Everyone living or working with a Pyr can use some good training tips. We present several below as PDF files you can download or videos you can view on Facebook, courtesy of trainer Roman Gottfried. You can also email Roman for behavioral assistance. Here’s a Facebook video that talks about the effectiveness of online training. More Facebook videos from Roman are below.
Elizabeth Ingalls is a trainer who has worked with Great Pyrenees for close to two decades. She believes it’s important for adopters to know that dogs are individuals, but also have a long line of genetics that may influence their behaviors. The behaviors that make a guardian successful in a working role can sometimes create friction in a pet dog home. She believes that’s where your real work together begins. You can email Elizabeth info@elizabethingalls.com or visit her on Facebook or Instagram.
The “Dog to English” Translation Chart reproduced below should serve as a helpful reminder for canine body language. Being aware of your dog’s body language helps to encourage certain desirable behaviors and discourage negatives ones.
The selected links in the PDF below, prepared for fosters, outlines expectations for fostered dogs and but is a good reference for other dogs as well.
| Training Good Behavior | P. 1 | Teaching Basic Commands | P. 5 | |
| Food Guarding | P. 2 | House Training | P. 6 | |
| Counter Surfing | P. 2 | Crate Training | P. 9 | |
| Getting on Furniture | P. 2 | Leash Walking | P. 12 | |
| Door Behavior | P. 4 | Dog Toys/How to Use Them | P. 15 |
The following videos and links can help modify problem behavior and reinforce good behavior. Roman Gottfried gets high marks from people who want to understand their Great Pyrenees better. This owner, who contacted us about surrendering the Pyr she got from a local pound, has this to say: “I’ve been watching Roman Gottfried’s videos and have learned so much from him and from working with Odie and building our relationship. I’m growing in my understanding of this particular dog and the breed. ” – Janelle in Michigan
General Behavior
Nothing in Life is Free Training
Excitement Control: https://www.facebook.com/100000189569097/videos/1431283246887980/
Options-Problem Solver: https://www.facebook.com/romansholisticdogtraining/videos/1664601276887196/
My Dog Jumps On People: https://www.facebook.com/romansholisticdogtraining/videos/1535315523149106/
Living Peaceably with Cats and Dogs
Spay And Neuter: https://www.facebook.com/100000189569097/videos/1435769129772725/
Alpha Boot Camp, or Who’s in Charge Here?
Alpha Theory Debugged: https://www.facebook.com/100000189569097/videos/1442340989115539/
Click the image below to view an enlarged PDF version.
New Dog
Increasing the Odds of a Successful Adoption
Adopted a Dog, Now what: https://www.facebook.com/romansholisticdogtraining/videos/1567139196633405/
Time And Space: https://www.facebook.com/100000189569097/videos/1436670139682624/
Adopting A Rescue: https://www.facebook.com/100000189569097/videos/1432105776805727/
Adoption Trauma: https://www.facebook.com/100000189569097/videos/1430560316960273/
Dogs Shelter Trauma: https://www.facebook.com/100000189569097/videos/1614423965240573/
Puppy Training
Hyper Puppy: https://www.facebook.com/100000189569097/videos/1443353385680966/
Is your Puppy Biting: https://www.facebook.com/100000189569097/videos/1560556757293961/
Puppy Crate Training: https://www.facebook.com/100000189569097/videos/1683825428300426/
Puppies And Kids: https://www.facebook.com/100000189569097/videos/1613544281995208/
Rebels with Paws—a Guide to Canine Adolescence
Aggression
Warning Signs: https://www.facebook.com/100000189569097/videos/1442804359069202/
Dogs are NOT aggressive: https://www.facebook.com/100000189569097/videos/1618052841544352/
Aggression VS Reactive: https://www.facebook.com/100000189569097/videos/1480080262008278/
Is Your Dog Growling?: https://www.facebook.com/100000189569097/videos/1740974069252228/
My Dog Bit a Child: https://www.facebook.com/100000189569097/videos/1560533480629622/
