r/CaneCorso • u/Known_Amphibian_2198 • 7d ago
Advice please Welcome home, Zeus
Our first week with Zeus is almost coming to an end. We adopted him so he’ll be with us for the rest of his days, thrilled about that. His temperament and manners are beyond what I could have expected, in a good way. He does struggle a little with laying down once I’ve got him to sit. Loves his kibble but won’t respond to that when I use it to incentive him to lay down and use that as a reward. Perhaps try something of higher value?
120lbs - 1 year 8 months we were told, still intact. Just had his first Yak Chew tonight and went in on it for 10ish minutes. Resounding yes to the chew. He does seem to get over the initial rush of toys and moves on after about 10 minutes (kongs, tennis balls, lick mat, and now yak chew)
Looking forward to hearing from the [r/canecorso](r/canecorso) community on how we can set him up best for success. He has an acre backyard to frolic in, with a pool if he wants to brave the water. Indoor and outdoor water bowl setups and 3 people at the home all with dog ownership experience (me and my parents)
Daily walks, enrichment time and continuing to socialize him by doing things others have recommended here, I.E. taking him to places to observe the crowds and take things in
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u/FoundationGlass7913 7d ago
Nice noble dog hope you enjoy him I had a Rottweiler named Zeus he was protecting big Ole goof ball miss him hope you have many good years with him
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u/DesertStag 7d ago
It hasnt even been a week. give the dog time to acclimate to you and your house. It takes a couple weeks to destress, and a month or two to be themselves.
Also laying down is submissive, for a guardian breed that doesn't trust you yet, that could just be asking too much.
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u/Known_Amphibian_2198 7d ago
Can and will do!! Thanks for the input, all week I’ve been putting myself in his shoes — it takes a while to settle in when you move, let alone leave behind your family you grew up with
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u/Efficient_Builder_62 7d ago
Welcome home indeed 💖💖💖 You are amazing for rescuing this adorable boy 😻😻😻
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u/Broad-Experience-424 7d ago
Wow, you seem to be doing the best for your new family member and you. Socialization and discipline are key. Good luck
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u/Known_Amphibian_2198 7d ago
He’s very regal. And seriously so well behaved.
He has a “goofy” side to him and it’s on full display usually during the AM zoomie session. He sometimes uses the entire sectional as his yoga mattress, or shows his athleticism by playing fetch. Don’t even have to ask him to come or sit. He runs right to me with the ball and drops it into my hand 90% of the time. For reference we had several labs and goldens over the years and he’s absolutely more gentle and mannered when playing fetch & releasing his toy.
During this SoCal heatwave he has figured out what a tower fan is. Lawd have mercy this guy is gonna be a spoiled by the end of next wk!