Re: [pyrnet] [dthoele1@hotmail.com: Entry to Guestbook]

["Nancy Chadwick" <nancy@meadowdance.org>]

Christy, what is a "bark collar"? I wouldn't want to use anything that would
be cruel on our sweet Mendi, but it would be nice to be able to train her to
bark a bit less. Is this just a personality thing that should just be
accepted? I have actually been able to get her to refrain from barking for
the first couple of hours of the morning while my housemates are still
sleeping, but later in the day she just seems to bark all the time, indoors
and out. We are with her all day long and so it is not because of being left
alone. She just barks all the time. Any suggestions? Nancy


----- Original Message -----
From: Christy <take_a_hike@earthlink.net>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 12:52 AM
Subject: Re: [pyrnet] [dthoele1@hotmail.com: Entry to Guestbook]


> How old is your new Pyr?  I have always kept my Pyr puppies indoors and
even
> beyond puppy-hood if that was their preference.  Only thing I can say is
..
> Pyr puppies chew "BIG".  <laughing>  Shoes are for amateurs!  The pyr I
have
> now pretty much gutted our house (and my van) when he was a babe.
>
> My male Pyr is more indoor than outdoor.  (His preference)  I have noticed
> that all mine tend to be more night time barkers than anything.  Sleep all
> day, Guard allllll night.  This was quickly cured with a week or so of a
> bark collar and Long exhausting walks during the days.
>
> The shedding will happen.. indoors or outdoors.  It is pretty constant
with
> a major coat blowing twice a year.  (mine is in his summer hair loss right
> now)  I can fill a bag with hair daily just by brushing and picking up the
> clumps he leaves all over the floors.  Having a Pyr in the house most of
the
> time is very hard on vacuums.  I had gone through several before I gave
up..
> and opted for the shop vac.  Last year I shaved (a long clip about 3in.)
my
> Pyr for the first time.  This was wonderful!!!!  It didn't change his coat
> at all.. it grew in just as before if not more so.  He was much more
> comfortable and really looked good.  Shaving him really cut down on the
> maintenance I had to do on him.  He is an avid hiking/backpacking dog..
and
> I would dread taking him out in the woods with a full coat.. knowing the
> chore I had waiting for me when we got home.
>
> Best thing you can do is get your Pyr use to the brush now.  And use it
> daily.
>
> Christy
>
>
> on 6/23/04 9:02 PM, Brian Tuttle at bigbcustom@comcast.net wrote:
>
> >> We have acquired a GP to replace our aging Anatolian Shepherd to used
as a
> > guardian for our sheep.  The only problem is that the GP has never made
it
> > outside as we have enjoyed him too much in the house.  He is housebroken
and
> > learning basic obedience commands very quickly.  I would like some
advice
> > from anyone regarding how much shedding is typical and how is it
controlled;
> > at this point he is not a barker, when does this start; any other
> > suggestions for maintaining a Pyr in the house.  My husband and I are
not
> > new to the world of dogs, only new to this particular breed.  Any
> > information would be greatly appreciated
> >> Deanne  <dthoele1@hotmail.com>
> >> Watson, Il USA - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 21:44:59 (EDT)
>
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