Re: [pyrnet] new pyr owner

["The Pendziwols" <pendziwo@air.on.ca>]

Thanks for the advice!
Jeannie
----- Original Message -----
From: Ann K. Wetherilt <wetheri@emmanuel.edu>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: 23 June, 2001 3:00 PM
Subject: Re: [pyrnet] new pyr owner


> Welcome to pyrdom, Jeannie. Bonnie sounds quite boisterous but a real
> love. First, I'd suggest trying to attend an obedience class with her. One
> thing she needs to learn is that you are "alpha" of the pack, not her.
> Good luck with stopping the pawing for attention. We have had mixed
> success with our pyrs. One of our current dogs, Ivy Rose, continues to paw
> for attention despite all our efforts. We have managed to dissuade others,
> and our new girl, Tori, a 14-month old female, just comes and rests her
> head in our laps, on our legs, wherever--so sweet and gentle! We can take
> no credit for that--we've only had her a week.
> In terms of walking her off-leash--odds are that she will never be totally
> reliable. Pyrs are notoriously independent and will claim large tracts of
> territory as theirs. I use giant flexi-leashes with them unless we're in a
> totally fenced in area. At the very least, I'd do some very serious
> obedience training with her before risking her off-leash anywhere. These
> dogs can also surprise you with how fast they can move for their size.
> Hope others will offer suggestions too. This is a great list for
> assistance with pyr problems, and for sharing all our wonderful
> experiences with these amazing beasts.
> Ann, Peg, Ivy Rose and Tori
>
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