(MAGDRL - New Jersey Region)
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One of your smaller pets is loose in your house?Keep in mind big dogs play big. They may try to stop this flying or crawling object with its paw or grab it in its mouth. |
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Your dog is sleeping?Learn your new Danes sleeping habits. Some dogs do not like to be poked or prodded to wake them. |
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Your new Dane charges around your house and/or yard like a stampede of wild horses?For one thing stay out of the path! There are times when unpredictably, like any other dog, the energy levels soar and he/she makes for an uncharted path around your house or yard. Most commonly referred to as the "Zoomies"! Try to limit this behavior especially if it is wet, slick, icy, slippery, etc on the surface. Danes tend to be klutzy and can easily fall and get hurt. |
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Your Dane doesn’t want to go out in the rain or snow?Yes, you can get rain and snow gear for your Dane. This one here (My Slim) avoids rain and puddles at all cost. It can become a matter of coaxing to get the desired task accomplished, but if there is a will, there’s a way! |
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Your new Dane likes to open gifts, eat paper, and chew paper towel and wrapping paper rolls?Like all animal companions, Danes are very curious and like to participate in all human events. Chewing paper is better than furniture and it is easy to clean up, so don’t panic. …Just make sure anything you don’t want the tail to sweep or the mouth to taste is out of reach. Make sure he/she has plenty of available toys, bones, etc. to chew on if the whim strikes and/or boredom sets in. I don’t suggest rawhide or pig ears unattended since they get soft and they can swallow them and get them stuck in their throats. I do suggest Kong or Galileo chew products since Dane jaws do not easily destroy them. |
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Your dog exhibits behavior that you are uncomfortable with?Dogs exhibit behaviors such as submission, dominance, aggression, and guarding for examples and these behaviors may be seen because of many different reasons. They exhibit these behaviors due to fear, abuse, neglect, alpha challenge, prey drive, anxiety, etc. You might see several different behaviors at once, never, or occasionally. It is important to learn your dog’s body language and common behavior patterns. Find out as many details as you can from the foster parent(s) of the Dane that you adopt. Be aware that you may see the same or different behaviors in your home. It is important to give your new family member time to acclimate to his/her new surroundings. |
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You are out in public with your Dane?Always be aware of the size of a Dane and the power he/she can exhibit. Make sure his/her social skills are up to speed before you take him/her out to new places. |
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You have other pets?Introduce your new addition slowly and have a place where your new family member as well as your others have their own spot to retreat and feel comfortable if need be. Be aware that once there is harmony between the new addition and your other pets you may see pack status challenges between 1 and/or more dogs if applicable. |
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Your Danes favorite spot to rest is your spot on the sofa? Or your lap? Or your bed?Find out from the foster parent(s) where the dog rested. If you do not wish the Dane to sit on you or your sofa it can easily be taught with patience and consistency! Also Danes have perfected the fine art of counter surfing in many homes. Always be aware of what you leave on your tables and counter tops! |
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Your Dane can easily become the most cherished member of your family. They love their people and are loyal to their core! |
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What if this is your Dane?Run . . . . run as fast as you can! (Just for laughs-this is SuperG and he’s friends with all the Danes shown and more!) |