Re: [pyrnet] [dthoele1@hotmail.com: Entry to Guestbook]

["Perry" <pyreau@erols.com>]

In our dog training class, we use water guns for dogs that bark all the
time.  Just a spray in the face and "no bark" command.  It startles them and
gets their attention.  After a while they understand that "no bark" means to
stop barking.  It works wonders.
Charlotte
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nancy Chadwick" <nancy@meadowdance.org>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: [pyrnet] [dthoele1@hotmail.com: Entry to Guestbook]


> Christy, what is a "bark collar"? I wouldn't want to use anything that
would
> be cruel on our sweet Mendi, but it would be nice to be able to train her
to
> bark a bit less. Is this just a personality thing that should just be
> accepted? I have actually been able to get her to refrain from barking for
> the first couple of hours of the morning while my housemates are still
> sleeping, but later in the day she just seems to bark all the time,
indoors
> and out. We are with her all day long and so it is not because of being
left
> alone. She just barks all the time. Any suggestions? Nancy
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Christy <take_a_hike@earthlink.net>
> To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 12:52 AM
> Subject: Re: [pyrnet] [dthoele1@hotmail.com: Entry to Guestbook]
>
>
> > How old is your new Pyr?  I have always kept my Pyr puppies indoors and
> even
> > beyond puppy-hood if that was their preference.  Only thing I can say is
> ..
> > Pyr puppies chew "BIG".  <laughing>  Shoes are for amateurs!  The pyr I
> have
> > now pretty much gutted our house (and my van) when he was a babe.
> >
> > My male Pyr is more indoor than outdoor.  (His preference)  I have
noticed
> > that all mine tend to be more night time barkers than anything.  Sleep
all
> > day, Guard allllll night.  This was quickly cured with a week or so of a
> > bark collar and Long exhausting walks during the days.
> >
> > The shedding will happen.. indoors or outdoors.  It is pretty constant
> with
> > a major coat blowing twice a year.  (mine is in his summer hair loss
right
> > now)  I can fill a bag with hair daily just by brushing and picking up
the
> > clumps he leaves all over the floors.  Having a Pyr in the house most of
> the
> > time is very hard on vacuums.  I had gone through several before I gave
> up..
> > and opted for the shop vac.  Last year I shaved (a long clip about 3in.)
> my
> > Pyr for the first time.  This was wonderful!!!!  It didn't change his
coat
> > at all.. it grew in just as before if not more so.  He was much more
> > comfortable and really looked good.  Shaving him really cut down on the
> > maintenance I had to do on him.  He is an avid hiking/backpacking dog..
> and
> > I would dread taking him out in the woods with a full coat.. knowing the
> > chore I had waiting for me when we got home.
> >
> > Best thing you can do is get your Pyr use to the brush now.  And use it
> > daily.
> >
> > Christy
> >
> >
> > on 6/23/04 9:02 PM, Brian Tuttle at bigbcustom@comcast.net wrote:
> >
> > >> We have acquired a GP to replace our aging Anatolian Shepherd to used
> as a
> > > guardian for our sheep.  The only problem is that the GP has never
made
> it
> > > outside as we have enjoyed him too much in the house.  He is
housebroken
> and
> > > learning basic obedience commands very quickly.  I would like some
> advice
> > > from anyone regarding how much shedding is typical and how is it
> controlled;
> > > at this point he is not a barker, when does this start; any other
> > > suggestions for maintaining a Pyr in the house.  My husband and I are
> not
> > > new to the world of dogs, only new to this particular breed.  Any
> > > information would be greatly appreciated
> > >> Deanne  <dthoele1@hotmail.com>
> > >> Watson, Il USA - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 21:44:59 (EDT)
> >
> >
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