How Long Does It Take a Great Pyrenees to Get Used to a New Home?

The amount of time it takes a Great Pyrenees to get used to a new home will generally be between one and three months. Of course, anyone who has been around dogs knows that they all have their own personality and quirks. This means that some dogs may adjust more quickly and others might take a little longer. Your new dog’s age can play into this, as well. Younger dogs and puppies tend to adjust faster.

Below, we’ll be looking at some of the things you can do to make the process easier for you and your dog.

Help your Great Pyrenees adjust to their new home

Make your new dog feel safe

The most important thing is to make sure that they feel safe when they come to a new home. This is a big change for them. They have been accustomed to a different life and different people, and now everything has gone topsy-turvy for them. It’s natural for them to be a little scared when they arrive.

You want to make sure you aren’t bringing a lot of new people over to look at them and play with them until they’re settled a bit. You might want to give this a week or two. However, you’ll want to introduce them to everyone who lives in the house, including other pets, on the first day they arrive.

Provide them with a location in the house, such as a dog bed, that can be just theirs. Keep their toys and any other items that are theirs in this location. You might even want to get a blanket to put over their crate, so they can use it as a den. Providing them with a safe space like this will help them stay calm.

Create a schedule

Dogs tend to do well on schedules, much like children. Therefore, you’ll want to set up a schedule for your dog when they arrive. Get your Great Pyrenees onto this schedule for walks and feeding, etc., as soon as possible. Having a routine can help them get used to the house and their new life faster.

Be ready for some setbacks

There will be days where it seems like they’re adjusting quickly and getting accustomed to things with their new family. However, there will also be some days when there seem to be some setbacks. This might include excessive barking or whining, bathroom accidents, or refusal to eat. As long as you keep to the schedule and you’re providing love and care, they’ll get used to the changes.

Remember to be patient

You might be lucky and have a Great Pyrenees who adjusts to your home and family in just a few days. However, that’s the exception and not the rule. You need to be patient and work on it a little bit every day. Eventually, they’ll be perfectly at home and will love you and your family as much as they did their previous owner. Just give them the time they need.