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Newfoundlands => Newfoundland Discussions => : Fumble February 17, 2006, 07:49:22 AM
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any other newfie owners out there want to share their stories about their dogs and the terrible teens??? i'm feeling like i need a little extra support! fumble had a horrible day yesterday! more nipping than usual, mass destruction (RIP the roll of toilet paper :'(), etc...
and maybe any tips on how to handle it and retrain him... my breeder said that when they enter the teens, sometimes they become so dumb they forget their name.. :o!!! help!! ???
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Angus is now 9 months old, and I feel your pain! His sole purpose in life is to search and distroy all garbage in the house, especially dirty diapers, he has taken a liking to shoes all of the sudden, refuses to come in from outside, has chewed up the rail on my back steps and the wooden handle off my BBQ. He has certainly made life very exciting lately!
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When does adolescence start? Webster is just 5 1/2 months, but his personality is definately changing. My baby who never chewed up anything he wasn't supposed to, now finds the laundry basket his personal toy chest, pulls towels off the rack, can get up on the bed by himself unless there is someone around, (then he needs you to stop what you are doing and give a hands up) and he absolutely cannot make up is mind if he wants to be inside or outside. (just like a little kid) He is very insistant on what he wants and talks back when told NO. My husband calls him a "newfance" (nuisance) But when Webster is not looking, I have to laugh. This breed of puppy is so much like a human child. (I've raised 4 skin kids) I can't imagine ever not having a newfie in my house.
PS: You can't say anything bad about Fumble! Webster and I think he is the greatest!
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I know the feeling Hovis is still going through that, I'll do what I want stage at 15 months, she's fine on her own but as soon as she and Bell get together they seem to compete in who can be the worst.
Yesterday for example we went to the local supermarket, a trip we do regularly. The routine is always the same, there is a footpath with walls either side that runs for about 500 yards to the edge of the supermarket. They walk off lead and stop for a biscuit at the end when they are put back on their leads. They stop near the door and are tied up to wait for me to come back from shopping, when they get another treat. Ive done the trip 100's of time but yesterday about 100 yards from the biscuit stop Hovis put her head down and started running, closely followed by Bell,both suddenly deaf. I was third and losing ground rapidly. When I got to the Supermarket, they were inside exploring, much to my embaressment and the amusement of everyone else. ( I blame the Supermarket for automatic doors!) As soon as they saw me,they came running up and sat waiting for their biscuit. Yes, they got it and were then tied up to wait for me to visit the supermarket. It's difficult trying to shop with your head down trying not to catch anyones eye ;D
Andy
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Great story! They just wanted to pick out their own treats...like any teenager wanting independance! ;D ;D
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Oh Man, you guys are scaring me!
It's been a long time since I've been through the terrible two's with a puppy, but I remember with Kerry, my last dog, long walks and extra playtime did the trick. We did our best to keep him tired :)
Nostaw - loved the supermarket story. They certainly do their best to embarass us at every possible opportunity don't they?
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Great story! They just wanted to pick out their own treats...like any teenager wanting independance! ;D ;D
Very true, and yes I saw the funny side, but now I'll make damn sure I get to the end of the path first.
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Amazing to think you'll take up running just to stay ahead of the Newfs! Think of us all there, virtually, to cheer you on!
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Riley is in this stage. He doesn't come to me outside unless there is a treat involved. He thinks that if I put the leash on Sadie to go in, then that means he needs to make a run for it (in the dog park). He is settling in some ways, but in others, it's like he's lost his hearing. He doesn't even perk his ears when you say his name if he's having an independent moment. Riley? Who's Riley?
Sadie, who's almost two, is a good listener-almost always. Last night, walking back home from the dog park, she took off after a cat. I don't put her on a gentle leader to/from the dog park (short walk), and she's a puller. Well, we may have to start now, b/c she and this poor cat took off. I quickly put Riley and Peyton (the foster Newf... think that's going to be her name) inside and took off after Sadie. She was coming back towards me at that point but wouldn't look at me. Haha. She knew she did something wrong. It scared me, but I couldn't help but laugh (not when she walked up... I tried to be serious then). She's like a little 55-pound bull.
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Kali.....hmmm that's not her name anymore...man she's obnoxious if she has anything in her mouth. Lately her favorite thing to shred is washcloths and socks from the laundry. She also goes in the garbage when we're standing right next to her...she gets a tap on the muzzle and told no and goes right back in. She constantly chews on Lacey. Shreds any paper item left in her vicinity and barks constantly at us. She never stops I think we're all going deaf from it. So don't worry you're not alone.
And Andy....you should write a book on their escapades... they are too funny.
