Cane Corsos can be a great combination of a family pet and a protector with the right training and socialization. Corsicans are large, sometimes stubborn dogs with a deep instinct for protection and naturally wary of strangers, making good training and extensive socialization that much more important. The key to having a well-behaved adult Cane Corso is to start training and socializing at an early age. When many dog ​​owners think of the word training, they assume it refers to sit, stay, come, and some fancy tricks, but they have missed an important and essential step.

Many owners do not realize that their new puppy is a pack animal and the important role that pack structure plays in the puppy’s life. When a Cane Corso puppy comes home, his family becomes his new pack. Cane Corso puppies must understand their place in the new pack and owners must establish themselves as fair and consistent Alpha leaders. The puppy must be outmatched by all the humans in the house. It is important that all members of your family have the same fair and consistent expectations for the new pack member.

• Some basics to ensure family members outgrow the new puppy and strengthen their role as Alpha:
• Never allow a puppy to sleep in your bed, I allow them to sleep in a dog bed on the floor.
• Do not feed it from the table. Alpha eats first.
• A puppy should never push you down the street when you go for a walk.
• Don’t let the puppy intimidate you into petting him.
• Furniture is not the place for your new puppy. It’s Alpha’s sofa.
• Each and every one of the unjustified attacks must be corrected.
• Have the puppy sit up before leaving the house.

You may not understand the steps above, but your new puppy will get the message. These steps can be used for a new puppy, a recently adopted adult, or a current pet with behavior problems.