From puppy basics to full-grown giant manners, Yeti explains training and behavior the only way he knows how—with humor, honesty, and a bit of sarcasm. Learn why Danes do what they do, how to guide them, and how to survive the process with your sanity (mostly) intact.
Real Reason Great Danes Sit on Humans Listen, I’m gonna level with you here. Yeah, I sit on you. And before you start with the whole “Yeti, you weigh 150 pounds” thing, let me explain something: in my mind, I’m basically a Chihuahua. I don’t know when or how this happened, but that’s just facts. Here’s the deal….
Look, I’m gonna level with you about why I watch birds. It’s not complicated, but humans always want to make it weird. So I’ve got these eyes that can see 270 degrees around me, which is honestly pretty sick. Every time a bird moves out there, my brain’s like “ALERT! ALERT! SMALL THING MOVING!” I can’t help it….
Why Are Great Danes Interested in Squirrels My squirrel fixation comes down to ancient wolf ancestry that’s still running the show. Those quick, erratic movements trigger an instinctual response before my brain even catches up. My nose picks up squirrel scent markers humans can’t detect, and my ears lock onto scratching sounds they’ll never hear. I’m convinced I’m a nimble hunter despite…
How Great Danes Train Humans Look, I’m not saying we Great Danes are running some conspiracy, but we definitely have a system. It’s not complicated or anything. It’s mostly just about being consistent and, you know, really big. The staring thing? That’s like Training 101. I just look at my human during dinner with these sad eyes, and boom—suddenly there’s a…
Long Term Memory Great Dane Hey there, humans! Yeti here – your friendly neighborhood Great Dane with a brain bigger than my already enormous head (and trust me, that’s saying something!). Let me tell you about my superpower: my excellent long-term memory. I’m basically like a furry computer with four legs and a tail that won’t stop wagging. My brain works like…
How to Stop Food Aggression With Your Great Dane Woof! Let me tell you about food aggression from a Great Dane’s perspective – because trust me, I know a thing or two about being hangry! First off, us Great Danes can get pretty protective of our kibble. You might catch us growling or snapping when someone gets too close to our food bowl. Hey,…
Walking a Great Dane Woof! Let me tell you about taking ME for walks – because trust me, I’m the expert here! Walking is super important for us, Great Danes. I need my daily walks to stay healthy and happy. Without them, I might get chunky (and nobody wants a 150-pound couch potato), my joints get stiff, and…
Are Great Danes Sensitive Woof! Let me tell you something about us Great Danes – we’re basically giant teddy bears with feelings the size of our paws (and trust me, those are HUGE). You humans think you’re good at reading emotions? Well, we wrote the book on it! I can tell when my human is having a rough day before they even…
Great Danes & Stealing Food Hi there! I’m a Great Dane, and I need to tell you something important – we absolutely do NOT steal food. We relocate it to where it belongs… which is obviously in our stomachs! Look, I know what you humans think. You see us eyeing that sandwich on the counter and assume we’re…
Woof! Listen up, humans – your Great Dane here with some insider tips on how to keep me from going on unauthorized adventures! First off, let’s talk about fences. You need the tall stuff – wood or vinyl fences that reach for the sky. Trust me, I can clear a short fence like I’m competing in the Olympics (and looking fabulous while…