Re: [PyrNet-L] Chat: Need Advice!

[dsmith@iolinc.net (Smith, Deborah)]

 

    She should definitely NOT be 
acting like this, especially to children.
It might possibly be a matter of 
respect, although Pyrs usually LOVE
children.  It sounds like Neria 
needs to be shown now that EVERYONE is to be
respected, that the kids come 
first and she comes second.  Also a good way
to correct her and show 
dominance is to either grab her by the scruff 
and
give a good shake or roll her over on her back, hold her there and stare 
her
in the eye until she looks away.  Do Not look away before she 
does.
    Some Pyrs like water, some 
don't.

Chrissy
Rajah and Moses
West Union, WV
dsmith@iolinc.net



>I 
will try to be short and concise and give all the pertinent facts.
>We 
have a female, Neria, GP , 11 week old puppy.  She came from a 
reputable
>breeder, good parents, no temperament problems. We have had her 
exactly one
>week today.  She has bonded wonderfully with the 
family.  The kids have
been
>great about walking her and playing 
with her.
>
>The problem, or I guess concern at this point, is Neria 
snapped at my 14
year
>old daughter last night when Jorli told her 
"No" for biting (puppy biting)
>her.  The puppy actually 
growled and lunged.  I was shocked and grabbed her
>muzzle and yelled 
"No" in a very loud voice and that was the end of it.  
My
9
>year old had told me earlier that she didn't like Neria because 
she snapped
>at her when she told her "no."  I was 
skeptical and told her she was
probably
>just playing, but we'd monitor 
the situation.  I have to say I am very
>concerned.  An 11 week 
old puppy doesn't do serious damage, a 90 
pound
adult
>does.
>
>I have had dogs all my life and 
treasure their companionship.  I am also
well
>aware that the 
adult is a direct result of how you treat it and train it 
as
a
>puppy.  We read so much about the breed before we got the 
puppy and felt
>prepared.  I want to do this right.  We already 
LOVE this puppy.  She is
such
>a delight.  And always happy 
and wagging and loving.  How should we handle
>this?  How should 
we discipline her?  Is this just a chance thing that
>probably will 
never happen again?
>
>She had not been an inside dog.
>She 
was brought up with small children around.
>My children do not poke, pull, 
pinch or provoke in any way.
>Neria is very loving and we don't spank her 
or strike her in any way.
>The older dog, the Sheltie, has modeled the 
exact behavior she exhibited
when
>she insisted on sharing his 
food.  I don't know if they mimic behavior.
>She is extremely 
intelligent, but does seem rather stubborn at times.
>I did wonder if 
frustration could be a problem.  Maybe everything 
seems
like
>"no."  I have told the kids to say 
"down" if that is what they want not
"NO"
>all the 
time.
>She is eager to please.
>She does not react that way with 
me.(adult mom) I guess it could be pecking
>order issue, but that would be 
contrary to the breed wouldn't it?
>
>One other question, I did not 
know that GPs love water.  Neria delights in
>sitting in her water 
dish, playing with her water, discovered the bathtub
and
>loves to jump 
in and have the faucet turned on so she can drink.  Are GPs
>water 
lovers?
>
>Please Help, we love this puppy and are looking forward 
to many years of
love
>and companionship.  But, we need to get 
this right NOW.
>Judi Swingen
>
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