I keep a harness on my dane whenever we go out in public. He's "generally" pretty well behaved, but since we live out in the woods and going out in public is not a daily thing, he does sometimes get curious, so I find that it's easier to keep a harness on him with a handle on top so that I've got something I can get positive control of to keep him extra close when I need to, and then let the leash out for the rest of the time so he has some room to move. For example, he LOVES going into Tractor Supply, but until we're actually inside the store I keep hold of his harness and keep him right next to me to keep him from trying to say hello to literally everybody while we're in the confined space of the entryway. Once we're inside I usually just clip his leash to a belt loop and he stays next to me.
Another suggestion: If your dog has certain triggers that cause them to act in a way that is difficult to control, I recommend a leash that has a handle close to the clip. If you notice a trigger coming up, you can proactively grab that handle and it's a lot easier to keep control since the dog has much less slack and opportunity to gain momentum. We also use a prong collar but I don't recommend using one of those without doing research and/or getting training on how to use it first.
Our puppies, yes plural, came to their forever home just 3 days ago, I’d attach pic but I don’t see how. Enjoy your videos bc although I’ve been a dog owner my whole life, these r my first Great Danes! Mine is mostly white and my daughters is black and white speckled (you can tell I don’t know the jargon). Here’s to enjoying the journey, stay safe and be well from TX!
I got my Great Dane in July last year his name was Grucho and him and I used to watch your videos together it was always funny because he’d actually watch and get super close to the tv and stare at Gus but today I left him in the super vision of my dad while I went out to go do some things and I when I came back a couple hours later i discovered his lifeless body on my back porch.it was quite obvious that he was dead by the gloss over his eyes and his bowels released but I rushed him to the vet anyway just out of instinct. The vet confirmed he was dead and checked him out thoroughly and confirmed this it was not bloat and he had no wounds or trauma anywhere and was quite certain that by the way it just happened so suddenly and had no warning signs and by the fact that he was only a year and two months old that the cause of death was from heart failure. I lost a piece of me today. I’m 19 and this is my first dog I had bought all by myself and raised all by myself. He was everything I ever wanted. So people please buy from breeders who can guarantee the dog is free from birth defects that will cause future heart failure and treasure every moment you have with them even when they are young because as I learned today they can be taken from you at any moment. R.I.P Grucho 5/22/19- 8/20/20
I am very sorrow for you. I know what you are going through as it happened to me. I lost my Dane at the age of 9 months without warning . Hold on to the great memories like I do...
I would recommend she's with covered or protected toes. You will get stepped on often. They tend to try and stop you with their version of the " mom safety arm" move.
Just got a harlequin puppy class a few weeks ago and have signed up for obedience classes in a few weeks and have already started training at home. Love our little (not for long) Tucker.
Hello Zach, and Gus. I’m wondering about Gus’ beautiful grey coloring. Is she what is referred to as a blue Great Dane? We had a beautiful black Great Dane (Apache Tear... named for beautiful black obsidian volcanic glass rocks.) years ago and she was such a wonderful beloved pet and we’re considering acquiring another Dane. And, I love Gus’ coloring! Thanks so much!!
Thanks for your helpful new video! I have just one question: our Great Dane, now 5 months old, likes other dogs VERY much and pulls the leash very hard to get to the other dogs. I can't seem to distract him at those moments. Do you have any tips to handle this kind of situations? Normally he walks very nicely on the leash!
How do you get your Great Dane from being afraid of the rain and thunderstorms. Another of my dogs is afraid of the vets and panics when they put a cone collar on him had to take it off immediately before he hurt himself. Any hints on these problems?
We just adopted a beautiful harlequin Great Dane. He is not trained to sit, stay or not pull while walking. Can I train him or do I need a professional? He is supposed to be an adult but he acts like a puppy.
Zack I love your videos but you talk to much lol. I want to see Gus do more, she’s beautiful. Maybe do hands on tips, demonstrate your advice proactively more often. Thank you for all your info.
Space in the kitchen and eating areas. Danes get tall and if it's not prevented early you'll loose a lot of food from counter and table surfing ( snatching food off of surface)
I keep a harness on my dane whenever we go out in public. He's "generally" pretty well behaved, but since we live out in the woods and going out in public is not a daily thing, he does sometimes get curious, so I find that it's easier to keep a harness on him with a handle on top so that I've got something I can get positive control of to keep him extra close when I need to, and then let the leash out for the rest of the time so he has some room to move. For example, he LOVES going into Tractor Supply, but until we're actually inside the store I keep hold of his harness and keep him right next to me to keep him from trying to say hello to literally everybody while we're in the confined space of the entryway. Once we're inside I usually just clip his leash to a belt loop and he stays next to me.
