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😂 I wake up when I don’t hear the bark at night 😊

I’ve had my Pyr for 5 months. Adopted him from the shelter. He is now 16 months as I type this. I didn’t do much research on GP’s before adopting and the barking was pretty bad. Early in the morning and late at night which could become an issue with your neighbors. He’s an outside dog and I have a decent size backyard so he has a good amount of space to move around. Anyways, I decided to take him to the dog park one day and he was thrilled. I didn’t realize how friendly and playful they are with other dogs. So I noticed there was no barking that night and no barking the next morning. I took him back a second time a few days later and again, no barking at night or the following morning. So now I’ve made it a habit to take him for 30 minute walks EVERY day. His behavior totally changed, not just with the barking but he doesn’t jump on me every time I go to the back yard and the play biting has also been brought to a minimum. He’s become somewhat of a celebrity at the park. People know his name and he gets stopped for photos. I know every dog is different so I can only speak for my Pyr, Logan. He’s a lot of work but I’m ready to invest the time. I did begin to regret my choice of adoption early on but now I know I made a good decision because not many people are willing to adopt an extra large dog. I hope this helps someone somehow.

I couldn't hear your video...my Great Pyrenees was barking. Mine keeps me safe from motorcycles.

We just lost our GP and I would give a million dollars to hear her bark again!!!!!!! 😞

We're on our third. Borking is built in. Probably the best thing about Pyrs is they are low maintainance versus something like a lab. And yeah, if a chipmunk farts two miles away, that Pyr is borking!

My Pyrenees literally thinks the wind is attacking me. He’ll bark at anything.

My Pyr / Berner mix barks but if I say "thank you, the threat is gone" he will stop. I trained him do so. Start early and embrace the bOrk!!

Great Pyrenees are territorial dogs. They are also farm dogs. They walk the perimeter constantly barking to ward off other animals!! They are also typically nocturnal

Mine too. He isn't barking at the moment but he is passed out on me snoring. Best breed ever.

These are great dogs. Yes the barking is an issue but its only because they are protecting you. They think anyone approaching your house is coming to murder you. I guess these days that is not such a bad thing.

I got a Pyrenees mix by accident. He was at a rescue listed as a Brittany spaniel mix. Nope. 80 pounds of barking beast dog. If it creeps, crawls, or moves it will be barked at. If barking isn't enough he raises the threat level. He's a mess but we love him.

My son got us one he's 3yrs old 151 lbs he lives in are house. I just l Iove him. His barking can get on nerves sometimes but, I'd never give him away. There the best dogs and so loving.

Love them we had 1 for 13 glorious years he was our Baby!!❤️thank u

My GP ofc barks too. We live quite close to a big city. I'm woken up frequently by his barks, And yes, it can seem annoying. However, I made the decision not be upset at my best friend for alerting to me any/all possible dangers. Instead I always thank him and tell him he has done a great job. That is after all, his job, to protect his flock and land. I go back to sleep and he goes back to protecting us. P.S. a small % of the time I will look out and notice that there is actually something I should respond to. It's a balanced trade-off and I am very glad to have him assisting me with home defense.

As they mature, if they are companions not working, at about 2 years old the barking reduce’s or stops as it did with our 2 past GP’s. If they are working actively, deal with the barking, as stated it is defense of the flock #1. If your thinking of getting a GP #1 they are giant dogs, a single full grown GP will take up most of a full size sofa. #2 they need something to do or they will eat said sofa. #3 they bark until older. #4 of all the breeds I’ve owned they are the best. Last but not least they have relatively short life spans, 10 years on average, when it’s time to put them down, and you’ll know. Don’t just take them to the vet and send them to the back to be put down. I went to the back with every dog I had and sit on the floor with their head in my lap as the drugs were given to ease their suffering. It’s damn hard. They have lived their life for YOU. Don’t let them pass with a stranger, they deserve your companionship as they pass. It sucks to do, but they would do it for you. Never let your dog die alone if you can be with them. They earned your love in their time of need, give it to them. Getting our new GP pup in a few days. Buckle up honey here we go again :)

Good description of my lovely five Pyr doggies. (And yes ... my neighbors kind of hate me. But hey. I'm not crazy about them either.) My five lovelies, who take very good care of me in my kind of sketchy neighborhood: Lily, Xavi, Inky, Bean and Amaia. Where I live, the weirdos are a LOT more scared of big barking dogs than they are of guns. My doggoes love me and take care of me. Pyrs are the absolute best. And yes ... they ALWAYS circle back around to make sure I'm OK. I so love these dogs.

My Pyr has a BIG BOLD BOOMING BARK! She mainly sleeps all day, and BOOMS at night, for hours.

Thanks for the video and hopefully educating some future dog owners who are looking at this breed.

Sleep all day bark all night that’s what they do I love it

My farron was always actually much quieter than most pyranese but he would definitely let you know when someone was at the door, but he has always been the most friendly dog I've had with strangers once he knows that we're okay with them.

I own 2. Yes wonderful dogs and 100 percent agree !!

