Some very interesting Information

Question: How do I train my Great Dane?

Answer: Never teach your Dane to jump up on you, it seems harmless when they are small but trust me when they weigh 120 pounds they will hurt you or a visitor jumping on them for love. It is only what they have been taught to do but is dangerous in the future. This is a common cause of people getting rid of their Dane as they grow.

Question: How do I get him to stop pulling on me when I try to walk him?

Answer: I recommend using a prong collar with a dane from the very beginning of training. I have seen many people walking their dog and them pulling on the leash. This is not good for you or the dog. It will hurt your back in the long run and can do damage to the pets neck and throat for future health issues down the road. Trainers and Vets alike recommend the prong collar. It looks awful but I promise you it is not.

Question: How do I house train my Dane?

Answer: I recommend and my trainers recommend crate training your Dane or any dog for that matter. Their crate becomes their safe space but in the beginning they will not want to soil where they live so it is better to crate them when you are not with them and then take them out the minute you are home. They are excited that mommy or daddy is home so take them out immediately. If you make them wait they are likely to have accidents. Same with in the morning, let them out first thing, because when they hear you stirring they get excited. Take them out the very last thing you do at night and then place them in their crate for the evening. When they are puppies I would get up at least once to let them out during the night but keep their crate where you can hear them and when they whine in the night or bark in the night take them out.

Question: What do I feed my Dane?

Answer: One thing is for sure a Dane has a sensitive stomach or all of mine do and it may take some trial and error to find the best option for your Dane. I have found that Big-Jac large breed is good for that one that has loose stool no matter what you do.

Question: What health issues can Great Danes face?

Answer: There are 2 health issues that tend to occur in the larger breeds of dogs that you want to look out for. The first is hip dysplasia. This occurs during the growth year for the most part, but it can occur as they get older as well. During the growing years it is important not to “try and get them to grow as big as they can” by keeping them on puppy food longer than recommended or any other growth hormone. When your Dane gets into its older years, due to their size, they can develop hip and other joint issues. I recommend using a glucosamine chews for dogs. The second health issue is called Stomach Torsion. This is where the stomach dilates and the twists on itself. This can be life threatening. To avoid this from happing it is best that the food bowl be elevated up off the ground and if your dog eats to fast utilize the food maze mats available on Amazon or in your local pet store.