You may want to train your Cane Corso to be well mannered or teach them new behavior.
The question is,
Are Cane Corsos hard to train? The Cane Corso, that is Cani Corsi are not hard to train because they quickly learn due to their high intelligence. However, for training to be successful, it is imperative to understand what is important as part of the training to effectively train them.
Training of a Cane Corso requires structure as well as commitment to have a well-mannered dog. To have successful training of either an adult dog or puppy, there are important factors to have in mind and what to avoid which will make the process run well.
We outline what to consider when training a Cane Corso and mistakes to avoid during the process.
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Important Factors to Consider in the Training of a Cane Corso
For the training of a Cane Corso not to be hard, there are important factors to consider and have in mind. The following factors apply to both Cane Corso puppies as well as adult dogs.
Leadership From You is Key
The Cane Corso personality is that of a dominant as well as a caring and loyal dog. This means that they desire guidance and direction from you to act and behave to lead them.
As a Cane Corso owner, you need to provide firm directions to your dog because without it, it leads to problems with behavior.
Provide leadership and structure to your Cane Corso and training will also be easy as they follow your lead.
Consistency is Key
Training of a Cane Corso has to be consistent for the process to be successful. Consistency here is in the methods used for training a particular behavior as well as continuous enforcement of the desired behavior.
For example, if you are training your Cane Corso to stop chewing on your furniture you can’t let it sometimes act like that and not do anything about it.
You need to consistently show them the desired behavior you require from them. If consistency is not there, your Cane Corso will be confused about what is expected of them and they will not display the behavior you desire as quickly.
The training has to be on repetition so that your Cane Corso clearly understands and gets the behavior that it is being trained on. The success of training highly depends on consistency.
Simple Direct Words for Communication
We are a different species from our dogs and do not communicate in the same language. Therefore it is important to know that communication with the Cane Corso has to be simplified so that your dog can understand the meaning of what it’s being directed to do.
Simple direct words for communication are the solution, especially during training.
For example, basic behavior command words that are usually used for direction include “sit”, “stay”, or “come”. Notice these words are simple, to the point, and guide a dog on what they can easily understand and follow.
When combined with your body action and movement on what they mean, your Cane Corso is also able to understand the meaning and behave as desired. Avoid using complex words or long sentences to give guidance.
Also as mentioned on the consistency of the training method, use the same words every time to represent the desired behavior so that not to confuse your dog.
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The Cane Corso is an Energetic Breed
The Cane Corso is an energetic and active dog breed that was bred as a working dog. It thrives on activities that stimulate them both mentally and physically.
This means that training activities designed for them provide them with what they need both physically and mentally therefore it will not be hard to train them. Being an active dog breed, they love being busy and you will not have a hard time training them as they’re built for this.
Also because of their high intelligence, they quickly pick up what they are taught.
Rewards Impact on Results
Cani Corsi love to please their owners. They are loyal dogs and are happy to follow directions from their owners. So it is important to show your Cane Corso that they are doing the right thing in achieving what they are being trained on.
You can do this by giving them praise or treats to reward them for good behavior or for understanding the training. This highly motivates your dog to continue doing what is required and also enforces the learned behavior.
They understand what is required of them and display the behavior consistently. As you progress well with the training, treats can also be minimized so that rewards are not always associated with food.
Remember to always encourage your Cane Corso when he does well. This will also strengthen the bond and trust between you and your dog and he or she will keep striving to do what you encourage them to do.
Be Patient During the Process
On several occasions, your Cane Corso may not show the behavior you want them to have. It is important to have this in mind during the training process to approach them with compassion and understanding.
In time they will understand and start showing the expected behavior. Training should also not be aggressively done by having very long sessions and also not too short sessions.
Long sessions will exhaust your dog and they will not respond well to training while very short sessions will not be effective in making learning happen.
Provide adequate periods for training suitable for puppies and adult dogs. Be patient as they learn and eventually you will have a well-trained dog. Stay committed to the process until you see results.
Educate Yourself on Dog Training
Cani Corsi are not hard to train especially when their owner is equipped with methods that are effective to train them. It is important to know how to properly train a Cane Corso so that you can do it right and also for the process to be much easier.
The Cane Corso is a working dog breed that needs to have certain activities to engage them both mentally and physically. Therefore if you are equipped with these methods, training will be a breeze.
Different Cane Corso training books are available to help a Cane Corso owner in the process.
In case you also require additional assistance, you can also seek a trained professional in animal behavior to help you. Search for dog training centers in your area which you can sign up for. As you engage in the classes you will able to learn from the trainers.
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What to Avoid During Training
Training a Cane Corso is not hard and can be carried out successfully by taking the proper approach towards the process. During training, there are mistakes to avoid which can limit or derail training success. The following are mistakes to avoid.
Aggressive Approach
Being aggressive in the training process of a Cane Corso can negatively affect progress and does not bring any results.
An aggressive approach such as yelling or giving punishment because your dog does not display the taught behavior must be avoided. This demotivates a Cane Corso and they will not easily learn because of these harsh consequences.
Be patient, kind, and calm during training and your Cane Corso will respond positively to this.
Lack of Consistency and Repetition
The display of a new trait or behavior is always due to the repetition of the action which in turn becomes ingrained as second nature in behavior.
Training needs to be consistent and repeated so that the Cane Corso understands what they are taught and in time automatically behaves in a certain trained way.
Being an intelligent dog, they can quickly understand new things and can consistently act as required. They also never forget what they were taught. The process of achieving this is obtained by continuously providing the proper training until they learn.
Training requires structure, commitment, and consistency to be successful.
Isolating a Cane Corso and Not Socializing Them
Cani Corsi need to be socialized with other dogs as well as people. This helps to train them on appropriate behavior in different situations.
Naturally, the Cane Corso has a protective instinct as a guard dog and acts this way whenever they sense a threat to their owner or family. Around other dogs and pets, their personality presents as dominant and behave aggressively to other dogs or people.
Socialization provides a platform for them to learn the appropriate behavior in different situations and to become well-mannered. They need to be exposed to different social situations because when isolated and not socialized they display aggressive behavior.
Late or Delayed Training
Training a Cane Corso that is grown can take time especially when this process was not started early in its life. The recommendation is to start training them as a puppy. Training can start when they are 8 weeks old.
At a young age, they easily learn t new behavior and as they grow, the behaviors become part of them and will continuously act as expected.
This does not mean that an adult Cane Corso cannot be trained. They can be trained and can learn new commands when it’s properly done. It might just take a little longer to see the results compared to if the training was provided when young. Remember that a Cane Corso is smart so learning will still easily come to them.
Training from a young age provides an easier training start and throughout your dog’s life.
Having Long or too Short Training Sessions
Regulate the training sessions to adequate time that will be effective in getting your Cane Corso to learn.
Having very long sections will tire your dog and it will not be helpful for them to understand what they are taught. A tired dog will not effectively learn.
For example, puppies have shorter attention spans and get tired quickly so spend no more than 20 minutes per session during training. In between the sessions take a break. Several short sessions are more effective than prolonged sessions that may exhaust your dog.
Also, don’t make the training sessions too short that learning is not gained effectively.
Well-timed sessions will provide adequate training and when combined with consistency and repetition you will be able to have a well-trained dog.
Conclusion
Now you know that Cani Corsi are not hard to train, what to consider during training to make it successful, and also what to avoid.
By following these key considerations of training for a Cane Corso, you will be able to have an easy, fun, and successful time training, and best of all you will have a well-mannered loyal companion.
For more information on the Cane Corso, breed information, health, behavior and care, feel free to check out the Cane Corso guide for owners.