 2 just so they'll have someone to play with! And really, would he notice one more??

Hmmm...would DH notice a 5th Newf? I could always just tell him it appeared from the 'furballs' we have floating all over! Newfs shed lots and shed all year. With 4 it is amazing where and how their hair ends up!

 

[poohlover]

I agree with everyone else about the older dog putting the puppy in her place. They need to lear the pack order, and there is one. Though there may come a time when the pup is the leader and the older dog follows.

Training form the begining is excellent, just remember to keep it age appropriate and not too long. I have several that have thier CGC and one is Delta Therapy Certified. I love sharing him, but it was a lot of work to get him to that. 15 to 30 minutes of training every day.

 

[DMickey28]

Don't panic over the older dog putting her in her place. If he had *wanted* to draw blood/hurt her, he would have. Probably more of a warning. On the other hand, make sure he can "get away" from her when he wants to. Our large pack has occasional scuffles, but they're sorting out the packing order, and it rarely escalates. She has to learn she's bottom of the totem pole!

So cute....!

Terri

That what I was thinking. He has access to our room all day and his bed is there. I believe he is up there now even though she is in the crate. Nap Time!