Great Dane Personality and Temperament
All dogs are individuals with their own personality, but Great Danes tend to be very gentle and quiet companions.
Though they won’t have the rambunctious energy of many other breeds, Great Dane dogs can be moderately playful and do require enough space for play and exercise. Expect to take your Great Dane on long walks at least twice a day to provide adequate physical activity.
Great Danes are typically good family dogs and do well with children when trained and socialized from an early age. Interactions between children and all dogs, especially with dogs of a Great Dane’s size, should be supervised.
Great Dane Behavior
While the Great Dane dog breed was originally known as a boar hunter and guardian of estates, the Great Danes of today can be timid and anxious without appropriate socialization.
It’s important to expose your Great Dane puppy to lots of new stimuli, such as other people and pets, within the first four months of life. This will help your dog grow to be confident and fear-free in different situations.
Great Danes that are not well-socialized may suffer from anxiety or be excessively fearful in new situations. These behavior traits can be avoided with early safe exposure to new things and positive experiences.
Great Dane Training
Puppy classes are a wonderful way for your Great Dane to have exposure to new stimuli in a safe and positive environment. Classic obedience courses may also be very enjoyable to Great Danes and their pet parents.
While the breed can be strong-willed during training, they are very intelligent dogs and can learn quickly. Always use positive reinforcement training methods for the best results.
Fun Activities for Great Danes
- Long walks
- Going to dog parks
- Obedience