Re: [PyrNet-L] Biting Pyr

["Janice Swenson" <janices@jump.net>]

On 10 Jun 98, at 8:51, Autumn B. Ferguson wrote:
> This is sort of along the same line, or could be............
> I am a new Pyr owner and am completely in love with Samson, and the
> breed.  The problem is that every night around 8:30 he begins to throw a
> weird temper tantrum.  I give him as much attention as possible, take
> him outside on a long walk to try and calm him (or tire him out), but
> allhe wants to do is nip at me (he's 4 months old).  He is not neutered
> yet as this cannot be done until December.  He "challeneges" my boyfriend,
> and I guess Samson thinks it is funny.  He growls and barks playfully,
> but the nips are beginning to hurt.  His teeth are getting bigger, and
> he is really making some scratches.  I have tried to discipline him the
> best way I know how.  He is very laid back, and 99 percent of the time
> listens to every word I say, except when he is in this weird moode.  

There's a book that was published this year that goes through dominance 
exercises, tips, body language and training independent breeds:  "So Your 
Dog's Not Lassie" by Fisher & Delzio.   

Basically, Samson is pretty smart.  He's learned if he throws a tantrum he gets 
attention.  

Janice, janices@jump.net
Admiral & Linsey (newfs), Bianca & Sonny (pyrs)  
http://www.jump.net/~janices/
Leander, TX
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