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The Great Dane is known as a gentle giant. It is a huge dog, but very sweet, affectionate and kind. Great Danes absolutely love to be around people and make great pets. This dog is a low maintenance dog compared to other breeds.

The origin of the Great Dane is not entirely clear. Some people believe Great Danes originated from the German Bullenbeisser dogs which were used for hunting wild boar. However, other people believe that they came from breeding a Greyhound with an English Mastiff. The Dane is often called the “Apollo of Dogs”.

The Great Dane is a very large, muscular dog. The average height of these dogs is 30 to 34 inches for males and 28 to 32 inches for females. Most of the dogs weigh between 120 to 200 pounds for males and 100 to 130 pounds for females. People tend to like the larger dogs of this species. The Great Dane comes in several different colors, including fawn, brindle, blue, black, mantle harlequin and merle. Merle is not a recognized color though. The largest recorded Dane is in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s tallest dog. “Gibson” measured 42.2 inches at the shoulders!

The ears of the Great Dane are usually cropped in the United States. This is not as common in Europe and is even banned in some other countries. If the ears are not cropped they will hang down.

This dog is extremely kind, sweet, dignified, spirited, brave, friendly, affectionate and is great with children. They are very intelligent, strong dogs who are loyal and protective of their owners. The Dane doesn’t bark that much and is not aggressive. However, this dog needs to have obedience training when young so that you can manage it when it gets big. The Dane tends to like to lean on people and needs to be taught not to do that because it could knock people over, especially children. This breed can be fairly difficult to train.

Most large dogs have slow metabolism problems and the Great Dane is no exception. Another problem that this dog shares with large breeds is bloat. This is a very painful twisting of the stomach. It is not that common but does affect Great Danes. If it is not taken care of quickly, the dog will die. Some people have the dog’s stomach tacked to prevent bloat. Great Danes also have problems with hip dysplasia, dilated cardiomyopathy and congenital heart diseases. This dog usually does not live very long; most only live to be 10 years old.

This dog does the best if it has a large yard to exercise. While it is inside it is not very active, so it could be kept in an apartment if it was brought out regularly for exercise. It needs to be walked daily.

The Great Dane doesn’t require much brushing but you should use dry shampoo when needed so that you won’t have to give the dog a bath. Bathing this dog can be very difficult because of their size.

Although this dog is very sweet and loving, it does need lots of training when young so that it doesn’t become difficult when it gets larger. It also needs exercise every day. Make sure you can give this dog all it needs before purchasing one.

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What some people failed to realize is that potty training is an important part in the life of a Great Dane or any other dog regardless of breed. While agility or obedience training prepares your Great Dane for dog shows, potty training is important in order for them to establish regular urinating and defecating and to minimize accidents that often times cause you to punish your adorable Great Dane.

There may be some owners who are excited in having their pets star in dog shows that they sometimes overlook the importance of potty training. Potty training or housetraining as some may call it is a process wherein dogs are being trained to urinate or defecate regularly at the place specified by the owner. The goal of this training is to prevent accident from happening rather than waiting for it to happen. Naturally you do not want to see piles of feces in your living room or urine stains in your new carpet, don’t you? By training your dog at the right time, accidents will be minimized if not totally prevented.

Probably you already knew but if in case you are wondering when is the right time to housetrain your dog, the right time is when your Great Dane hasn’t turned into a giant dog yet. If you do not want to see huge pile of feces scattering around the house, better start training when your dog is still a puppy. Puppies are easier to train given the fact that they haven’t learned undesirable habits yet. But if you have an adult dog with housetraining problems, do not assume that correcting the problem is impossible. You can train an adult dog as you would train a puppy. Just be patient, determined and believe that there is nothing you and your dog can’t do as long as you can communicate with each other.

A dog need not talk (since they could not talk) in order for you to grasp his urge to eliminate. However, there are signs to watch out when there is a need to eliminate. When a dog exhibits behaviors such as pacing, sniffing the ground, turning in circle or scratching the floor, no doubt he is trying to tell you something. Those behaviors are his ways of saying something like, “Take me out! I’m gonna pee!”. That is why dog owners should learn to understand their dog’s body language. It is their only way to communicate.

Getting a dog master what is being taught to him may take time. Perhaps even days or weeks depending on how the animal respond to the training procedures. You have to identify what training procedure works best for your pet. The best and commonly used so far is positive reinforcement training wherein you are using something, a treat or his favorite toy, to increase the chance of the behavior being exhibited again. A gentle stroke, loving praise or a treat or a toy may be given to your dog to let him know that you like what he did and you are expecting him to do it again.

