How to Safely Socialize a Great Dane with Other Dogs: Science-Backed Techniques
If you’ve recently welcomed a Great Dane into your family, you may be wondering how to ensure they have positive interactions with other dogs. Socialization plays a crucial role in their development, and with the right techniques, you can help your Great Dane become a well-rounded and confident companion. There are many reasons to safely […]
New Great Dane Puppy? This Guide is For You!
December is a popular time to get a new Great Dane puppy. I believe that a lot of this is related to the Holidays; puppies are readily available, adorable, and popular to receive or give for Christmas! If you are new to the world of Great Danes, or ready for a refresher, let’s jump in. […]
What Is a Dog Play Bow?
A dog play bow is a friendly gesture that dogs typically use when they want to invite another dog to play. The gesture is made by lowering the front half of the body while keeping the rear end and tail up in the air. This position may also be accompanied by a wagging tail and […]
HOW TO STOP MY DOGS FROM FIGHTING
Many pet owners who have experienced fighting dogs wonder how to stop two dogs from hurting one another or if there is a safe way of separating fighting dogs. Dog fights may arise for a variety of reasons including territorial disputes, resource guarding, or simply because one dog is feeling threatened by another. The best […]
Introducing a Puppy to an Older Dog: Tips for a Successful Transition
Introducing a puppy to an older dog can be stressful, but bringing a puppy home is so much fun! If you have an older dog and are bringing home a new puppy- don’t fret! Dogs teach one another new things all the time. Both the puppy and the other dogs in your home can learn […]
Canine Good Citizen Training for Great Danes
A while back I posted a blog post about our puppy Figaro obtaining his AKC S.T.A.R. puppy award. If you haven’t guessed yet, we are HUGE fans of training around here and believe that well trained dogs are less likely to end up in rescue and more likely to be excellent ambassadors for this breed. […]
Train Your Dane: AKC S.T.A.R Puppy
What is the first thing you should train your puppy? The 5 Fascinating Firsts
Great Dane puppies start off small, sleepy and sweet. It’s only a matter of months before they are larger than most dogs (80-100 lbs by 6 months of age) and able to accidentally hurt somebody. Because they are so large, they also lose their ‘puppy license’ early. In public, many people may assume that they […]
What to Expect When You Bring a Great Dane Puppy Home
Knowing what to expect with a Great Dane puppy is near to impossible! There is almost nothing more special (and unpredictable) than a Great Dane puppy! There is this insane time where your new puppy seems to grow right in front of your eyes. Since we’ve recently been through the crazy new dane puppy phase, […]
How to Stop Great Dane Puppy Biting
Great Dane puppies are like little gremlins!!!! Even though Great Dane puppy biting is very normal, but can be very hard to handle. If you are ready to learn how to stop Great Dane puppy biting, you’ve come to the right place. They bite, gnaw, growl, tug, grab your clothes, and dig their tiny little […]