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FloridaWild Veterinary Hospital - 115 E Euclid Ave, DeLand
We never know what pets will be at Adopt Day. Read Bio at www.ARKsaves.com; contact name under bio for pet location
VETTED: sterilized, vaccinated, and FREE Exam at FloridaWild Veterinary Hospital
DONATION $200 Adoption fee goes toward medical expenses for injured/ill rescues
8 GROUP DOG TRAINING CLASSES WHEN ADOPTING FROM ARK
My birthday is November 2nd 2015 and I'm one kool puppy who weighs 90 pounds! And yes I'm a puppy and I do need an alpha owner. I hate to admit it but I really do want to control - that's what my breed will do. I'm not aggressive; I just want to tell everyone else what I want and don't want.
I'm very playful and loving, want to sit in a person's lap though that's impossible. I do well with kids too. I'm a working dog for sure and I need activity. I mind well but I do need to be busy. That's my breed.
Talk about brilliance, that's me. I bore easily, need work, need a work out. I'm so very sweet for sure and a big lovable lug. I require a young family so don't check on me unless you're under 50.
I get along great with my foster's dog and love playing with him. I'm good with kids too but small ones I may knock over with my exuberance of life. I'm big and busy; no aggression. I don't want anyone coming around messing with my good please.
I take to swimming and romping with toys, roaring around the yard, and getting rid of my energy. It is mandatory I have a LARGE fenced yard - not a small yard either! I must run and romp and expend energy.
I am somewhat still undisciplined though learning quickly. I have counter surfed before but not a lot - though watch out for food on the counter. I come when I'm called however if I have a toy in my mouth or something you want and I don't want to give it to you - well that's it. I won't.
Please read about this breed below and contact my foster only if you're able to adapt to what I need and the type of great dog I AM. Thank you for considering me.....
Personality Great Pyrenees are have been described as regal dogs. They are thoughtful animals, very observant and vigilant. Their original purpose was to guard flocks and they were charged with making independent decisions about who was a friend and who was potentially dangerous. The modern Pyrenees takes his watchdog role seriously, quietly sizing up newcomers before making a decision. They are fiercely protective of their property, family, and even other household pets. Pyrenees are patient and gentle with kids in their own family, but often don't take kindly to outside children engaging in rough play with their charges.
These gentle giants love to play, and their favorite time to romp and play is after a good snow. Giving them a job to do after a snowstorm, like pulling kids in a sled or hitching the Pyrenees to a cart will keep him occupied for hours.
Activity Requirements Great Pyrenees are large dogs that are completely unsuitable for apartment life. They require a lot of space, both indoors and out. However, exercising a Great Pyrenees can be a delicate balance. They can easily overheat, especially in summer so exercise should be kept to a minimum in warm months. This, of course can lead to pent up energy, so it can seem as if the Great Pyrenees is stuck in eternal puppyhood, bouncing around and often chewing everything in site. Taking them on regular walks and adjusting the length and speed based on the time of year is the best way to exercise the Pyrenees. Romping in the yard is fine, too. He will give cues when he has had enough exercise.
Trainability Great Pyrenees don't like to be told what to do. They were designed to be independent thinkers, capable of making their own decisions and training can be a challenge, even for experienced dog owners. Consistency and strong leadership are the keys to making a training program work. Positive reinforcement with lots of delicious treats can motivate the Pyrenees to listen. Discipline and harsh tones will get the opposite response the trainer is looking for.
Socialization is very important with this breed. They need to learn early on what the behavior of a welcome guest looks and feels like, so that they are capable of knowing the difference between the “good guys” and any potential “bad guys.” If not taught to properly recognize welcome visitors, Pyrenees can assume all guests are intruders.
Behavioral Traits Because the Pyrenees were bred to drive away predator like wolves, they can be aggressive toward other dogs, especially males. They do just fine with dogs of the opposite sex and can easily be raised in multiple-dog homes, but new dogs should be introduced carefully and they may not ever accept visiting dogs. Their aggression is difficult to train out of them, and even well-socialized Pyrenees can sometimes turn dog aggressive seemingly out of nowhere, but this is simply their nature.
This breed has a reputation for household destruction. As puppies they are chewers and it can take a long time to teach a Pyrenees the difference between a chew toy and your favorite recliner. This habit can be a hard one to break, especially if owners work long hours. Great Pyrenees are best suited for farm life, where they can be “at work” guarding animals during the day, or in families where there is a stay at home parent. Even the most well behaved Pyrenees may not be able to help himself from chewing while he is left to his own devices.
This vigilant watchdog can drive neighbors crazy with their barking. They will sound the alarm when people come near his home, and tend to bark the most at night. Socialization, training to obey commands to cease barking can help, but it's difficult to train this behavioral out of the Pyrenees.
BARK, BARK COME AND GET ME PLEASE!
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If you can't find what you want at ARK go to the following and TRULY save a life. They still kill:
Southeast Volusia Humane Society - 1200 S Glencoe Rd (mile east of I-95), New Smyrna; 386.428.9860; sevhumanesociety@gmail.com; Mon–Sat 10- 5; Sun 10-2
Halifax Humane Society - 2364 LPGA @ I-4, Daytona; 386.274.4703; www.halifaxhumanesociety.org;
Mon–Sat 10–6; Sun 10-2
Putnam County Animal Control – 523 Reid St, Palatka; 386.329.0396; putpets.com (don’t put www); Mon–Thur 10–4; Fri 10–12; Sat 9-3