Hi Linda:
When we got our Pyr, he was 22 weeks old. From the very first day, I have been able to take things/objects out of his mouth, particularly when he picks up something when we are out walking. I first tell him "NO," and then I proceed to take hold of his mouth, open it up, and remove whatever it is that is in there, including old bones, etc. He did growl at me one time, although I'm really not sure whether or not he was just complaining or actually attempting to warn me off. I immediately shook him by the scruff of his neck, and simultaneously gave him a LOUD VOCAL REPRIMAND. He has never growled at me like that again. He will from time to time "Complain/Protest," when things don't go his way, and after awhile you will be able to differentiate between your boys different types of barking and his attempts to communicate with you. No Pyr should ever exhibit any type of aggressive behavior toward its owner or any other family
member.
Hope this is helpful:
Terry Rickert
"Linda J. Anderson" <nightsky@direcway.com> wrote:
Ok.. the new pup has been great (12 weeks old today). But last night when
my husband was walking him, he picked up a dead mouse and when Jon went to
take it away, the pup seriously growled at him! I dont want to be paranoid,
but I also don't want any kind of food agression or anything starting up.
Since he is a pup, should we roll him on his back when we say "No"? He is
free fed, so really not opportunity to have him "wait" for that food.
Thanks
Linda Anderson
Night Sky Farm
nightsky@direcway.com
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