I just turned 3 months old. My name is Misha. My owners have always wanted a Newfie and now that their kids are in college they figured they have the time and patience needed. They were very excited to bring me home. They love me. They think I am cute. They get a kick out of the silliest things I do. They care about my education. They drive one hour to take me to puppy kindergarten. I am the star of the class! I try to do what they say. When they ask me to sit, stay, come, heel, down, I like pleasing them and it is kind of fun to get a treat so I am able to do it. I have some control over my own life because they showed me I can ring a bell when I have to go outside. Yes, sometimes I ring it to go outside to play. But when I have to go to them bathroom I can ring it and someone comes right away to open the door. I love it when they roll me over on my back and rub my tummy, it feels so good and relaxes me. But they are getting very frustrated because I nip at them alot. Their hands are dotted with my baby teeth marks. I can't help myself no matter what they do I don't have the self-control they think I should. I admit it, I bite at them. I have no other way to tell them I want to play. They give me lots of toys but their fingers make better bones. When we are walking together I don't want them to forget I am with them so I nip at their pants or jacket. I do admit it - sometimes it is quit funny to see them jump. They have tried ignoring me but if we are outside and I have their pant leg it is hard for them not to act annoyed. They have tried shrill sounding "eee's", I think they are trying to sound like like my littermates when we use to play, they must think I am not very smart . They have tried sticking their fingers way down my throat but that just makes me mad. I don't like that bitter apple stuff so when I see it coming it is usually too late- right after I bite them-but if I do see that apple bottle I sort of remember what I'm not suppose to do. I think they are worried that I am going to grow up not being able to be around their grandkids and friends. They are great owners-they don't leave me alone and take me everywhere. Please Help- I just can't seem to stop biting and nipping at them. What else can they do ? Should they worry about me? Am I normal?
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Blessednewfy
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I went through the same period....what I did was with fists closed say No Biting and have a toy to substitute for your hand etc. It takes patience to train a newf baby but is well worth it
Armand and Blessed his 16 month old newf
Armand and Blessed his 16 month old newf
Sherry in California
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Misha ! My what a cute name you have ! You sound very normal to me ! We have 4 little girls, and I just came inside from a "Play session" with them, and I have stated this before, but I am becoming their favorite play toy, and all 4 of them had me in their mouth at once....so when it seems to be overwhelming just think about the "CALIFORNIA Girls" I have no advise for you here, I just wanted to share, and tell you that ya sound quite Normal too me. I am sure you will get some great advise too, as there are lots of Newfy owners that will try their best to give you some helpful hints !
It does sound like you have some Very Special "Owners" that love you alot, so everything else will work out ! 
brady
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Oh Misha, I was the same way. My little brother Tim is not so bad. My parents used to say "no bite" in a very loud voice, sometimes they would even turn their backs on me!!
I didn't like that very much. I also didn't like them raising their voices at me, after all I was only a baby and cutting those awful teeth. But I decided after I saw blood on Mom's arm I had better stop. Today Tim kissed Mom and made her nose bleed, but Mom knew it was an accident so Tim didn't get into trouble. Mom and Dad used to say to each other "he is only a puppy and will grow out of it". You know what Misha? I did!
When I look back I think I was not a very nice boy, especially when I see the socks and pants of my parents that I left holes in. Try a little harder each day Misha, you can do it, I know you can.
Brady ( with Mom's help)
Brady ( with Mom's help)
Piratebears
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Well , Ella's the same !! but I'm not worried ~ especially when i see some of the other pup's around !! next door to us they have a 4 month Yorkie that is Soo scatty!! makes Ella look angel like ( very hard task !!).
Ella's biggest problem is her voice !! she has an answer for everything! she cannot do anything with out talking back ( Saul say's its a woman thing )
I'm not sure if its a breed thing ( ?? ) or if its just an Ella thing ( Kelly~you tried to warn us she was lippy !!) but she certainly HAS to have the last word !!
Ella's biggest problem is her voice !!
she has an answer for everything! she cannot do anything with out talking back ( Saul say's its a woman thing )I'm not sure if its a breed thing ( ?? ) or if its just an Ella thing ( Kelly~you tried to warn us she was lippy !!) but she certainly HAS to have the last word !!
Don't worry, my rory was EXACTLY THE SAME. and I really thought there was no way she would ever grow out of it, she was just too far gone a case. But she DID. I can laugh about it now, but at the time, I was crying.
(seriously).
Rory is two now and would not bite anyone, even in play. It did take a while for her to grow out of it. From memory, she was about 6 months old before we really overcame it, maybe 5 months.
The two keys for us were:
- Hand down the throat. (However I know this hasn't worked for you).
- Dencorub. Or you can use Tiger Balm or any muscle rub with a strong smell. Vics vaporub would probably work fine. We smeared it all over our hands and even clothes and rory just hated that smell. And then it got to the point (like you're at with Misha and the bitter apple) where we would pick the tube up and Rory would back off and remember - NO BITING! I've also heard you can use chilli paste but Rory liked that.
I know it's a bittersweet time - you have a gorgeous, sometimes-nice puppy, but also a biting machine. It's very, very frustrating and painful but it seems like most of us here go through it with our Newfs. So Misha is VERY normal! And don't worry, Misha will be able to be around grandchildren and friends...but not for a while. Rory was fine in public from about 4 months so we could see friends at the park. But we could not bring people over for quite a while because she would harass them and be too rambunctious and knock them over and stuff. However since she turned two, she has been a lot better and people are coming over again! We have even introduced her to a baby and she has been wonderfully gentle with her...something I NEVER thought I'd see! Good luck and don't be a stranger!
[ 02-04-2003, 09:24 AM: Message edited by: AmyPC ]
But she DID. I can laugh about it now, but at the time, I was crying.
Rory is two now and would not bite anyone, even in play. It did take a while for her to grow out of it. From memory, she was about 6 months old before we really overcame it, maybe 5 months.
The two keys for us were:
- Hand down the throat. (However I know this hasn't worked for you).
- Dencorub.
Or you can use Tiger Balm or any muscle rub with a strong smell. Vics vaporub would probably work fine. We smeared it all over our hands and even clothes and rory just hated that smell. And then it got to the point (like you're at with Misha and the bitter apple) where we would pick the tube up and Rory would back off and remember - NO BITING! I've also heard you can use chilli paste but Rory liked that. I know it's a bittersweet time - you have a gorgeous, sometimes-nice puppy, but also a biting machine. It's very, very frustrating and painful but it seems like most of us here go through it with our Newfs. So Misha is VERY normal! And don't worry, Misha will be able to be around grandchildren and friends...but not for a while. Rory was fine in public from about 4 months so we could see friends at the park. But we could not bring people over for quite a while because she would harass them and be too rambunctious and knock them over and stuff. However since she turned two, she has been a lot better and people are coming over again! We have even introduced her to a baby and she has been wonderfully gentle with her...something I NEVER thought I'd see! Good luck and don't be a stranger!
[ 02-04-2003, 09:24 AM: Message edited by: AmyPC ]
Halli's Mom
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Misha, I was the same way. My mommy used to hold my nose and mouth closed and say "NO BITE" and if I tried to bite again, she would do the same thing. I figured out if I give kisses, my mommy likes that and gives me big belly rubs! (It doesn't even hurt when she holds my mouth shut).
Now I just annoy my mom by eating dirt (and then giving kisses).
Halli
Now I just annoy my mom by eating dirt (and then giving kisses).
Halli