Great Pyrenees
Calm, patient and independent, the Great Pyrenees was developed to guard flocks in the mountains. It thinks for itself and is gentle with its family.
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- Bred for
- Guarding livestock in the Pyrenees mountains
- Typical energy
- Low to moderate
- Size
- Large
Where to start
Usually motivated by calm praise and food. Use that in training and keep sessions short and rewarded.
First focus
Keep training short and clear: this is a thinker, and repetition bores it.
Next
Teach a "quiet" cue early, because guardians bark to announce things.
Daily habit
Practice recall on a long line and keep fencing secure.
Breed notes describe tendencies in a group of dogs, not your dog. Every dog is an individual, and Dogify does not assess your dog. This is general training information and not a substitute for a qualified professional.
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