Remedial training for an Anatolian/Pyr/Akbash and me

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Update - The Biscuit is back outside. I took him with me to do chores this morning, and he took off into the woods after something. He was back before I went back to the house but didn't care that the housedog was going back in, he wanted to stay outside. His paws were muddy and he wasn't limping on his leg so I let him stay out. Tomorrow would be day four. I will just keep him on his antibiotics, and watch the site for problems, but he's definitely back to his old self.
:weee:clap :D =D :celebrate
 

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Update - The Biscuit is back outside. I took him with me to do chores this morning, and he took off into the woods after something. He was back before I went back to the house but didn't care that the housedog was going back in, he wanted to stay outside. His paws were muddy and he wasn't limping on his leg so I let him stay out. Tomorrow would be day four. I will just keep him on his antibiotics, and watch the site for problems, but he's definitely back to his old self.
:weee:clap :D =D :celebrate

Glad to hear he is doing better!
 

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I saw a Facebook post for an Anatolian/Akbash/Pyrenees for sale. I contacted the lady and as we talked I eventually came to realize that it is one of my LGD's brothers. Long story short, I have a new LGD!! His name was Bubby, but we will call him Buddy. He is a full brother to The Biscuit but is 6 months older.

I am so excited, but could use some guidance. I have never acquired an adult dog unless it stayed inside, or just showed up and stayed. I am so afraid he will leave if I don't keep him penned. How long before I don't have to worry about that? Right now, I have him in a dog pen that I am not sure will hold him. So far, so good... but he's only just arrived this afternoon. I introduced him to my LGD, the house dog, the goats, and the property and there were no problems.

Any other suggestions?
 

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Here he is (I have no idea why it is on it's side, tilt your head!)
 

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Here are my two boys, getting to know each other. Biscuit is right at a year and has not been neutered (yet) and the new one, Buddy, is 18 months and was neutered at five months.
 

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Ummm confused... how can they be full brothers and be separated by 6 months in age? (were the parents a "puppy mill" set-up?) <scratching head here> :confused: Regardless, he's a good looking boy. You can def see the Anatolian in him. :D Congrats on acquiring him! :thumbsup nice find! I'm sure Biscuit must be pretty happy to have another potential playmate. No idea on your other Q's and haven't seen/heard a peep from @Southern by choice in ages (Hope she's OK:hu)
 

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I was wondering the same thing @Latestarter decided whats done is done and he wasn't gotten from the breeder directly so there's not much to be done about it now
He does look lovely but I would be concerned about his breeders
 

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I am glad the introductions went well. Congrats on a great find!
 

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Wow! I guess you know why the dam was in such rough shape when you got The Biscuit!

Congrats on your new dog! Hopefully the two of them will become real "partners in crime (prevention)" and Buddy settles in quickly. (Oh, help. "Buddy and The Biz: Canine Crimefighters" - it sounds like an animated movie):rolleyes: This does sound like it could be exactly the solution you needed.
 

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