About the Newfoundland
Known for their sweet-natured gentle giant with a natural affinity for water and children but a stubborn streak when it comes to doing things they find boring, Newfoundlands have a sweet, nurturing gentleness and water-dog athleticism wrapped in a massive, bear-like package.
Common Newfoundland Training Challenges
The most common challenge Newfoundland owners face is drooling on everything and dragging owners on walks. Other frequent issues include pulling, jumping, drool management, and not realizing their 150-pound size.
Sound familiar?
Picture your Newfies dragging you toward every body of water, drooling on everything you own, and accidentally trampling small children with their enormous, loving body.
The Right Training Approach for Newfoundlands
The key to training a Newfoundland lies in leveraging their natural deep desire to please and natural patience that makes them responsive to gentle, positive training — even at 150 pounds. Work with their instincts, not against them.
Breed-Specific Training Tip
Newfoundlands are water dogs who love to swim. Use water activities as training rewards. Keep land-based sessions short and interesting -- they bore easily with repetitive drills.
Newfoundland puppies grow from 10 to 100 pounds in their first year. Establish leash manners and jumping rules before they become unmovable.
The Transformation
Whether your Newfoundland is a bear-cub puppy or a full-grown gentle giant who needs to learn about personal space, the right training approach transforms them. Imagine your sweet, giant Newfie walking calmly past ponds and puddles when asked, greeting children with careful gentleness, and lying quietly at your side despite their size.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this specifically for Newfoundlands?
My Newfoundland is already 5 years old. Is it too late?
How quickly will I see results?
What if it does not work for my dog?
What Newfoundland Owners Say
“Our Newfoundland had terrible drooling on everything. Within two weeks of following this system, the improvement was dramatic. I wish I had found this sooner.”
Rachel T.
-- Newfoundland owner“I tried three other training programs before this one. None of them understood Newfies. This guide was written by someone who actually knows the breed.”
Zachary Y.
-- Newfoundland owner“The jumping section alone was worth the price. Our Newfoundland is a completely different dog now. Calm, responsive, and actually listens.”
Hannah L.
-- Newfoundland ownerThe Complete Newfoundland Obedience System
Whether your Newfoundland is a bear-cub puppy or a full-grown gentle giant who needs to learn about personal space, this breed-specific system was built for Newfoundlands.
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