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Food Discussion & Information / Re: whole dog journal
« on: January 22, 2008, 11:53:39 pm »
I get whole dog journal as well and they said that they are going to review the "grain free" dog food separately in next month's issue. 

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Newfoundland Discussions / Re: Should I get another newfie?
« on: January 22, 2008, 03:07:29 pm »
Thanks to everyone for responding!  I'm still hoping to get another puppy within a year or year-and-a-half.  Bentley will be around 4 then.  Do you think that is too old? 

I was wondering if it would be easier in some ways (which someone just mentioned)...because he really seems to be craving a dog playmate. 

And yes...I do own a Dyson:)

Thanks again to everyone!

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Newfoundland Discussions / Should I get another newfie?
« on: January 21, 2008, 06:03:45 pm »
Hi everyone!  I'm not so good at posting on these things but I know that this is the place to come for good info on big dogs:)  I have a 3 year old landseer newfoundland who LOVES other dogs.  I am really thinking about getting another dog for him (and me:)  I have just become such a sucker for the newfies that I can't even think about getting another breed (except for maybe a newfie mix).  I was just wondering if the people that had 2 large, slobbery, hairy teddy bears would encourage or discourage this.  Any advice would be great.

Thanks!

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Newfoundland Discussions / Re: Question?
« on: November 20, 2006, 12:39:28 am »
My dog used to do this with select items (socks, towels and the remote).  He never bit me but he would growl if I tried to pull it away.  With my dog at least, redirecting him works.  I get a handful of treats, then make him sit & down (or whatever combination of exercises your dog likes to do) and then he will immediately drop whatever he has.  Then I reward him graciously.  He is getting much better about dropping stuff quickly but I don't know if I'll be able to figure out how to make him stop picking the stuff up:)

Good luck.

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Breeding Questions & Information / Re: Newfoundland Breeders on the East Coast
« on: October 03, 2006, 05:32:39 am »
Sorry.  I guess I should have included that information:)  I live in Richmond, Virginia.

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Breeding Questions & Information / Newfoundland Breeders on the East Coast
« on: October 03, 2006, 05:14:31 am »
It seems like most people on this are from the west coast but I am thinking about getting another newfie in the future and wondered if anyone knew of any breeders they would recommend on the east coast.  I know looking for close breeders isn't the best way but I would like to go check the place out before I get a puppy from there.

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: Advice/Thoughts needed...Dog park situation
« on: June 14, 2006, 01:04:45 pm »
I am saddened by the thought that going to the dog park is a bad idea.  Bentley absolutely lives for it!  At the park we go to, the owners are usually really attentive.  I've only ever seen 1 real possible fight but both dog owners got involved quickly and removed their dogs. 

I guess we should feel very lucky.

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Newfoundland Discussions / Re: water work
« on: June 13, 2006, 06:50:51 pm »
Thanks!  I will try that.

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Newfoundland Discussions / water work
« on: June 13, 2006, 02:12:44 pm »
Does anyone know how I could get started with water work?  I live in Richmond, Virginia.  I e-mailed the local newfie club but didn't receive a response.  Bentley doesn't have any experience but I think he would really enjoy it so I was hoping to get some help in getting started.  Any help would be appreciated. 

Thanks!

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Newfoundland Discussions / Re: Can Newfoundlands have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
« on: March 06, 2006, 07:58:59 am »
Well.  The vet ruled out parasites and she thinks it is stress colitis.  She said to try feeding the canned pumpkin.  We went on a short weekend trip and I fed him pumpkin with his food.  It actually worked!  We are very excited:)

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Newfoundland Discussions / Re: Can Newfoundlands have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
« on: March 01, 2006, 07:32:51 am »
Thanks to everyone for your advice.  I tried a couple of tablespoons of canned pumpkin yesterday and he loved it.  However, this morning I was awoken by a sick puppy.  He isn't eating anymore and is moping around.  We are going to the vet as soon as they open.

I will let everyone know what he says.

Thanks again!

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Newfoundland Discussions / Can Newfoundlands have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
« on: February 28, 2006, 11:48:58 am »
Hello everyone!  I have a 1 year-old landseer newfie (I know I need to upload a cute picture of him) and he seems to have a very sensitive digestive tract.  It seems like every time we go away for a weekend he has diarrhea when we come home.  I've been careful to not change his food or treats so I'm not sure what to make of it.  I don't think it is anything serious, because it only happens when his routine changes.  I was wondering if anyone else has had experience with this?

Thanks!

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