Great Danes have an innate need to please, so your puppy will be easy to train. Since your Great Dane is so large, it is important to start as early as you can to help him learn good behavior. This will ensure that, as he grows, he will listen to you and follow your lead. This will be easier for you because he will be harder to convince to do things the older and larger he gets. The earliest you can start to train your Great Dane is at around eight to10 weeks old. Punishing or beating your Great Danes when he is not acting in the way you want him to is out of the question. Instead of learning from your punishment, your Great Dane will learn to be scared of you or learn to hate you. If your Great Dane behaves out of fear of punishment from you, your dog may become frustrated or anxious. This may lead pent up anger which may cause your Great Dane to become aggressive. Given the size of a Great Dane, you could be a danger if the aggressive behavior is turned on you. This means that it is even more imperative for such a large dog. Training through rewards is the best method to get your Great Dane to train properly. It is more constructive as a training method because your dog will associate your training with pleasant things. Whenever you give a particular command, reward your Great Dane's behavior with a treat or other positive reinforcement.  This will connect your dog's behavior with the pleasant feeling. Begin with easy commands, such stay or sit. If your Great Dane is behaving badly or is engaging in behavior that he shouldn't, you should give short, sharp commands in a calm voice. This should be a phrase, such as "No" or "Uh oh", that you say firmly to him.  Once your Great Dane corrects his behavior, you can praise him for that behavior. Even if your Great Dane does not respond right away, do not get upset, yell, or hit your dog. This will only make him fear you. No portion of training your Great Dane will happen over night. You just have to keep with all the different types of training. Your dog will eventually catch on as long as you stick with it. If a particular treat is not working, mix it up. If the training method is not working just right, switch up how you are approaching it to ensure that you are reaching your dog and training them as successfully as possible. Your Great Dane needs to be introduced to other dogs and people early in his life. This will ensure that your Great Dane acts accordingly around other dog and people. To do this, take him to a dog park, invite people to your house, or enroll him in socialization classes, which are given by professionals.  This is especially important for your Great Dane because, if he attacks other dogs or people, he can do major damage.  Be sure that your Great Dane has all his shots before you take him around other dogs.

Summary: Start early. Never beat your dog. Reward your Great Dane for proper behavior. Express dissatisfaction firmly and calmly. Be patient. Socialize your dog early.


Although you need more materials than you would if you used a simple curling ribbon, this procedure doesn't take that long to accomplish. Fabric ribbons that you've taken the time to curl can add something a little extra to a nice package.  Find a dowel stick (pencil or rod works, too) which you'll use to curl the ribbon around. A bigger diameter creates a bigger curl, while a smaller diameter creates a smaller curl. Get a length of fabric ribbon. The width doesn't particularly matter, it just depends on what you want in terms of width. Make it a few inches (or centimeters) longer than the final desired length because curling will make it smaller. Mix cornstarch and water in a spray bottle. Grab a couple clothespins or clips, or use tape. They have to be completely dry before you remove them from the dowel, because otherwise they may lose their shape. This can take awhile so it's a good idea to curl your ribbons with plenty of time to spare before you need to use them.

Summary: Gather your materials. Allow your ribbons to dry.


In order for your bull ride to last a long time, you'll need to make sure your entire upper body is relaxed. If you're too stiff, the momentum will swing you off the bull and you'll fall over quickly. A relaxed body during a mechanical bull ride will resemble a flag waving in the wind. Your upper body should sway along with the bull's motions. Hold onto the rope with your non-dominant hand and raise your dominant hand in the air to balance yourself. To do this, keep your arm in an “L” shape, instead of holding it straight out or up in the air. While the bull is in motion, use your best judgment to move your arm around so that it keeps you in place. Keeping your dominant hand free is the best option to break your fall if you happen to lose your balance. Avoid the urge to look out into the crowd at your friends while you're riding the mechanical bull. It is best to keep your eyes on the back of the bull's head the entire time. This will help you to watch for directional changes and ultimately keep balance. Looking up will distract you, and you'll have trouble adjusting your body when the bull changes directions. When the bull is in motion, its body will be moving up and down like a seesaw. You'll need to mirror these movements with your body in order to stay on as long as possible. When the bull's head goes down, lean your upper body back so you don't fall forward. When the bull's head goes up, lean all the way forward so you don't fall back.  Make sure you continue to keep your body loose while you're making these movements. If your body is rigid, you'll be thrown off pretty quickly. Always maintain a firm grip with your legs while you're moving forward and back with your upper body. The mechanical bull will also be swaying left and right and spinning in circles. You'll want to adjust your body to these movements as well. If the bull goes left, try to lean a bit right. If the bull goes right, then try leaning a bit left. When the bull spins in circles, try to lean in the opposite way to keep your balance.

Summary: Relax your upper body. Raise your dominant hand in the air for balance. Keep your eyes on the bull's head. Move your upper body in a seesaw motion. Sway your upper body slightly right or left when the bull turns.


These two antivirus programs have been known to cause the most problems with browsing websites. If you have one of these antivirus programs installed, consider removing it and replacing it with a lightweight, unintrusive antivirus.  See Uninstall Norton Internet Security for instructions on completely removing Norton software, which can be tricky. See Uninstall McAfee Total Protection for a guide on removing McAfee Security Center, another difficult program to get rid of. After removing the old antivirus, you'll want to make sure that you have a new program installed to protect your computer. See Install an Antivirus for general instructions on installing a new antivirus. The following free antivirus programs are highly-rated by security professionals and should not get in the way of loading websites:  Avast! BitDefender AntiVir Microsoft Windows Defender Having multiple antivirus programs installed at the same time can cause problems. Conflicting protection could lead to some websites not loading. Keep the antivirus program that you like best and get rid of the rest. See Uninstall a Program for general instructions on removing programs. You can also find uninstallation guides for most popular antivirus programs on wikiHow.
Summary: Uninstall Norton or McAfee. Install a lightweight antivirus to replace your old one. Ensure you only have one antivirus program installed.