Re: Re: Re(2): [pyrnet] ANOTHER Pyr jumping fence

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

    There's no problem with her putting him in a crate.  Every dog should be
accustomed to it for many reasons.  Please do not tell me that a Pyr is not
for me, I've had them for years and although they can be escape artists,
crate training is needed and is not wrong.  I do not think she is wanting to
"reduce" him or have him passive, complacent or timid.  She is trying to
help him through his problem.

Chrissy

> Hi Lisa,
> I got Emmett because of his pride, his intelligent, and most of all his
indomitable spirit.
> To reduce him to nothing ... is a shame.
> If your intent was a passive dog, complacent, and timid. Then a Pyr is not
the right dog for you.
> Read pyrenees history, and what they were bred for.
> Iam sorry,
> he broke up your crate...I wouldn't want to be in one either.
> Merri, Emmett (Great Pryenees) & Melvin (GS,GR)
>
>
>
> >
> > Today I tried leaving my pyr in the crate on the deck (outside) hoping
he
> > would be happier.  he soiled himself, chewed up the tow bungee cords I
used
> > for added security and bent the wire of the $200 crate and managed to
escape.
> >  Now he smell like "crap" and I am at wits end.
> >
> > Does anyone have any feelings about invisible fences and pyrs?
> >
> > In response to Sandy's suggestions, i left a peanut butter filled bone
and a
> > stuffed knog and cube with him today.  And we are already attending
advanced
> > obedience classes.  I will ask about prozak.
> >
> > In response to Marie and Beau, Casper joined our family at 4 months and
cried
> > and soiled when in his crate from day 1.  he is now 10 months old and
the
> > Separation Anxiety is growing daily.  We started basic obiedience at 6
months
> > and a dog behaviorist at seven months.  This is our third dog and we are
> > running out of ideas.  With two young children, 2 cats, gerbils and
> > fish...this is more than we ever bargained for!
> > Thanks,
> > Lisa