Stimulation 1 hutchins reports (crash i haven't and can pass trimmed, although that's usually for dogs showing conformation. Baths can be infrequent since his coat tends to shed dirt. When you do bathe your Great Pyrenees, use a high-quality dog shampoo to avoid stripping oils from the dog's coat and skin. Check his ears once a week for dirt, redness, or a bad odor that can indicate infection. Also wipe them out weekly with a cotton ball dampened with gentle, pH-balanced ear cleaner to prevent problems. Because his floppy ears block air circulation, they must be checked and cleaned weekly to prevent ear infections. Gently wipe out the ear with a cotton ball moistened with a cleaning solution recommended by your veterinarian. Never stick cotton swabs or anything else into the ear canal or you might damage it. Your Pyr have ear infection if the inside of the ear smells bad, looks red or seems tender, or he frequently shakes his head or scratches at his ear. Brush your Pyr's teeth at least two or three times a week to remove tartar buildup and the bacteria that lurk inside it. Daily brushing is even better if you want to prevent gum disease and bad breath. Trim his nails regularly if he doesn't wear them down naturally. If you can hear them clicking on the floor, they're too Short, neatly trimmed nails keep your arms from getting scratched when your Great Pyrenees enthusiastically jumps up to greet you. Begin accustoming your Pyr to being brushed and examined when he's a puppy. Handle his paws frequently dogs are touchy about their feet and look inside his mouth and ears. Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards, and you'll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams and other handling when he's adult. As you groom, check for sores, rashes, or signs of infection such as redness, tenderness, or inflammation on the skin or feet and the ears, nose, mouth, and eyes. Ears should smell good, without too much wax or gunk inside, and eyes should be clear, with no redness or discharge. Your careful weekly exam help you spot potential health problems early. A Pyr loves children and is absolutely devoted to them. He'll protect them with his life, and he is fact tender toward everything that is small and weak. children can't manage such a large dog on a leash, however, he should be walked by adult or older child. As with every breed, you should always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and children to prevent any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either party. Teach your child never to approach any dog while he's eating or sleeping or to try to take the dog's food away. No dog, no matter how friendly, should ever be left unsupervised with a child. The Great Pyr generally does well with other animals the house, especially if he's been raised with them from puppyhood. A well-socialized Pyr tends to get along with other dogs. Great Pyrenees are often acquired without any clear understanding of what goes into owning one, and these dogs often end up the care of rescue groups, need of adoption or fostering. If you're interested adopting a Great Pyr, a rescue group is a good place to start. Rango I'm unfortunately looking to surrender our 5yr old husky pitbull named Rango. We're the foster owners, got him 3 weeks ago from his only owner the Bronx. Well taken care of, trained, worked as guard dog the house. Our house is a bit too hectic for him, he'd be perfect for a quiet home with active couple or family with older children. He has some separation anxiety issues and anxiety around strangers, but lots of for his primary owners. Would be best for people with some dog training experience. He loves running around the woods, lots of energy, plays fetch and well trained with basic commands crate is a great boy, I've had him since he was 3 months old. He is now 1 year old. I wish I could keep him but due to small apartment, family and I decided to give him to a home which there is lots of space for him to play. We encourage those who have backyards live houses. We prefer to keep him the State of New we would like to him from time to time because he means much to us. The price can