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Hi Betty,
Congratulations on
your new puppy. Don't worry that he will not be guarding livestock.
The great majority of Pyrs are just beloved family members. He will
probably guard your family and all of your neighbors as well. I've heard
of Pyrs guarding geese on the neighbors' pond. We had one that pulled a
kitten out of a swimming pool and adopted it. Do remember to start
training your pup in a positive manner (sit before getting food or a treat, walk
on leash etc.) right from the beginning.....you just don't want him to get the
idea he can do things that you won't want him to do as an adult (like getting on
the furniture or expecting to be fed from your plate.)
Those baby Pyrs
are the cutest things in the world!
Charlotte in VA.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 3:28
PM
Subject: [pyrnet] Hello Everyone - New
Member
Hello, my name Betty.
I'm about to become a mom of a bouncing new Pyr. I get
to bring him home in 2-3 weeks. I have to say, even with all the research (and
maybe because of) I'm terrified of making mistakes. Dante is so trusting, I'd
hate to mess that up. I'm worried about the fact that he should be a working
dog. I do not own livestock. I do have a large yard and lots cool places to
take daily walks. I have lots of love and and willing to ensure that he has
proper grooming and health prevention, but, is this enough?Am I cheating him
out of a more fulfilling life? If not, how can I ensure that he gets the
quality of life worthy him, even as a lifetime companion?
Thank you so much for any help you may be and for your
patience with a first time pyr mom. Jeez, I don't think I was this nervous
bringing home my first
child.
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