Recent content by newfiemum

It's the once a year poster and all year lurker again. It's water season and I am having some issues with Ursa (my problem child). After cleaning up her control act and some major holes in my training, I am having two major issues: Underwater Retrieve and Retrieve off of a Boat. My problem...

I am looking for a set of scent articles as I am training both of my newfs in Utility. The set I have has a small bit width and my older newf has a difficult time picking both the metal and the leather up. Are there any ones out there that have the same bit width as a dumbbell or am I going to...

I have a question about the forms used for draft tests. I know that the Score Sheet needs duplicatate forms but does the Draft Test Record Form? I am a newbie at a lot of this stuff and any answers would be greatly appreciated.

Does anyone out there know if there is a detailed list of draft test stewarding responsibilities? Our club is hosting it's first draft test in many years and are a little inexperienced with the stewarding aspect. I was just wondering if there was anything I could pass out to the stewards.

Sigh... I need some advice on how to handle a dog who is completely addicted to water. Our club had a mock water test on Sunday and our performance was not pretty. Ursa was so intent on just swimming that she ignored every command I gave her, dropped the line on both the life ring and take a...

Question about the Underwater retrieve. I have a Splunky that is blue. I covered it in yellow (plain yellow, not reflective) tape. I plan to put some black stripes on it. Although nothing is stated in the rules about changing the color, is the allowed?

I have another Water Training question. Has anyone ever tried to train the Water Trial exercises with a clicker? Did the training work? If it worked, did it improve the dog's confidence, focus or attitude? I am asking because over the years, I have dabbled in clicker training and would think...

I have a question about training the boat exercises for Senior Water Training. My water crazy Ursa has no problem with any of the exercises for WRD except for the boat exercises. She has no problem boarding the boat and no problems with the ride out. Once we are out there, she will either 1)Jump...

I have a question. My Ursa got her WD at the GRNC Water Trial. What does the NCA give for earning a title? I know they give a certificate but are other items given.

The Genesee Region Newfoundland Club will be hold their Water Trial on Sept. 3 & 4 2011. Here is the trial premium: http://www.grnewfdogclub.org/images/WaterTestPremium2011_page_pdf.pdf

Our club, Genesee Region, just recently lost one of our water training sites due to a member moving out of state (this member owned a home on a lake). We have limited access to our other training site as it is rented out most weeks during the summer. My question is where do other clubs train...

My girl Ursa has a persistent stinky beard problem. We have tried everything to prevent it: having the groomer trim the beard off, having her wear a bib when she eats, wiping her thoroughly after she drinks and when she drools (she's a heavy drooler). She was groomed less than three weeks ago...

I am a very long time lurker and don't post very much. I have a 3.5 year old newfie named Ursa who I have been practicing the Junior water exercises with. She is great in the water and has a very high water drive. Ursa has no problems with any of the exercise but does have one major problem...

I am not new to this forum but have only lurked for a number of years. I have a question concerning a newf's first heat. I have an 11 month old female who has not had her first heat yet. I am new to this kind of thing as I have only had a male newf in the past. I have checked her every day...