Good - natured, confident, loyal and loving a properly
trained Bullmastiff is a joy.
Some good books on
training your Bullmastiff include:
Socialize and
train your Bullmastiff using positive reinforcement, kindness, and patience.
Communication is also essential in
training a bullmastiff.
Training a bullmastiff is like exploring unchartered territories.
Expert breeders suggest
training your bullmastiff early on.
Here are a few pointers on how you can easily
train your bullmastiff.
Consistency is the key ingredient to
training a Bullmastiff.
Not exact matches
It is important that you start
training and socializing the
Bullmastiff from a young age as his large size can make him a handful at maturity.
The
Bullmastiff is a natural protector that simply needs
training in order to provide structure and reinforce its natural guarding instincts.
While
bullmastiffs are bright dogs, they can be headstrong during obedience
training.
Some breeders believe that young female
bullmastiffs are easier to
train, according to veterinarian and author Dan Rice.
Sufficient
training and socialization are vital for all dogs, and
bullmastiffs are no exception here.
The English Mastiff is generally more placid and gentle than the
Bullmastiff who can be aggressive if not correctly socialised and
trained from an early age.
Bullmastiffs are independent stubborn, intelligent and can be difficult to
train especially if you don't know what you are doing.
Bullmastiffs do not need any
training to be a guard dog, it is in their nature to be protective of their family, they make excellent guard dogs and have been used as such for thousands of years.
Examples: Airedale, Beauceron, Belgian Shepherds, Bouvier, Boxer,
Bullmastiff, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Dalmatian, Doberman, Dutch Shepherd, Giant and Standard Schnauzer, German Shepherd Dog, German Wirehaired Pointer, Great Dane, Hovawart, Rottweiler My Favorites: Airedale, Belgian Shepherds (Malinois); Dutch Shepherd; German Shepherd; Giant Schnauzer (not from show lines); Standard Schanauzer (not from show lines); German Shepherd Dog; Rottweiler Intelligent Personable and loyal Extremely trainable (if you get a good one, and you do all the
training & socializing necessary) Athletic Good companions Good with puppies and children May or may not like strangers ** These breeds are my personal favorites.
Since the
Bullmastiffs is such a large, powerfully built, protective dog, it will need early socialization and
training.
Bullmastiffs can excel in agility, obedience, rally, even scent work and tracking, so
training should begin immediately and be a part of the lifelong bond between dog and owner.
Watch this
Bullmastiff training.
No guard
training is necessary; a
Bullmastiff will respond appropriately if its family is threatened.
Crossbreeds or mixes with retriever, pointer, setter, or spaniel (except Cocker Spaniel), Beagle, Basset, Foxhound, Coonhound, Bloodhound, Pug, Bulldog, Corgi, Collie, Newfoundland, St. Bernard, Mastiff,
Bullmastiff, Great Dane, Great Pyrenees, or Samoyed tend to be congenial family pets although several have high energy levels and some are difficult to
train.
No one understands the temperament and
training needs of this breed better than
Bullmastiff breeders.
Bullmastiffs have some very definite physical and behavior traits that should be taken into account when planning their
training:
Sometimes
Bullmastiffs with behavior or temperament issues need special
training.
Given his size, the
Bullmastiff has a large appetite and a need for regular exercise — consistent and thorough
training is required, as he can be stubborn and difficult to
train.
Bullmastiffs, like most dogs on this list, need to be
trained early and needs to be raised as a subordinate.
Bullmastiffs are a breed with a long working history, originally being
trained to scare off poachers and later used as police and military dogs, service animals, and hunting dogs.