Great Danes & Fitness We Great Danes need 30 to 60 minutes of exercise every single day. Trust me, if you skip my workout time, I might redecorate your living room with the contents of your trash can. It’s not personal – it’s just what happens when we get bored! Exercise keeps our huge hearts pumping strong and…
Is Your Great Dane Spoiled Woof! Let me tell you about us “spoiled” Great Danes from my perspective. So, humans think we’re spoiled? Maybe they have a point. When I paw at my human’s leg, I’m not being demanding—I’m just reminding them they have hands that could be petting me right now! And when they call my name…
Development Stages of Great Danes Woof! Let me tell you about how us Great Danes grow up – it’s quite the adventure! First came my neonatal days (a fancy term for newborn) from birth to 2 weeks old. Boy, was I helpless! I couldn’t even keep myself warm and had to snuggle with Mom constantly. I was…
Great Dane Crate Training Woof! So you want to get me one of those metal boxes humans call a “crate”? Listen, I’m enormous, so you better make sure it’s super strong and made of steel. Measure how tall I am and how long I am, then add four more inches – trust me, I need my space…
Why Does My Great Dane Bite My Ankles Woof! Hi there, humans! It’s me, your gentle giant Great Dane, and I need to explain something important about why I sometimes nibble on your ankles. First off, let me say I’m really, really sorry if I’ve scared you! I know I’m huge – like, REALLY huge – but I…
Daily Routine for a Great Dane To create a happy, healthy life for us Great Danes, our humans start with a consistent morning routine and a nutritious breakfast. Trust me, I know exactly when breakfast time is – my internal clock is more accurate than any alarm! My humans guarantee midday activities include mental stimulation and play, which is…
Reduce Anxiety in Your Great Dane Let me tell you something – us Great Danes can get pretty nervous sometimes, and trust me, when a 150-pound dog gets anxious, everyone notices! But don’t worry, I’ve got some paw-some tips to help my fellow gentle giants chill out. First things first – we LOVE routines! Feed me at the same…
Foods to Avoid for a Great Dane First up are onions and garlic. I know they smell amazing when my humans are cooking, but these sneaky ingredients are nasty for my blood. They might make the kitchen smell great, but they’ll make me feel terrible! My humans learned this the hard way when I tried to sneak…
Great Danes & Toxins Hey there, fellow dog lovers! It’s me, your friendly neighborhood Great Dane, and I need to have a serious talk with you about something that affects us giant pups in a big way – toxins! Now, I know what you’re thinking. “But you’re such a big dog! Surely a little bit of chocolate won’t hurt?”…
Why Does My Great Dane Follow Me Why do I follow you around everywhere? Well, let me explain from my perspective as your lovable Great Dane! First off, I absolutely adore you! You’re my favorite human, and I want to be near you all the time. Think of me as your furry best friend who happens to be the…