Gentle Giants: Everything You Need to Know About Great Danes

5. Great Danes are super-sensitive dogs

While some large breeds require a firm hand, Great Danes do not. They don’t respond to hard correction or training methods. Many breeders say gentler speech and mannerisms work best. Great Danes need socialization from the age of three months to six months, then obedience training with praise and rewards should begin. Because this breed has an innate desire to please, training helps them learn acceptable behavior and leads to a happier, more confident pet. Their instinct is to be friendly, courageous, and never timid.