Wulfgang (Wulfe) is an 18 mos-2-year old Pyrenees who was found wandering in our neighborhood a little over a year ago. He was not in good condition at the time, but has responded well to being cared for.

Wulfe has the double dew claws and the head of the breed type. He is white all over. Although he is tall and long, he does not yet have the bulk and weight of a typical Pyrenees male. When we found him, it was evident that he had been mistreated. He is very much a pleaser and is timid. He’s been exposed to young children, teenagers, adults, and elderly people. He’s been very gentle with everyone he’s encountered. Wulfe seems to be most comfortable with women, girls, and young boys.

Sudden movements (e.g., picking up his food dish), and metallic or loud noises (e.g., vacuum cleaners) cause him to shy or be fearful. He is also fearful of thunderstorms, although he has never panicked to the point of being destructive. He has occasionally had accidents during thunderstorms (i.e., wet the floor). He also seems to be fearful when separated from us. Barking is an ongoing issue for Wulfe, which makes life in the suburbs difficult for him. He had not yet responded to attempts to decrease barking through methods such as bark collars or spray bottles. We think that he endured so much pain during his former existence that no deterrent outweighs the attention he gets by barking. Because there is no tolerance of barking in our neighborhood, we have not been able to ignore the barking long enough to extinguish it. We’ve tried to get the barking under stimulus control and to reinforce “quiet,” but we have to react so quickly to stop any barking that it undermines behavioral interventions.

Wulfe learns routines well and is compliant. For example, he knows he’s not supposed to leave the kitchen area when inside and normally does a pretty good job of staying within his boundaries. Wulfe also responds well to verbal commands and is very affectionate. He has also become much more playful, but is still fearful.

Wulfe will need someone who is patient and understanding of his history, especially when he first makes the transition to a new home. He appears to be adaptable to new people and situations, but it will take time, patience, and the ability to tolerate accidents and mistakes along the way.

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