Some Tips on Mastiff Training

Here are some wonderful tips on Mastiff training. If the bigger breeds of dog are your preference, then the beautiful Mastiff is for you. If these dogs are trained though, you will have one massive hunk of wild flesh and slobber. Mastiff training has to be started at eight weeks of age in order to be effective.

The Mastiff is very receptive to training and is always eager to make its master happy. As soon as you bring your Mastiff puppy home, you need to start the training immediately and stay consistent with this training at all times.

Here are some key tips to training this breed of dog. Different breeds require different training and the Mastiff responds a little differently than others. The Mastiff is pretty mellow dog compared to other breeds. They do, however, require a lot more regular exercise than most breeds. They don’t run very much, being bulkier in size, so when training your Mastiff to go for a walk, set aside a little more time with this type of dog for exercise than would normally do. Because of this is a more muscular breed of dog, Mastiff training goes a little slower. And they are a bit stubborn, so be patient.

Nuts and Bolts of Mastiff Training

In order for your Mastiff to be properly receptive to training, make sure that he has been with his mother for at the least eight weeks. This will make sure that they have the basic socialization skills that a litter brings. It will ensure his mellow temperament.

The dog will need constant companionship with the owner or at least one person until the dog reaches three months of age. Also make sure that there are other dogs for the Mastiff to socialize with. Don’t make him a reclusive dog.

Never involve your Mastiff in guard dog training. If they are taught to be alert to threats, it will make their regular training twice as hard and makes them much harder to control. Just their size alone should be enough to scare off would be intruders and they are naturally protective of their owners.

Obedience Training for Your Mastiff

Mastiffs are one of the easier breeds to train for obedience. They pick up commands fairly easy so don’t be intimidated when it is time to start the training. This training should start at about fourteen weeks of age after housebreaking and teaching the dog it’s place in the household. Never be forceful when training your dog. Do not use violence during the training either since this is neither safe because of the dog’s size nor is it legal either.

Because this dog has a naturally mellow personality and won’t be taught tricks, the vital commands that it needs to learn are to sit, stay and leash training. Also, because of their size and strength, they also need to be taught not to chase after things.

Training them the basics is very important and Mastiff training is a pretty easy job in itself. But, because they are just a bit stubborn, it does require patience. The reward though is a very lovable and well-mannered dog.