Newfoundland Forum:
HELP!!!!

So we got our Newf pup,3 1/2mths old. She is playful,barks at times,and

can though playing will at times growl with her toys,nip at our pants,and

hands if we have them down. She throws herself on her back to be petted,

and though were are trying to housebreak her,and making strides she will

bite at her lease,and and tug at her collar. WHAT IS GOING ON,IS THIS

WHAT PUPPIES DO! WHAT DOES A NEWF PUPPY DO! We have read

books,etc,but personal experiences is what we seek now.

Newfandme

I have a question, do you go to obedience class or a puppy class with your pup? If not I would strongly suggest it.The trainor should be able to give you the help you need.Right now your pup is still small, but you need to show who is the alpha leader to your pup. Good Luck. Let us know how you make out.

I had the same experience when I got my first newfie. Everyone kept telling me that you have to let the dog know whos boss. Finally when "Zak" was two years old my husband and I decided to get another dog as a playmate. (This was suggested by one breeder). We got a puppy, "Lucy" and that was the best thing we did for Zak. He pestered Lucy. Lucy put Zak in his place and things went uphill from there. Zak died two years ago when he was one month short of his eleventh birthday. He was the greatest dog and Lucy is now 11 1/2. The newf does need lots of attention and affection!

Things are SOOOOOOOO much better. We have established the

"ALPHA" role,and low and behold she is cooperating with great

gusto. We are also going thru obedience training with her in our

home. The Newfs,really do want to please,and so that helps with

getting them to respond back. Being a first time dog owner,and then

to a NEWF,well it was a bit daunting,but THANK GOD!,were all

adjusting,nicely so far.

Newfandme