We have a 1 yr Pyr and he is fine alone. He is busy running along the fenceline with the neighbor dogs and getting attention from us. He wants to play, but he is happy just playing with our two little boys, taunting our 8yr old cat, and sleeping on the kitchen floor. He sleeps alot, but we take him on evening walk or morning walks, whenever it is colder. We keep him busy by taking him every Saturday to a local nursing home. Giving them a purpose, or a job, makes them happy. He is so gentle and is very patient. I would advise trying something like that. If you are worried about your Pyr sleeping or feeling alone, give 'em something that is for them only, a job. A visit somewhere or yard helping. Anything that keeps them involved like a kid. It works for us and he is great.