Maraschiello
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first time dog owner over here. I get him next week. Any thing to be aware of? It is a Great Pyranese. 120 pounder
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captain7359
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Might have been just me, but when we got our first puppy the tank took a leak on the puppy....
wetbehindears
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Hahah
goldenseal
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..be ready for a lot of hair, a lot of drool, they are guard dogs, they can be aggressive, they are meant to cover ground and live with and guard livestock from predators.
the pyrs ive known personally were quite aggressive, it put me off from owning one, but, last week my entire flock of chickens was killed by coyotes, Im rethinking a livestock dog.
the pyrs ive known personally were quite aggressive, it put me off from owning one, but, last week my entire flock of chickens was killed by coyotes, Im rethinking a livestock dog.
dreaminmel
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I highly recommend learning a thing or two from Cesar Milan, Dog Whisperer on National Geographic or from one of his books. There are many things a human can do to be the leader and keep a dog from becoming a problem and these have come in extremely helpful for my life with two Akitas.
Crate trained both of my dogs. Still went through a period of miscellaneous chewing damage fyi though... they figured out how to disassemble the crates within a week of their use so luckily they potty trained fast. lol
Also: With a dog breed that is used to being a worker, you really really need to have a plan for keeping that dog exercised. Rollerblading may be something you can get started on early so he's used to it before he hits 120lbs.
Crate trained both of my dogs. Still went through a period of miscellaneous chewing damage fyi though... they figured out how to disassemble the crates within a week of their use so luckily they potty trained fast. lol
Also: With a dog breed that is used to being a worker, you really really need to have a plan for keeping that dog exercised. Rollerblading may be something you can get started on early so he's used to it before he hits 120lbs.
I agree with the posts. I trained my Doberman. Crate training is key with protective type dogs. Also, since you are a first time owner as was I when I got my Dobe, go to an experienced trainer and get the basics. Also, many trainers run a free puppy class once a month. Take your dog to one of those. It allows for the dog to socialize and learn and well it is free. Hope that helps.
mr.maroonsalty
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They are a very popular LGD (livestock guardian dog), and seem happiest laying there doing nothing but watching its herd.
best advice i can give is buy good dog food and i dont mean iams or science diet - blue is the best brand available at pet smart right now nutro ultra is right up there too- i have a 11 year old newfoundland (175lbs) and he has been on it for years and i totally attribute his longevity and good health and happiness to the food - large -big boned dogs are susceptible to many health problems one or the most painful for you and the dog is hip dysplasia and retinal degeneration and various heart defects and diseases .hope you listen to my advice and good luck
reefboarder
Intelligent Donkey
Feed puppy food for large breeds, it helps slow their growth spurts so they are less likely to get the hip displacia and other bone and joint problems associated with large breeds.
Also socializing as mentioned before is extremely important with breeds that may become aggressive in adulthood.Lots of dog training centers/ day camps have socialization groups for puppies, and people.Some are free and some are not but I doubt any of them would be priced out of line.
Also socializing as mentioned before is extremely important with breeds that may become aggressive in adulthood.Lots of dog training centers/ day camps have socialization groups for puppies, and people.Some are free and some are not but I doubt any of them would be priced out of line.
mr86mister
Saltaholic
I don't know much about growth or physical problems with the breed. Though with every large breed dog, especially dogs bred to protect, make sure to be firm and train as quickly as you can. Do plenty of research, find people that own this breed to have them give you advice and tips. Each dog has it's own traits, quirks, and reactions. All dogs grown from a puppy can be trained, they only get "out of control" because they aren't trained properly. Simple...train well....well dog. Good luck and I look forward to hearing more from you and of course, PICTURES!!!
