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nick's spirit replied to a thread Pyr randomly gets sick in Great Pyrenees Health Discussions

might try shorter walks m ore often?... what is his intake of water...does he drink alot when he returns from a walk...sometimes that will make...

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10-18-2017, 09:21 PM

snow0160 replied to a thread Play pen floor? in Great Pyrenees General Discussions

I had this exact problem. We ended up with a xxl crate and a Kong padded bed that is washable and waterproof. You can put it in the washer or use...

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10-18-2017, 10:12 AM

nick's spirit replied to a thread Play pen floor? in Great Pyrenees General Discussions

this is a tough one, because you want something that you can thoroughly clean & get his scent out of so that he doesn't continue to use that...

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10-18-2017, 10:08 AM

nick's spirit replied to a thread Odin of Santa Rosa in Great Pyrenees General Discussions

good video....note how the Pyr's are shaved on their tummies....not the top guard fur... this is a good reminder to all of us as to exactly what a...

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10-18-2017, 09:03 AM

snow0160 replied to a thread Very sever allergies, eating paws, open sores on nape of neck in Great Pyrenees Grooming & General Care

I use Apple cider vinegar myself to cure skin issues. It’s acidic nature kills bacteria which accelerates the healing process. The ACV is a brilliant...

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10-18-2017, 09:01 AM

snow0160 replied to a thread Odin of Santa Rosa in Great Pyrenees General Discussions

The video reminded me of my dog Sahara. She barked just like that. I haven’t heard that kind of barking I’m a long time. It made me cry.The video...

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10-16-2017, 06:44 PM

snow0160 replied to a thread Odin of Santa Rosa in Great Pyrenees General Discussions

Yeah I saw the Berner story right after I started this thread. It is truly amazing!

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10-16-2017, 03:59 PM

nick's spirit replied to a thread Odin of Santa Rosa in Great Pyrenees General Discussions

It is an amazing story....the anxiety of leaving both your dog & flock must have been heart wrenching for this family....I know it would have been...

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10-16-2017, 01:51 PM

snow0160 started a thread Odin of Santa Rosa in Great Pyrenees General Discussions

I was reading the news and found an article about this brave Great Pyrenees named Odin who did not want to abandon his flock during the wild fire. ...

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10-15-2017, 04:11 PM

nick's spirit replied to a thread Angel in Great Pyrenees General Discussions

Thank you all....she's celebrating all day!! Sebastian & Chester.....she will have a treat along with you!! Jewel....and I thought I was the...

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10-15-2017, 11:04 AM

nick's spirit started a thread Angel in Great Pyrenees General Discussions

Not Pyrenees related... our little Angel turns 10 today!! she came into our lives and assumed the position of "queen of everything" from the...

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10-12-2017, 04:33 PM

snow0160 replied to a thread Hard to calm in Great Pyrenees Behavior Discussions

7 months is when I started having problems with my Kit. She is now 10 months. I found that having her run around outside with his big brother helped...

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10-12-2017, 10:26 AM

nick's spirit replied to a thread Prozac for Boomer in Great Pyrenees Training Discussions

bigboomer....I think I have mentioned before that Holly was on Fluoxetine (Prozac) for most of her life....she was put on it at 1 year it definitely...

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10-11-2017, 06:52 PM

snow0160 replied to a thread Won’t Move in Great Pyrenees Behavior Discussions

Here is the gate out of my bathroom. We have a gate there due to the liter box. Simone likes to eat you know what haha.

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10-11-2017, 12:10 PM

nick's spirit replied to a thread Happy Happy Sir Moose in Great Pyrenees General Discussions

Congrats on getting those fences up so quickly!! Lots of hard work I am sure! Moose looks like a very happy boy....what a good boy he is as...

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10-11-2017, 12:06 PM

nick's spirit replied to a thread Won’t Move in Great Pyrenees Behavior Discussions

My theory is that... 1) it's cooler by the doors, especially ones that are doors to the outside 2) if they are laying by them...nothing & no one...

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10-11-2017, 11:41 AM

snow0160 replied to a thread Prozac for Boomer in Great Pyrenees Training Discussions

I think your vet is just trying to prepare you for the worst. When Kit had a kidney infection, my vet said told me the worst case scenario of...

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10-11-2017, 11:32 AM

snow0160 replied to a thread Won’t Move in Great Pyrenees Behavior Discussions

I’ve seen service dogs who perform the door stop task. I feel like Kit naturally excels at this one and is self-taught. Hehe.

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10-11-2017, 10:34 AM

snow0160 replied to a thread Won’t Move in Great Pyrenees Behavior Discussions

Since I work from home, she doesn’t like it when I don’t give her attention. So she does this just now and won’t move lol . She learned this...

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10-11-2017, 09:40 AM

snow0160 started a thread Won’t Move in Great Pyrenees Behavior Discussions

Kit has always had this issue but it was a easier when she was smaller. She has a tendency of lying in front of doors so you cannot open or close...

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10-11-2017, 09:32 AM

snow0160 replied to a thread Prozac for Boomer in Great Pyrenees Training Discussions

I’ve been prescribed Trazedone to help with my sleep. Trazedone only works if I am calm before sleep. If I am already keyed up, Trazedone just...

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10-10-2017, 04:34 PM

snow0160 replied to a thread Adolescent attitude change!?!? in Great Pyrenees Behavior Discussions

My Kit has been pretty much the same at 10 months. She is a bit more energetic but still overly friendly. Ever since we started the water bottle,...

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10-09-2017, 10:24 PM

snow0160 replied to a thread Livestock Guardian Dog as Pets (Ethical Argument in Great Pyrenees General Discussions

It is hard for me to not idolize Sahara. My husband tells me that I remembered all the good and excused any of the bad. He said the dogs we have in...

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10-09-2017, 08:38 AM

snow0160 replied to a thread Livestock Guardian Dog as Pets (Ethical Argument in Great Pyrenees General Discussions

The reason all of this came up was because I friended this woman who owns a Maremma from the same breeder and her dog is related to Kit. I sent her...

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10-08-2017, 07:58 AM

snow0160 replied to a thread Puppy biting or actual biting in Great Pyrenees Behavior Discussions

Since you mentioned cat, a great cat toy that works well on puppies is the red laser. All of my dogs goes nuts over it. I think it is a lot of fun!...

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10-07-2017, 05:10 PM

snow0160 replied to a thread Livestock Guardian Dog as Pets (Ethical Argument in Great Pyrenees General Discussions

I agree with everything that you guys have said because that was also my experience with Sahara. She was very happy as a companion dog. Why do...

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10-07-2017, 03:16 PM

snow0160 replied to a thread Livestock Guardian Dog as Pets (Ethical Argument in Great Pyrenees General Discussions

I love you SBM! Your response is awesome and put me at ease. Some of these people do shame those who keep LGDs as pets. I felt really uncomfortable...

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10-07-2017, 02:03 PM

snow0160 started a thread Livestock Guardian Dog as Pets (Ethical Argument in Great Pyrenees General Discussions

I was chatting with other LGD owners on Facebook and many of them do not believe LGD should ever be kept from their natural instinct guarding...

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10-07-2017, 10:33 AM

nick's spirit replied to a thread Puppy at 12 Weeks in Great Pyrenees Health Discussions

If Baron is eating & drinking, and putting on weight....even slowly... If he loves to play, has energy & seems like a normal healthy puppy.... ...

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Location:: Walla Walla Washington

What best describes you?:: Current Great Pyrenees Owner

Type of pets you currently own:: 2 Pyrs & 2 Aussies

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