Now that you have your new puppy.....a few bits of helpful advise.  Please note, that this is just a bit of advise from our Farm to you.  Whenever I use the word "don't" it almost always means "I did", and wish I hadn't. I will never claim to know everything, and I encourage my clients to be open minded as well.  There is a quote I heard many years back and one that I aspire to live by... "Do what you know, until you know better".    Maya Angelou    You finally have your new addition home.  Whether you had to fly him in or you picked him up at the farm he will need to spend the next few days bonding with you and your family, and his new surroundings.  Great Pyrenees puppies are very playful.  Great Pyrenees puppies eat a lot.  Once a Great Pyrenees puppy does either of these two things your Great Pyrenees puppy will need to potty!  Just remember if this puppy is an inside dog ( meaning not going to live in the barn) you will need to take him or her outside after playtime and eating.  It really is not a chore, they do not waste much time.  A large breed puppy usually goes potty once they get on grass.  Remember, it is not in their nature to potty on the carpet of your home.  They have a genetic large breed trait, that tells their brain to keep the potty away from them.  You know the old saying " don't potty where you sleep", they instinctively want to get it as far away as possible.  Just open the door often enough so they can get the job done.  Great Pyrenees puppies love treats but don't give them too many.  Especially when it comes to chew bones.  Giving them chew bones is a great idea, but steer clear of the pig skins, they will get diarrhea.    Try to choose toys that they can play with that are durable.  They love toys with "sqeakers", but be sure the toy is strong enough to take a beating.  Food is the biggest issue for your new puppy.  Most people are so happy to finally have this beautiful fluffy puppy they can't wait to give him or her the finest food money can buy.  There have mixed reviews on this topic.  It really depends on which vet you talk to.  My advise is this ...keep him on the same food we were feeding him for 2 weeks 1/2 Puppy Chow Large Breed / 1/2 Science Diet Puppy.  After two weeks begin mixing in the new food if you choose to change.  I feed all of my Great Pyrenees this mixture for the first two years of life and all of my pregnant females.  All of my Great Pyrenees over the age of 8 mo. get one egg a day.  It has proven to do wonders for their coats.  I also give my dogs pasta.  I feed them cooked pasta in with their feed atleast 4 days a week.  All of my pregnant females eat pasta, with their meals.  Exercise for your new puppy will not be an issue.  Great Pyrenees puppies play all of the time, until they crash and fall asleep.  Then they are up and at it again.  As your puppy ages it is important to continue playing with him.  Keep him active, with execise walks and play dates.  This is going to be a very large dog, he will need to move his joints.  A well exercised Great Pyrenees with a balanced diet will drool far less if at all.  The same can be said for the opposite.  An overweight , non exercised Great Pyrenees can be expected to drool, and have other health issues.  Working dogs rarely have issues with weight, but diet can be an issue.  If you plan on keeping your dog with the flock (whatever it may be sheep, horses, alpacha) be sure your dog has a feeding location that he will actually get his feed.  This really is an issue with young males.  Males tend to be far more laid back than females.  I have seen a single female hold back 20 sheep while she eats.  If you have more than one Great Pyrenees regaurdless of the ages you will notice they care for one another when they are eating if  in the barn.  One will guard while the other eats and then the other will guard while the second eats.  This is really a great site.  I have watched Bogart guard for Sury many times when she was younger.  Sury needs no help today at 120lbs.  If you are having trouble trying to decide on how to potty train your new in home Great Pyrnees take my advise "Crate Training".    Get the AKA potty training manual ( free online)  and follow it step by step! If you had asked me 2 years ago about crate training I would have told you  it was terrible.  I am not a crate gal.  I NEVER cage my dogs and never believed in it. UNTIL..... I had an Old English Sheep dog that I could not potty train.  I tried just about every trick in the book, and I litterally bought a ton of books.  Finally, I got a free pamplet in the mail about crate training form the AKC.  I read it cover to cover, and as a last ditch effort tried it.  At first I found it cruel.  Putting my Sheepdog puppy in the kennel seemed wrong and all she did was cry, and once she got out she was hyper.  So I continued to follow the manual and then she learned.  I do not have a crate in my home anymore.  I do not use crates for any reason.  Since my family owns the plastic factory I do have access to huge gaylord boxes though when puppies are born, but that is it.  Let me say if the need to potty train another puppy arises, I would definately go the crate training route again.  Puppy pads send the wrong message. ( again just my opinion). A Word About Your Great Pyrenees Dew Claws You will notice that purebred registered Great Pyrenees have double dew claws on thier back legs.  Some people believe this is an issue that must be removed.  The reality is that; and I quote my vet "mother nature put them there for a reason".  First of all it is a sign that you have purchased a "real" Great Pyrenees, secondly the dew claws are actually extra toes to provide your Great Pyrenees with stability for climbing and for fighting if need be. There is no reason to have the dew claws removed, however they do need semi annual trimmings like toe nails do.  Otherwise they present no trouble to your Great Pyrenees at all.  All of my Great Pyrenees have their dew claws except for Sury.  All do just fine with them and Sury seems to do just fine without them, however I have had to answer many questions as to why she does not have them over the years.  Reason is~ I bought her that way.  The breeder chose to remove the dew claws from all of her puppies in the litter.  That did not stop me from getting her, but I do wish she still had them.      There will be issues that come up along the way raising your new Great Pyrenees puppy so let me name a few more real quick Shut the toilet seat if you do not want them to drink from the toilet. Big dogs do not like to jump on furniture, so do not encourage it. Great Pyrenees rarely need baths if you brush them 3-4 times a week. Great Pyrenees love to get brushed. Great Pyrenees do not like to swim, do not take them on a boat.....get a Lab if that is that is what you want. Great Pyrenees like to jump on people they love, say no early on ( I am the biggest offender here, I hug back...wrong thing to do). Never play rough with a dog that out weighs you....just common sense. Do not feed you Great Pyrenees designer dog food that encourages growth, your dog is going to be huge/ slow growth is vital! Never tie your Great Pyrenees on a rope or chain.  If you have a roaming situation you can only solve by chaining, you need to give the dog back to the breeder!  Never tease your Great Pyrenees, with toys or food.  Seriously do I need to explain this one? Great Pyrenees need hugs, and a lot of them for bonding.   Great Pyrenees need ear rubs....they will grunt like an old man, it is so much fun. Never leave anything that smells like food on the counter edge if you ever want to see it again.  Your dog is going to be large enough to access the counter easliy, prepare now! Relax , let your Great Pyrenees spend time with your other dogs and cats early on.  Great Pyrenees love other animals and will bond with them. Teach your children the correct way to play with X Large dogs.  Great Pyrenees love children but do not like to be teased. Always introduce your Great Pyrenees to delivery people and maintence people.  Remember to visit the vet. for any remaining puppy shots. Remember to give your new Great Pyrenees Heart Worm preventative.  To keep him or her around for many years. If you plan on keeping your Great Pyrenees as a working dog, Do not put him out there under 13 weeks, and then only supervised for the first few weeks. If a working dog; be sure to have a warm and dry location they can sleep in the barn.  Be sure he has a location for feeding seperate from the flock. Remember flea medication!  Most of all If you live in a location where there will be snow, take the day off for your Great Pyrenees first snow day.  You will get the show of your life.  THEY LOVE SNOW!!!!  One last thing, remember to send me a picture.  I love to see how they are progressing.  Just email it and I will post it online.     I am sure you will be thrilled with your new Great Pyrenees.  Feel free to call me with any questions at anytime, even if you did not buy yours from us.