English Mastiff Puppy Care

The main thing to remember at all times is that as big as he or she is . . . they are still a baby.

The following are some Do's and Don'ts:

Don't ever allow your puppy to jump off or over things until he /she is at least one year old, as this could cripple him/her and your Breeders guaranty will be null and void.
Don't EVER put any weight on his/her back - they are not a HORSE.
Don't ever feed or water him/her immediately before or after exercise.
Don't EVER force him/her to exercise until at least one year old.
Don't EVER let him play with dogs larger than he is.
Don't EVER give bones to dogs in the same enclosure.
Don't EVER give your puppy anything that splinters, i.e. chicken bones.
Don't allow your puppy on the furniture.
DON'T EVER ATTEMPT TO ATTACK TRAIN YOUR MASTIFF.
Don't EVER tie up your Mastiff.
Don't EVER allow your Mastiff to run loose. Tragedies often happen this way.
Don't encourage your Mastiff to fight with other dogs. Unprovoked growling or aggressiveness towards other dogs should be severely penalized. Usually a sharp "NO" will do it.
Don't encourage your Mastiff to jump on you.
Don't be lax about disciplining your Mastiff . A firm "NO" can work wonders with a Mastiff, they love to please you.
Don't EVER hit your Mastiff with a newspaper or rattle penny- filled cans at him/her.
Don't leave temptation around your Mastiff, remember when he/she chews something valuable it is YOUR FAULT.