American Mastiff Puppy Obiedence Training

Commencing as early as possible, at least 10 weeks of professional basic obedience training must be completed before the dog's first birthday. This training must come from a qualified trainer, skilled in the humane use of a variety of methods and tools, as may be suited to the learning needs of the individual canine. Your vet can usually guide you to a good trainer. We also encourage on going Training throughout the dog's life, at least two sessions each year, or more; Ideally having the dog Progress to gaining the Canine Good Citizens Award, and perhaps even certified as therapy dog. Many of our American Mastiff dogs do become therapy dogs for the disabled and for veterans suffering with PTSD. The more on going training you give your dog, the better your dog will be. You will be amazed at What these amazing dogs can learn! They are usually first in their class no matter what the goal.

Also, unless you intend to never have your dog outside without a leash, one goal of this training must be off-leash reliability under all conceivable circumstances. Prior to achieving this reliability, the dog must not be allowed outside a suitably fenced area off-leash.