The Beginner's Guide to the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog contains common questions about the dog.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog temperament, personality, training, behavior, pros and cons, advice, and information is provided by the author of 15 Dog Books.
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog does not need hours of hard running.He needs regular moderate exercise because he is more athletic than you might think.
When children are involved, pulling a cart or sled is a great outlet for his energy.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs thrive on your company, though their determination to jump up into your face, shove their body against your leg, or slap a massive paw in your lap can be disconcerting.
A vigilant watchdog will sound off in a loud, deep voice to announce visitors or to let you know that your neighbor has stepped outside.
Some Swissys are shy and spooky, but most are friendly with guests.The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog needs to be socialized early and often.
Some Swissys are friendly with other animals.Others have a high prey drive and aren't safe with small animals such as cats, while still others are downright aggressive with strange dogs.
Praise and food should be included in training at three months old.These powerful dogs can pull you off your feet if you walk on a leash.
Many Swissys will start to test your rules during adolescence when their hormones kick in.You need to respond with leadership.
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is slower to mature (both physically and mentally) than many other breeds.This sounds wonderful, but can wear you down when it's over 100 pounds.
You have to control the tendency of this breed to mouth.He may try to take everything in his path.
The Greater Swiss is too much of a dog for the average household.
The inheritance of temperament is less predictable than that of physical traits.Raising and training affect temperament and behavior.
Young Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs can be rambunctious since you have to minimize their exercise.They will romp around in your house.Extra amounts of supervision and companion are needed.Young Swissies become bored and destructive if left alone.
The author has over 40 years of experience as a dog trainer, dog breed consultant, and founder of three dog training centers.She loves helping people choose, train, and care for their dogs.
There are dog training videos.When you can see the correct training techniques in action, it's easier to train your puppy.Most dog training videos on the internet are useless because they use the wrong training method.These dog training videos are based on respect and leadership.