Ok...here's the scoop (help)!!!

[hsemko]

My son picked up a rescued landseer in Tennessee last weekend. His history is as follows: He's one year old; was always kept in a crate or tied to a tree; very skinny, weighs approximately 85 pounds; had to be shaved down because he was so terribly matted.

He was taken to the vet's and he checks out fine and was neutered. He was also put on deworming medication.

His original name was Big Dog but his new name is Nanook (sorry Nessa but the little girls loved the name and there was no talking them out of it).

As you can suspect they are having a few behavior problems with him and hopefully we can get some good advice from the pros.

The minute he saw my son he attached himself to him. On the ride home he kept trying to crawl in his lap. He will NOT leave his side for a minute. Nanook wants to jump on him or the kids constantly. He likes the other members of the family but not like he likes my son. They have a 3 year old newf (Koda) that has welcomed Nanook and they seem to get along just fine. When Koda tries to get near my son Nanook steps in the way to block him. Needless to say this tends to get old. He's also a great counter surfer and steels everything he can snatch as he runs by.

We are very open to any suggestions that you may have.

 

[ardeagold]

You have to start from step one...just like with a puppy. Everything needs to be learned from sit/stay/down, etc. And it will be harder with an adult.

Get into obedience classes NOW. Make sure he has a pinch collar to wear when out, for corrections. He needs socialization with other dogs and people.

Both dogs need alone time...and then together time with the family. Especially when walking/training. Don't take Koda when Nanook is training, even on walks.

Did the dogs meet before your son brought him home?

These situations take time. LOTS of time and work. Hopefully Nanook will feel comfortable enough to relax soon. Sometimes it takes time.

Good for your son for rescuing him. Best of luck with him.

And, we need pictures.

 

[Allise]

Yes, photos...and god bless you for taking him in! Sorry, I'll bow to the pros for suggestions here...

 

[lola]

We had a golden that jumped (until I started training him). Firstly, what we were told to try was to turn sideways so that his paws will fall off you and then ignore him completely (not even saying No.)

That didn't work for our golden, the thing that did work sounds more physical, and it is, but it works. Everytime he jumps up, use your knee to block him, so his paws wont even make it to your body, his chest will hit your knee and it will hurt him a bit, but he will learn more quickly.

Definately start obedience training ASAP and ignore bad behaviour as much as possible. As for counter surfing, I used to have a counter surfing greyhound and the only thing that worked was not leaving anything on the counter.

 

[CMDRTED]

Yup, time, training, patience, and Love! Congrats on the Rescue. Nanook is a hard name not to like.

 

[R Taft]

You will be in for some rough times and some golden times with this newf rescue.
Bless you for taking on this boy.
My Annabelle is from the same sort of history. Crated , tied-up and beaten. When she arrived (76lbs), I was shocked at her manners. We had never had a dog who jumped all over everyone and over every bit of furniture. She was also not potty trained.
Obedience training is how we started. the turning away did not work for her either. She was used to being ignored and just got more push and exited. we went on leash with check-chain and started from the very beginning with obedience, LOTS............We made her sit for every pet she got. And we initially did not allow her on any furniture.
We also went to a private trainer and obedience classes. As she got better we allowed he on the sofa, if she asked politely. We also gave Tessa and Annabelle a lot of separate time. But mostly a lot of love and a secure home. But we did endless amount of training. we have a lovely dog now, but we still cannot crate her and she does not cope well with yelling loud people. She just "drops" when that happens.
I wish you all the best with your lovely Nanook ( I too love the name)