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Newfoundland Discussions / Re: newfoundland mouthiness
« on: May 19, 2005, 05:13:00 pm »
Thanks for the replies!  I appreciate it!  I laughed about the "neat freak" thing--I know what you mean--I am not concerned about the drool or hair, I was just getting tired of the mouthiness.  I pet him a lot during the day while he's home with me and my 9 mo. old (who he just loves)--he only seems to get hyper and mouthy when my son and husband are here.  He's really sweet, actually.  I will read the article you recommended.  THANKS!

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Newfoundland Discussions / newfoundland mouthiness
« on: May 19, 2005, 12:21:09 pm »
Our six month old Newfoundland is very mouthy.  Whenever anyone tries to pet him, his mouth is all over their hands, wrists, etc.  I have tried all the usual fixes for this -- giving him a toy to play with as an immediate distraction, saying NO BITE, stop playing with him.  We do not roughouse or play tug of war with him--all the things you're supposed to do to prevent the mouthiness.  I do reward/praise him when he stops mouthing.  He has been to a six week obedience class and di well with that, but I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if it eventually will stop when he gets older or if I need to try something else to stop the mouthiness.  I would like to get to the point where people can pet him without him nipping and mouthing.  He's actually has a great temperment, but this is becoming a real nuisance. 

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