Not all dogs respond well to positive reinforcement training. But regardless of the training procedures used, you should always remember that training based on punishment is not an ideal one to use. Rubbing his nose on the area where the accident happened will not help you achieve the things that you desire for your dog to do.

Potty training can be a daunting task but remember that your dog depends on you in order to become successful. Just be patient for you and your dog will reap your reward in due time.

By: Richard Cussons

Soyou have a new Great Dane puppy. Puppies are adorable, snuggly, cute, fun to watch, and they have awesome puppy breath. Now its time to housebreak him or her and you arent quite as excited as you were when you first saw him.

Here are ten tips that will hopefully make the process easier for both of you.

1. Be Upbeat and Enthusiastic- The dogs mission in life is to make their humans happy. If you want any training to go smoothly, you need to be enthusiastic. Your puppy will succeed much easier if he thinks that housebreaking is a fun adventure for the two of you! If you start out being gloomy and distressed, your dog will naturally think that youre displeased with him. Hell be confused and try to figure out what he did wrong. Since you havent even started yet, youre sending the wrong message. Talk yourself into thinking youre going to have a great time and convey this to your puppy. Each time you take him outside, do it with gusto!

2. Be Patient Lets face it, youre going to have some disappointing moments while youre house training a dog. Try to look at the big picture. For one thing, your dog will bring you far more happiness in life than unhappiness. When hes young, hell make lots of mistakes, but before you know it, hell be trained. So give him time to learn all these new behaviors. Also, if you act impatient with him, youll get into that confusion thing again. Just take a deep breath, smile at how cute he is, and know hell do better next time.

3. Make a Schedule- The smaller your dog, the smaller bladder he or she has. Every puppy needs to be put on a potty training schedule, so take this into consideration as youre setting it up. Take him out first thing in the morning. Feed him, and take him out again. If youre home with him during the day, take him out every hour while hes tiny. You can figure out what adjustments to make as he grows. Always take him out the last thing before bedtime.

4. Be Consistent- Consistency is one of the most important aspects of house training a puppy. There are several methods you can use including putting papers down and confining your dog in the same area as the door hell be using. There is also dog litter box training, and the umbilical leash, where you keep him by your side every minute that you can. Whichever means you use, say the same words and take the same actions. Changes will make him nervous and cause accidents in the house. Crate training is the method we prefer and it gives your puppy a den of safety, too.

5. Reward Behavior- Every time your dog goes potty outside, even before he asks to go out, reward him. This will quickly teach him that hes doing something that pleases you. You can give him food treats or his favorite toy. Whatever you give him for a prize, lavish praise and affection on him at the same time. Tell him what a good boy he is in your most ecstatic voice.

6. Dont Punish and catch him doing something right!!- – The old school of housebreaking a dog held to punishments such as rubbing his nose in his own waste. The new model is much kinder and more sensible. Since he wants to please you, if you dont react, but walk away instead, hell get the message loud and clear that he was a bad boy. Give him a few minutes, and then start speaking to him again.

7. Alpha Dog- Dogs exist in packs. That means there is one alpha dog and the rest are subservient. In your family or even just with you, youre the pack members. The trick is to let him know right away that youre the alpha dog. In other words, you are the leader of his pack. It doesnt mean you have to be mean; you just need to let him know that you call the shots in dog housetraining; and all other training too.

8. Command Word- Every training exercise needs a command word; something simple. For house training your puppy, potty or outside are examples of appropriate words. Whatever you choose, always stick with the same one for the each command.

9. Keep it Simple- Dont make housebreaking your dog any more difficult than it has to be. For example, each time he goes on his papers or makes a mistake in another area, pick him up, gently but firmly, take him out the same door, and set him down on the grass. Hell probably urinate, so reward and praise him, and call him back inside. Dont make side trips on the way out or try to have a conversation with him. The easier you make it for him, the easier hell make it for you.

10. Lots of Love- The last rule, which should be the easiest, is to give that dog all the love in your heart!

Article by Jen Carter, staff writer for Dynamite Danes. Gale Renz is a great dane lover and professional qualified Great Dane Breeder and owner / founder of http://www.dynamitedanes.com.

Soyou have a new Great Dane puppy. Puppies are adorable, snuggly, cute, fun to watch, and they have awesome puppy breath. Now its time to housebreak him or her and you arent quite as excited as you were when you first saw him.

