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Neapolitans - Puppies - Why Train?

Neapolitan Mastiffs should have obedience training from an early age. It is necessary to keep the dog under control in order to prevent incidents, for it is rather hard to stop a dog once it has decided to attack someone. Since Neapolitan Mastiffs are huge dogs, they can easily hurt a human or other animal.

Neapolitans - Puppies - When Should I Begin Training?

Training should begin from an early age. Better results are achieved in the process of play. Basic commands can be learned rather soon, since the Neapolitan Mastiff is an intelligent dog. Activities demanding focused attention for a long time may be too hard a task for a little puppy. One should have patience and understanding of how the dog's brain processes.

Neapolitans - Puppies - Basics Of Training a Puppy

Make sure the puppy does not have to jump during training sessions. It can easily injure his bones which have not developed enough strength yet. Use positive reinforcement with some treats. Do not forget, however, that your Neapolitan Mastiff puppy may acquire a habit of doing things to only get a tasty encouragement. Keep the amount of treats at a reasonable level.

Bear in mind that the Neapolitan Mastiff does not always obey commands the first time it is required to. This feature is common in all working dogs. They are slow sometimes, and tend to act as if they are doing a favor for their owners. Still, do not set yourself up for mood swings. Your patience and efforts will be rewarded in the future. To help you be on the right track ask advice from experienced owners, or those who are training Neapolitan Mastiffs professionally.

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