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RE: [pyrnet] Re: Young Pyr's Behaviour

My Pyr Patrick was the spitting image... Same exact behavior at home and at school.
 
It's perfectly normal.
 
Just make sure that you don't let it slide... EVER!
 
You'll notice that in all the books, Pyr's are referred to as "independent". What that really means is stubborn as hell.
 
If you stay on top of him, and make sure that he doesn't get away with it, he'll get better... I promise :)
 
Patrick was in that phase from 5 months to 18 months. He still does it now from time to time. They are not stupid... They are very intelligent dogs, and are very apt at getting humans to do whatever it is they want them to do...
 
The obedience school should have known that Pyr's may take a little longer to comply when a puppy.
 
I wish you luck, and leave you with the comfort that he'll mostly grow out of this with age as long as you keep on top of him.
 
Take care,
 
Sean

[Sean Patrick Daly]  -----Original Message-----
From: owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org [mailto:owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org]On Behalf Of ChristineCvs@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 10:50 PM
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
Subject: [pyrnet] Re: Young Pyr's Behaviour

Hi,

My male Pyr is almost 7 months old.  He can be very active and always seems to be testing us.  He keeps trying to get away with things that he shouldn't.  Also, if I correct him for doing something, he'll do three or more bad things right after as retaliation.  A friend said that he must be thinking, "If I got heck for something, I might as well make it worth it!"  

Am I dealing with a normal/adolescent puppy?  Will he get better as he matures?  I love him dearly and am amazed at his intelligence - I just wish he wouldn't use it only to his advantage.  We've gone to obedience school.  He certainly didn't do every command instantly, but would after a few seconds - of course we always got into trouble for this because he was supposed to be a good dog and react instantly.  

So, I'm just looking for some reassurance that he will be a lovely and gentle boy for a greater percentage of time than he is now.  Has anyone gone through this?

Christine