I'm not the one with Bear, Angus was our Pyr...Bear
belongs to Charlotte.
Denise
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 7:24
AM
Subject: Re: [pyrnet] RE: Denise/Bear's
own aggressiveness
Denise, So sorry to hear of the problems you are having
with Bear. It seems as though, if males are going to go through a
difficult stage, it happens around two years of age (like human
adolescents). I would recommend having him neutered. Have you read
the "Alpha Boot Camp" article on the Great Pyrenees Club of California's web
site at http//www.sonic.net/~cdlcruz/GPCC/library.htm The article is
under the "Behavior" category. Many people have reported that the boot
camp method did wonders for their dogs. Good Luck Charlotte
Ghost Rider wrote:
Denise, so very sorry that you had to make
such a heart wrenching decision. I've been having similar issues with
Bear. It's gotten to the point that I put him in his room when company
comes over until I can get everyone seated and then lead him out and have
him sit with me until he's comfortable with who's
here. It started when he decided to become overly
aggressive with a little boy that comes here all the time. I thought
that he was just trying to play and accidentally hurt him. Well, let
me say it didn't really hurt him badly. He nipped his stomach and I
honestly thought it was because he was jumping. He has always given
this little boy hugs (jumping and putting his front legs on your shoulders)
and I just assumed that was what he was trying to do. Since then he has
snapped at the hands of two people that were petting Sugar and then tried to
pet him. While they were petting Sugar Bear he was sniffing the back
of their hands; when they moved their hands and tried to pet him he
snapped. I really don't have a clue as to why he's started being
nasty. Other than telling him that was a bad thing to do and putting
him in his room I don't know what I can do. I would be lying if I were
to say that having him put to sleep had not entered my mind. However,
I don't know that I will be able to do that. What I thought was that
it was an isolated incident and it's not been the case. He just seems
to have become more aggressive. I'm wondering if I have him neutered if
that would help. He's going to be two this October 31 and I think
that's old to have him neutered but I also think it MAY help with the
aggressiveness. Any input you may have, having had personal experience
with this issue will be greatly appreciated. If you choose to write
off-list, my addy is below. My deepest sympathies and condolences to
your family, Bridget, Bear & Sugar BearAlabama Gulf Coastkaiser4@
gulftel.com
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2001 3:12
PM
Subject: [pyrnet] A very sad
day I must say that I am a
little hesitant about posting this because I don't think I can handle a
single I told you so, so I will only ask that you be kind and
compassionate and not take this opportunity to gloat. This is Denise
(of Jerry and Denise, Angus' mom). We just got back from putting him
down. He has been living with a friend of ours who has an 80 lb 8 mo
old German Shepherd who desperately needed a companion to keep her from
eating the siding off of their house when left alone. He has been
there about a month and they have bonded and everybody was happy.
However, today Angus attacked a little girl who visits their home
regularly. They have played together and loved on each other
numerous times since his relocation, but today he jumped her. He did
very little damage but, needless to say, convinced me he must have issues
with children. I could no longer assume that the first incident was
an isolated one. I didn't even allow Jerry the time to voice an
opinion. I decided he needed to be put down and we did it. I
am sure that we have done the right thing even though my heart
hurts. We will absolutely be getting another puppy to love (no more
strays) and it is very likely, thanks to Angus' love and devotion we will
likely get a Pyr. So thanks for not using this painful time to say I
told you so, and hope that we will be able to share future Pyr puppy
stories soon. Denise
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