How to Train your DOGUE DE BORDEAUX

Training Your Dogue de Bordeaux

Famous from the movie "Turner & Hooch," this massive French mastiff is fiercely loyal, surprisingly stubborn, and deeply devoted to its family.

Key Training Tips:

• Keep Sessions Short: They are not long-distance runners and lack the stamina for hour-long training sessions. Keep drills brief, positive, and rewarding.
• Manage the Drool: Training them often involves a towel. Teach them to accept having their facial wrinkles cleaned and mouths wiped calmly.
• Leash Manners: Their sheer bulk makes them difficult to control if they decide to lunge. Loose-leash walking is a non-negotiable requirement.

They are surprisingly sensitive dogs that respond beautifully to gentle, patient, and highly consistent training methods.