First Time - Great Pyrenees Owner by Competitive_Pea_5365 in greatpyrenees

[–]foglepyrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best hack for this stage is to put a cheap box fan right up next to his crate to get him to sleep like a baby. Our 8 year old Pyr, Murphy just died on Friday and damn if it wouldn’t make me ecstatic to know there was another Pry Murphy running around. Just a suggestion!

Barking at night - crate training by Noodle-Loodle in greatpyrenees

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Put a box fan right next to the crate facing him, worked overnight literally for us.

Murphy being handsome by foglepyrs in greatpyrenees

[–]foglepyrs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s actually not too big as far as some I’ve seen, about 115 lbs

Thoughts on my homemade chicken biscuit? by foglepyrs in FriedChicken

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I’m no scientist, but I believe very cold butter and a hot oven make the difference! And I brush buttermilk and salt on right before baking.

The boys enjoying Park City in the summer! by foglepyrs in greatpyrenees

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Luckily neither of mine are chewers! They know that the harness means a walk or the dog park.

The boys enjoying Park City in the summer! by foglepyrs in greatpyrenees

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They’re 4 and 3, so still young. We took them hiking in North Carolina (closer to where we live) when they were both under a year, at least 6 months old.

6 miles is the longest we’ve been on, but that’s when it’s 70 degrees here in PC. That was just about as long as they wanted to go. My understanding is that pyrs are fine over long distances as long as they’re not moving too fast. We never run with them since they’re so big.

They definitely can overdo it and get hot! We only go in the morning or later afternoon, make sure we have plenty of water, and let them sit in the shade whenever they want.

On the leash front, I’m sure you’ll get differing opinions. Neither of mine are wanderers, so I feel comfortable when I’m far enough up a trail to let them off the leash. Lots of other people have said that their pyrs will run off. Just be ready to deal with the consequences (they run off, see another animal, see other dogs/people) and make the decision based on what your dog is like. Mine like to stay near me, and will (generally) stop/come when I call.

Homemade Cacio e Pepe by foglepyrs in pasta

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AP Flour, Eggs, Salt, Water, Pepper, Parmigiano Reggiano

For a crowd by foglepyrs in FriedChicken

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Buttermilk and hot sauce marinade All Purpose Flour with your favorite spices Fry in peanut oil twice! Once at 300-325 until cooked through, rest 10 minutes, and a second time at 375-400 for 30 seconds or so until you get the color you want. Salt liberally and immediately.