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Re: [pyrnet] blowing coat
Jodi,
You must socialize Julius to accept mere dogs. Get to a class at the SPCA
or find a playgroup, or go to Pet Quarters just to walk the aisles. And do
it before he gets much bigger! When he hits the teenager time and weighs
enough to really pull you, it will be too late. He will turn into a
monster if you do not establish yourself as alpha and Julius must be a dog,
not a conquering hero. (I assume he is named for Julius Caesar, just as
Charlie is Charlemagne.)
I have not found my pyrs to be difficult to board but I have been very
careful about the kennels I have chosen. I had a previous pyr, Jascha,
along with two labs for 12 years before my two present pyrs and moved
through three different states so there has been an assortment of kennels.
First, I ask the vet for a recommendation, or conversely a list of places to
avoid. I call and ask if they have oversized kennels or if there are runs
attached to an indoor space. I also ask what breeds and sizes of dogs they
prefer to handle. Usually my dogs have seemed most comfortable in a kennel
together or at least where they can see each other. Check on feeding and
walking procedures too.
I visit the kennel - if I am not allowed back in the dog area for even a
quick look, I take that as a danger sign and go elsewhere. There may be a
good reason why not, but without a real explanation, it is not for me.
I speak with the people who will actually handle the dogs and if they appear
to genuinely like dogs that's a good sign. If they know the other clients
by name (not the people, the dogs) and greet them and get tail wags in
return that is good too. If dogs are dragged in, and do not want to stay,
there may be an issue. Jascha used to go to a place for grooming and
boarding where all of the handlers had various piercings and purple or blue
hair. At first glance I worried about how a white dog might be returned to
me, but all was well and he loved them. They loved him too and were
extremely considerate of him when he grew arthritic and blind.
Charlie and Sweetie go to daycare to run and socialize with other dogs twice
a week. There is a kennel next door and the dogs go back and forth. They
know everyone and everyone knows them. If Charlie is in the back yard on a
daycare day, I just yell, "Do you want to see Mabel?" and he runs his
fastest to get to the house for his leash and a car ride to daycare. Mabel
is a dog buddie at daycare.
Last, when you find a good place, make your reservations early. I have a
list in January for everything I know about for the year, especially
Thanksgiving and Christmas. A good place fills up fast. Also remember the
handlers at the Holidays or some other time of the year. They are taking
care of your babies and they get drooled on, shed on and have to pick up the
stuff. Say thank you often.
Amy
----- Original Message -----
From: "jodi busby" <jodilbusby@yahoo.com>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: [pyrnet] blowing coat
> Amy,
>
> Thank you, now i can relax and keep brushing knowing
> he isn't going bald!
> Can i ask you one more question from an experienced
> Pyr owner? My husband and I want to go on a 3 day
> trip, and have never boarded Julius, do you find as a
> Pyr, that they are difficult to board? Being spoiled
> and alpha, I worry about Julius getting along with
> mere dogs!
> If you have time, would love to hear of any
> experiences you have had...
> Thanks so much and love to Charlemagne and Sweet
> Madeleine!
> Jodi
>
> --- Amy Bailey <newbailey@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Jodi and Julius!
> >
> > Oh, YES! There will be fur bunnies bigger than a
> > small dog! And Julius
> > will still not be naked although he will look
> > skinny. Eleven months is a
> > funny growth point, they are lanky under all that
> > coat but you can't see it
> > until they blow the coat.
> > The fur on his head will come out as well, but you
> > will need to brush the
> > tail and the ruff around his neck to prevent tangles
> > that must be clipped.
> >
> > And even better - it all comes back in the fall!
> >
> > Amy with Charlemagne and Sweet Madeleine
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "jodi busby" <jodilbusby@yahoo.com>
> > To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 10:32 AM
> > Subject: [pyrnet] blowing coat
> >
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I have my first Pyr, Julius who is 11 months, he
> > is
> > > "blowing his coat"...Is it normal that they loose
> > THAT
> > > much hair? His body is resembling that of a
> > > possum,just checking, the hair comes out in big
> > > clumps...the hair on his head and tail still all
> > > there.
> > > This is ok?
> > >
> > > Thanks for any response!
> > >
> > > Jodi and Julius
> > > Woodstock NY.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- Judith Stroh Miller <jsmiller@newmex.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > > On 29 Jun 2006 at 7:58, Brendan Murphy wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > A friend has been looking for reputable
> > breeders
> > > > or rescues specific
> > > > > to the Great Pyrenees. I thought I would ask
> > for
> > > > feed back from the
> > > > > group. We are both located in Northern NJ.
> > > >
> > > > Your friend may contact the GPCA Breeder
> > Referral
> > > > Service. They will
> > > > send a list of Breeders for your region.
> > > >
> > > > That contact is Kerry Kern Woods <
> > > > woodskk@eburg.com>
> > > >
> > > > For Rescue contacts go the the GPCA Site and
> > then
> > > > to Rescue, again
> > > > by region or listed by state.
> > > >
> > > > http://clubs.akc.org/gpca/gpcaresq.html
> > > >
> > > > Good luck is finding the pyrfect Pyr! :)
> > > >
> > > > Judith
> > > > Taos, New Mexico
> > > > jsmiller@newmex.com
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