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drray23

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3. I had a newfie for years

Reply to Ms. Toad (Original post)

Tue Feb 24, 2026, 10:05 PM

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They are lovable giants. They are also very gentle but clumsy. I am surprised that you are considering training him to be a service dog at 2 years old. I thought that most service dogs were trained from early puppyhood. Newfies are not that easy to train because they are clumsy. Starting at 2 year old is going to be tricky. I wish you the best and hope it works.

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Any Newfie owners out there - especially psychiatric service Newfies? [View all] Ms. Toad Tuesday OP

I don't have much to offer other than I wish you the very best and JMCKUSICK Tuesday #1

Thanks! Ms. Toad Tuesday #2

I had a newfie for years drray23 Tuesday #3

You're right - most are trained younger. Ms. Toad Tuesday #4