The Great Pyrenees is commonly used as a guard dog and can be very aggressive towards intruders and other dogs. A Great Pyrenees must receive ample socialization at a young age so they don’t develop any aggressive tendencies. Great Pyrenees don’t fully mature until about 2 years of age, so constant training reinforcement is essential for these first couple of years. Try to ensure your Great Pyrenees doesn’t become aggressive by patiently training them to friendly towards other dogs and people. Great Pyrenees are very protective and don’t like to be put in uncomfortable situations, this is why its vital that your Great Pyrenees receives as much social training as possible.
If puppy Great Pyrenees aren’t socialized while they are puppies they will become very timid and won’t respond well to strangers. A Great Pyrenees that is too afraid to be friendly with their owners don’t make good family pets. Expose your puppy Great Pyrenees to as many situations as possible. Take them to the dog park, out on walks, to different houses. This will help them to quickly become comfortable in new situations. Have friends and family command your Great Pyrenees. When your Great Pyrenees performs the desired action have the friend or family member reward your dog with a treat. This will teach your Great Pyrenees to obey not only your commands but also those of strangers. Sign your Great Pyrenees up for a group training class so they have an opportunity to socialize with other owners and their dogs.
Expose your Great Pyrenees to as many new situations as possible before they turn 16 weeks old. Doing so will ensure your Great Pyrenees is adaptable to many strange situations. A Great Pyrenees that is properly socialized will get along with most people and pets and makes it easy to have people over without worrying about making your dog timid or afraid.
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