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



    Sorry, didn't mean to send this message twice.
 
Chrissy
Rajah and Moses
West Union, WV
dsmith@iolinc.net


 
 
   >> 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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