Shadowguardbullmastiffs Co / Training
Bringing a newborn into a home with a Bullmastiff is one of those life events that fills you with awe and a fair bit of nervous energy. Over the years I’ve guided many families through this...
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I still remember the first time a new litter's eyes opened in my kitchen — that fragile wobble, the tentative sniffing of the world. Socialization during those first 16 weeks shapes how a...
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Crate training a Bullmastiff doesn’t have to be a battle of wills. Over the years with my own dogs and the rescue cases I’ve taken in, I’ve learned that the right timing, the right crate setup,...
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I’ve worked with a lot of Bullmastiffs who worried when left alone — from nervous rescue dogs that trembled at the sound of keys, to pets who paced and scratched at doors. Over the years I’ve...
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Bringing a new Bullmastiff into a home that already has cats and small dogs can be one of the most rewarding — and nerve-racking — experiences you’ll go through as an owner. Over the years...
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I spend a lot of time watching Bullmastiffs — in my kennel, at rescue, and in homes where I help new owners settle in. Over the years I’ve learned that understanding a Bullmastiff’s body...
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When a rescue Bullmastiff first arrives at my home, I treat the situation like caring for someone who’s just left a storm. They’re often exhausted, confused and guarded. Over years of rescue and...
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I’ve trained dozens of Bullmastiffs to come back when called in parks, streets and busy beaches. It’s one of the most rewarding — and sometimes frustrating — parts of responsible ownership....
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