Re: [PyrNet-L] Indiana Pyr

["Mitzi Potter" <Pyrs@Prodigy.net>]

On Thu, 19 Nov 1998 17:01:24 -0600, Rodney Brandt wrote:

>Its going to be in his nature to bark
>apparently so we are trying to minimize it. This breed is a little
>difficult for me to 'read' yet since he seems to be a rather private
>fellow but we are gaining some ground and trying to earn his respect.

You're SO right! And this is the biggest difference I've found with my Pyrs vs other breeds. 
When I 1st get them (whether as adults or pups) they do seem hard to "read". They certainly 
don't bounce all over me wagging their tails, they're so dignified and aloof, even as little 
puppies. Once they bond to me though and I watch very closely for the signs, I can always see 
how much I DO mean to them. I love these dogs.
You've sure got a handle on the "barking thing", too :-)
~Mitzi  Potter   
~Pyrs@prodigy.net   Okla City   OK
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