We thought our pyr was deaf when we adopted her but she just never barks. I have no clue what her voice sounds like.

No!! Why didn't I see this before?! Ahhhh!!! Thanks for this video !!

HOA, if I lived in an HOA I would have a GP just to tic them off. We have lived with GPs for 30 years, our last on passed on last summer, the other farm we work for still have two with the goats. The barking is a much welcome sound. So comforting to know they are out doing their thing. From an early age we made them sit and wait for the food bowl, other wise they would be all over us.

My Great Pryenees barking led me to search for 'Great Pyrenees Barking'. It seems that your Pyrenees barking has calmed mine down, because yours are already doing it. Makes sense, lol.

All Pyrenees bark. That’s why they need a big space to run in and a flock of something to protect. That’s what they were bred for and what thier job is. Unfair to pen them up in small spaces or have them inside. They need a job.

Love love these dogs!❤😊

I have had my Great Pyrenees mix (with Husky and Malamute) and she hardly barks. I was told that the malamute trait is what made the difference.

Love this video!

Very well said!!! A gp is absolutely one of a kind special dogs!

I noticed after your daughter fed the dogs she away with a models walk. Cute gal.

They're just like that brother I've got 7 for cattle as well and they don't stop barking but I've just got used to it it's part of what makes them special I'd gladly die for those dogs any day also during the day they're very lazy and sleep in the building in the AC and then very active and alive all night I was blessed because my uncle got me 3 from his friend when they were a month old and ended up having 4 more puppies truly makes my heart smile to see so many people love these dogs and have a deep connection with them

Some of them do bark more and I just add a few more goats to herd and they settle down with watching the new animals, crazy but it works 😊

Our great Pyrenees barking a lot too , her favourite a postmen or his motorbike.!..? we are not sure, but we ❤ her very much 🇦🇺🌈🌻💕

This makes me want one of those dogs so bad!

We are adopting our first great pyr next week. Can hardly wait. He’ll be 8wks

you are Amazing keep making your video’s 🥰😄👩🏽

Great video and info.......

Mine does the same

My GP is 9 he mostly stays out in the barn yard and he barks a lot we live in the country and we have coyotes and have pictures of them around the barn by the house and one right by the front porch but not any more since we leave Bear out at night so the chickens and cats are safe at night now everyone is happy

I believe my dog is a GP mix she barks at everything and extremely protective of me

Thank you for the reminders of why they like to bark... so much. I have my second GP (he's three years old). Do you mind if I ask if you feed them once/day and how much? Also, how much do they weigh? My vet says my guy (Aneto) is overweight (110 lbs) so I've reduced his food allowance, but now I think he's hungry all the time ;-(.

Beautiful animals

I have a 2 yr old great pyranese/ lab mix and its so true what you said about how they behave when they perceive a threat. Ive had strange people come to my gate and she is ON IT and if i walk out on the porch she cir les back and will back me up! Shehas stood on her hind legs and pushed me with her front feet. And its gentle! She isnt jumping on me she is literally herding me back in the house. Im like damn! Am i not the boss around here??

I have two. Good luck with that. Mine bark all the time.

I'm gonna buy outdoor Bose speakers and play Jimi Hendrix 24/7 full blast. Give back to my lovely neighbor!

Hmm pack of big dogs barking think I’ll go the other way . Mission accomplished

I have a decent sized house, 2 bedroom 2 bath and have 2 pyrs. It gets a little dirty, a little hairy but I wouldn't have it any other way

Awesome video!

That’s their job ❤️

I am thinking about getting one!

There probably barking at something if it’s a coyote somewhere in your area they might be barking at that or barking at someone who’s passing by sometimes It’s common for them to bark there probably hearing something or just barking to scare someone off

Both of my grandparents knees are barking

My big girl has run off potential home intruders twice.

Hi there, First off, I want to say that my husband and I found your review thoroughly informative. We have owned large breeds before and are considering a Pyr. Upon my research, I am still left with questions that maybe you and the “Pyr community” could help us with before we make our final decision. 1. Food. We have an 8 year old female Siberian Husky/American Pit named Sadie that we want to find a companion for. We feed her Purina Sensitive Skin Lamb/Rice. How does this fair for this breed considering the digestive systems they have? Would Hills be more of an appropriate option or perhaps Purina Pro Plan? What about as a pup? Any suggestions? What foods did you guys feed your GP as a pup and then as an adult? 2. Training. Is it advisable to spend hundreds of dollars on obedience training versus DIY? What route did you take? In my experience, I trained all my pups, however, we are talking about a different breed here. The stubbornness is something I ran into a lot with my dogs so patience and positive reinforcement is key! 3. Grooming. My Sadie goes to the vet faithfully. Considering this dog, (His name would be Cooper) sheds ALOT, I plan to brush him myself daily, at the latest once per week for 30 minutes and take him for nail training monthly. Bathing is something I am curious to hear your thoughts on. Unless Cooper is filthy, every two months should be enough. Correct me if I am wrong “Pyr Community”…. 4. Exercise. I have a fenced in yard but would still take Cooper on two 45 minute walks daily. Hopefully, this is enough…. 5. Barking. The infamous barking….how do you effectively minimize it? I’m sure yelling at this intelligent breed to shut up would not be smart or supportive to their emotional well-being. After all, they have super sonic hearing so would you offer any tips or strategies? I sincerely appreciate everyone who took the time to read this post. I need a big, sweet, therapy dog in my life that I can enjoy for many years to come. I feel this breed matches my characteristics to a T, “big, sweet, stubborn, loyal, and intelligent”, just like a Capricorn. Anyways, I hope to hear from you and I appreciate you dearly! Blessings and prosperity!

