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[mrs big dogs]

Hi Everyone,
I just found out about this place, I have been owned by newfies for 16 years, right now we have a 10 month black newfie named Bentley and his half sister 16 month old landseer Belle, for my husband Ron and I (glory) there is no other breed, they are the love of our life.We have been married 35 years.We live in Wisc.
I am currently tryng water work with them both, Belle is doing great, she has only gone 3 times and already dived off the boat and let me grab her tail and swim to shore, and Bentley is still shy of the water, he only wades in, any suggestions as to how to get him to go in and actually swim, he did get on the row boat and was taken out about 80 feet from shore and took a dive into the water and swam to shore but then again he would only wade in the water.He wants to go in but just doesn't.
Any input would be helpful.

 

[jeva]

Hi and WELCOME fellow cheesehead!!!!!!!

Judy Adlers...WATER WORK WATER PLAY is the bible of water work.....http://www.sweetbay.com/

the NCNC has two locations for pratice on water work if you are a member ......check it out....both are held in Northern Il. tho.....

 

[sarnewfie]

Give him time! he is only 10 months old, he is immature, dont push him, he will do more as he watches your girl.
let him watch her work with you guys, than work with him, if he has a comfort zone, let him have it for now.
be patient!!

 

[pawsx12]

Hi Everyone,
Actually there is a NEW site in Wisconsin just voted on and added for the NCNC members. Crazy Dog Lady on here, and her husband have been the contacts for this site and have made all the arrangements. Please check with her by PM for any details about the area and when the practices take place. SOOOOOO Wisconsin members there is a closer place for you now!

 

[mudji]

We got Mudji a Ruffwear life vest to help with his swimming. Several people here have them and I think really like them.

Welcome..
hannah

 

[mrs big dogs]

Hi,
Maybe that is the place we are going, it is in Shiocton Wi, Kathy is just getting it set up.
We have just joined the NCNC.I know that you are right about him being young so I will be patient.

 

[Rhonda]

Hello to a fellow NCNC member!

 

[pawsx12]

That is the PLACE!! Welcome aboard and it is so very nice having you. Kathy and Steve have worked very hard in obtaining this lovely area. We are all very excited about it.

 

[jeva]

bummer its farther than Il for us.....

 

[Garden_girl]

But a LOT closer for us, I've seen pics of it and it's beautiful. Thank you, Kathy and Steve!!! Welcome to NN, Mrs. Big Dogs!

 

[sarnewfie]

where is shioctin? i gotta check mapquest/

 

[pawsx12]

Sar,
Somewhere by Appleton/Green Bay??? Hortonville area. Listen to me you would think I am from Wisconsin LOL....

 

[sarnewfie]

http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?do=nw&go=1&r=f&aoh=&aot=&aof=&2a=&2c=Shiocton&2s=WI&2z=&2n=Outagamie%20County&2y=US&2l=EGz7%2bGJsC8mNSZcNnFFkQA%3d%3d&2g=F9Ku5zeMHGOqhNd KUQr4Mg%3d%3d&2v=CITY&1a=516%20N%20RAPIDS%20RD&1c=MANITOWOC&1s=WI&1z=54220%2d3412&1y=US&1l=EoL45fQDbxW0H%2fB2spCnkQ%3d%3d&1g=yZKxeK75aNjn4K5WQ03n5w%3d%3d&1pn=&1pl=&1v=ADDRESS&1ffi= &1ex=&1n=MANITOWOC%20COUNTY


oh holy link! wow,
jill it is not that bad, maybe side roads would be quicker??
looks to be a bit less than an hour and a half from my location
Yeah Cissy, you sound like a dang cheesehead!

[ 08-14-2007, 02:35 PM: Message edited by: sarnewfie ]

 

[mrs big dogs]

Thank you all for the great welcome, Shiocton is about 15 miles north of Appleton on State route 47. When you get to cty rd A turn left and it is about 4 miles to the YMCA camp. There are signs up for the camp , then you turn right and it just down the road a bit.
The place is perfect for this purpose, it is double fenced so once you are in there your newf can not get out, the pond is really nice, and clean.
Hope we can meet up one day.
Mrs Big Dogs
Glory,Belle,Bentley
Panda and Clancy at the Bridge

 

[moonsailnewf]

Hi Everyone,
I've been off the boards for a couple of weeks, and am just catching up. Glory...welcome to NN!

Don't worry too much about Bentley, he'll get the hang of it! We're not going to push him, he has a lot of growing up to do. At some point, curiosity will get the better of him!

SARNEWFIE...Yes, this site would be very close for you. From where you live to our house is almost exactly one hour. And the pond site is literally 6 miles and 10 minutes from our house. I'm going to pm you.

Hey Garden Girl, I just pm'd your hubby regarding upcoming training times.

If anyone is interested, and wants to find out more, pop me a pm!

 

[CMDRTED]

Welcome to both NN and NCNC! Even though I am a Flatlander, I am 1/2 a mile from the border and by interstate agreement I don't need a passport to go into WI. LOL