Great Dane Puppies Blog » Useful Tips http://greatdanepuppiesblog.com Info about Great Danes Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:35:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 How to avoid my Great Dane being jealous of my new born baby? http://greatdanepuppiesblog.com/blog/2010/06/18/how-to-avoid-my-great-dane-being-jealous-of-my-new-born-baby/ http://greatdanepuppiesblog.com/blog/2010/06/18/how-to-avoid-my-great-dane-being-jealous-of-my-new-born-baby/#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:11:58 +0000 Big Dog http://greatdanepuppiesblog.com/?p=1056 Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Great Dane. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English :)

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Great Dane for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Great Dane hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Great Dane used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Great Dane will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Great Dane feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Great Dane as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

]]> http://greatdanepuppiesblog.com/blog/2010/06/18/how-to-avoid-my-great-dane-being-jealous-of-my-new-born-baby/feed/ 0 How to buy a European Great Dane? http://greatdanepuppiesblog.com/blog/2009/12/21/how-to-buy-a-european-great-dane/ http://greatdanepuppiesblog.com/blog/2009/12/21/how-to-buy-a-european-great-dane/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:49:03 +0000 Big Dog http://greatdanepuppiesblog.com/?p=1020 great daneEver wanted to have a dog like the great canine detective, Scooby Doo? Well, the Great Dane is the model for this very lovable cartoon dog character. If ever, one wishes to have a Great Dane, here are some of the things to look for as stated in the breed standard. The standard, by the way, is the guidelines saying how a Great Dane should look like as well as its temperament. For example: Great Danes are tall and have powerful frames. Not bulky at all but their muscles are well developed. Their head are narrow and have dark round eyes that give them an alert and gentle look and their ears are erect. With legs that are long and straight, their feet are roundish. Coats are thick and close fitting with a glossiness to it. The accepted colors are black, blue, brindle and even harlequin. The appearance of a Great Dane is that of dignity. Now once having some basic information on the breed, you can now spend time sifting through all the sources and breeders out there and looking for some red flags.

Non-standard breeders will:

  • Try to cover breed flaws and divert attention elsewhere
  • Not be able to provide verifiable certificates regarding the bloodline
  • Will not take the time to brief thoroughly on the breed’s needs
  • Not be able to give a complete documentation on the health clearances

Quality breeders will:

  • Always give time for clients to decide and give them all the information needed on the Great Dane
  • Will teach proper grooming and care routines
  • Provide you proper papers for registration
  • Give names for referrals

Hopefully these tips will help one sift through the different breeders and finding one that is reliable and of quality as they follow the breed standard. However, simple reading will not take the place of years of experience in purebred inspection and purchasing. Even if one may think he is well armed after researching, they still have a greater risk of getting into a pitfall. To put these people at ease, it is good to know that there is a group composed of dog enthusiasts and experts that are all set to help one out in times of confusion. This is Euro Puppy! Euro Puppy has the experience and knowledge of purebred development and quality. With an impressive track record of helping over 80 countries, one can’t fail with Euro Puppy. One is assured assistance when picking out the perfect companion and a thorough orientation on how to take care of it! With a lifetime guarantee that comes along, one can always put their trust in Euro Puppy!

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