I can soooo relate! Haha

It’s 5 am and mine is barking bc of the highway in the background just like my farm we have a highway that runs along side our property . Barks all the time coyotes, possums , gophers .

they are beautiful!! We have 5 pyrs... all barkers of course!

Yes my Bella. We are moving to a new house with a fence. So goo bye to our neighbor who gets mad at me for her bark.

You are very lucky man

I have a great pyrenees/lab cross. She looks like a long haired black lab, except she's 104 pounds. She acts like a GP (except that she loves to swim) and would happily spend all day every day in the yard, patrolling the fence and barking. Drives us nuts sometimes, but love her to death.

What do you feed your pyrs... eggs, veg, etc

Our perennese barks when it gets dark A lot we got a vibrate collar and that stopped that thank god

We have a Great Pyrenees / American Bulldog, aptly named Zeus. They are so smart, but yes he barks and howls at almost everything.

Good Channel.

Aaaaand so what do you do if you're one of the neighbors real close to this? Say right on the other side of the fence from one of these dogs? Bedroom and at home office 50 yards from this? What do we do? How do we get sleep? We love dogs and farm animals, but wow it's nonstop barking all night every night. We love our neighbors, and they have every right to protect their animals. But We're thinking the only option is moving at this point. Anyone have any advice on how to be good neighbors but also keep our sanity and decrease the barking?

That's so cool how they bark and then check if everyone's safe. ❤ I want to rescue one from the pound but I'm afraid of all the barking. That's the only thing stopping me.

I noticed you separate all the animals and the dogs are in separate yards at feeding time. Do the dogs always stay in separate pastures ? Is this to prevent foid aggression?? Do you feed them once a day or several times a day?

The dogs need grooming, I had two of the these magnificent animals and yes they do bark a lot.

Oddly enough, I expected this video to be about how to train them to NOT bark, or to STOP barking on command, which is my goal. But, what, you just have to get used to it…?! I’ll keep looking for a solution then…

My full bred Pyrenees is not only the most barking dog I've ever had but hes a timid scared acting boy. He honestly hates going outside other than to use the bathroom. He won't go up or down our stairs. We have three acres and he's not interested in even exploring. Hes 4 years old and even though our family loves him to death , I personally am disappointed with his demeanor. We've always had golden retrievers and labs and I did a tremendous amount of research into Pyrenees and I thought I was choosing a winner.

My girl barks at birds lol a chicken hawk landed on the telephone pole in the front yard and she went nuts running back an forth barking at it till it flew away, she barks and barks lil i told my husband we should have named her Barkeley instead of Yanni

I have a fm and i can never cook she bracks the whole time im cooking lol

My Great Pyrenees barks only at threats,perceived threats,actual threats,at other dogs,at cats,at birds,at seen things,unseen things,because he's bored,he's excited,he's hungry,wants attention,he's tired, at coyotes he sees,at coyotes he dosen't see,at coyotes he thinks he sees. Because he wants to. No,nothing special about his barking.

What happened? You explained they bark and why and that was it? Most of us already knew that it's why we watched a video that's mostly all background music 😟😊

Gorgeous dogs but they do NOT belong in urban settings surrounded by people with different lifestyles/ schedules than their owner

In a year or two I will be wanting to buy a female puppy from you. I live just North of Beaumont, TX.

Or your new neighbor brought two of them home...put them in a pen across the road and they live 1/4 mile down the road...nice and piecfull? You should have seen how nice it was before they moved in.!

thats what they are bred to do. They all bark like that I tried everything to get ours to stop shock collars things like that and nothing works so now when shes outside i where earphones cranked all the way up

So... no tips on stopping the barking?

I thought you were going to offer advice.

Shouldnt have bought a pyranese then...its a guard dog, that's their job

Our Pyrenees barked so much and it would wake us up at like 3 in the morning and we eventually had to get it a shot caller to stop its barking and even that didn't stop it. It only decreased it a little bit.

Help my great pyrenees has ruined my life

Not much help in this video, just accept it I guess. Regular exercise and maybe a companion help. I have mine inside at night due to close neighbors. When he goes off on a barking tangent I shut off his view to outside and that stops it.

Umm nothing about barking dogs

I'm so fing close to an anti bark muzzel

Bark training Collar is a must with a Pyrenees. They are VERY smart and will learn with maybe 2 or 3 semi shocks that you only bark continuously at REAL threats. The frogs are not bark worthy, nor is the neighbors car a quarter mile away.

Help…get over it! Click bait.