Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppies are curious and playful, and are willing to approach anyone who has open arms. Appreciate these little cuties while they last, because it won't be long until they are full grown. For this reason, it's important to start obedience training right away. Basic commands like "sit", "stay" and "come" should get tackled first. Swissie puppies need early socialization to different people, places and experiences. Their puppyhood lasts a long time and not everyone will want a full size floppy friend jumping on them. Puppy obedience classes are a great place to start. Here, it will learn manners and polish up on their social skills. When it comes to house breaking your Swissie, they should catch on quickly. Make sure to take them outside frequently, especially after food and water. Crate training is always recommended, as they won't want to make mistakes in their safe space. It's also a place they can relax and recharge if you’re busy around the house or have to run some errands. Training your puppy with be both fun and rewarding, so stay positive, consistent and enjoy it while you can!
The ears are medium sized, set high on the head, and triangular in shape. The ears are usually hanging close to the head, but when alert they raise forward. Healthy puppies will have clean ears with no signs of discharge, redness, inflammation or pungent odour. If the puppy is aggressively scratching or pawing their ear, tilting their head or excessively flipping their head, it may also be a sign of discomfort. Breeds with floppy ears are more prone to infection or disease.