Great Danes… Gentle giants?

Are great Danes really the gentle giants of legend?

In a word Yes, great Danes have a very gentle nature. However, like all dogs they also love to play… Sometimes that play can inadvertently alienate family members. Young children are most effected when play time involves a pounce on a little foot or a quick turn sends the kids to the floor. Danes are very gentle dogs in the since that they typically would never intentionally hurt family.

During playtime dogs love to show their excitement, by racing about, jumping and rough housing. Here is when the gentle giant actually plays exactly like all dogs. However there overall size can make every nudge or bump (inadvertently) send kids to the floor.

Small medium or very large dogs often play to rough. All dogs need to learn the rules of playtime.

Structured training teachers your dog how to play more gentle. Our training program teach you to demonstrate gentle play.

Understanding how to communicate clear rules to your dog during play is essential to shape playtime with in a set of rules.

Playtime Training Tips:

Do not play tough of war with your dog until

He’s been thought to release and drop tug toy when told to do so.

Never encourage your dog to charge into you during play. Remember if your dog will do same with kids.

During times of extreme happiness do not encourage jumping play biting pushing into you or frantic running about. Start by not touching your dog when they explode with energy until they calm themselves.