Breed training guide
Great Dane
76Overall
Trainability
78
Energy level
65
For beginners
62
Sociability
80
Independence
45
Behavior problems
What Great Danes struggle with most.
Most Great Danebehavior problems trace back to the breed's original purpose and drive levels. Here's what to look for and why it happens with this breed specifically.
Aggression Toward Dogs
Occasional · Difficulty 7/10
Occasional→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 8/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Digging
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Excessive Barking
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Rare · Difficulty 4/10
Rare→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Jumping on People
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Leash Pulling
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Potty Training
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 8/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Resource Guarding
Occasional · Difficulty 8/10
Occasional→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→