Casper 2 Years Old Male Great Pyrenees Mix 85-lbs, Neutered
Background: Open to exploring placement outside of our Bay Area service area for the right fit.
We took in Casper's mother, a Great Pyrenees, along with his siblings last year. This decision was based on being told that the father was a Labrador Retriever which turned out not to be the case. Casper found a home through adoption but was eventually returned to us due to displaying some resource-guarding behavior.
*Casper is 50% Great White Pyrenees. The Great Pyrenees originated in the Pyrenees mountains of Europe which form the border between France and Spain. They were developed by the Basque people to protect their flocks from predation by bears and wolves. It’s highly recommended that you read up on the breed if you are interested in adopting. 10 Tips for Training Great Pyrenees | It's Dog or Nothing (itsdogornothing.com)
What Casper's Foster Says: It seems my foster doesn’t know my name because he keeps calling me, “You Big Goof”. Can someone tell him my name is Casper? Casper is a big fluffy guy that has a “bubbly personality” is gentle, loving, devoted and a loyal companion.
Casper’s favorite outing is to go hiking with our dog Cheyenne. He starts getting excited when we grab the car keys. Casper does really well riding in the truck. He loves to hang his head out the window. Casper met several friends (goats, Llamas, and horses) on the hikes. Casper also likes to play tug-o-war and fetch with his toys and has made great progress with leash walking. Casper sleeps in the crate that is located in our bedroom. When we start getting ready for bed, Casper will head to his crate and even communicate with you when he's ready for bed. He’ll sleep through the night. Casper gets along well with our female lab Cheyenne. There have been a couple of occasions when Cheyenne let Casper know that she was done playing. Casper did respect her wishes. Casper will do well with a family that has another companion. The companion will be a great mentor to him. Casper knows a significant number of commands; Sit, Down, Break (release command), Come, Crate, Place (designated space), Heel, and Out. Let’s go Potty and Who Wants a Treat. Casper is gentle when taking treats from your hand. Casper is a big dog so experience with a large dog is recommended. It’s important for the adopter to be patient as Casper transitions into his forever home. The Great Pyrenees are a breed that can make decisions independent of human input so it’s important to continue with establishing rules and boundaries. Casper will become a loyal companion with patience and continued training.What Lab Rescue Rep Says: Casper is an intelligent and affectionate dog and will thrive in a loving, structured environment. He should start with a local trainer to continue building his foundation. With the right measures taken, Casper can thrive. Casper has made great progress since moving into a foster home. The fosters have been working with a canine behaviorist, remotely, New Hope Behavior Consultants for the Guardians who specializes in livestock guardian breeds. Casper became an almost instant High Achiever, and he even made the “Wall of Fame” on their website.
One of our volunteers recently dog sat Casper (and his foster sister) for about a week while his fosters were out of town (She's pictured giving Casper a belly rub) Here's what she had to say: Casper is an awesome dog!. Behind his eyes lies a keen intelligence that wants to communicate with you. Great Pyrenees are known for their independent nature, but if you build a relationship based on mutual trust and respect, with rules and boundaries, Casper will gladly follow your lead. Casper walks well on a front attach harness, though his youthful exuberance and protective instincts can sometimes come into play, so prospective adopters should be comfortable handling a big dog. I felt comfortable walking Casper (I've worked with reactive dogs) but it did take a little bit of strength/counterbalance to hold him when he reacted. So it just needs to be someone who can do that. My guess is that the reactivity would lessen as he builds more of a relationship with the handler. The right person who understands Casper's breed and tendencies may discover that they have found a soulmate in this truly amazing dog.Medical: Casper is up to date on core vaccines, heartworm tested negative, microchipped, and neutered.
Located In: Danville
If you are interested in fostering or adopting, please contact Kris at krisellen.nm@gmail.com
Please note our service area: GGLRR adopts to the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
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