Outside dogs?

We are fostering a pyr/anatolian mix. He is about a year and a half. He will not go inside any structure. It's been raining for days and we have two huge dog houses and an open shed, not to mention the house where we've been trying to lure him very gently. He'll have none of it. He's wet and miserable. He's very shy and skittish. Help!

Comments for Outside dogs?

Average Rating starstarstarstarstar

Click here to add your own comments

May 07, 2015
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		Getting him into the houses
by: Craig

I know this sounds simplistic, but have you tried putting treats in the house and lots of praise when he gets near them? Obviously something has upset him in the past, so allot of gentle positive reinforcement (with lots of treats!) might do the trick.

I've yet to host a Pyr that does not respond to food.....
May 08, 2015
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		Shelter
by: Donna

Have you tried tying a frozen Kong filled with peanut butter, meat, cheese or anything deemed delicious by your dog? You may need two or three Kongs so when one runs out, you can tie the next one out.

Perhaps having windows in the dog house would help. Clothing with your smell on it.

Is he meant to be a companion dog? If so, you should be letting him in the house to be with you. That would be where he should be.
Jun 14, 2015
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		been there, done that
by: TJ

Millie, our almost 1 year old was 5 mos old when we got her from her previous people. It was the strangest thing, she would not come inside the house. We had to go out and catch her, physically pick her up and carry her in. One day I discovered if I propped the door open, and moved away from the door, she would come in. She doesn't have issues with doors at home anymore, but she still doesn't like to go thru strange doors.

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Great Pyrenees Questions.

CLICK TO FOSTER A PYR
PLEASE CLICK THE IMAGE


Breaking News

RSS

  1. Molly

    Sep 22, 21 01:49 PM

    *ADOPTION PENDING* Congratulations to her new family! She lives with children and her guiding people. Her family and Molly are learning together. Her

    Read More

  2. Male Pyr leads females away from job

    Sep 21, 21 10:53 AM

    We have an older male who was the lone guardian of our sheep for several years. He needed help to protect the sheep from coyotes so now we have a nine

    Read More

  3. Shelby

    Sep 21, 21 10:42 AM

    D.O.B. December 11, 2015 Shelby, a big white fluffy mix, came to us after she started attacking the cats. She will resource guard her food and high value

    Read More

  4. Millie

    Sep 19, 21 01:04 PM

    *ADOPTED* Dear Millie has found her place in life. Congratulations to her family! Her story: Millie came to us from the Kingston Humane Society. She

    Read More

  5. Causes of death

    Sep 14, 21 07:13 PM

    My 10 year old male passed away unexpectedly...has no previous health issues..he was dry heaving when we woke in morning but settled in for snuggles....when

    Read More

  6. Kobi

    Sep 08, 21 09:21 AM

    *ADOPTION PENDING* Kobi came to us when his family situation changed. Kobi is very friendly, with much energy. He loves kids, and is always happy to

    Read More

  7. Biting and chewing

    Sep 07, 21 10:12 AM

    I have a 4 month old GP pup. He is obsessed with chewing and biting everything within reach including humans. He is not aggressive or mean. I know he

    Read More

  8. Back feet turn in

    Sep 06, 21 04:47 PM

    Hi there and thanks for considering my question. I recently acquired a 10 week old purebred Great Pyrenees puppy whose rear feet (toes specifically) curl

    Read More