Re: [PyrNet-L] Question:

[Joy Mccarron <joym@monmouth.com>]

Charlotte,  I am sitting here ROFL at the picture this must have been!!!!
HEHEHEHHAHAHA  Joy (Maggie's Mom)


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From: Charlotte & Jack Perry <pyreau@erols.com>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Friday, June 18, 1999 9:22 AM
Subject: Re: [PyrNet-L] Question:


> Judith,
> Good post about training Pyrs.  I agree with you that Pyrs are smart but
> they do get bored.  I have a funny example of how Pyrs watch others in
> class.  We once had an all-Great Pyrenees obedience class.  One day one
> of the dogs decided to do the group down stay lying on his back with all
> 4 legs in the air.  The next week when we did the group down stay we had
> 12 Great Pyrenees all lying on their backs with legs in the air.  We
> couldn't believe it.  Unfortunately no one had a camera!
> Charlotte
>
> Judith Stroh Miller wrote:
> >
> > On 17 Jun 99, at 12:27, Tony Leopold wrote:
> >
> > > I'm going to be tacky and respond to me own post b/c I feel that I
should
> > > clarify that I realize, as a breed, Pyreness aren't the best or
easiest
> > > dogs to train or take to obedience classes. But I'm sure some, if not
> > > many, have done it and I'm curious as to how it worked out.
> >
> > Three of mine started dog obedience classes as puppies, at 4.5 - 5
> > months of age. The other a rescue of about 2 years started classes
> > after I got her.  All of them absolutely loved it, seemed so smart,
> > when actually they were really wanting to please me. I swear my first
> > pyr Mishka would watch the instructor demonstrate and then say to
> > herself, " I can do that" and she'd do it with very little prompting
> > on my part.  My boy has his CGC, my puppy is working on hers.
> >
> > These pyrs are extremely smart.  Observe your pyr when you start
> > class, I can bet he will be one of the few dogs actually watching
> > what goes on in the class.  Most of the other dogs are gazing at
> > butterflies and bees.  Because of this pyrs can become bored easily,
> > especially if the class is repetitious.  So try and make it fun and
> > varied for your pyr once he has learned the commands.< The basics
> > should be fun too, with lots of praise>. I have done several things
> > that my boy just loves.  One is the long down in the center of a
> > circle with the entire class heeling around him.  I have also worked
> > two of my older dogs in tandem, doing all the basic obedience
> > commands.  They had more fun than I did. I do have a bit more free
> > reign, as I assist with the basic dog obedience classes here.
> >
> > Variation and a light happy voice really keeps them on their toes.
> > Pyrs love to work and when they are doing something new, they usually
> > get a sparkle in their eye.  My rescue does everything in slow
> > motion, the recall is a scream and I'm sure she does it on purpose,
> > as the entire class laughs at her. She also loves to clown and act
> > silly, which I let her do, if she has obeyed my command. After all
> > she is my special one.
> >
> > You have received lots of good advice on how to evaluate trainers and
> > their approaches to training and obedience.  I personally advise
> > taking your dog to obedience classes.  You will both have fun and
> > it's a great way to bond with your new boy.
> >
> > As far as the dominance roll, I personally would not use it with a
> > pyr.  There are better ways to control your dog.  For an excellent
> > article on being alpha and how to obtain that status, go to:
> >
> > http://www.sonic.net/~cdlcruz/GPCC/library/alpha.htm
> > Enjoy!
> >
> > Judith
> > jsmiller@newmex.com
> > Taos, New Mexico
> >
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