But you need to very careful with her..... She has issues, like I said in the email, you might have to get some help..... Very difficult with not seeing it. As when you see it, you can tell if it is the handler or the dog.... Fear aggression or confidant aggression. The umbilical system works really well in the beginning to have them in hand, but I would still give her some time to adjust. It is very difficult to come into a home with strangers and be wondering where the previous owners are too. So give her that time where she can watch , observe and have some time to see you all..... Ask everyone to not approach her front on and not just walk straight on...approach sideways and not looking at her. Stop, give her space and ask her to come to you. Allow her into your space, not any of you invade her space..... You are all strangers. Give her time and space.. Not all newfies are chilled relaxed clowns. Some, be it due to breeding or trained behaviour are worried.... Need time and space. Kids often make faults in dog language and so accident happen and dogs get PTS.... I spend a lot of time teaching kids how to approach dogs, mostly it is ask them to come, not walk up to them. I have my misfits here at home..... I know what it is like, you will be able to manage it, but be patient. At present I would just give her her food by dropping the bowl and walking away, again space..... Allow her to see that it is hers and no one will take it away. I do not believe in using the food bowl to accept strangers. A small treat that is extra is different. But allow peace and quiet with the meal times.. With some dogs I have just sat on the floor, well away and just got the used to me being there. But I will only pick up the bowl when they are finished. Take care and look for help