Training your puppy & dog!
It is really important to start initial training right away. Danes get big FAST and are sponges that want to learn and have structure early on so take advantage of that! We have partnered up with Baxter & Bella who we have really enjoyed for training! As approved breeders, we are also able to offer you guys a discount on their already low, one time enrollment fee. Lifetime Members with discount code: NCGD
They are a family-friendly training program with everything you need to be successful, and include Unlimited Professional Training Support for life!
Their online training school is as much about teaching your dog how to act, as it is about coaching you on how to successfully train. So whether your dog is a brand new puppy, going through the challenges of adolescence, an adult still in need of good manners and better behaviors, or anything in between, they have step-by-step programs to help, with classes & courses to attend and will be your partner each and every step of the way with trainers available to help!
We have had alot of families use this to brush up on having a new puppy in the family and have recommended them!
Make sure you use the discount code above to make their low fee, even lower!
Things We Love / Recommend!
<-----Kurandra beds (Info & link above) are excellent in dog crates! wipe clean for puppy accidents or add a Kurandra pad attachment if desired.
When your puppy is here, they get weekly nail trims. The focus is to keep nails short but also to get them used to their nails/ paws being handled so it is comfortable to do as a large adult. We use both nail trimmers and a nail dremel here. Dremels allow you to round edges and get saftely closer to the quick.
k9 Ballistic Dog Beds
Kuranda Dog Beds - Excellent Warranty!
We Love these comfy beds around our home as well as on top of their elevated beds in their crates. Comfy, No loose fabric, really easy to wash
We have used these elevated beds to protect bones and joints for years! Each of our dogs have a bed in their crate (works perfect!) and a few around the house! They can dig and chew but these beds hold up really well, clean super easy & don't hold odor! The few times our dogs did damage them, they replaced at no charge. We are going on 5 years of the aluminum beds and they have held up really well!!
*For a giant breed make sure you get the aluminum option to hold their weight*
*they work great inside and outside. Also great for avoiding mess & blockages in dogs that chew cloth beds!*
They have a wonderful quick & painless warranty experience also!
We Love a good dog bed around here! Something that supports their big bodies, is comfortable, holds up well and cleans easily is our go to!
Here are a couple we use faithfully for years and can offer discounted links to our families!
Crate training not only allows structure with potty training and keeping your puppy safe while not watched, but it is extremely important to create structure and teaching your puppy it is okay to be alone. Owners that do not take the time to do this as a puppy, tend to have more anxiety/ behavioral issues as destructive behavior as adults. It is important for puppy to have a safe place of their own to relax, decompress, nap and just have solo quiet time. A overly tired puppy is an ornery puppy and puppies need alot of sleep to start. A crate does not need to be used forever but they do need to be comfortable, relaxed and confident in it as adults. Should they ever need to stay at the vet, a boarding facility, a friends home or crated during an emergency- this skill will make them so much more comfortable in a new place.
As a puppy you want a crate not too big they can go to the bathroom in. They should be able to stand up (with head up), turn around, sit comfortable and lay down. You will want to buy a divider to grow with your puppy as they grow fast! Most adult Danes need a XXL 54inch crate which is made by Midwest or Frisco brands. These can be found online but the divider is only sold separately..
​Get 15% Off by using code NCGD at checkout!
Crate training is important!
Nail Care is important!
k9 Ballistic has several great fabric/ cloth options for protecting bones and joints in these big dogs if you prefer that option! They also offer a warranty on most products (check their website for info) and most items are machine washable for cleaning!