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  You have a very big dog to be pulling you around! I definitly think he is being the alpha. I know, I have that problem too although things are much improved now with my dog Joey. He is 100 pounds but extremely muscular and strong underneath all that hair. I use a "Halty" or gentle leader on him. He completely ignored the prong collar I tried on him and besides, something about the prong collar always bothered me. However, I know it really works for others though and ultimatley, you need to use what works for your dog.
 
Joey still has some challenging behavior, but he has mostly stopped trying to alpha me and is happier and more secure because I realized I had to take control of the situation. I was hurting him with too much kindness, (probably because I adopted him and felt sorry for him), wrong! Joey is very sly at manipulting if I let him and he does it in a "nice" way...he just lovingly and gently pushes until he gets his own way...pretty crafty!

Anyway, I am reading the book "Cesars Way". I like his techniques. It's not for everyone but it's good for me. My mother bought for me after a broken finger, bumps and bruises from my dog pulling me around, and a mild concusion. It is really helping but it requires dicipline on my part ...that's my challenge, being consistent and not a pushover..whic h I am by nature. Hope this helps,cheers!

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Welcome Carrie!
This is a cool site with lots of friendly "dog people", it's great. I'm pretty new here too and just finding my way around. Can't wait to see the pics of your pup. I am the proud owner of a Kuvasz/Great Pyr cross puppy (Joey) that I rescued...he's almost two now! Again, welcome!
Georgi

awe, jeepers creepers, so cute...i so wish that people would care for the welfare of animals more.

Hi everybody,

It's me, Georgi. I just got back from a week of vacation and I am wondering about the Pyr dog, Lady and if she was adopted yet?

It's good to be home. I missed my big Joe. It will be good to get out walking with him again...I may be a few pounds heavier after all the vacation goodies...LOL,
Georgi

I'm sorry. Maybe things will work out yet. She is such a dear sweet thing. It just broke my heart to read her story. It's hard to imagine that people can be so cruel, and then there are people like you, that will try your hardest to extend yourself to help. The world needs more kind people. If I could, I would rescue every dog that needed rescuing. God Bless all creatures great and small. It would be an empty world without them.

...no words...she is just so beautiful a creature. After her tormented past she needs the most caring family in the world.

Thank you, yes. He has some pitch on him too from lying under the trees and it's hard to get out. Sheesh, I've got my work cut out for me. We were outside all weekend doing house repairs to the deck and Joey rolled in a multitude of things...dirty dog...lol.
Thanks, Georgi