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[quote=Anonymous]Ditto on a lot of the stuff others said. I won't judge your choices but I will say I have had dogs before and was not prepared for raising a giant puppy pretty much by myself. We have a giant breed (Great Dane) and she is delightful...but it was a ton of work.

Obedience: We went with a private trainer in addition to classes. There were some house and neighborhood-specific issues she helped us handle. Make sure you are working with someone who uses positive, rewards-based methods. People comment on how well behaved our pup is, especially on a leash. I was not going to get dragged down the street by a 130-pound dog. What is even more important, however, is socializing your dog. I've known a few Dalmations who were a little socially awkward/standoffish around other dogs. The trainer said socializing should be one of the first things your work on and the window is small.

Crate training: It really worked for us but we also worked hard to get our dog to like the crate and when we used it she went in on command. We always put her in with a frozen Kong with peanut butter and yogurt. We couldn't really trust her loose in the house until she was about 2 and we have an open floor plan (and a newly renovated house) so putting her in a room was not an option. I totally understand why some people are uncomfortable with crate training but it was the best way to keep our pup safe.

Running: Our dog loves to go for runs but like others said, we waited until 2 years old when her joints were fully formed.

Food: We love Fromm because it's family-owned and never had a recall. Danes have notoriously sensitive tummies so we went grain-free but different foods work for different dogs.

Good luck! If you put in the work, having a dog is a wonderful experience.

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