Training or Introducing a Pyrenese puppy

[Stubbornhillfarm]

Eroc, sounds like you are doing a great job with her. They are just so super smart. Make sure you keep updating us. And of course we would love to see pictures. I have high hopes that some day, I can get a picture of my pups when they are clean.

Grazer, thank you for the compliment. We love them. Our male seems to have the more round Karakachan build only taller and the female, more of the Great Pyreneese build. Their personalities are reversed. She is a bit more "standoffish" and buisiness like and he is more "welcometotheparty" you're here to give me a belly rub right? It is quite possible that will change with age.

 

[Grazer]

I second that, we would love to see some pictures!



Stubbornhillfarm, I know the feeling! lol Ours slobber all over each other when they play and because the puppy is so much smaller than our 14 month old; most of her wet fur then mixes with dirt and grass.
One time when we took her to the vet I forgot to give her a good brushing first, so it was quite embarrassing to watch her sitting on that table, looking like a forest troll
That's of course nothing compared to what they're going to look like when it starts raining again

Your male is going to be a real looker and I can't wait to see more of their pictures as they grow

 

[Eroc1_1]

Here is a 3 week old picture of our 'Lady'

 

[Stubbornhillfarm]

Here is a 3 week old picture of our 'Lady'

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/3560_dsc01561.jpg

She's beautiful! Thanks for sharing Eroc. Can't wait to see pictures as she grows and hear stories of how she does her job.

 

[Sandstone-Minis]

She is a bit more "standoffish" and buisiness like and he is more "welcometotheparty" you're here to give me a belly rub right? It is quite possible that will change with age.

This is normal. I'm a dog trainer and this is usually how it is. The females generally have a serious, working personality, where the boys are more dopey (not to say that the boys don't work as well)

 

[Mzyla]

Welcome Sandstone-Minis


We need people like you/ Dog Trainers to participate here.
Many, many LGD owners have problems, thus any educational posting would be very valuable and helpful.

 

[Sandstone-Minis]

Welcome Sandstone-Minis


We need people like you/ Dog Trainers to participate here.
Many, many LGD owners have problems, thus any educational posting would be very valuable and helpful.

Thanks I've never worked with a LGD before, I usually work with problem dogs, but I'm more then happy to help where I can!

 

[Grazer]

Eroc, Lady is just gorgeous! Such a pretty little snowball!

 

[B'Orion Farms]

Oh gosh, I 've just been reading everyone's posts regarding their LG puppy. My GP puppy is about 13/14 weeks. I got her at 7 weeks and she has been with the chickens and goats from day one. However, I have never kept her apart from the other critters. They are in a 3 or 4 acre fenced area. She still has access to the chicken coop because she can still fit thru the chicken door and she loves to hang out with them in their secure run. Doubt that will last long. The chickens free range all day. Since all your posts talk about keeping your puppy separated unless supervised, I'm wondering if I've messed up. She does like to chase and play with both the chickens and goats. I plan to really get serious now and try to train her out of playing with the chickens. Have I made a huge mistake letting her run free (within the fence) with the rest of the critters? This, obviously, is my first time with a LGD (and chickens as well). Thanks!

 

[Bbutter]

B'orion, I've done the same thing. Eventually he did start playing with them, so we took him out for a few days. Then a predator got one of the hens. We didn't really know what to do. He's back out there right now because we decided something playing with them is better than something eating them. We have tons of predators around. I'm just trying to keep a better eye on him to keep him from playing. This is my first time with a LGD. We've always had herding dogs, and that's a completely different game. Even the way you interact with the dog is so different. I've got a lot to learn!