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My newfie girl , Allie , is 8 & 1/2 months old and she has selective hearing ! Whenever food is involved she's right there but otherwise she's profoundly deaf ! She's learned how to open my washing machine and take clothes out to shred while I'm not watching ! She's always been kinda *naughty* , but I've always prided myself on her never chewing shoes , even though there's always tons of them in a crate next to where she sleeps .... well pride cometh before fall because she ruined two pairs in one day ! Yes , she actually picked out pairs of shoes .... well at least I don't have several unmatched pairs I guess ! :D
Well , it must not be too bad because I'm already tempted to get another newfie soon ! ;D
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Ok, you all are freaking me out now. LOL
Hubby and I have decided to get a Landseer Newfie girl sometime this year. I'm still looking through breeders. But I'm pretty sure we are going through with it.
Now I dealt with a stubborn streak with Bubba. But nothing like you all mentioned. He never ate things.. just ignored me. LOL
What am I getting myself into. :o LOL
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Yeah, but did you read that everybody just accepts it and would do it all again in a heartbeat? And would get another one? A Landseer girl is the best thing in the world, kind of like a Landseer boy, or a brown girl, or a brown boy, a black boy or a black girl. They are all awesome and worth the pain in the cabooty!!
And this is from the person who has a one year old brown boy who has learned to use his "howl" this week. *sigh*
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Yeah, but did you read that everybody just accepts it and would do it all again in a heartbeat? And would get another one? A Landseer girl is the best thing in the world, kind of like a Landseer boy, or a brown girl, or a brown boy, a black boy or a black girl. They are all awesome and worth the pain in the cabooty!!
And this is from the person who has a one year old brown boy who has learned to use his "howl" this week. *sigh*
LOL, I feel for you. Sadie found her "howl" the 2nd night she was home. She sounds like Chewbacca. It's almost as funny as it is annoying ;D
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True, true. I said the same thing about Bubba.. and I'm more than ready to do it all over again. ;D
I would actually love to get a Grey girl. ;D But none of the breeders I have found so far in Canada have greys. :( And I've only found a few that breed Landseers.
I'm actually looking forward to some howling. LOL Bubba doesn't bark at all. I think he's a weirdo. LOL
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I've got to say thank you to everyone!! i feel SO much better knowing that i'm not alone! for as much as we get frustrated when the incidents happen, it's so funny to look back and laugh!!
we're actually at my parents house visiting this weekend, and fumble has pulled houdini acts! he escaped from the area we blocked off for him with baby gates! i have no idea how he did it! this morning he came trotting over to me at 630 and i had no idea how he got out from the babygates! they were completely unscatheD! he also though did find a way into the toilet! i noticed that on my way to take him out!! it's neverending with the fumbS!!
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HEAR! HEAR! My Shelby is going through the terrible teens... but it sounds like I'm getting off easy! :D Exercise makes all the difference for us. She gets so bored during the day and wants to play with anything! She gets to go to work with me, but has to be calm and quiet... when we get home she and our ram sheep have a face off contest. He tries to butt her and she plays tag. It's too funny to watch and I never let them take it too far. He doesn't have horns, so it's not as dangerous as it could be. She thinks it's great fun and is learning the leave it command very well to boot. The ram gets his exercise too and keeps him in shape. Win, Win situation? Shelby then takes a good long nap and is ready for bed when we are!
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I would actually love to get a Grey girl. Grin But none of the breeders I have found so far in Canada have greys. Sad And I've only found a few that breed Landseers.
I talked to one Canadian breeder who had Landseers....s orry, I can't remember right now who it was but I'll look it up and PM you, if you are interested. As far as the Grays, there is a breeder...Craz y Bear Newfs, I think, that has some. There was a post previously that had pictures of them...
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Thanks. ;D I found Crazy Bear Newfs website. If you can think of the other breeder that would be awesome. The one you are thinking of may actually be listed on the dogs in canada website. There is quite a few breeders on there.. I have lots of reading and contacting to do. LOL
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LOL, my Newfish was already 8 months old when i got him, so it was like skipping the cute puppy stage, and going right to the teen age! now that he is almost 5 yrs, he has calmed down. Bailey was only 8 wks when i got him, so it was really fun watching him grow...BUT he is 6 yrs now, and still stuck in the teen age! i swear, he acts just like Scooby Doo!
Leah and the BEASTS
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Our Newfie , Moose , loves to read and shreds any book he can get his teeth into. He has devoured several large novels already ! He also has a deep love for the stuffing inside the couch. I no longer have pillows in my living room as they got 'de-stuffed' and now I'm duct taping the couch.
Moose knows he can't do this but since he knows he's going to get punished, he may as well have some fun first, lol.
We call things "Moosefied" around here.
All the same, I love this goof and would actually consider getting another one!!!
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Hi,
Winslow turned 9 months TODAY! I have to say he is great!! he is showing the teens though the in and out all day and the mouthing is how can I say this A REAL PAIN IN THE arm and now nipping at the back side!! Like don't turn your back it is time to play mister!! I have found a new talent fo myself. ;D
I am an official Stuffed animal Surgeon now! I have preformed multiple Rhinoplasties on his favorite stuffed pig. Twice done cranial tranplants on his stuffed ducks and his 3 foot stuffed easter bunny from BJ's (better known as his girlfriend) ;) had sufferd the loss of an ear, multiple arm and leg lacerations and stiches. And the tails on both Bunny and Piggie have suffered the ever delicate and painful Rectal squeeky reinsertion procedure :o that has become my specialty.
