Training a Great
Dane at home can be both rewarding and essential—especially because they grow
into very large, strong dogs. Early and consistent training helps them become
well-behaved, gentle giants. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get
started:
Great Dane Training at Home
1. Start Early (Puppy Stage is Best)
· Begin training as early as 8 weeks old.
· Focus on basic commands: sit, stay, come,
down, and leave it.
· Use short, consistent training sessions (5–10 minutes, 2–3
times a day).
2. Use Positive Reinforcement
· Reward good behavior with treats, praise, or toys.
· Avoid punishment-based methods—Great Danes are sensitive
and respond better to encouragement.
3. Socialization
· Expose your Dane to various people, pets, sounds, and
environments early on.
· Helps prevent fearfulness or aggression as they grow.
4. Leash Training
· Start indoors or in a fenced area.
· Teach loose-leash walking before they become too strong to
handle.
· Use commands like “heel” or “let’s go.”
5. Crate Training
· Great for housetraining and giving your dog a safe space.
· Make the crate a positive place with bedding and treats.
· Never use the crate as punishment.
6. Housetraining
· Take them outside frequently: after meals, naps, and play.
· Praise and reward immediately after they go.
· Stick to a consistent schedule.
7. Discourage Jumping and Mouthing
· Gently discourage jumping (e.g., turn away or ignore).
· Redirect mouthing to toys.
· Reinforce calm behavior with rewards.
8. Obedience Commands to Teach
· Sit
· Stay
· Come
· Leave it
· Down
· Off (for
furniture or jumping)
· Place (go to
bed/mat)
9. Mental Stimulation
· Use puzzle toys, scent games, or hide-and-seek.
· Training tricks also helps keep their mind sharp.
10. Consistency is Key
· Use the same commands and rules for everyone in the
household.
· Be patient—it takes time, especially with large breeds.
Recommended Tools
· Treat pouch
· Clicker (optional for clicker training)
· Durable toys
· Long leash for recall practice
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