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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: First time Pyr owner
« on: April 06, 2005, 03:17:51 pm »
Oh my, you do have a problem. I would suggest crate training ASAP. A crate becomes their den, a place of safety and security, NEVER PUNISHMENT. Once trained, a second crate could be at the office and the Pyr placed in when you step out and immediately released when you return. Crate training takes time, a few minutes to start, gradually increasing the time including night time sleep.
Of course the obedience training will teach down and stay.........H OWEVER........ Pyrs are terrible at obedience. It is their nature. They were bred to think and act independently of their owners as they guard the flocks. This same independence carries over to training. I know of only one Pyr who has excelled at obedience..... ...I hope your's is the second. These are not Border Collies who can repeat the same exercise over and over. Try that and they walk away, "I did it once, what more do you want??"
I don't have any suggestings for immediate. There are some anexiety stuff on the market: Bach's Rescue Remedy is sold at health food and natural foods store. A few drops in the mouth might help lower the anexiety. Also PetsMart sells DAP, it's a pheromone that calms the dogs. They are just selling the plug in to wall socket dispenser and refills. Maybe just the refill and a few drops on a scarf around the neck might help.
Eleni
Of course the obedience training will teach down and stay.........H OWEVER........ Pyrs are terrible at obedience. It is their nature. They were bred to think and act independently of their owners as they guard the flocks. This same independence carries over to training. I know of only one Pyr who has excelled at obedience..... ...I hope your's is the second. These are not Border Collies who can repeat the same exercise over and over. Try that and they walk away, "I did it once, what more do you want??"
I don't have any suggestings for immediate. There are some anexiety stuff on the market: Bach's Rescue Remedy is sold at health food and natural foods store. A few drops in the mouth might help lower the anexiety. Also PetsMart sells DAP, it's a pheromone that calms the dogs. They are just selling the plug in to wall socket dispenser and refills. Maybe just the refill and a few drops on a scarf around the neck might help.
Eleni