Alice White
#13 It is better to master the commands gradually, always in an easy, playful way.
Do not overwhelm the classes, because a tired and absent-minded puppy is unlikely to make significant progress. Do not forget about rewards, including treats, for a correctly completed task. Patience and kindness are the keys to success. The assertion of authority should be confident and firm, but without shouting or even more physical punishment. Relationships based on submission out of fear lead to regular attempts to "overthrow" the cruel "leader", and can even cause a broken psyche.
#14 Despite the assurances of some breeders that the Great Dane feels good in a city apartment
due to its calm nature and moderate need for physical activity, most experts still recommend getting such a dog only to those who live in a private house with a fenced area. The fact is that it is better to share living space with such a large “neighbor” where there are enough square meters for all family members.
#15 In addition, people living on the floor below are unlikely to be delighted with the sounds of heavy footsteps overhead.
But the inhabitants of the adjoining yards will not be particularly bothered by the dog, because the great mastiffs are not among the tiresome "hollows" and they rarely bark. At the same time, the enclosure is impossible, the dog does not tolerate too high or low temperatures, and the constant human society guarantees it psychological comfort.
The wool of the representatives of this breed is very short, and the molt is moderately expressed, therefore, to care for it, it is enough to comb out the dead hairs once a week with a special message mitt or a brush with a soft bristle, and in the spring and autumn to do this procedure two to three times more often. For bathing, use veterinary shampoo and do not overdo it - washing after each walk is not just an unnecessary measure, it will badly affect the pet's immunity due to the destruction of the natural protective barrier in the form of a fatty film.
