If you are looking to get an excellent watchdog and a great protector, the Presa Canario is the best dog breed for these two purposes. Presa Canario or Dogo Canario is a mastiff dog breed that comes from the Canary Islands. Perro de Presa Canario, as it is also called, means the Canary Island Dog. Being a from the mastiff family, the Presa Canario puppy will grow to be a large and powerful dog, known for being fearless in front of danger and ready to take in any challenge without thinking twice. Such a dog will not tolerate strangers, whether they are humans, dogs, or other animals, so it is highly recommended for the Presa Canario puppy to be socialized and taught with other animals starting from a very early age, to avoid developing an unwanted and violent behavior.
Even if a Presa Canario puppy looks adorable, do have in mind that it is a strong breed of dog mentally and physically, which will be hard to manage and even dangerous in the wrong hands. Thus, it is not recommended to get a Dogo Canario if you don’t have any experience with dogs. Also, even if you had dogs before, but the soft type of breeds, it is still not recommended to get such a dog. The Presa Canario puppy needs a lot of training, done by a calm but assertive person. Using harsh and violent methods will not help at all, because they will turn this powerful dog into a very dangerous one to have around. These dogs are admitted for their physical strength and intelligence, although they can be stubborn as well, but these qualities can turn into severe defects without the proper education and training.
If you want to raise a Presa Canario puppy in the best way possible, you need to be a leader and be ready to spend a lot of time for its education. A Dogo Canario puppy needs early socialization, which should be done as often as possible, so it won’t see other dogs as threats when it grows up. This is why it is best to pick a Perro de Presa Canario puppy from a reliable breeder that does not keeps the dogs separated and away from human contact or contact with other animals, raising them in an environment where they are taught with different people, animals, and surroundings from their very first days of life.
So you have your Presa Canario puppy, after receiving clearance from the vet, continue its socialization. This means your puppy has had a full series of shots, as not doing so absolutely will put your puppy in the risk of getting parvo, or something else. In the meanwhile, we recommend not taking your puppy to public places and avoid having strangers over. Do not raise your hand or use objects to discipline your Presa Canario, as you will instill fear in its mind. Instead, use a timeout location and a harsh voice. Like children, they understand your demeanor and attitude towards them. If they think they can get away with it, they will try!
Once Take the dog to puppy kindergarten classes, visit friends, neighbors, take the dog to the park, around the city, to shops, and allow people and other dogs to come in contact with your puppy. Also, do not forget that this dog breeds needs something to do, not being happy with an inactive way of life, so make sure he has an activity and something to do all the time, plus plenty of exercising. And do consider enrolling in an obedience class with your Dogo Canario puppy, the earlier you start the better for both of you, so you can enjoy a calm, confident, and obedient dog.
This is a very basic tutorial, and you should always seek proper professional training. Do your homework as the Perro de Presa Canario will make you miserable if you are ignorant to its needs. Your breeder should absolutely address this matter and should recommend you a trainer (if available) in the area you live.
My 3 month old puppy sleeps most of the day is this normal?
It very much depends on his overall demeanor. You should contact your vet if you are concerned as diagnosing it through a sentence is not something we can do.
Hi. Our pressa is a mix….father full bread presss…mother is bull mastiff/ dogo.
We’re finding our dog has huge anxiety issues. We got him at 8 weeks, he is now 20 wks and still very anxiac.
We have been trying to socialize him, but he fears a lot of things. How can we get him out
Training can’t really be thrown out there in a few paragraphs unfortunately and liability for us can be high in that regard. That being said I would suggest slowly getting him integrated to any situation you are looking for. If he has issues with car rides per say, take him on short ones, get him a puppachino from Starbucks or a some french fries as a treat for being a great sport about it during the ride.. Chatting with him along the way and being overall positive. Treats can help distract the mind as well as physical support from you. Hopefully this helps a bit!
hi my presa puppy has recently started to ignore my commands when outside, do you have any tips to what I should do?
for example she fail to come to me when called on after going out for a toilet which then turns into a cat and mouse game.
Nothing has really changed since I got her, from the previous owner
Seems your pup has possibly had fun with the previous owner in this way. Train your presa canario pup with some positive touch and even small treats so he or she will know listening will be beneficial to them. They may have been scared from the last owner so its the best way to gain their trust quick. Make sure you are walking and exercising your pup as that is going to make a world of difference when training as well. Positive reinforcement always.. Good luck to you!
My pup is 8 months old. He chews and eats anything he can get. Is that normal for these breed of dogs?
Yes Anthony your Presa Canario puppy will chew quite a lot for the first year. Be careful with wires, laces, shoes, etc. and provide adequate chewing toys. We have some recommendations in a few of our articles for toys and food supplements as well. Hope this helps!
Have a4 month old she is constantly thirsty.give her water take her outside for half hour and she comes back in the house with in half hour she’s peeing everywhere can’t use puppy pads she tears them up anybody have any idea
That’s not really enough information to understand completely, but I would take her to the vet if you were concerned. We cannot diagnose a dog with a sentence or two and virtually with no photos or video.
I just received a 5 month old Presa as a gift. Previous owner has her mom brother and sister. He stated that he worked more with her mom and brother then with her and her sister. She is naturally submissive to myself and my wife and son. But she wasn’t trained to come, sit, stop etc. I also have 2 pitbull puppies that do act on command but my Presa seems to be in her own world so to speak. I’m seeking guidance on how to train her to commands
You can train her yourself if you get professional assistance. Find a trainer you are comfortable with in order to be there and see how it is done in person. This way they can also correct you on any negative issues. It is impossible for us to throw out a general how to on this, as living situations, personalities and lives vary tremendously. Put the time into her, as if you do so, she may very well be the best dog you have had yet! Best of luck training your Presa Canario puppy.
