How to potty train a Great Dane?

D Dog Fan | February 7th, 2011

Potty training a Great Dane can take a long time and cause a lot of pain for both dog and owner if not done correctly. Sharda Baker’s ebook and audio package, ‘The Complete 7 Day Dog Potty Training Guide‘ teaches you how to potty train any dog in just seven days. Baker’s comprehensive approach is based on her real life experience and also deals with adult dogs, rescue shelter dogs, which other similar products tend to miss.

  • Effective and ineffective training methods compared
  • The best time to start training
  • List of best equipment and supplies
  • How to clean soiled areas in no time
  • Training older dogs
  • Handle common potty training problems
  • Potty train a new puppy
  • How to use potty pads
  • Crate training
  • How to train dogs from rescue shelters
  • What to do about marking
  • Litter box training
  • Effective paper training
  • Leaving your dog home alone.

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D Dog Fan | November 10th, 2010

my-first-best-friend-ebookIf you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.

However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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3 Things You Should Know About Great Dane

Big Dog | December 1st, 2011

Great DaneIn contrast to the popular notion the dog breed Great Dance came from Denmark, it actually is from Germany where is know as Deutsche Dogge. This statement was also back up by Barbara Stein and also added that this particular breed was from the cross of English mastiff that is responsible for the heft, Irish Wolfhound that contributed the height and the Greyhound to whom it is credited for he breed’s sleek physique.

The belief that this breed is originally from Denmark is still not fully irradiated, other sources still points out that it really is from Denmark that is why it has caused and brought about controversy and remains to be unsettled. Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon coined the name “le Grand Danois” in 1979 for the dog which was translated into its English name – “Great Dane” by William Smellie. During the 20th century, it was known as the “large hound” – this is according to Jaboc Nicolay Wilse. But it was called “Grosser Dänischer Jagdhund” until 1780 which means Large Danish Hunting Hound in English language. During the first exhibition for dogs which took place in Hamburg in July 14 – 20 1863, eight of the dogs were referred to as a “Dänische Dogge” while seven of the dogs are called “Ulmer Doggen.”

The Great Dane was given the recognition of being the National Dog of Germany in 1876 and it was the beginning of its popularity as it also received ample appreciation in other countries which includes the United States of America. At the present, it climbed the 17th rank from its 28th spot in 2000 among the other breeds that is registered and acknowledged by the American Kennel Club. This comes in no surprise as the Great Dane is naturally gentle beneath its monstrous physique that it receives much love and care from the people.

The most famous Great Dane

Big Dog | March 8th, 2011

I bet that everybody can imagine a dog that is fearless, fond of his friends and is eager to catch monsters, ghosts and other creatures to save the local populace… Scooby Doo, the Great Dane dog is almost like that. In fact he is a chicken-hearted dog, who joins his best friend, ’Shaggy’ Rogers and the whole Mystery Inc. team to solve mysteries. After long and extensive inquiry finally – every time – the teenagers come to realise that the creature they were chashing is anything, but not supernatural and manage to capture the villain and unmask them. Scooby Doo is both a cartoon character and a film star (released in 2002), who was originally created in 1969 by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears.

In reality – just like in the film and the cartoon serie – the Great Dane is a gentle giant who is fond of all animals and younger, but considerate children as well.

Do you know any other famous Great Dane dogs? Post a comment with your story!

Is a Great Dane Dog a good choice for me?

Big Dog | October 20th, 2010

The answer is definitely yes, if you would like to have a loyal companion that is very affectionate and playful. They are excellent watchdogs and can be trained easily – but on the other hand be careful not to leave them alone for a long time since they may suffer from separation anxiety especially, when young. Great Danes get on well with other dogs and pets and also love children, although you had better not leave them alone with smaller children, because they might accidentally knock children over and injure them.

This breed’s coat length is short and thick, therefore can live in warmer environments; however they can’t stand very cold weather. Great Danes’ intermittent shedding will cause no problems if you take care of the dog’s hair at least once a week. Sadly, they are very prone to some serious health issues, so can get expensive financially. They drool rarely. Great Danes are 100-120 lbs in weight and their height is around 30 inches. They can be trained at adult age as well if the handler is dominant and very gentle, but the best is if you train them at an early age. Be careful, never force them to do more exercise they are really capable of, since their growth plates are not fully developed until 2 years of age, so running on hard surfaces is not advised.

All in all, Great Danes are good pets for families with older children and for people, who like exercising themselves, but are not recommended
for the elderly because of their huge energy needs.

I hope this short introduction about Great Danes will help you decide whether this dog is the right one for you.

Factors To Consider When Picking Your Perfect Puppy

Big Dog | September 29th, 2010

If you are a dog owner, you probably remember the time you bought your first puppy. It is not easy to forget all the thinking, research, weighing pros and cons and the inevitable fear of not making the right decision when you buy a puppy.

If you are about to buy a puppy you are probably in the middle of this process and are reading an article that may save you a lot of hassle.

When it comes to making decisions that will effect our lives for more than a decade, we sometimes find that we just simply don’t have the intellectual capacity to consider every single factor that will influence the outcome. It is the same when buying a puppy.

Factors To Consider When Picking Your Perfect Puppy” does a great job at pointing out the most important aspects of making such a long term commitment. It is brief, easy to understand, gives you all the essentials in a nutshell and it is free to download and share.

Read this if you are about to buy a dog

Big Dog | September 13th, 2010

If you are about to buy a dog, you’ll find this very useful. Euro Puppy, the reputable puppy finder company have launched a new website. As part of the promotion of their new site, they have released a coupon that will get you $100 off of any puppy you buy from them. Get the coupon code here.

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Great Dane history

Big Dog | September 10th, 2010

The origins of this “giant” are quite controversial. Some say that its was developed in England, others say Germany, and the third group says Denmark… Doesn’t matter which version we believe, it seems quite true that they were a result of crossing an Irish Wolfhound with the Old English Bulldog (not the one, which exists today) and other breeds. Great Danes were used for boar hunting for over 400 years in Germany.
The standard was published in 1891 in Germany, and the Great Dane Kennel Club of America was formed in 1889.

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photo: Wikimedia

An old-new famous Great Dane: Marmaduke

Big Dog | August 25th, 2010

A new movie was launched recently based on the famous comic, check out the trailer:

Have fun watching it!