Monday, February 11, 2008

German Shepherd Obedience Training

By Sean Green

Great Dane, the giant dog is extremely sweet, spirited, dignified, friendly, kind and affectionate with children. They are strong dogs that are very intelligent and loyal towards their owners. But, the Dane does not bark much and is also not aggressive. Great Dane Obedience Training at a young age is necessary to manage it when it grows. Dane normally tends to lean on people and it has to be taught not to do that as they may knock off children. Training this breed is somewhat difficult.

Great Dane have slow metabolism rate and suffers from bloat. When the dog is suffering from twisting pain of the stomach, they need to be given immediate care. Otherwise, they may die. Some owners tack the stomach of Dane to prevent bloat. Great Danes also have problems like dilated cardiomyopathy, hip dysplasia and congenital heart diseases. They usually live till the age of 10 years. Great Dane Obedience Training includes conveying the correct body language to them. They will get stimulated and excited when their owners are happy. So, it is necessary to communicate with them properly for positive actions.

Great Dane Obedience Training involves making some guidelines for your pet. You should never chase your pet when you are angry. Your dog may think that you are playing game with him and he has to run to involve himself in the game. You should give him commands with power and you should face him straight when you are giving him commands. Also, display the same behavior when he plays spoil sport.

Great Danes comes in every color and the white with black spots is the most popular one. But, the most attractive of the Great Danes are the Blues, where their body color ranges from a gray to steel-blue color. Regardless of color, they are lovable pets and owners of Danes are always proud about them. Great Dane has a thick, short, glossy coat which does not need much maintenance. Fawn, black, blue, Harlequin, mantle and brindle are the most accepted colors of this breed. Despite the giant appearance, it is friendly and mixes well with other dogs and pets. They become close to their family members and frequent visitors. They have to be exercised regularly to keep them more active. They quickly alert the family about the approaching strangers though they don't bark much.

In natural intelligence he is somewhat above other few dogs. He has a most impressive figure and never slobbers from his mouth. On the other hand, if Great Dane Obedience Training is not given properly, he can be a dangerous animal due to his terrible strength. Great Danes take longer time to mature and the puppy period lasts up to two years. Puppies are normally more rambunctious than adults and hence he can damage the things of the household if not under regular supervision. Great Dane Obedience Training when they are puppies is a must as they weigh more and grow rapidly. During the obedience training, basic manners should be taught with strict discipline.

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