Great Dane Training - 5 Ways To Become A Pack Leader

A dog who does not know who the pack leader is, is a confused dog and can exhibit many unwanted behaviors because of it. Your Great Dane is a pack animal. All dog packs have a pack leader and social hierarchy in which each individual animal knows its own place. You, your family, and your Great Dane make up a pack. It will make a great difference in great dane training.

Here are 5 tips to help you become the Pack Leader of your dog family:

1. A Pack Leader always goes first. First when going through a doorway, first when going down or up stairs, and first when walking your dog. Your dog should be behind the pack leader at all times. When walking your Great Dane you should be leading not following.

2. When you come into the house or the room where your dog is you should ignore the dog for a few minutes (even if you only leave the room for a minute).

3. Your dog should always have to work for a treat. A simple obedience command should be given before any treat is given. If she does not follow the command she should not be rewarded with a treat. The dog should always take the treat gently from your hand.

4. You should have set times for your Great Dane feeding, Great Dane feeding should be done on a schedule. Do not feed table scraps to your dog (especially Great Danes) Great Danes have very sensitive stomachs and if you deviate from her normal food and treats you will have a sick Dane.

5. Just like the walking and going through doorways first you should always eat first. The leader always eats first. When you give your dog food, eat a small snack first while your dog watches before feeding her.

Remember, always stay in control and not to let your emotions show at the time of great dane training. If you do not think you will be able to establish this role you should enroll your dog in Dog Training Classes.

Hobert Ganes is the owner of great dane for last seven years. Know more about great dane training from him. With those great dane training tips you are likely to have a lovable pet.