Stewie_the_Frenchie

AAAHHHH Thanktyou SpikesPuppy! That is what we have been doing (ignoring and waiting till he stops for a while) and it's good to know we're doing the right thing. Good advice!

Thanks tigerbluez, I know exactly how you feel. I feel like he likes my BF better than me! The vet did tell me, however, that dogs do respond to the authority in a male's voice, and because I am female I need to make sure I am training him just as much, if not more than my partner as he needs to know I'm the boss too. I hope that helps! It's frustrating I know, believe me!

Hi there everyone, I've been tossing up whether to get a crate for my 13 week old Newfoundland even before I got him. I've read a fair bit about them and some of it makes sense. I've had Turtle for 4 weeks now and am wondering if it is too late to get one for him. I want to be able to make him go to the toilet outside now (instead of on the newspaper in his room), and I read crates are good for this. However, he has had roam of the house (unless we're at work then he is in his room), and I'm wondering if it will be difficult to get him to use it. My second query is regarding what sort to get him. My head is spinning a bit as I want the crate to fit in with airline regulations. I also know he is going to grow a lot bigger and I don't want to buy several crates as he grows. Are there any crates that you can section off until the pups grows to full size? Any help on this one would be much appreciated!!! Thank you. 9 weeks old - ah to be that size again!!

Thanks Williamson and Tiger Bluez! You never get tired of hearing how cute your little man is! Tiger Bluez - I took him to the vet last week at 12 weeks old and he weighed a massive 17kgs. I know that's huge, isn't it. But he's definately not carrying any weight, so I was quite astounded. He was 12.5kgs at 9 weeks...that's some rapid growing!!!

Thank you SpikesPuppy! That info is really helpful. To answer your question, he is barking to get attention. He sits in front of me and barks this really high pitched bark - I know he probably wants to play..but it's really annoying (I'm starting to think he doesn't like me!).

thanks PeiLuvR! It's nice to hear some positive reinforcement! Here are some pics, I've worked it out! 10 weeks 11 weeks 9 weeks

Hi there, Just want to say hi and introduce me and my dog! Turtle is a 12 week newfoundland and I am an absolute virgin to the world of puppydom. He is mouthing/biting a lot and the vet told me to hold his mouth shut, growl at him and put him in another room for time out. He certainly seems calmer, but I was wondering if this is too rough? Or am I just being too gentle with the idea? Another thing is the barking...we try to ignore it, but he's still doing it...persevere? One last thing: For the last two weeks he has been weeing and pooing on the newspaper in his room (yay!!), but in the last few days, he's decided to switch corners where there isn't any paper, any ideas on that one? Anyway, I have been reading everyone's posts and they're soooo helpful! We are having a lot of fun with the little man! (sorry can't show pictures, it won't let me as they are too big :rolleyes: ) Thankyou.