Is It Difficult To Train And Socialize Mastiff Puppies?
Training and socializing Mastiff puppies can pose a challenge, especially with certain breeds. In most cases, these dogs are very protective by nature–historically, they were generally used as guard dogs–and so they must be properly socialized and trained, especially if they are destined to live indoors, with a family and small children. They must be taught to both respect and trust all members of the family. It is very important to ‘potty train’ Mastiff puppies. According to some, this can be more challenging than with other dogs. For the first several weeks, you may have to take your Mastiff puppy out every couple of hours if you are to avoid ‘accidents’ from taking place. You should try to always take your puppy to the same location, so that he/she will get used to the routine. A good idea is to provide your Mastiff with a special dog treat, whenever they get it right and go potty outside. It can also be a good idea to purchase a crate, or a pen with a litter box, where you can co
