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Hi Kristi thanks for the welcome.

I do plan to let her sleep outside. I would actually rather that, but she doesn't seem to want to go out just yet I think she must be to young. Im worried that she likes it inside to much and that she will never want to go out and play.

I'm finding it hard to keep her interested in anything she seems to want to just wander around and chew stuff or go to the toilet on my carpet. It's been 5 days now and she is still not coming when I call, how long does that usually take? Probably longer for me as I don't get to much time with her.

It's very stressful, but will be worth it in the long run.

These next 5 are some Brenda and I took of her.

Thanks for the good info KBnewf. I have brought her crate into our bedroom and will take everyones advice and leave it there for a while. Does it matter if I move the crate around depending what room we are in? or should it stay in our bedroom?

Im glad you told me about the feeding schedule to work out when she needs to poo because I am sitting here worrying now that she hasn't done one all day and thinking it is going to come anytime now on my carpet.

We are about to bath her. I will take some more photos and put them up when we are done.

I will keep you guys up to date, and will post some pictures up as soon as I have tired her out this afternoon. I finish work in 4.5hrs. Can't wait!

Just got a call from my neighbour apparently Tess has not stopped making noise all morning. She has been on her own for 3.5 hours so far. Is this normal?

Sorry for all the questions guys but I just want to make sure Im doing everything right and everything I can.

Thanks

Hi everyone.

My name is Neale. I have just brought home my new puppy Tess. She is a Newfoundland and 8 1/2 weeks old. I have been reading some of the topics on this site for a month or two now and thought its time to sign up. I live in Sydney Australia.

I have a few questions.

I read a post that says Newfie pups should not be taken from the litter until 10-12 weeks, is this right?

I am training her to sleep outside. The first two nights I kept her inside but last night was her first out. She did ok only making a lot of noise every 2 hours or so. She doesn't go to the toilet in her crate which is great and she will quiet down once I go out and give her a kibble or two in her crate and pat her a bit. Then I go back inside and I can hear her making a tiny bit of noise before she settles down again. Just wondering if I am doing things right or if anyone has any tips.

I am at work for about 9 hours a day but I have great neighbours who let me know how she has behaved during this time. They say she takes about 15 minutes to settle down and then only makes a bit of noise every now and then. Sometimes it is possible for me to get home half way through the day only for about 5 minutes am I better off leaving her or should I go and give her a bit of attention and some food?

She is only just starting to learn her name. What should the first thing be that I teach her and should it only be one thing at a time? For example should I teach her to sit before attempting to teach her to fetch.

I would appreciate any advice on these few things. Sorry about the lengthy post. I only have a couple of photos here at work with me but when I get home I will try and put some more up.

Thanks Everyone
Look forward to your reply.

P.S. The photos below were sent to me by the Breeder she is about 6 1/2 weeks in the photos.