Great Dane, a Gentle Giant-Size Dog
What is so great about the Great Dane? If you have a pet dog of any breed, you probably already know the answer to that question. It’s all about personality. Any dog that has a great personality is a great dog and these are some of the reasons why I love my Great Dane.
There are many reasons why I would adopt a Great Dane. This dog is great with children and other pets. He may be a bit difficult at first, but he is so cute that you will never remember how bad the first few days were. The cost of adoption is very reasonable. You may even qualify for some government assistance if you adopt a Great Dane.
The Great Dane weighs in at eighty-three pounds. On the plus side, he is very strong and he will protect you and your family for many years.
On the negative side, he is quite large for his small size and he can get tired out easily. He does need a daily walk. If you don’t have a lot of time on your hands, you may be a bit bored. This dog is very athletic, however, and he may outgrow his cute bone.
If you have other dogs or cats at home, he may get jealous if you take over his territory. However, he will quickly get over this when he meets you and gets to know the other members of your family. If you don’t have other dogs at home, he may also have a hard time understanding human contact. He does require regular grooming and he needs to have been taught proper manners. He does well with children and other pets, but he may need extra attention in the beginning.
If you want a dog that will help in taking care of the kids, you need to consider getting a Golden Retriever.
The cost of adopting a dog of this size is much less than caring for one of the smaller breeds. The Great Dane may be a little more difficult to housebreak than other breeds, but it does well when trained properly. He may cost you between eight hundred and one thousand dollars depending on where you adopt him from.
If you are worried about the cost of grooming your dog, you may wish to reconsider this. These dogs do not need daily brushing, but they will need to be brushed once a week. It will depend on how frequently you get your dog groomed. The average cost of caring for this breed of dog is around twenty dollars per week. You can lower the price by purchasing a grooming kit along with the cost of the dog.
Training your Great Dane is important. The last thing you want to do is neglect your dog and let him fall behind in his training.
This will result in a harder transition for him. Once he is fully trained, he will likely be happier as well because he will feel more secure in your home. He will act better around other people and pets and he will be calmer and more mellow.
Great Danes make very good pets for the right person. They are lively and happy dogs that are easy to care for. Many Great Danes have a long life span. With proper care and training, you and your dog will have a beautiful, gentle giant size dog.
If you are not sure that you can handle raising a dog of this size, then contact an animal behaviorist or a professional trainer. They can give you information about the proper ways to train your dog. Your dog will benefit from socialization. The more socialized he is, the less likely he is to exhibit bad behavior.
Be aware that your Great Dane puppy cannot control his bowel movements until he reaches around eight weeks of age.
Some people believe that they can housebreak a Great Dane but this is usually not true. You should prepare to invest a lot of time potty training your dog. In particular, he needs to learn at an early age that it is not okay to leave his excreta inside his cage. Your goal is to potty train him so he never has a problem potty training in the future.
Do not expect your Great Dane to be like a puppy. He will not become potty trained all on his own. In fact, it may take several months before he begins to understand why it is important to empty his bowels regularly. You may find that he resists when you tell him to do it. You must teach him to go potty outside if you want your Great Dane to become a gentle giant size dog. Keep in mind that he will never be a typical size dog without the proper training.
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