A healthy Great Dane’s eyes should be clear, however, sometimes they can also have eye boogers. Eye boogers or crusty eyes result from the accumulation of eye discharge at the corners of the eyes. It can be a little gross and sometimes have different colors. So, what causes a Great Dane to have eye boogers? […]
When you find your Great Dane chewing on his nails it can be a peculiar sight. Great Danes have weird behaviors just like all dogs, and by understanding the reasons behind them, you can help in implementing the right solutions. So, is nail chewing a normal dog behavior or is it a result of something […]
Constipation is the abnormal accumulation of feces in the colon resulting in a Great Dane having difficulty in passing stools regularly with hard and dry stool or absence of defecation. Constipation is common in dogs as well as Great Danes and is caused by different factors. Dealing with a Great Dane that is constipated can […]
Dry heaving or retching is an attempt to vomit accompanied by a hacking sound but without the production of vomit. A dry heaving Great Dane is usually nauseated and their whole body spasms in an attempt to vomit but nothing usually comes out. So what causes Great Dane dry heaving? Let’s look at the common […]
Chewing is a natural dog instinct that is common in both adult Great Dane and puppies. It is a destructive behavior that results in your dog chewing on items in the home. Your Great Dane does not intentionally do this but the behavior needs to be controlled. Without control, it leads to a behavioral problem […]
Heavy breathing or panting can be described as rapid labored breathing by a Great Dane which is not a normal breathing pattern. The average breathing rate of a Great Dane is between 10 to 35 breaths per minute and a breathing rate higher than this translates to heavy breathing. It is normal for a Great […]
A Great Dane acting weird can be concerning when you see your well-behaved dog not acting their usual self but acting strangely. Strange behaviors such as eating dirt, constant licking of paws, spinning in circles, staring, and walking strangely, among other unusual behaviors can raise many questions as to why they occur. So, why is […]
Great Danes are affectionate dogs that love human company. However, there are times when they can become too needy. So, why is your Great Dane so clingy? Let’s look at the reasons why your Great Dane is so clingy and what you can do to reduce your Great Dane’s clinginess. Why Is My Great Dane […]
When you know your Great Dane’s personality to be an affectionate dog with good behavior, it can be quite surprising when they start becoming aggressive. Sudden aggression is unusual behavior that can include behavior such as growling, snapping, biting, barking, nipping, or barking at strangers or other animals. So what are the reasons behind a […]
A Great Dane can do annoying things that irritate you and make you a little angry such as nipping, biting, leash pulling, scratching at the doors, crying, or whining. These behaviors do not align with what you expect them to do and it can be frustrating and annoying. So, why is a Great Dane so […]