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I've been catching up on NN reading and have seen several mentions of alpha roll. I thought alpha rolls should never be used on an animal as it serves no purpose (even alpha dogs don't roll and pin down another dog). Also, isn't it especially dangerous with a very large dog with very big...

I went out into the middle of nowhere and brought home, FOREVER, my Bentley.He is still getting used to being loved and part of a family, but has made lots of progress. He loves air conditioning and sleeping on his orthapedic bed. Bentley LOVES car rides and ice cream. He is protectiv e of...

I just had to tell you about Bentley. He has come so far in a year. He still has some issues and is still a work in progress; but he is a joy :) When he first came to us, he was not aware that people were a good thing. On walks, when approached about my dogs, Bentley would stand off to the...

Going on day 2 of no interest in food or little water. I haven't seen him go Potty yet. He is not panting, pacing, or excessively drooling. He occassionally vomits a thin bright yellow stuff. We go to the vet at 9 to have stitches removed, but I'm hoping someone here might have some ideas of...

As many of you know, we rescued Bentley from a pretty neglectful situation this summer. He had developed the habit of quickly circling in small circles in the yard when outside. We thought it would diminish with time, but it hasn't. He circles quickly, pants and barks. In the 6 months that...

First, I have to tell you all how much I miss you! I took a new job that has me in front of the computer for the large part of the day and I just can't bring myself to get on it at night :( When things settle down, I can't wait to catch up on what's going on with everyone here...furred and...

Seamus and Bentley hit the jackpot tonight! It was especially poignant watching Bentley open his presents for the first time ever. I sort of wish we weren't home alone. I would have loved for the family to see it. Seamus was put in a separate room and Bentley got to go first. Marcus (and...

I think it's gorgeous! http://cgi.ebay.com/Newfoundland-Dog-Soft-Sculpture-Original-Art-WC-/360327071174?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e52ac5c6

My best Christmas present ever? Bentley is in his forever home....OURS! He is such a sweetheart and I can't imagine our home without him. This weekend he will be making others happy at two area Christmas festivals wearing his jingle bell collar. :heart:

In five days, I'm leaving the teaching job I've had for 25 years and taking a new position at a new cyber school in my area. I accepted the job less than one month into the school year and hadn't anticipated how much my leaving would affect my students as I hadn't established a relationship...

Seamus went to the groomer today. We're leaving tomorrow for the OCGT and I wanted him to look his best when he met everyone. Well, I don't know what his groomer was thinking, but he certainly doesn't look his best. So, I'm apologizing to you all ahead of time, because he NEVER has looked...

I come from a one dog and one dog only family. I never had, or even saw, another Newfoundland before getting Seamus. Then we got Bentley, just to foster, of course. I'm pretty sure he's staying. And I want another one. I think I may be in trouble.

I had just settled on the couch for a little laptop computer time and had both boys at my feet, one on each side of me. They were kind of laying nose to nose with a little space between them. It was a peaceful moment when all was right with the world. Then Seamus started growling quietly. I...

I'm arranging breakfast for the Saturday morning at our Ocean City get together. If you would like to join us, there is a minimal fee of $3 p/p. Please let me know if you will be attending so I can estimate how much food to buy. It will be a continental breakfast type thing with juice...

I adore the tales of Bob's Sweet Mary. She is a special beauty, indeed. In two months time, I believe I have obtained the male version of this special girl. My Bentley is not the sharpest tool in the shed. That being said, we love him all the more. It took Bentley two months to learn how...

I put my hair back into a ponytail tonight. As my hands reached around the back, I put my hands into what felt like a very slimy hair gel. The thing is.... I don't own any hair gel. Now that I have two, I don't know whodunnit.

Many thanks to all who offered wisdom on how to deal with the two boys fighting. I became extra vigilant and I can say there hasn't been one fight since. I'm not expecting miracles and am working on training, training, training and know they can still fight. The boys have actually started to...

If you are going to go out to dinner with friends after work, you shouldn't stop home to play with two newfies BEFORE going to dinner. Now I have to find something else to wear. Hmmmm Just thought I'd let you know. :D

And the only one with a puncture wounds? Me. Four of them...two on the front of my leg and two on the back. From one good bite. As I was pulling Seamus off of Bentley, Bentley tried to bite Seamus and got me instead. Most times they tolerate each other, but Seamus has attacked him...

The boys are beginning to figure this whole living together thing out. Seamus seemed resigned to the fact that he has to share occasionally. Bentley is calming down quite a bit and seems to love just relaxing. His crazy circling in the yard is starting to lessen. Seamus continues to take...