Establish yourself as the pack leader with your dog, and make sure all members of the household do the same. The Mastiff can be a very affectionate dog, and may demand your affection by jumping up on you or barking. It is important that you do not allow this. You decide when he gets petted, when he is fed and when he goes outside.
When you do take him out, you should be the one who walks through the door first. Also, while you are training the dog, do not let him sleep in bed with you. The pack leader sleeps in the bed, and the dog sleeps in his bed on the floor or in a crate. Down the road, when your dominance has been established, you can bring your dog into the bed with you if you like.
Mastiff - Dog Lover
