If you've been lucky enough to bring one of these wonderful dogs into your family, you need to be aware that their aggressive tendencies are one of the top reasons people surrender them to rescue groups or put them in shelters.

A dog that weighs more than 100 pounds has to be exceptionally simple to manage because else, things might spiral out of control very rapidly. This is not to say that Cane Corsos are more difficult to train and socialize than certain other breeds. A dog that large may not be suitable for everyone.

Work on fostering early socialization

Your Cane Corso's first 16 weeks are crucial. The cane corso puppy will get anxious around people or things he does not know if he is kept shut up in the kennel or is at his new home but is not taken outside during this time. Some dog trainers may advise you that taking your dog to "puppy parties" where he can interact with unfamiliar people and other dogs is sufficient. The Cane Corso needs more, in my opinion. Even before receiving their last round of vaccinations, puppies need to be brought outside and walked about so that they may get to know other people and dogs. Infectious illness does provide some risk, indeed. The biggest chance for training your dog, however, is lost if the delicate socializing phase is skipped.

Begin your obedience training early:

You should begin teaching your Cane Corso as soon as you get him home. Waiting until he is a teenager and too powerful to manage is not advisable. Start now so that young puppies may learn the fundamentals quickly.

Teaching biting inhibition

Even if your puppy is highly socialized and has acquired some bite inhibition from his mother and other littermates, it is still crucial to remember this while dealing with a dog of this size. The appropriate technique to handle this is up for debate since some trainers advise "scruffing" the dog if he bites. Others advise yelping loudly to shock the dog if his fangs come in contact with your skin. Tell your Cane Corso "no," take your hand away, and stop playing with him for at least five minutes if he bites you while you're having fun. You shouldn't need to scold or shout at your dog since he should be sad at losing his friend.

Exemplify leadership

More than the majority of tiny lap dogs, a Cane Corso will keep an eye on your conduct. You may exercise leadership by having him wait at the door before you let him out, by making him sit before feeding him, and by instructing him to lay down and wait quietly while you eat or work. Starting with obedience training is the greatest method to provide leadership and reduce your puppy's likelihood of displaying dominance aggressiveness. The Cane Corso responds well to constructive instruction without using any force.

Keep up the socialization:

Walking your dog will not compensate for a dog's lack of early socialization. Your puppy will be timid and life will be challenging for you if he spent the first four months of his life only being brought outside the yard. You should socialize your dog as an adult to diminish timidity and the possibility that he would become aggressive toward other dogs, whether he was properly socialized as a puppy or not. Your Cane Corso may flee and hide or stand and bite because to shyness, which may be acquired or inherited. Bring a bag of your dog's preferred treats—something particularly special—when you take him for a daily stroll. Give him a reward every time a new person comes in contact with him. Your Cane Corso ought to understand that interacting with a stranger is a wonderful delight.

As soon as aggressiveness arises, stop it:

As your dog ages, you need to make sure he understands that aggressiveness is never acceptable. Aggressive behaviors including growling, snarling at guests, and even barking should be restrained by obedience instructions. To put your dog in a less dominating position, instruct him to sit before lying down.

Never support violence:

This kind of dog is a natural protector and is often wary of strangers, other animals, and sometimes even inanimate things. While excessive praise or encouragement (when he is snarling or acting tense or aggressive) may result in an overly aggressive dog, you do not need to train them to be afraid of novel settings.