I feel I will be starting a practice soon or emergency repair clinic. Those emergency surgery places always get to charge more!! ;D Yeah and Emergency stuffed animal Surgery Clinic. I can get a Tonka Truck ambulance and everything. ::)
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I'm not sure it is just a Newfie thing. Seems like all our Labs have gone through that as well. Eider's nickname is Devil Spawn. Excercise sure helps but not enough! We didn't get the Eider man until he was 5 mo so it is hard to judge but with all the others, it seemed the first 6 mo were the worst. Then at about 1 yr you noticed that there was less chewing, a little calmer, less torturing of the owner. Then at 2 yrs all of a sudden they are great dogs! Ok, so maybe not perfect after age 2 but the problems were rare after that point. Do keep the stories coming though, I could use a good laugh.
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I know the feeling Hovis is still going through that, I'll do what I want stage at 15 months, she's fine on her own but as soon as she and Bell get together they seem to compete in who can be the worst.
Yesterday for example we went to the local supermarket, a trip we do regularly. The routine is always the same, there is a footpath with walls either side that runs for about 500 yards to the edge of the supermarket. They walk off lead and stop for a biscuit at the end when they are put back on their leads. They stop near the door and are tied up to wait for me to come back from shopping, when they get another treat. Ive done the trip 100's of time but yesterday about 100 yards from the biscuit stop Hovis put her head down and started running, closely followed by Bell,both suddenly deaf. I was third and losing ground rapidly. When I got to the Supermarket, they were inside exploring, much to my embaressment and the amusement of everyone else. ( I blame the Supermarket for automatic doors!) As soon as they saw me,they came running up and sat waiting for their biscuit. Yes, they got it and were then tied up to wait for me to visit the supermarket. It's difficult trying to shop with your head down trying not to catch anyones eye ;D
Andy
:D :D :D And that's exactly why I don't take Flynn shopping! That and I don't think I can handle people commenting on my lovely 'rottweiller cross' every 5 minutes. Oh well, at least he hasn't been accused of being an alsatian cross for a few months!
I'm not quite sure if Flynn has hit adolescence yet or if he's going ot wait until he's 2 years old and take on the demeanour of a grizzly bear. I'm presuming that the wild bronco on a lead stage he's going through at the moment is it and things are going to get better as he gets older and more sensible. Either that or I'm going to have to trade the head collar on for a chair and whip in a few months.
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Hi,
Winslow turned 9 months TODAY! I have to say he is great!! he is showing the teens though the in and out all day and the mouthing is how can I say this A REAL PAIN IN THE arm and now nipping at the back side!! Like don't turn your back it is time to play mister!! I have found a new talent fo myself. ;D
I am an official Stuffed animal Surgeon now! I have preformed multiple Rhinoplasties on his favorite stuffed pig. Twice done cranial tranplants on his stuffed ducks and his 3 foot stuffed easter bunny from BJ's (better known as his girlfriend) ;) had sufferd the loss of an ear, multiple arm and leg lacerations and stiches. And the tails on both Bunny and Piggie have suffered the ever delicate and painful Rectal squeeky reinsertion procedure :o that has become my specialty.
I feel I will be starting a practice soon or emergency repair clinic. Those emergency surgery places always get to charge more!! ;D Yeah and Emergency stuffed animal Surgery Clinic. I can get a Tonka Truck ambulance and everything. ::)
Haha do you want to tackle Kali and Lacey's neverending pile of toys that still need repair....I keep forgetting to fix them all so it's quite the pile.
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Hi,
They must be Lacey's Kali is too sweet to damage her toys :-)Sure I'd tackle them. We can do the exchange at the next get together Better yet I'll bring a needle and thred for everyone!! It can be like a Newfie ER.
Rich
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Hi,
They must be Lacey's Kali is too sweet to damage her toys :-)Sure I'd tackle them. We can do the exchange at the next get together Better yet I'll bring a needle and thred for everyone!! It can be like a Newfie ER.
Rich
Great, and I'll bring Sadie's decapitated duck and bear with the missing ear. She's awfully violent my girl, I try not to cross her too often ;)
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Hi,
They must be Lacey's Kali is too sweet to damage her toys :-)Sure I'd tackle them. We can do the exchange at the next get together Better yet I'll bring a needle and thred for everyone!! It can be like a Newfie ER.
Rich
That's a good idea....but I don't think you realize how large that pile is :D. And fluffies don't appreciate being used to drag Kali across the floor. And Kali loves to destuff everything.... ohh fun memories of pillow stuffing strewn across the floor and her with the evidence in her mouth and in her coat giving the sweet and innocent expression.