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The Great Dane can be
more difficult to train than some other breeds,
especially if you insist on specific behaviors and
tricks. However, this is a naturally gentle and
loving breed, so basic obedience training may often
be satisfactory. Typically, owners and breeders say
obedience training is necessary with the Great Dane
because they can attempt to dominate a relationship
if you allow it. Beginning with a well-socialized
puppy or young dog is key in establishing rules and
limits.
The Great Dane can be
great housedog, especially if he has some room in
which to move his large body. Adult Great Danes are
sure-footed and do not cause as much havoc in a
home, as might be expected with a giant breed. The
Great Dane loves to be around children, but we urge
caution when you have this large dog and a small
child together. Basic obedience training should be
done with a firm hand, though the gentle nature of
this breed means it would not respond well to
physical abuse or negative reinforcement.
Puppy training is highly recommended, with a focus
on such activity as biting, jumping on people and on
basic commands such as sit and stay. Remember this
breed sensitive so any training should be carried
out with positive motivation and inducements such as
an occasional healthy treat. An untrained dog of
this size can lead to trouble but you also do not
want to instill fear in any pet. This will keep him
under control for a while, but in the end run, your
pet will not be comfortable around you or others if
he reacts out of fear alone.
A major part of training a Great Dane should
be getting this large dog enough exercise. Younger
dogs of this breed can be overly playful and cause
trouble if not given enough exercise. It is highly
recommended that you give plenty of time and
attention to your Great Dane. If you do not, your
pet could become bored. When this happens, the dog
might get into mischief, even to the point of
destroying items within the home.
Some owners have found that their naturally friendly
Great Dane is very open to strangers, which could
become a problem if the dog welcomes almost anyone
who shows affection. Careful socialization would
also keep the dog from becoming suspicious of too
many people. Therefore, remember there is a fine
line of which to watch. Great Danes also show
aggression toward other dogs, especially if they
have not been raised or trained in any other way.
Firm but caring interaction from the beginning will
head off many of these problems but you must always
show your pet that you are in charge.
As for housebreaking/potty training, we recommend
crate training for most dogs. Even with such a large
breed as the Great Dane, it may be best to provide a
place that the dog sees as a safe haven for those
times when it wants to be alone. In addition, this
gives the pet a “den” that it will naturally want to
keep clean. Prevention is the best medicine for this
type of training, so you should plan to take your
Great Dane outdoors early in the morning and again
late in the evening, before you go to sleep.
Establishing this habit will eliminate some of the
training problems for any breed of dog.
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