Great Pyrenees Pre-Ownership Considerations

[risestar]

Visit the Great Pyrenees Breed Info pages in the links above, specifically;

http://www.greatpyr.com/great_pyrene...g_your_pyr.php

to discover all the ins and outs of the breed

[tiny]

help! adopted 3 yr old male. had for 2 weeks. not sure of previous environme
nt. dog very friendly but very scared of loud noises. shows no signs of
agression but is very timid. not sure what to do. likes to remain in his room
on his bed. prefers to go outside when dark. not eating very well. we are
being very patient but need some ideas.

[Christine]

poor 3 year old Pyr - yes your right be patient, very patient, let him come to you rather than you going to him - USE FOOD TREATS - chicken and weiners, and when he comes to you after you say "COME" give him the food reward and PRAISE HIM QUIETLY.

Be consistent, dogs are very social and will want your company eventually, but he must be shy for a reason, let him know he's safe in your environment.

Two weeks is not so long if he's had some bad history that took place over 3 years. These dogs (Pyrs) are amazing, if he's not agressive, as I've said, be patient and use the reward method - it will work!

Yogurt is another favourite - mine love every flavour.

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noise shyness can be common in softer pups

best way to work on it is to condition them by constantly exposing them to new noises and situations. Bang pots and pans together, drop things on the floor that make a loud noise, eventuially the dog will improve, although its likely to remain sensitive to really loud noises, but its not going to freak out