Hello My Presa Is male and 1 yr old. He just lays down when he doesn’t want to go anywhere. I don’t want to drag him, tried the treats too but it takes a while always to get him going. What can I do?
You are working a bit backwards now.. but positive encouragement is the only way. Getting him in places that are new may help motivate him to want to progress with you forward. Always consult a professional trainer locally and work with them so they can train you on how to train your Presa Canario properly.
I just got a press puppy names nova, she’s a very playful girl and is listening quite well. I have been using a spray bottle when she chews stuff, but I’m reading more and negative enforcement seems not to be the way. I use treats as positive re inforcement and find it’s working, I’m on day 4 and she’s pretty well crate trained , pees and pops mostly outside , and I use “no teeth ” as a command and she listens most of the time . I’m wondering other ways to positively re inforce her and to guide . I make my voice excited when she pees and poops and pet her , she seems to respond and when she sits I give her a treat . Is it fine to physically guide her to do what I want , ie. When I say out ( out of the room) I turn her around and lightly push her out.
Spray bottle does not work for a Presa Canario. You need to be keeping an eye on her at all times for a very long time until you know absolutely that she can be trusted. It works, but only with your full attention. Check the trainers in your area for a reputable trainer who you feel comfortable with on helping you train your perro de presa canario dog. Always positive reinforcement with training.. They are smart, and will sometimes work you to get your attention. How you respond will either turn your dog into a scary cat, or a brave guardian.
My son has Presa and he is 2 years old. He’s had some training but is it to late for a professional trainer to work with us?
For obedience training it is never too late. For protection we would not recommend it.
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Please search through our website on our various Perro de Presa Canario articles and videos which should help you in your training skills. Thank you so much for your support!
I Have a 5 months red fawn presa canario, he is very active, lots of energy and wants to play all the time like a little kid. I just got 16 weeks vaccines. First time i took him for a walk a group of kids were peting him he start getting very excited and pee himself . I havent had the time to take him to the dogs beach or dogs park but when he sees other dogs he got excited abd anxious at the same time. Would you recommend like petsmart or petco dog training for this kind of breed specially cause I have a young family my little boy loves him and cuddle him all the time, he is mostly all the time outdoor.
I have a 15 month old pressa and I would like help or tips for him to be on command and more obedient? Any help please had him 2 months he sits lies down gives paw just basic stuff he seems to lunge for people with wooden sticks or brooms ….could this be because of his previous owner ? Thanks
Best tip is check the area for a professional trainer you trust that can help you. It’s all on our shoulders to mold our presa canario into how we want them and cannot be surmised in a paragraph.
we have a 8 month old female pure breed.She is very very stubborn and loves to jump up on the counters and pull stuff off .Anytime me or one of my family members get up to grab whatever she has back from her, she will crouch down knowing she is in trouble, but she still does it. She also whines very frequently for no reason.Is this normal?
I have a 6 year old presa, he has shown signs of aggression his whole like toward strangers and new people /dogs. I recently had a new child and will be turning 2 years old soon. My son is becoming more explorative and has had some close calls with the presa. Do you know any breed specific trainer in the northern california Sacramento area that you would recommend?
We do not have anyone in that area specifically that we trust for training unfortunately. Only the ones we would trust would we recommend. Be careful establishing the understanding with your presa canario, as the first 6 years of his life, that baby was never around, so he has no clue how to deal with the baby doing baby things. So not leave them together alone and always monitor your child.
I have a 13 week old presa female, we have had her for 3 weeks. She is very busy and has been socializing well with my two daughters who are 11 and 13. She plays a lot and we keep her active. Over the last week she has started growling and the odd time snapping at us when we go to reach for her collar, usually to stop her from getting into something naughty. She also does this when I want her to get up and go outside for her last pee before going in her crate for the night She is young so it does not scare us, but it does worry me if this persists and she is much older and stronger. Is this a normal behaviour or a phase? What suggestions do you have to put a stop to this? We work on a lot of positive reinforcement.
She is playful and your bond seems great. This is really a calling for stronger leadership and training sessions. She is asserting her dominance by not letting you take a hold of her and there can be a plethora of reasons why. The best advice is to seek a professional trainer in your area you TRUST, that can show you the errors in your game. They need training nice and early, and we only give full disclosure of our training secrets to our clients upon pickup, or receiving their presa canario puppy.
Good morning, i have a presa, pitbull mix but i believe she is more presa. she is friendly but with me she bites all the time to the point i want to put her in the crate to give me time out. I can tell sometimes that she just wants my attention but how do i get her to stop? Its not aggressive biting but its biting. Sometimes she nips but other times she is trying to put my whole hand in her mouth. What am i doing to make her think this is ok?
Hi,
I’ve moved in to my partners house few months ago. Our boy is 18 months old and he’s stopped listening to me. It’s really frustrating to the point I want to cry. I feed him but only my partner takes him out with myself going out with them occasionally. I can’t take him out as he’s too big for me, 60kg in fact.
Any advice please?
The relationship you have with him now can be fixed more than likely. Spend one on one time away with him where he can listen off leash if he has that capability. If he is smart he will understand to follow you everywhere as long as he does not have any major distractions. If you cannot take him out then practice at home with things he needs to understand with a firm voice at minimum. They are a special breed can become stubborn when they feel they can dominate their handler easily.. Which most of the time they can. Have patience and create a healthy and strong bond with the Presa to improve your future with him.
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