Anatolian Pyrenees puppy

[AGeese]

That too, but what I mean is if there's is conflict or a reason a dog that size wants to be on the other side of the fence those underground fences won't stop them. Worst case your dog gets zapped while it's trying to defend you or your flock.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I paid a good priice for underground fencing. Worked great. Until the trash truck drove over it and broke it. $500 repair. A week or so later, same thing. Have not bothered to have it fixed again. Got e-collar for this dog (Sammy, another Sheltie, he chases vehicles and leaves the property). THAT works, pretty well. He learned not to chase our vehicles or most others that come on the property. Yay. Then we bought another vehicle of a different color. He chases it. Boo, the collar goes back on.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Bottom lline: underground fencing works to a point but is not fail-safe.

 

[Evadig]

I was just visiting someone who has Anatolians as guard dogs and they happily eat any chicken that escapes its pen, no matter how much they were trained not to. Just my two cents…

 

[SandyRiverChick]

These dogs have never been in a house so I wasn't sure if I should continue that or if it may mess it up if I bring it in for binding for a few months but this dog will ultimately be an outdoor dog.

Not in house yet but with litter mates and mom - right? Alone as a young pup is just going to be better in house at night for safety and bonding with you. Once the pup is bonded with you, he'll do anything to please you. Also I agree with comments that 8 weeks is way to young to bring home and on top of that, put outside alone full time?? Just no.

 

[SandyRiverChick]

That's how Gracie, my Sheltie was. She was a loved family member. But as she grew up, she took it on herself to guard the property and, by extension, the chickens. My birds could free range because of her. I saw her run off three coyotes once, and she'd have a fit if strange dogs came around. She didn't even tolerate squirrels. But nobody taught her anything. She just had that instinct. I miss her.

I used to show Shelties for a breeder. I LOVE their intelligence! My horse would let my Sheltie trot alongside him but never my large breed dogs. Horses know the difference between skilled herding dogs and goof balls. I've never had a Sheltie around chickens, good to know your experience!

 

[Nicci0110]

Not in house yet but with litter mates and mom - right? Alone as a young pup is just going to be better in house at night for safety and bonding with you. Once the pup is bonded with you, he'll do anything to please you. Also I agree with comments that 8 weeks is way to young to bring home and on top of that, put outside alone full time?? Just no.

Yes i agree. I will keep him inside. I've never had a guardian dog so I wasn't sure if I should do that. I definitely want to though. I don't really have any choice but to take him at the 8 weeks. Like I said this isn't a breeder but I did get to visit the farm and he is awesome with chickens for now and I plan to take him out with mine daily.

 

[SandyRiverChick]

Yes i agree. I will keep him inside. I've never had a guardian dog so I wasn't sure if I should do that. I definitely want to though. I don't really have any choice but to take him at the 8 weeks. Like I said this isn't a breeder but I did get to visit the farm and he is awesome with chickens for now and I plan to take him out with mine daily.

8 weeks is a baby, glad you're bringing inside. Take a small stuffed toy with you and rub it on the momma dog to get her smell. Let baby pup sleep with it for comfort, it will very hard on baby, first few nights.

 

[Nicci0110]

8 weeks is a baby, glad you're bringing inside. Take a small stuffed toy with you and rub it on the momma dog to get her smell. Let baby pup sleep with it for comfort, it will very hard on baby, first few nights.

Thank you. That's a great idea. Maybe a blanket too

 

[Penpal]

You have the choice of telling the owners that you will come back when the puppy is 12 weeks old. Bring a collar for the one you want, if you have chosen one. These large breeds are known for having large litters. They aren't easy to find homes for.