About the Great Dane
Known for their gentle giant who often forgets they weigh 150 pounds and tries to be a lap dog, Great Danes have a gentle giant softness and goofy clumsiness that belies just how massive and powerful they really are.
Common Great Dane Training Challenges
The most common challenge Great Dane owners face is counter surfing and not understanding their massive size. Other frequent issues include counter surfing, leaning on people, space unawareness, and leash pulling.
Sound familiar?
Picture your Danes knocking over furniture with their tail, dragging you down the street, and trying to climb into your lap despite weighing 150 pounds.
The Right Training Approach for Great Danes
The key to training a Great Dane lies in leveraging their natural desire to lean on their owner (literally and figuratively) and sensitivity that makes them incredibly responsive to calm guidance. Work with their instincts, not against them.
Breed-Specific Training Tip
Great Danes must learn manners while still small enough to manage. A pulling 150-pound dog is dangerous. Start leash training and boundary setting before 4 months old.
Great Dane puppies grow extremely fast. Establish boundaries and leash manners before they outweigh you -- typically by 6 months.
The Transformation
Whether your Great Dane is a gangly 12-week-old who is already huge or a full-grown adult who doesn't know their own size, the right training approach transforms them. Imagine your gentle, towering Dane walking gracefully beside you on a loose leash, lying calmly at your feet in public, and greeting people gently instead of bowling them over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this specifically for Great Danes?
My Great Dane is already 5 years old. Is it too late?
How quickly will I see results?
What if it does not work for my dog?
What Great Dane Owners Say
“Our Great Dane had terrible counter surfing. Within two weeks of following this system, the improvement was dramatic. I wish I had found this sooner.”
Carlos W.
-- Great Dane owner“I tried three other training programs before this one. None of them understood Danes. This guide was written by someone who actually knows the breed.”
Emily J.
-- Great Dane owner“The leaning on people section alone was worth the price. Our Great Dane is a completely different dog now. Calm, responsive, and actually listens.”
Lucas W.
-- Great Dane ownerThe Complete Great Dane Obedience System
Whether your Great Dane is a gangly 12-week-old who is already huge or a full-grown adult who doesn't know their own size, this breed-specific system was built for Great Danes.
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