Re: [PyrNet-L] Puppy stories

[Kathy Austin <kaustin@aptconcepts.com>]

Hi Autumn (and Samson!)
>
>I have a question.  He and I are about to move to Minnesota and I am
>curious as to how the 2 day drive will go (we are moving from GA) in my
>Toyota Carolla, and has anyone taken a trip as long as this and have any
>advice?

My Pyrs love to ride in the car!  When we moved from Dayton to Omaha (two
days drive), they just slept in the back of the Blazer -- only sat up when
I came to a stop -- they figured it was time to eat and explore!.  When we
moved from Omaha to Moorhead MN (just outside of Fargo) -- same thing!

Suggestions:  feed in evening (after through driving); give water at rest
stops and in morning (assuming adult dog).

 Also, how cold is too cold for him
>to be outside in the Minnesota Winters,

They would be happy staying out much longer than I am willing to -- even
when windchill is -40 (C or F -- they're the same).  Wait until you see
them play in the snow -- they love it!!  Mine love to make dog angels!
They also like to make snowballs and throw them around.

and do Pyrs respond well to an
>electronic fence (which the house I will be moving into has).

First year up here we tried an electronic fence.  We got a tone even
through the snow (up to 5 ft. deep).  However, we had to use the very
strong battery and shave the neck -- then they quit making that battery.
Whenever the UPS truck went by, the electronic fence didn't stop them;
ditto for another dog going by or a school bus, or a walker or a jogger.
My very strong advice -- DO NOT USE ELECTRONIC FENCE WITH A PYR.

Welcome to Minnesota!  Let us know how your trip goes!

Kathy Austin (with Doc and KD)
Moorhead MN USA
kaustin@aptconcepts.com