Aggression or Playing?

Bearnewfie, it's great that you're looking for help, but it sounds like talking to a professional dog trainer would be really helpful for you, your dog, and your family. I think you should very seriously look in to it!

Hi just keeping you updated..
My newfie is doing EXTREMELY well. it's only been a day but she hasn't triedto bite anyone since and i was actually sleeping underneath her head and she just sat with me and layed down with me. i really don't think this is a seriously problem anymore because if i'm seeing that much change in a day, imagine the change in a couple of weeks!
 
That newfie story is so wonderful! What nice dogs they are.
 
Thanks for the kitchen advice. I'll start doing that. But I think she learnt not to steal food because we once had this bottle of disgusting tomato sauce and everyone hated it and one day we went out and we came home and bear had knocked it off the counter and the lid came of and even she didn't eat it! She hasn;t stolen food since. lol
 

Stick at it!  She's likely to regress a little before she comes round completely, so just be prepared for it and don't lose heart.  I've heard it described as "a last look for a chink in your armour".  Don't forget - anytime you are unable to supervise her proactively or deal with her properly (when you are distracted with cooking or ironing for instance) crate wher with a nice chew or something.  Prevention is better than cure.

I reckon in a week, she'll be close to perfect=D If she's not all hyper she's a very calm gently loving dog. She is still very much a puppy because she can see that but i guess it's just a big problem when you've got a puppy additude in such a big dog. I know someone who has a maltese x shih tzu and it's the nastiest little dog you'd ever meet. When you go to their house your not allowed to look at speak or touch the dog or it will bite you. lol.
 
There's this one rawhide chew thing that she absolutely loves. We once bought her one and for a whole day she didn't nothing but chew and chew and chew. She didn't even look up if food was coming past her. She just sat there and chewed. Un fortunatly we tried all the pet shops and supermarkets that sell them but they're not there so we'll probably end up going to the place where they make them and buying some because she absolutely loved it. lol.
 
By the way, I am convinced now that her biting is actually play because some times if i'm lying on the floor(i don't usally do that =P) she thinks it's a game and jumps on me and bites my arms. She did it today so i got up and walked away. It really does make a difference if you just ignore her.  I promise to keep you updated on how she's going.

When I'm in a cooking frenzy or canning tomatoes, I crate my dogs with nice juicy knuckle bones and put the baby monitor on so I can hear if anyone has an issue.  If I just preparing a meal, I very simple ask "were you invited?" to anyone who trespasses in my kitchen.  My kitchen/livingroom/dining are all open to one another and would require some very fancy carpentry to close off....and I like it the way it is.  The dogs know the rules....Mom does NOT need help in the kitchen, no one is going to get a little morsel while Mom is cooking and it's best to stay out of the way because if Mom trips on someone, everyone tends to get covered in whatever Mom is cooking.....they were not happy to wear an unseasoned white sauce!  Luckily it was cooled and no one was burned, including Mom!
 
I have a crib mattress tucked behind my recliner as an extra dog bed.  When I have a litter of pups, I often lay on that mattress in the evening and let the pups climb up and snuggle with me.  These are LITTLE pups, still in the biting stage, but they never bite me.  It's snuggle time for one, I WILL get up and leave if I get chewed on, and I also think that my calm presence might have something to do with it.  My point, however, is that you SHOULD be able to lie on the floor without being chewed on.  I can literally be surrounded by dogs when I have a litter.....6 or 7 babies and all the adults as close as they can get, and never even be nibbled on.
 
You will likely see an "extinction burst"  an increase in the naughty behavior before it goes away for good.  This is when you need to stand firm, continue to ignore, and always, always, ALWAYS, remain calm in the way you deal with her.

thank you all so much for all the help. I really appreciate it.

Glenda, the baby monitor is a grand idea.[]
 
I have my for legged monitor in action, the Husky/Mal. mix comes running and nudges me when things are going on, and he doesn't stop unless I check it out......[]
 

hey everyone!
BEAR IS SO NAUGHTY!! Today she jumped up on the kitchen counter while i was at the shops and ate about 500g on CHOCOLATE!!! She had to be rushed to the vet to make her vomit. Do you guys know anyway to fix this problem?

You'll hate me for saying this but.

Don't leave food on the counter within reach of the dog and be sure to leave her with a treat-filled kong when you go out so as to distract her from the human goodies. Some dogs will never outgrow this. Puppies are like babies. You have to proof the house and make some changes to accomodate the new family member.

Some people have had success with electric shock pads placed on things they do not want their dogs on. You might try one. The dog jumps up, gets zapped with a minor shock akin to electric fencing. After a few times you can remove the mats for good.

Otherwise, you'll have to catch her in the act and correct her there and then.

Why is a puppy running loose in the house with no one there???

There is no reason for that, and it is not only dangerous, but the dog learns he can do whatever he wants, and gives him too much freedom. Exactly the opposite of what the NILIF training outlines.

Consider crate training when you are not home, and whenyou are eating, or are in the kitchen.

I have an 11 week old Rottweiler we picked her out at 4 weeks old. We have had her since she was 9 weeks everything was going good until the end of last week when she started growling at us when she would get in to something she was not allowed in. I know she is going to be a big dog has her parents were both big. I have just never had a puppy act in this way before and would like some guidance if anyone has any she has not bit any of us just the growling and showing the teeth has made me a bit worried at this time. She hates to be in a different room then what we are in. She is crate trained and I use it for her to sleep in or when we are not home. We are still working on the housebreaking.

Remove conflict by not letting her get in things she is not meant to in the first place - she should be supervised closely so you can pre-empt the bhvr or crated when you can't supervise effectively.  Simultaneously teach a "leave it" command so that in the future, if she does go for something she shouldn't have you have a way of telling her what you want. 

I am talking that when she tried to get on the furniture we tell her down she is going to be to big to be on the couch so we don't want her to get up there we tell her down and move her from it. This continues for couple minutes then she growls and shows teeth. I believe she is tring to be the boss and I am doing most of the training and I don't back down from her. I was told by some people that when she growls to come from behind her and use my tumb index finger and middle finger and stick them on the bottom jaw and push down enough to make her squrm then let go and pet her on the head. Then some say to take the hair at her neck and push her to the ground until she knows she is not the boss. (Something I guess Dog whispers does.

If you commit aggression against this dog, you will have yourself a big (make that huge) problem when she is grown.  Run, don't walk, to the nearest positive reinforcement trainer who has experience with this breed.  Find one at one of these sites:
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You need to get her into puppy class and insure that she is well socialized, and you need to learn how to train her, not punish her.  To get her off the couch nicely, let her trail her leash.  Gently guide her off the couch, using the leash, not grabbing at her, saying "off" as you do, but reward her when she is off!!! 
It sounds like you have a confident pup, and she may well be the type who decides to discipline you back when she reaches adulthood.  Don't go there!!!!  Learn to adopt a NILIF leadership program that does not rely on physical punishment.
Good book for you to get: "How to Be the Leader of the Pack and Have Your Dog Love You For It" by Patricia McConnell (www.dogsbestfriendtraining.com)

Today she has done alot better with the growling issue. We have just been walking away from her when she does this.. As for the couch we tell her down and remove her. There is no puppy classes where I am located to put her in as of right not they want her to be atleast 4 to 5 months old and have her shots up to date.