If you have a Newfoundland.....

[sparkygirl74]

Can you tell me what they were like as a puppy? Ours, Lulu, is six months old and is a jumper. She is pretty good just around us but can get bad when new people are around. She is also very high energy. DH keeps wondering where our "mellow" dog is, lol. I think it is just because she is a puppy and will mellow as she gets older. At least I am hoping so

Anyway, she is a sweet girl and smart, smart, smart. If it weren't for the jumping she would be just about perfect!

Thanks,
Shannon

[nd_deadhead]

I love Newfies! If I ever move to a house on a lake with all tile/wood floors, that's what I'm going to have.

I don't know much about Newfs in puppyhood - I strongly suggest you talk to your breeder. They should be able to give suggestions to stop jumping, and give you an idea of when she might lose some of that puppy playfulness.

Of course exercise is huge - a tired dog is a well-behaved dog. And basic obedience classes will give you more control in exciting situations - if she has a strong "sit" response, you can tell her to sit when company comes over, let the company pet her and say hello, and she might feel less compelled to jump on them to tell that that she is there (she has no idea how mig she is, and doesn't realize that it is impossible NOT to notice her!)

Good luck - and I would LOVE to see a picture of Lulu!

[greenmagick]

Is she in obedience class? She is just really young still She still has her adoloscence to go through.

[nd_deadhead]

I wouldn't want to cut her any slack - she's definitely old enough to learn not to jump on people, and I strongly believe that big dogs need to learn to keep all 4 feet on the floor at all times.

DH never let me teach our big Lab to shake hands, because he didn't want the dog pawing at people.

[sparkygirl74]

Originally Posted by nd_deadhead

I wouldn't want to cut her any slack - she's definitely old enough to learn not to jump on people, and I strongly believe that big dogs need to learn to keep all 4 feet on the floor at all times.

DH never let me teach our big Lab to shake hands, because he didn't want the dog pawing at people.

I agree that she should have all four feet on the ground, lol. We have been doing obediance with her and as long as you have a treat she is amazing She is pretty good with sit...she wil do it promptly, unless a new person is over. Then it is soooo hard to get her attention because she is soooooo excited.

She does get quite a bit of excercise. We have 20 acres that back up to a few hundred more of trails and we hike at least 45 minutes to an hour a day. She probably gets about two more hours of us throwing balls for her and various small walks. We have a 1/4 acre pond she can play in whenever she wants. She can tire out any dog that comes over though

Here she is helping pull cat tails last month

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...une2009005.jpg

Here she is with my neice

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0005_30352.jpg

[nd_deadhead]

Oh man, she is GORGEOUS! Thank you!

[emc03]

i have a saint and she didn't chill out until we had ds, 7 months ago. she packed on her last 20 lbs or so last september and that seemed to mark the beginning of the change into adulthood.

big dogs can still be very energetic. we used to joke we weren't tiring zocha out, we were building her stamina.

for visitors, we're still working on making her sit and wait. we always physically block her way to them so we don't freak people out. except for the people we don't like.
but we are always very strict with her to make sure she stays gentle. she has to sit for kids and other dogs. if the seem interested but wary we make her lay. if she gets over excited at the run, over she goes on her back. she MUST show her belly until we release her. i usually even put my foot on her chest lightly to reinforce my dominance. quite the sight when i was full term w/ds. we also do that with visitors she loves so she doesn't bum rush them to get pet.

we've found a very firm, gentle hand is best. and addressing corrections immediately. they are stubborn and smart as hell. i think newfies have the same temperament.i never used treats, but dh did. good luck! (for jumping, we NEVER allow it. knee/heel of hand to the chest, push them down with a firm,sharp NO! followed by DOWN)
beautiful pup!

[sparkygirl74]

Originally Posted by emc03

i have a saint and she didn't chill out until we had ds, 7 months ago. she packed on her last 20 lbs or so last september and that seemed to mark the beginning of the change into adulthood.

big dogs can still be very energetic. we used to joke we weren't tiring zocha out, we were building her stamina.

for visitors, we're still working on making her sit and wait. we always physically block her way to them so we don't freak people out. except for the people we don't like.
but we are always very strict with her to make sure she stays gentle. she has to sit for kids and other dogs. if the seem interested but wary we make her lay. if she gets over excited at the run, over she goes on her back. she MUST show her belly until we release her. i usually even put my foot on her chest lightly to reinforce my dominance. quite the sight when i was full term w/ds. we also do that with visitors she loves so she doesn't bum rush them to get pet.

we've found a very firm, gentle hand is best. and addressing corrections immediately. they are stubborn and smart as hell. i think newfies have the same temperament.i never used treats, but dh did. good luck! (for jumping, we NEVER allow it. knee/heel of hand to the chest, push them down with a firm,sharp NO! followed by DOWN)
beautiful pup!

How old was she? We say the same thing about Lulus energy, lol. When she meets someone new I do make her sit but that involves me sqatting down next to her and petting her. As soon as I get up she goes nuts again......
We have tried all of the tricks for jumping that we know of. The only thing that really work is turning your back and walking away, but that only works if the kids aren't with you. She doesn't jump on them but she does rush them and lick/lean.

Thanks for your answers ladies!

[StarJune]

Awwww... what a cutie

No advice but we are planning to get a Newfie shortly. I will take all the tips that I can.

[Village Mama]

Awww. Gorgeous!!!! I grew up with a Newfie and they are just the most amazing dogs. Agreed on obedience training... the size of the adult dog makes it pertainant!!! lol At six months old it is definitely time for some serious quick action! She is so beautiful. I miss my guy so much.

[StarJune]

Bumping

[MadameXCupcake]

Growing up my mom rescued newfies and we had four.
I want one so bad now but it'll have to wait.

As puppies they had a lot of energy, we did a lot of training with them though and did classes with the younger 3. We also had harnesses and they were trained in cart pulling. They are really smart and good dogs but like anything its practice and you have to train everyday till they understand. Even though they are big they have a lot of energy, we had a few acres and they really enjoyed running around even after the puppy stage. The cart pulling seems to let them get out a good bit of energy and they did enjoy it, but you would have to learn about it and get a proper harness.


Haha, I just realized how old this is! I just responded because it was on the first page.