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DragonTaming Certified Canine / Feline Behavior Specialist + Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Certified Service Animal Trainer
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10/21/2026

A giant marshmallow running!

The Great Pyrenees is a majestic, giant livestock guardian breed originating from the Pyrenees Mountains between France ...
10/21/2026

The Great Pyrenees is a majestic, giant livestock guardian breed originating from the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain.
Known as calm, patient, and affectionate family companions, males weigh 100+ lbs and stand 27–32 inches tall, while females weigh 85+ lbs and stand 25–29 inches tall, with a lifespan of 10–12 years.

Temperament and Behavior

Independent and Protective: Bred to think and act alone while guarding flocks, making them loyal protectors with a strong independent streak.
Nocturnal Barkers: Naturally alert and vocal, especially at night when patrolling their territory.
Gentle Giants: Deeply patient and affectionate with family members and children, though early socialization is vital.

Training an independent livestock guardian breed like the Great Pyrenees requires a shift from traditional obedience training to a partnership built on mutual respect. Because they were bred to work miles away from human direction, they do not have a built-in desire to please humans like a Retriever or a Shepherd does.

Core Training Principles

• Be a Partner, Not a Boss: Independent breeds ignore drilling and harsh demands. Keep training sessions brief (3 to 5 minutes), highly rewarding, and engaging. If a session is repetitive, they will simply walk away.
• Establish Value with High-Value Rewards: Standard kibble or dry biscuits rarely motivate an independent thinker. Use exceptionally high-value rewards like freeze-dried meats, fresh chicken, or cheese blocks to make listening to your cues worth their while.

Care and Maintenance

Grooming: Features a thick weather-resistant double coat that sheds heavily twice a year, requiring weekly brushing.
Exercise and Space: Moderate exercise needs, but they require a secure, fenced yard (at least 5 feet) due to a tendency to roam or dig.
Health: Prone to giant-breed issues like hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, eye disorders, and life-threatening bloat.

When your Service Dog isn't vested, and allowed to be a 'dog' at a dog friendly event, but people still ask if she's a S...
10/18/2026

When your Service Dog isn't vested, and allowed to be a 'dog' at a dog friendly event, but people still ask if she's a Service Dog based off of how she behaves.
Jubilee keeps showing me how fantastic her temperament and training has become!

A field line Golden Retriever is a working-bred dog selected for high athleticism, intense bird-retrieving drive, and st...
10/18/2026

A field line Golden Retriever is a working-bred dog selected for high athleticism, intense bird-retrieving drive, and stamina rather than appearance in the conformation show ring.

Key Characteristics

• Physical Build: Leaner, more athletic, and smaller than show lines—typically weighing 55 to 70 pounds and standing 20 to 24 inches tall.
• Coat: Shorter, thinner coats with less feathering and a lower grooming requirement; colors often range from dark gold to deep red (though color alone does not define a field line).
• Energy Level: Very high; they generally require 1.5 to 3 hours of daily vigorous exercise, running, or swimming, plus mental stimulation.
• Temperament: Eager to please, highly trainable, and driven in the field, yet they possess a natural "off-switch" that allows them to settle quietly inside the house.
• Lifespan: Average of 12 to 14 years.

10/17/2026

We constantly get thanks and compliments when we're off leash.
Why? Because everyone deserves to feel comfortable in public!
Off leash freedom is a privilege.

10/15/2026

Why is she so cute in them though 😍

10/12/2026

This is genetics in action!
It's funny how Cash (retriever) could care less about the stranger and only watched me the entire time.

10/08/2026

I always say, take your dog everywhere you can!
Within their ability to be successful, of course.
Just taking your pups once a week when you get groceries is a fantastic way to get some more socialization time in.

My entire 7 minutes.
10/08/2026

My entire 7 minutes.

10/08/2026

Thought the whining was a lot? Just wait until they discover squeakers in toys!

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Fort Worth, TX
76110

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Monday 10am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 7:30pm
Thursday 10am - 7:30pm
Friday 10am - 7:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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