Here are ten tips that will hopefully make the process easier for both of you.

1. Be Upbeat and Enthusiastic- The dogs mission in life is to make their humans happy. If you want any training to go smoothly, you need to be enthusiastic. Your puppy will succeed much easier if he thinks that housebreaking is a fun adventure for the two of you! If you start out being gloomy and distressed, your dog will naturally think that youre displeased with him. Hell be confused and try to figure out what he did wrong. Since you havent even started yet, youre sending the wrong message. Talk yourself into thinking youre going to have a great time and convey this to your puppy. Each time you take him outside, do it with gusto!

2. Be Patient Lets face it, youre going to have some disappointing moments while youre house training a dog. Try to look at the big picture. For one thing, your dog will bring you far more happiness in life than unhappiness. When hes young, hell make lots of mistakes, but before you know it, hell be trained. So give him time to learn all these new behaviors. Also, if you act impatient with him, youll get into that confusion thing again. Just take a deep breath, smile at how cute he is, and know hell do better next time.

3. Make a Schedule- The smaller your dog, the smaller bladder he or she has. Every puppy needs to be put on a potty training schedule, so take this into consideration as youre setting it up. Take him out first thing in the morning. Feed him, and take him out again. If youre home with him during the day, take him out every hour while hes tiny. You can figure out what adjustments to make as he grows. Always take him out the last thing before bedtime.

4. Be Consistent- Consistency is one of the most important aspects of house training a puppy. There are several methods you can use including putting papers down and confining your dog in the same area as the door hell be using. There is also dog litter box training, and the umbilical leash, where you keep him by your side every minute that you can. Whichever means you use, say the same words and take the same actions. Changes will make him nervous and cause accidents in the house. Crate training is the method we prefer and it gives your puppy a den of safety, too.

5. Reward Behavior- Every time your dog goes potty outside, even before he asks to go out, reward him. This will quickly teach him that hes doing something that pleases you. You can give him food treats or his favorite toy. Whatever you give him for a prize, lavish praise and affection on him at the same time. Tell him what a good boy he is in your most ecstatic voice.

6. Dont Punish and catch him doing something right!!- – The old school of housebreaking a dog held to punishments such as rubbing his nose in his own waste. The new model is much kinder and more sensible. Since he wants to please you, if you dont react, but walk away instead, hell get the message loud and clear that he was a bad boy. Give him a few minutes, and then start speaking to him again.

7. Alpha Dog- Dogs exist in packs. That means there is one alpha dog and the rest are subservient. In your family or even just with you, youre the pack members. The trick is to let him know right away that youre the alpha dog. In other words, you are the leader of his pack. It doesnt mean you have to be mean; you just need to let him know that you call the shots in dog housetraining; and all other training too.

8. Command Word- Every training exercise needs a command word; something simple. For house training your puppy, potty or outside are examples of appropriate words. Whatever you choose, always stick with the same one for the each command.

9. Keep it Simple- Dont make housebreaking your dog any more difficult than it has to be. For example, each time he goes on his papers or makes a mistake in another area, pick him up, gently but firmly, take him out the same door, and set him down on the grass. Hell probably urinate, so reward and praise him, and call him back inside. Dont make side trips on the way out or try to have a conversation with him. The easier you make it for him, the easier hell make it for you.

10. Lots of Love- The last rule, which should be the easiest, is to give that dog all the love in your heart!

Article by Jen Carter, staff writer for Dynamite Danes. Gale Renz is a great dane lover and professional qualified Great Dane Breeder and owner / founder of http://www.dynamitedanes.com.

Don’t compare your Great Dane with any other dog. Physically, Great Danes are huge. At times, they act like any other smaller lap dogs. What makes them very lovable is that they have several pleasant characteristics. They can be obedient provided that you equip them with the appropriate dog training.

The Great Dane is full of courage and spirit. This breed needs to be surrounded by people so you should teach him how to behave accordingly. He can be both a guard dog and a domestic pet. His behavior ranges from being pretty quiet and laid back but can turn into a bull whenever he needs to protect you. Thus, it is your responsibility to train him.

At a tender age, you should employ the necessary dog training techniques for your Great Dane. Take a look at the following: Remember the importance of puppy training. Separation anxiety often affects the puppy. Thus, be able to let him feel that he is loved and cared for. Give him a safe place to stay. Introduce him to his own play station, toilet, and the likes. He should differentiate the parts of his own home so that his behavior would be curbed.

