English Mastiffs - Puppies - Care and Training

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English Mastiffs - Puppies - Living Conditions for Puppies

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The Mastiff Sweet Spot

English Mastiffs are very sociable dogs that need a lot of communication with their owners. Though they will not experience any discomfort if placed outside, it is advised to keep them at home.

These quiet dogs need a place of their own in the house. Taking a little puppy in bed at night is not reasonable, since it gets accustomed to it very fast, and will not want to give it up in the future.

The kind of floor an English Mastiff puppy plays on also matters. Slippery surfaces are not recommended since the puppy can easily injure the bones.

English Mastiffs - Puppies - Foods for Puppies

English Mastiff puppies are amazingly small in the first days of their life compared to the size of an adult dog. However, they gain their weight rather fast. They should get enough proteins, vitamins, and other nutrients. The proportion of these elements should be well-balanced. It is recommended to choose high quality dry foods for puppies.

Treats and other products from the owner's menu will hardly do any good to an English Mastiff puppy. It will teach him to be choosy in foods and disturb the desired pattern of feeding. Besides, excessive amount of foods leads to obesity. This condition is particularly harmful for English Mastiffs, since they are predisposed to heart problems.

English Mastiffs - Puppies - Walking Your Puppy

While puppies, English Mastiffs do not require long walks. However, they should be numerous. It is recommended to walk an English Mastiff puppy about 4-5 times a day. Gradually the number of walks should be reduced to 2 times a day.

It is important to choose the right time for walking your English Mastiff puppy. Much exercise is not likely to be useful for the dog soon after feeding. Like any mammal, the dog needs time to digest foods. On the contrary, the puppy will enjoy play after it has got enough sleep. Besides, it will eat with more pleasure after a walk on fresh air.

Weather conditions should also be taken into consideration when walking an English Mastiff puppy. English Mastiffs bear cold weather pretty well thanks to a thick layer of fat that keeps them warm. Hot weather provokes breathing difficulties. That is why morning and late evening hours are suited best for walks and training sessions.

English Mastiffs - Puppies - Training Puppies

English Mastiff are said to be intelligent dogs. They readily fulfill their owner's tasks and are willing to learn how to please their owners. Warm relationships between the puppy and its master are indispensable for the success. In spite of their appearance and great size, English Mastiffs can be hurt easily, which results in refusal to perform commands. Hence, positive reinforcement is the chief objective when training English Mastiffs.

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The Mastiff Sweet Spot

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