[PyrNet-L] RE: Training

["Murden, Deanna" <Deanna.Murden@wl.com>]

> Now what really bothers me is I'm always asked he's 
> a pyrenees...... they're not good obedience dogs, they're not good 
> this and they're not good that and you mean he enjoys it.  Frankly, 
> I get real tired of hearing this!  And I decided not to tell Sonny
> he's 
> not supposed to be good at what he's doing either.  He's coming 
> along just as well in draft as my newf did who has her draft title and
> 
> he's training up against our newf draft training.  
> 
	[>]  I agree Janice, thankfully I'm in an obedience class with
an instructor who owns a Leonberger.  She has given me several tips on
how to get a good response, and to work with the type of dog that I
have.  It's not impossible, just challenging.  Why would anyone
"give-up" training their dog just because it's something they're not
"supposed" to do!!  Other people have basically said not to expect too
much in the way of obedience with a pyrenees.  Which is very
discouraging.  If I wanted a laborador, I would have gotten one.  I
don't plan on ever stopping asking my pyr to do different things!! You
never know when they might surprise you! 

	For instance, my pyr LOVES to play fetch.  I was told by two
different individuals that they "have never met a pyr who would fetch".
Now, I didn't teach her or anything, I just built on a behavior she
liked, and we have a ball (no pun intended!) together.

	Best of luck in your draft work,  sounds like great fun!

	Deanna