Meet Howie

Meet Howie! Howie is a big, fluffy Great Pyrenees mix with a sweet, goofy personality and a lot of love to give. Typical of a guardian breed, Howie is incredibly loyal and affectionate with the people he knows and loves being close to his family. He can be very sensitive at times and requires the right environment to maintain his confidence. At home, he is a wonderful companion. Calm, loving, and happy to relax nearby. Inside the home, Howie is exceptionally well behaved. He has never been destructive, has never had accidents in the house, and does not display resource guarding around food, treats, or bones. He is generally a relaxed and easy dog in his home environment. He has a lot of personality and forms very strong bonds with his people. Howie will do best in a more rural setting. He has specific triggers that are more commonly encountered in busy or public settings. These include bicycles, motorcycles, large trucks, children running or moving quickly, and occasionally other large dogs. Through his training, he have learned techniques to redirect him and reduce the intensity of his reactions. These strategies have helped considerably, although his reactivity has not been completely eliminated and will require continued management in his new home. When Howie sees these triggers and we can't redirect him, he can bark and lunge at the trigger. In these situations he can nip at his handler (but has never broken skin) He knows basic commands like come, sit, down, and place. He is good motivated. Howie needs a home familiar with the Great Pyrenees breed and with a confident handler willing to continue working with him. He is good with other dogs and has lived with cats but we do not recommend him for a home with children. Howie is neutered, vaccinated and chipped. His adoption fee is $395