Re: [PyrNet-L] Another Newbie!

[dsmith@iolinc.net (Smith, Deborah)]

    Welcome Tanya and Angle!
    I would suggest putting her with the flock and watching her closely for
awhile and then taking her out and doing this several times a day.  If she
even starts to play (or anything) with them, scold her and give her a gentle
but firm shake by the scruff.  Once she is used to leaving them to do their
own thing and just being there with them, she should be OK to leave with
them.  Are you wanting her as a full time Livestock Guarding Dog or an
LGD/House Pet :)?  Make sure you give her a couple of chew toys and that
both she and the livestock have plenty of their own food and water, each.


>Hello everyone!
>
>I just wanted to throw my two cents in and introduce myself.  I just got my
>first Pyr, a 10-week old fluffy bundle of trouble we named "Angel".  :)  I
>have a small flock of poultry, and I was wondering if anyone had any tips
on
>training her for "guardian duties" with the flock?
>
>Thanks and nice meeting you all,
>
>Tanya
>
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