(Part 2) Top products from r/greatdanes

One of my girls is a Daniff! She is my comedian.

A couple things:

• get ready for a really, really, stubborn dog during training. Sometimes you get lucky- our other dane LOVES to please. But our Daniff just sits and stares at you when you give her a command sometimes. (unless the command is sit... then she will definitely stand.) But it's sometimes funny, and as long as you are consistent it becomes not a problem. We used little bits of hot dogs or boiled chicken for high value treats for our stubborn girl on days when she didn't want to train.
  
  
• start leash walking EARLY. the earlier you start, the easier it will be when they are huge and trying to pull you into the street to gently correct them. I also would recommend a Gentle Leader- it gives you so much control! It's been a life changer for us.
  
  
• for teething- I recommend Orka toys. They are the only thing for us that lasts more than a couple of weeks (Although, our Daniff is really, really gentle with her toys! Our other Dane can rip apart a toy in record time!) The best part about the Orka toys, is you can pop it in the freezer which is great for teething too.
  https://www.amazon.com/Orka-Tire-Rubber-Fetch-Petstages/dp/B003V734IO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1518441514&sr=8-3&keywords=orka+dog+toys
  The $5 piggies from Walmart don't last as long, but they are the FAVORITES for both of our girls.
  https://www.walmart.com/ip/Latex-Pigglesworth-Dog-Toy-Large-Assorted-Colors-1-Count/20711972
  
  
• Find a vet you like and trust. Talk about the Gastropexy and a spay/neuter and when they recommend getting them done. Everyone seems to have a different opinion, and I'm not a vet- so, do your own research and talk to your vet on what they think.
  
  
• Danes are expensive.
  
  
• get ready to have zero personal space whatsoever.
  
  
• Dane farts are the WORST.
  
  Welcome to the Dane Club. It's the best- you are going to have the best time with your new baby. They are expressive, and funny, and sweet, and the best dog I've ever had.
  
  Here is a pic of our daniff- Mitzi- in her natural habitat https://imgur.com/a/1SbbG

Awhile ago my husband and I were interested in getting a soft crate, and we were actually going to get this one but it was on back order and we needed a crate sooner than later. This soft crate would most likely work for you, I'm actually still interested in getting it out of convenience. Dimensions are 48"L x 32" W x 38.5" H and I'd recommend taking a look at the reviews, some people bought the crate for their great dane or irish wolfhound.

Also, just came across this one. It is slightly shorter and a lot more expensive, but better reviews on average.

Anyway, good luck finding the right soft crate!

I've tried many different dog foods and found Taste of the Wild to work best for our Dane. It's helped him put on weight at a steady pace without bulking up too quickly. As far as puppy food goes, yes, most puppy food is really high in protein but it's also very rich food. Our Dane has a very sensitive stomach and rich foods didn't do well for his digestive system. Once we switched him to the grain-free lamb based TOTW, everything cleared right up. Have you been experiencing any similar issues? Is your puppy's stool soft, has he been throwing up occasionally?

I have a 2 year old, 150lb Great Dane and I've had this bed for a year now -
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FVNTH4

It's plenty big enough for her to spread out or lay on her side.

She likes to sleep on the bed without the cover when it's hot outside because it's slick and cool. The denim cover is great too.

This Blue West Paw Design- Zogoflex has lasted nearly a year in our house with a grumpy Great Dane learning to play fetch.

It happens. I woke up one morning, woke him up, got out of bed and turned around to watch him start peeing. He knew better. Only thing I've found is my Dane needs consistent reinforcement of training. They are smart enough to try and do whatever they want.

Also this cover kept my memory foam mattress 100% dry. Doesn't make any noise either.

I hear lots of good about coconut oil but haven't personally tried it.

my kiddo is also 140lb gets 2 zyrtec every morning and 2 of these:
allerg-3 caps which I get from my vet and which are formulated for dogs. they also come in a pump version. I can definitely tell a change in his coat if he's off of them for a few days.
(chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine all did little/nothing for him but I have not tried loratadine. he does ok on the cetirizine.)

also, bathing helps so much! invest in some medicated or hypoallergenic shampoo from your vet, and resicort if they have it.

my kiddo is prone to staph dermatitis secondary to his allergies. he gets malaseb baths once to twice weekly and I use resicort diluted 1:1 with water 2 to 3 times a week when he gets really bad.

http://www.amazon.com/Overstuffed-Largest-Orthopedic-Resist-Memory/dp/B004V6RHGY/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1374063562&sr=8-9&keywords=dog+bed+4+less. Hands down best bed you can buy. Mine has held up for 2 years so far. Plus it is on sale.

This is the collar I got for Hunter when he was 4 months old. I think in the 8 months since, he's only had the shock (static pulse) three times ever. I haven't even had to charge the collar for the last 6 months or so. If I ever see him gear up to bark, I hold up the collar and he pretty much submits right away.

This collar is very good.

Timber is a about 13 months old and 125lbs. He's sporting a jacket we scored on amazon that actually is nice for less than 40 bucks.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003YCBBRC/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

I used large stainless steel mixing bowls because the shape was much more open and the rounded sides keeps the food in the center.https://www.amazon.com/Update-International-MB-1300-Stainless-Mixing/dp/B004UNE7CA

Danes are quirk-o-matic and learning about them is a treat. But a lot of times they are just trying to cope with a world that doesn't always fit their stature.

just check amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Go-Pet-Club-Crate-42-Inch/dp/B001COTL3K/ref=sr_1_9?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1404612512&sr=1-9&keywords=dog+crate

http://www.amazon.com/Fuji-Industries-DFJ29150-Animal-42-Inch/dp/B008A160R8/ref=sr_1_16?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1404612512&sr=1-16&keywords=dog+crate

those two have the same dimensions as the expensive ones

this ones a 48" but its really expensive and still not very tall
http://www.amazon.com/GoGo-X-Large-Soft-Crate-32-25/dp/B001D14Q1E/ref=sr_1_26?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1404612538&sr=1-26&keywords=dog+crate

What I have found is getting a body harness and a seat belt strap (for example.)

Just make sure that it is a very heavy duty strap. You might have to buy two harnesses for your dane, but just one seat belt strap.

I have a shoe tray for this

Mibao Boot & Shoe Tray, 15 x 30 x 1.25 inches Multi-Purpose All Weather Water Resistant Plastic Boot Tray, Utility Shoe Mat for Indoor and Outdoor, Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PTPNGP5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GoXxDb4KH0GSJ

What I used to clean his feet. These also helped when it was real bad:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MCQYBQ7?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title


Costco's Claritin: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EXPTG08/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1537334375&sr=8-4&keywords=kirkland+brand+claritin&dpPl=1&dpID=61tUDVSVgKL&ref=plSrch

Wife and I got this one and we love it. Hank hated the wire crates. Also, if we ever needed to (though I doubt we will), you can't take your dog on a plane in a wire crate. One downside is it doesn't fold down as small as the wire ones, but they're also harder to tear up. Ours went through several wire crates we got from Petsmart.

I've always got a couple ropes and Nylabones going for my two. Just watch some of the ropes start shredding long pieces of cotton. I throw them away as soon as that starts.

Black Kong FTW. The Wobbler is also tougher than you might think.

The Buster cube lasted about 2 weeks before my girl realized she could hold the cube in her paws, jamb her lower jaw into the hole, twist out the core and destroy it. I just happened to be looking the right direction when she worked it out, so get to watch it die.

One more suggestion: Elk antlers.