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Coco and Casper tend to nap on either side of the back door, making it pretty difficult to get in or out almost all the time. Coco is doing really well, by the way. We’ve worked out a routine and haven’t had an accident in the house since the first day. She’s doing well with Chloe, too, most of the time. Chloe darted in one time, and Coco cornered her in the living room, snarling at her like she’d found a marauding raccoon in the house. Chloe was duly submissive (and was more than happy to get back out asap). So. Coco now sees the house as her domain. She’s okay with Chloe outside, but not inside. I’ll keep that in mind when I get ready to put them out in the field together. Probably they will need to go to a neutral field, like the sheep field, first, where neither of them feel so much ownership. At least Chloe’s response to bow down to Coco was a good one. (Coco bows down to no one, so it’s a good thing Chloe knows her place.) In any case, I was surprised by how quickly Coco decided she owned the house. It makes me feel safe to have her in the house, so I’m not sure I ever want to put her out! Great Pyrs are such amazing natural guardians. I’ve never experienced keeping one in the house before, and I like it.
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It sounds like Coco prefers being with her people now. I’m sure she missed you all tons while she was gone and wants to be close to you. Does she sit on your feet yet? Mine did if I had to be gone from him for a while. So glad she is home and mending.
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Glad to hear Coco is settling in well, hopefully her and Chloe will establish the pecking order without too much fuss when Coco is ready to go back outside.
Our Pyr is a family dog, he’s a big teddy bear and loves attention. He always has to sleep near me, so I am always stepping over him. I don’t mind though, he’s the best dog ever. I’m not much of a dog person, but Pyr’s are my exception to the rule.
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It’s amazing and wonderful how much love and companionship we can share with our dogs.
I raise Labrador Retrievers and my girls live in the house with me. They weigh 80 or 90 pounds and think they’re lap dogs. We’re best friends. I love them. Most of the time we’re tripping over each other because whatever I’m doing they’re right there with me.
Keep Coco with you Suzanne, it will be wonderful for both of you.
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Great to see Coco, and read how well she’s doing, you’re both glad she’s home
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How is the ‘hair’ situation with such a ‘fuzzy’ critter in the house?
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You know with just you and your daughter in the house at night it might be nice to have a protective large dog there also. So much safer than just the two of you alone. Coco might make a very nice house-at-night/field-by-day dog.
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Have been inspired to do additional reading about the breed. Such wonderful dogs.
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