I've seen different kinds of Mastiffs Italian , English, African and so on but I have never seen a hyperactive Mastiff Thanks for posting and I still love the videos simple and to the point not too long and drawn out just one simple step at a time

Great video, Maya is gorgeous, hope she is doing just fine and hasn't developed any early health issues. I am desperately in need of some advice. We are currently caring for a senior Mastiff inherited from my partner's family who displays every negative behaviour mentioned in this video, especially excessive mouthing/licking/nibbling/snorting on the hands and arms of ourselves and guests. We don't know exactly what breed of Mastiff he is (looks a bit like Maya but with a darker brindle coat, not a Cane Corso, he doesn't drool), or his precise age (pretty sure he's around 7-8 but could well be older). He has suffered severe disruption during his life; multiple relocations & different owners/carers, lack of a constant Alpha presence in a family with multiple dogs, etc. He exhibits severe anxiety/loneliness/attachment issues (destructive chewing, stealing food if left anywhere within reach when we leave the house, loud whining/vocalising when we leave or arrive home). To top it all off he is now suffering from worsening arthritis and seems to be dealing with an increasing amount of pain in his joints and paws, exacerbated by his overly long nails as he refuses to be clipped without mild sedation but we can't afford to take him to the vet as often as we would like. In short, he's an anxious destructive painful mess. But he's also a handsome, dignified, friendly and loving doggo, and it breaks my heart to see him in this state. What I really need to know is, aside from obvious stuff like regular vet visits as often as we can manage and dietary supplements to minimise arthritic pain, is there any training techniques for older dogs that might help to alleviate his anxiety and loneliness issues? Or are we far too late at this stage of his life and simply have to cope with his negative behaviours and try to minimise his pain/discomfort until he passes in the next few years? I've lived with dogs before but never an older one with this laundry list of issues, and I'm pretty out of my depth here. Any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated. I would be very interested in the online course but due to the time difference (we're in Australia) I'm not sure how that would work. Sorry for the long and rambling comment. Many thanks in advance for any tips you might suggest to help our old boy live out his days more comfortably and help us keep our sanity.

Ur the best trainer i every seen. Love ur method

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