Re: [pyrnet] Behavior Problem Pyr

What kind of arrangement do you have with her trainer? Do you go to her training class and work with her yourself (the trainer teaches you to do the corrections), or do you drop her off and let the trainer do his thing? And - have you explained to the trainer that you're still having problems with her at home? Some people are hesitant to let the trainer know that they aren't able to handle the dog as well as he can, but any decent trainer needs to know so that they can help you. After all, if you were an experienced trainer you wouldn't be seeking his services, would you? If you aren't comfortable talking to your trainer, perhaps you should look for another one.

I would be very concerned about how she will react to the baby at this point in time, and my main reason is this - Pyrs are very sensitive to the people around them. If she senses that you are uncertain and afraid, for what ever reason, she will be too. She won't be able to understand that she's the one that's making you nervous, and may think that the baby is causing the problem. My Gypsy (now 4 years old) is very gentle, very people oriented, and loves everybody. But if I am upset about something - frightened or startled, or angry at someone - her entire demeanor changes. She remains in her "protective" mode until she knows that I'm not frightened or upset anymore. In a way it's a good thing - no one in my house can stay mad at each other for very long because we're afraid that Gypsy will have a nervous breakdown!