Let him socialize with loud and quiet babies, male and female dogs, and other animals. You should introduce him to both the quiet and noisy activities so that he would not turn aggressive when there is a sudden change in his environment. As he grows older, give him simple instructions. Repeat them over and over again until he becomes familiar with it. Be consistent in instilling discipline in him. Reward him when he has done something nice and punish him only when it is needed.

It is vital that you let your Great Dane feel that he is accepted and secured. He would love you more if you somehow assure him that you also love him. Remember that dog training, when done the right way, shapes a pet’s attitude towards other people and towards you as his master.

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If you noticed that your dog has a swollen abdomen, you must not ignore it. A swollen abdomen can be an indication of a serious disease such as Bloat, and you must visit a vet IMMEDIATELY!

One of the most commonly asked pet health questions is how serious is a swollen abdomen in dogs? The answer is simple, but not easy. Swollen abdomen in dogs is indicative of a serious disease and one of the most serious diseases is Bloat. Dog health can be severely affected due to Bloat in which the dogs abdomen quickly gets filled with gas, usually in an unbalanced manner, and can become as tight as like a drum. A very serious dog health related disease, Bloat or gastric dilation can be life-threatening.

While there are many regular and normal reasons for a dogs abdomen to swell including excess weight, pregnancy, or an enlarged stomach after a meal in puppies, if none of these reasons apply to your dogs abdomen being swollen, then you must get your doggie checked by a vet. There can be many reasons why the dog heath is affected by a swollen abdomen and some of the causes can be age, liver disease, heart disease, uterine infection or pyometra, internal bleeding, and hormonal abnormalities.

Bloat (Gastric Dilation) A Serious Dog Health Problem

In canines, however, Bloat or gastric dilation is a very serious dog health concern that tends to be life-threatening. Typically, Bloat is a condition when the air and other gases get trapped in the stomach causing the abdomen to swell like a balloon and become so tight that it can be played like a drum. Usually, if the dog gets gassy, his abdomen will get back to the regular size within a couple of hours of a meal. However, when affected by sudden bout of Bloat, the abdomen may swell to such a size that it can twist itself inside the abdominal cavity a condition that is called torsion and thus, cut off the blood supply leading to sudden death with 6-12 hours.

pet health questions such as which breeds are susceptible to Bloat and swollen abdomen and what can you do to protect dog health are as relevant as important. Bloat is very common in all large breeds as well as dogs with deep-chests including breeds such as: German Shepherds, Great Danes, Poodles, Rottweilers, Bloodhounds, Irish Setters, Boxers, Golden Retrievers, St. Bernards, Labrador Retrievers, Dobermans, Mastiffs and Bullmastiffs, who are especially vulnerable to this condition.

While dog abdomen-swollen is a serious dog health concern, some veterinarians advise you remedies that are really simple and easy to implement. To prevent Bloat and ensure overall good dog health you can feed the pooch yogurt, digestive enzymes, feed small meals, give space to eat his meal, feed pure and natural dog food and give him plenty of exercise.

You must treat Bloat as an emergency ALWAYS! Rush your pooch to the animal emergency hospital so that you can have more time to spend with him, instead of saying Good Bye!

By: Thierry Babineaux

Ever thought of keeping a dog to do away with the loneliness that you and your partner face? If yes, you surely need to watch Marley and Me movie before taking a decision.

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This movie is about a young and newly married couple, John and Jenny Grogan (Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston), who move to Florida for a new and happy life. They start working as journalists in rival newspaper agencies and soon buy a nice home to themselves. However, with time loneliness starts to creep in to their lives. Scared to start a family, John with the help of his fellow journalist, decides to gift a puppy to Jenny.

Together the Grogans adopt Marley, a Labrador, who they think is the relief for their loneliness. However, they are in for a shock. Marley does anything and everything to displease the Grogans like chewing off the dry-wall, ripping out the sofa, stealing a Thanksgiving turkey, drinking toilet water, and chasing the UPS guy. He is totally disobedient and the Grogans often find themselves in some problem or the other because of Marley. The Grogans are now convinced that by adopting Marley, they have made the worst decision of their life.

However, in the course of time and through certain events, which are worth to watch, the Grogans finally come to a conclusion that Marley had in fact helped them realize a lot of important things in life. Marley and Me is a great movie to watch with your loved one. This movie is directed by David Frankel and stars Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane, Kathleen Turner, Alan Arkin, Nathan Gamble, and Haley Bennett.

