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Use a small trimmer to trim excess hair around the eyes, ears and face. Bushy hair growth within the ear can be thinned with tweezers or blunt scissors. Never use a Q-Tip, which could cause damage to the inner ear if your dog suddenly shakes or jerks his head. Gently wipe a cotton ball moistened with mineral oil, olive oil or witch hazel in your dog's ear, being careful to avoid the ear canal.

Some short-coated dogs, like hounds and mastiffs, have large, sensitive ears that should be checked weekly for infection and cleaned with a cotton ball. It is always important to routinely clean your dog's eyes and ears, and examine for potential infections. Doing so will help prevent the development of infections that could seriously damage these amazing organs.

Not all breeds and coat styles require routine trimming in and around the eyes and ears but all should undergo regular inspection and cleaning around these sensitive areas. If your dog’s nail starts to feel softer, that’s a good indication that you’re getting close to the quick. The nail is hard closer to the surface and becomes softer as you get closer to the quick. You can tell if you’re getting close to the quick by the texture of your dog’s nail. Instead, work gradually, shaving small portions of your dog’s nails off each time. Never trim extremely long nails down to a short nail in one sitting, because this is an excellent way to accidently quick the dog’s nail. Gradually increase the number of nails you clip in one sitting to help your dog get used to the process. Clip one nail, reward your dog with a treat, and stop to give him some positive reinforcement before moving on. Then, work gradually, shaving down just a thin portion of the nail at first to make sure you don’t reach the quick. As you start to clip, gently press on your dog’s paws to help him become accustomed to the feeling of having his nails clipped. Provide your dog with plenty of positive reinforcement and even treats to help associate nail clipping with a positive experience. But with the right conditioning and careful cutting, nail clipping can be a simple, stress-free activity for you and your dog. Many dog owners are apprehensive about trimming their dog’s nails because they are nervous about cutting into the quick. As a result, any additional protectiveness training is absolutely unnecessary for Mastini.

Mastini will happily sprawl across the sofa, even if his family is already sitting underneath him.Įven with plenty of socialization, these dogs will always be a little suspicious of strangers and protective of their owners. Indoors, they are fairly mellow - moving those big bodies is hard work! They love to sprawl out, so even though they can be comfortable in homes without large yards, they appreciate having a lot of indoor space to call their own. Rough play should be discouraged in young dogs. These large dogs need lots of activity in order to stay healthy, but they will benefit most from long walks. Still, these dogs may not tolerate children's teasing, and will be able to flourish in homes with respectful children. Females can be more submissive to their owners and tolerate children much more readily than males. Obedience training that clearly establishes a dominant, firm owner is necessary from a young age. They were developed and bred to look fearsome and to be protective when necessary, but they should be affectionate and gentle with their family and with friends they've come to recognize. They should not be aggressive unless provoked - their main source of intimidation should be their foreboding appearance. Well-bred Mastini are steady and even-tempered. Their lumbering gait, drooping jowls and loose skin, and thick facial wrinkles make them an unmistakable presence. Neapolitan Mastiffs are naturally protective, fearless and in tune to their owner's needs.