Recent content by M_Meidinger

Hi everyone. It's been a while since I've checked in. We moved into our new home the end of April and it's been hectic. Some of you may remember before we moved that Deacon went after the meter reader lady in our backyard. I had questions on what people thought would happen. Well, apparently...

We are moving furthur up 65 and very unhappy with the vet we have now. They just bought out the previous guy. Deacon has a staph infection that is not getting better. Need some advice on a new place, one with a dermatologist? I hear there is one in the Blaine area, but not sure where? I'd love a...

This morning, Deacon was outside and the lady from the electric company entered our backyard to read the meter. She's done this in the past; knows his name and has been very comfortable with him. I heard Deacon barking (not his normal bark) and ran out there. He was standing by the gate with the...

Went to the vet the other day. She suggested giving Deacon fish oil for his dry skin. Anyone use it? Also, I forgot to ask her how much-he's 164 pounds. I'll call tomorrow and ask her, but I wanted to know if anyone gives their Newf fish oil. thanks Mary

Sar asked for some photos. Chris is usually the best at getting pix posted, but I'll give it a shot. These are a few that Dave, my husband took. We had five Newfs there: Quark, Morgan, Sophie, Carmen, Deacon. Jill hosted at her place of employment--excellent place for them to run...

We went to a party last night. Our neighbors of 10 years had moved a couple of month's ago and had their first get-together. We pull up and the first thing we see is a beautiful 5 month old black pup! Instead of greeting our old neighbors, here's our whole family (me, DH, and 3 kids) gathered...

check your pm's. question about the pet therapy. Mary

Does anyone use the rounded leather collars? We need 28 inches, and the biggest we can find is 26 inches. Does anyone know where we can find one? Mary

We went to the lake yesterday so Deacon and Dave could swim. We all had a picnic, played frisbee, all that fun Saturday afternoon stuff. Deacon went to lay with Dave and we noticed two cuts! He had two cuts across two of his pads. Of course, our vet was closed, so it's off to the emergency vet...

We went to Moore Lake yesterday. Dave wanted to swim with Deacon outside of the swimming buoys and they wouldn't let him. Deacon could swim out there; Dave had to swim inside the buoys. Do you know of any lakes where you can swim with your dog? Mary

Deacon had a thing for eating his poop last summer. We started adding canned pumpkin to the top of his food, which helped. Over the winter, we stopped because he apparently didn't like "poopsicles". Is this just a summer thing? I caught him eating some today. Back to the pumpkin. Mary

Our "little" baby is two years old today. I am getting some photos together to send to his breeder-we'll get one of him at his celebration we'll have with the kids after school! Our baby weighed in at 158.8 lbs. a couple of weeks ago-more than all of my kids put together! I haven't been able to...

Five years ago, my husband changed careers. He's been an apprentice electrician for all this time. He took his test on Wednesday, and on Friday he found out he passed! We have been so nervous the past week. I think I lost weight from not eating. So, now he is a Journeyman. A Class A Electrician...

My daughter got two new shirts this week. Did laundry. I swear I checked all pockets before anything went in. Checked before they went in the dryer, too. Took them out and they both have pink spots on them. How can I get that out? I have not found anything that can get that stuff out. Brand NEW...

I'd like to hear from some people on how you travel with your Newfs. Camping or hotels. We'd like to go to Montana for a family reunion this summer. The first few days would be camping on our relative's property. No problem. But, we want to do some sight-seeing on the way back. Mt. Rushmore...