Treat your life partner with this light-hearted family movie this Christmas. The best part is that you no more need to travel all the distance to your local theater to watch Marley and Me movie. You can simply download the movie to your computer and watch it. There are numerous advantages to downloading a movie as compared to watching it in a theater or buying a DVD of the same.

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By: Alexandre Frings

The Sad Truth About Sex Today

Here are some very sad and sobering truths about modern sexuality:

* 30% of ALL women have never had an orgasm in their life.

* 70% of women have NEVER had an orgasm during intercourse.

* Over half of all women have FAKED an orgasm.

Stop and take a moment to think about what this means.

If you are a man reading this, it means 50% of the women you have had sex with faked an orgasm. And if the other half were able to orgasm with you, it probably happened because they used their hands or a vibrator.

If you are a woman reading this it means there is a 1-in-3 chance you have never had an orgasm. And if you have been fortunate enough to experience an orgasm, it most likely wasn’t from having sex with your man.

This is a sad reality about modern sexuality because ALL healthy women can have orgasms during sex!

Modern medicine wants to put the blame on women for these problems, and the bozos in the ‘male enhancement’ industry want you to think your ’size’ is the problem. They are both feeding you a load of crap to make money.

All Of Us Are Sexual Creatures

All of us are born sexual creatures. (I realize this may come as a shock to many guys, to learn women are sexual too). Fact is, if we weren’t sexual we would die off.

But no one is born knowing how to have Great Sex any more than you are born knowing how to walk. The good news is learning to have good sex is like learning how to walk, once you’ve got it, you won’t have to think about it. You’ll just do it.

Listen, any guy can figure out how to stick ‘it’ in and pump-n-dump. In fact this is what most guys do. It’s also why 70% of women never orgasm during sex. Face it… if you want your woman to orgasm, you must understand what she needs. This is what I’m here for, to help you figure it out.

The Secret To Really Great Sex

You probably won’t believe this once you see it, but it is the true secret to great sex with your woman. Do this, and she will do anything to make you happy, because no other man will have ever done this for her.

This is the secret to being a truly Masterful Lover. EVERYTHING I teach is based on this one secret.

Are you ready? Good, here it is…

Stop thinking about ‘getting’ sex from women. Instead focus on giving your woman Incredible Pleasure by giving her Really Good Sex.

In short… FOCUS ON THE WOMAN’S PLEASURE instead of your own. She will be so thrilled she will want you to feel just as much pleasure as you have given her.

Now, you might just have had to stop and let the power of this wash over you. Excellent! You have just taken a major step towards being the kind of lover women dream about.

When you love nothing more than to give a woman the most powerful long-lasting orgasm of her life… This will make you stand out like a great Dane in a room full of chihuahuas

( If you are thinking ‘bull crap’, there isn’t much I can do to help you. You should probably click away now to one of the 3,150,000 websites on sexual positions or one of the 2,070,000 websites on male-enhancement.)

Everything You Need To Satisfy A Woman Is Already Within Her

There are so many men who only focus on their own needs when it comes to sex. You only have ask a woman or poke around online to know this is true.

Thing is, it’s amazingly easy to stand out from these lame lovers by doing just this one simple thing… Focus On Her Pleasure.

If you have this as your mind-set, you’ll easily figure out how to do this because you are now paying attention to everything she wants you to know about her body and what she likes. Everything you need to satisfy her is already inside her, and she WANTS you to discover it.

But you must Pay Attention!

This is the essence of what it means to be a Masterful Lover.

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David is the author of “The Secrets of Female Sexuality” (available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble) and has been a featured speaker on the topic of advanced sexuality and sexual pleasure at numerous conferences, written about in Men’s Health and OUI Magazine, and a special guest on Playboy Radio and David DeAngelo’s Interviews with Dating Gurus.

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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.

Great Dane puppies are taught pack behavior by their mothers before they even leave the whelping box. By understanding pack behavior you can use it to help train your dog.

Pack leadership always involves the strongest animal. In dogs and wolves this leadership position is generally held by an adult male in his prime with sufficient life experiences to guide the pack in the business of day-to-day survival. Your dog will need to have a pack leader or she/he will become confused which will cause her to exhibit destructive behaviors and she will take her anxiety out on those around her and her surroundings. A dog’s behavior and your dogs body language is a good sign of them having a pack leader or them becoming the pack leader. A dog who knows her place in her human pack is a happy and well balanced dog.

