Understanding and Training a High-Energy 11-Month Old Cane Corso

TLDRIn this video, we tackle the challenge of training an energetic 11-month old Cane Corso by addressing his love for fighting and rough play. We emphasize the importance of setting boundaries and teaching him to respect others' personal space. Through controlled interactions with a more experienced dog, we aim to curb his aggressive tendencies. Additionally, we explore methods to redirect his energy and break pattern behaviors.

Key insights

🐾The 11-month old Cane Corso enjoys rough play and fighting, making training challenging.

🔊Training this high-energy dog requires setting clear boundaries and teaching respect for personal space.

🗝️Controlled interactions with a more experienced dog can help curb aggressive tendencies and establish dominance hierarchy.

🎯Redirecting the dog's energy towards other activities is necessary to prevent unwanted behaviors.

🔄Breaking pattern behaviors and establishing new routines is essential for long-term behavior modification.

Q&A

How do you address the Cane Corso's love for fighting?

—We tackle the issue by setting boundaries, teaching respect for personal space, and providing controlled interactions with a more experienced dog.

Is it necessary to train a high-energy dog differently?

—Yes, high-energy dogs require additional attention and redirection of their energy towards more appropriate activities.

How do you establish dominance hierarchy with the Cane Corso?

—Controlled interactions with a more experienced dog allow the Cane Corso to learn its place in the hierarchy and reduce aggressive tendencies.

Can pattern behaviors be broken in a young dog?

—Yes, by establishing new routines and redirecting behavior, pattern behaviors can be modified, leading to better long-term behavior.

What is the best approach to training a high-energy dog?

—The best approach involves consistent training, setting clear boundaries, redirecting energy, and rewarding positive behaviors.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction - Dealing with an energetic 11-month old Cane Corso and his love for fighting.

01:40Demonstrating the dog's aggressive behavior and the need to establish boundaries.

03:45Highlighting the importance of controlled interactions with an experienced dog to curb aggressive tendencies and establish dominance hierarchy.

06:10Redirecting the dog's energy towards other activities and breaking pattern behaviors.

09:59Showing the dog's pain tolerance and the need for assertiveness in training.

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