Yup! It’s just as important to watch other dogs body language as it is to watch your own dogs body language. 👍👍
No more zombie walks! 😂
Another suggestion: If your dog has certain triggers that cause them to act in a way that is difficult to control, I recommend a leash that has a handle close to the clip. If you notice a trigger coming up, you can proactively grab that handle and it's a lot easier to keep control since the dog has much less slack and opportunity to gain momentum. We also use a prong collar but I don't recommend using one of those without doing research and/or getting training on how to use it first.
Alicia Lacroix I love them two handle leashes. I have 3 of them. Bought them at petco. Great suggestion!
I’m actually using one in this video but excellent point!
@@HoniValeGreatDanes I have the one from petco too!
Our puppies, yes plural, came to their forever home just 3 days ago, I’d attach pic but I don’t see how. Enjoy your videos bc although I’ve been a dog owner my whole life, these r my first Great Danes! Mine is mostly white and my daughters is black and white speckled (you can tell I don’t know the jargon). Here’s to enjoying the journey, stay safe and be well from TX!
Congrats on the Danes, you’re going to love them!
I got my Great Dane in July last year his name was Grucho and him and I used to watch your videos together it was always funny because he’d actually watch and get super close to the tv and stare at Gus but today I left him in the super vision of my dad while I went out to go do some things and I when I came back a couple hours later i discovered his lifeless body on my back porch.it was quite obvious that he was dead by the gloss over his eyes and his bowels released but I rushed him to the vet anyway just out of instinct. The vet confirmed he was dead and checked him out thoroughly and confirmed this it was not bloat and he had no wounds or trauma anywhere and was quite certain that by the way it just happened so suddenly and had no warning signs and by the fact that he was only a year and two months old that the cause of death was from heart failure. I lost a piece of me today. I’m 19 and this is my first dog I had bought all by myself and raised all by myself. He was everything I ever wanted. So people please buy from breeders who can guarantee the dog is free from birth defects that will cause future heart failure and treasure every moment you have with them even when they are young because as I learned today they can be taken from you at any moment. R.I.P Grucho 5/22/19- 8/20/20
Words can’t express how sorry I am to hear about your loss
I am very sorrow for you. I know what you are going through as it happened to me. I lost my Dane at the age of 9 months without warning .
Hold on to the great memories like I do...
I would recommend she's with covered or protected toes. You will get stepped on often. They tend to try and stop you with their version of the " mom safety arm" move.
I’m getting a new Great Dane so this video was very helpful thank you.
Congrats!!
Great tips! Thank you.
You’re welcome!
Just got a harlequin puppy class a few weeks ago and have signed up for obedience classes in a few weeks and have already started training at home. Love our little (not for long) Tucker.
It doesn’t last long at all!
Can you make puppy Dane videos ? ( Good job)
I have Great Dane herquin
Hello Zach, and Gus. I’m wondering about Gus’ beautiful grey coloring. Is she what is referred to as a blue Great Dane? We had a beautiful black Great Dane (Apache Tear... named for beautiful black obsidian volcanic glass rocks.) years ago and she was such a wonderful beloved pet and we’re considering acquiring another Dane. And, I love Gus’ coloring! Thanks so much!!
I also love the harlequins! LOL
Hi Sheryl! Yes, Gus has a blue coat
Thanks for your helpful new video! I have just one question: our Great Dane, now 5 months old, likes other dogs VERY much and pulls the leash very hard to get to the other dogs. I can't seem to distract him at those moments. Do you have any tips to handle this kind of situations? Normally he walks very nicely on the leash!
Hi! Is a harness or a collar best for a Dane puppy? Thanks!
How do you get your Great Dane from being afraid of the rain and thunderstorms. Another of my dogs is afraid of the vets and panics when they put a cone collar on him had to take it off immediately before he hurt himself. Any hints on these problems?
Hello! If u have any tips on Great Dane pit mix puppies it would be so helpful! Just got my Great Dane mix hes 37.9 Great Dane
We just adopted a beautiful harlequin Great Dane. He is not trained to sit, stay or not pull while walking. Can I train him or do I need a professional? He is supposed to be an adult but he acts like a puppy.
Great tips tfs....pls pet Gus for me...❤
Done 😁
@@GreatDaneCare thank you...haha... i knew i could count on you 😉
Zack I love your videos but you talk to much lol. I want to see Gus do more, she’s beautiful. Maybe do hands on tips, demonstrate your advice proactively more often. Thank you for all your info.
No joke, I’ve considered putting up long videos of just Gus walking around doing stuff haha
Great Dane Care that’s a good idea Zach, Gus is beautiful and I’m happy my message was well received. No Ill intentions, great work here 😀
None taken 😁
Are you against pronged collars? I’m just afraid to be pulled I’m only 5ft
How you train your Dane is up to you, the important thing is that you train them early and often! Once they’re well-trained, pulling is not an issue
Hi! We recently got a Merle Great Dane. What do you recommend teaching him first?
Sit, come, leash etiquette, etc... long list!
Space in the kitchen and eating areas. Danes get tall and if it's not prevented early you'll loose a lot of food from counter and table surfing ( snatching food off of surface)
Little Mouse thank you!