You, your family, and your Great Dane make up a pack. You or one of your family members will have to assume the alpha male or pack leader responsibilities and hopefully the hierarchy will have each human at a point above the Great Dane dog.

Here are 15 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. Your dog should be by your side or behind you. Walks like this help release pent up energy in your dog. This is the number 1 way to communicate that you are your dogs pack leader.
2. When you come into the house or the room where you 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.
6. You should never allow your dog to mouth or bite anyone at any time, including during play.
7. Your Great Dane should not sleep in your bed, not only because there may not be room for you but also because in the dog pack the leader sleeps in the most comfortable place. This is not to say you can not ever allow your dog on your bed. You can invite your Dane to lay in bed with you but just make her stay at the bottom of the bed and not push you out of the way.
8. If you establish eye contact with your Great Dane she should look away first. When the dog looks away first it reinforces your status as pack leader.
9. When walking your dog you should never allow your dog to “walk you”. You should have a slack lease, not tight. Remember, the leader is always first and leads the way.
10. One of the basic commands your Great Dane puppies should learn is “drop it”. What ever is in her/his mouth you should be able to take possession of at any time.
11. You should never play tug-of-war with your Great Dane. This is a game of power and you may lose, especially if you have a Great Dane, you may end up getting hurt.
12. When you put your dogs food dish down make her wait until you tell her “Ok” to eat. Put yourself in front of the food dish and make her sit first. If the dog does not follow your command take the food up and try again in 15 minutes.
13. All games played with your Great Dane pups should start and end with you.
14. If you have a very dominate dog who has a problem with growling you should stop them immediately and do not allow them to lie on the sofa. Remember, the leader of the pack gets the most comfortable spot.
15. The most important rule in being a pack leader is to picture yourself as big, powerful, and confident.

Remember, always stay in control and not to let your emotions show while training your Great Dane dog. If you do not think you will be able to establish this role you should enroll your dog in Dog Training Classes. Your dog will be happy, balanced, and secure knowing she has a strong pack leader.

If you would like more information on the Great Dane or becoming a pack leader Click Here [http://www.greatdane-dog-world.com/pack-leader].

Casey L Lane is an avid animal lover. She volunteers at her local animal shelter and has been know to take in strays. While waiting in her car at a local food market parking lot a women dropped her dog out of the car and drove away, well Casey picked that dog up, brought it home, and gave it the love it needed. She owns a Great Dane website called the World of Great Danes, it has a ton of pictures and several articles. She is adding content daily so check this site often. On the Kids and Danes page she has a book you can download for the kids, on the Great Dane Puppies page there is a book you can download for How to Find a Good Dog Breeder, and more free things to see and download.

One of the giant breed of dogs, the Great Danes, is going to be fully discussed in this article. Among the major topics, there are the general descriptions of the great dane. First, we must examine the size of this dog, as well as its attitude towards people.

Great danes are tall dogs even though they are not very heavy. Their popularity and beautiful physique have gained them the title of the Apollo of Dogs. Danes are loving, friendly, and affectionate when treated accordingly.

According to AKC standards, male danes are not less than 32 inches and are usually 34 inches tall. The average Dane is close to three feet tall in height. Duration of development of your great danes body largely depends on his or her gender. To illustrate, a male can complete his development in three full years where females can be adults in a year or less. Puppyhood usually lasts for 18 months and over the course of these first 18-28 months, an owner will witness their great dane mature mentally and physically.

Diet and proper exercise are very important to your great danes health. Your great danes daily diet should be consistent, and the amount of food should be measured according to their age and weight. Its important for your great dane to maintain a healthy weight. An underweight great dane can be vulnerable to sickness and disease, whereas an overweight dane increases its chance of bloating and heart disease.

Because great danes are such large dogs, they need plenty of room to run and play. Throughout puppy hood, this breed of dog needs exercise and mental stimulation. Taking walks, playing fetch, and rewarding a danes positive behavior are all essential tasks to developing a strong healthy bond with your pet.

The relationship between great danes and children is one of the most powerful connections that can occur between any type of human and animal. Like children, great danes are very trusting and curious. Its important to teach children how to handle your great dane. Fortunately, these dogs have a wonderful temperament and do not become feisty unless provoked.

With proper care, a healthy great danes lifespan is approximately eight years of age. Nevertheless, many great danes continue to life a full life of ten to twelve years. These loving companions become additional members of our families and we should cherish every day they share with us.

Jen Carter is staff writer for Dynamite Danes – a professional qualified Great Dane Breeder. You may publish this article only if you do modify it in any way.