First a little history:
Yesterday we opened our home and hearts to a Great Pyrenees, having read up on these babies I've learned that they are independent dogs who normally watch over the flock and make good guard dogs. Friendly with children and other animals. She is most certainly friendly with people and other animals until....
I tried to snuggle her today and almost got a face full of teeth as she flipped herself around, snarled and snapped. This is not tolerable behavior from what I can tell for a Pyr. Is this something to do with her having been allowed outside at all times to do what she wanted in her previous home? No training and no socialization has led to her thinking she's "top dog"?
I told her NO firmly and she continued to growl until I put a hand over her muzzle. She quieted then. I have small children in the home that love to snuggle dogs...I can see this getting bad quick if it's not taken care of fast. I'm already working on NILIF. Any other suggestions anyone can give me?
She is 1 1/2 years, has been an outdoor only dog in a family with children and adults alike as well as cats and dogs of all sizes. Never been on a leash but is starting to get used to it. She was not socialized as a pup and has never had training. We're doing basic obedience now at home. I've never had to go to classes before and she's already doing well but if this continues, I'm afraid I won't be able to keep her.
Yesterday we opened our home and hearts to a Great Pyrenees, having read up on these babies I've learned that they are independent dogs who normally watch over the flock and make good guard dogs. Friendly with children and other animals. She is most certainly friendly with people and other animals until....
I tried to snuggle her today and almost got a face full of teeth as she flipped herself around, snarled and snapped. This is not tolerable behavior from what I can tell for a Pyr. Is this something to do with her having been allowed outside at all times to do what she wanted in her previous home? No training and no socialization has led to her thinking she's "top dog"?
I told her NO firmly and she continued to growl until I put a hand over her muzzle. She quieted then. I have small children in the home that love to snuggle dogs...I can see this getting bad quick if it's not taken care of fast. I'm already working on NILIF. Any other suggestions anyone can give me?
She is 1 1/2 years, has been an outdoor only dog in a family with children and adults alike as well as cats and dogs of all sizes. Never been on a leash but is starting to get used to it. She was not socialized as a pup and has never had training. We're doing basic obedience now at home. I've never had to go to classes before and she's already doing well but if this continues, I'm afraid I won't be able to keep her.