Provide your new puppy with a quiet place of its own. The puppy should have a place to go when it wants to be left alone-he needs lots of sleep. And remember, at this age the puppy is just a baby. Children must learn not tease or handle the puppy roughly. It is unwise to leave a puppy alone and free in a home. He will likely become bored and lonely and in that mood look for mischief to get into, such as chewing up sofa pillows, working on rugs or furniture. Always confine him in an area or pen or crate until you return. Leave him toys to play with, some puppy biscuits to chew on, and fresh water. I am happy for puppy buyers to send me a little blanket with there new families sent on that way i can introduce your scents to your puppy before it leaves and also get some of your puppies mothers scent on it which will hopefully help your puppy feel more settled! It is worthwhile buying a cuddly teddy for their bed too so they feel like they still have somebody there as it is quite daunting leaving your mum and siblings so you will need to replace all of them! Give your puppy lots of love and attention to help ease this transition.
Toys are very important for your puppy. Large hard rubber balls and toys are good, as well as good-quality commercial dog chew bones and old knotted socks. Do not let a puppy chew old shoes, clothing or bits of paper or this taste will be carried over to your good shoes, clothing or a daily newspaper.
Housebreaking will be an immediate concern. The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is easily housebroken if you persist in simple rules, such as always taking the puppy out the same door to relieve himself. Observe your puppy carefully for signs of restlessness until he learns to communicate his needs. Put your puppy out the first thing in the morning, after each meal and nap, the last thing at night, and at any other time when he appears to be restless. When the puppy is very young, you will probably have to get up with him once during the night as a baby cannot be expected to be continent throughout the night. Persistence and adherence to the same procedure, day after day, will housebreak the puppy in a short period of time. Your puppy will be quick to learn, as Pyrs are naturally clean.
There is a saying that "a dog is only as good as what goes into him". This is as applicable to the quality and amount of food as it is to the bloodlines of his ancestors. So, don't skimp. A large breed grows fast and has a lot of developing to do in a short period of time.
The same applies here for your puppies temperament it will be as sociable as you allow it to be once vacinated take your puppy to different places to socialise them with members of the public and other dogs just allow plenty of time as everyone loves to meet a pyr puppy and you may find your little bundle of joy being the centrepeice wherever you go!!
Although Pyrenean Mountain Dogs may mature slowly, your puppy
grows fast and needs wholesome, nourishing food. Nothing takes the
place of a good quality balanced dog food, or puppy food for young
dogs. Dogs prefer consistency. Quality, commercial foods insure
nutritional balance; manufacturers urge you not to supplement by
providing additional additives to their already correct
mixture.
Give dog biscuits (the hard, chewing kind); they are good for
cleaning the teeth. Do not give bones for these can splinter and
thus be dangerous.
Leash breaking should be undertaken when you get your puppy. Again, use kindness and patience. Fit a buckle collar on the puppy's neck, attach a long lead, and for the first couple of lessons, follow the puppy, letting him lead you. After this, kindly and gently coax the puppy to walk beside you, being lavish in your praise and encouragement. Pet the pup frequently and keep the session short. The puppy will want to please you and will soon enjoy these walks. Don't use a chain or choke collar in teaching a puppy to lead. But for an older dog, a nylon choke collar is preferable-it does not wear down the coat.
There are puppy classes for very young puppies often run
by your vets and are very good for socialising. But formal
obedience training is not recommended before six months of age.
Informal obedience training may be started soon after you take your
puppy home. Simple
commands such as "Sit", "Down", "Come", "No", etc. are useful for
everyday life, indoors and out. From the start, show your puppy who
is master (for he may well try to be his own!) and once a command
is given, insist on its being performed. Again, use kindness and
firmness. A displeased tone of voice uttered as a reprimand is
usually sufficient discipline. Do not lose your temper and strike a
puppy or rub its nose in a soiled patch as it does not understand
what it has done wrong and pyreneans are very sensitive and do try
to naturally please, repetition is key here! If an older pup needs
more discipline, shake the dog by the back of the neck like its
mother would but only gently and say no.
