Tibetan Mastiff breeds exhibit beauty and nobility. However, the Tibetan Mastiff is not for everyone, as Tibetan Mastiff care is a lifelong commitment.
The strong Tibetan Mastiff is a naturally territorial and protective breed. It will guard well your property and your person. It is very suspicious and reserved with new faces. Therefore, providing a secure yard for your Tibetan Mastiff is a must.
Tibetan Mastiffs are extremely independent and quite stubborn in nature. It has a wondrous depth of character and intelligence. Its attributes are far from the more obedient/trainable dog breeds that can be trained to perform simple routines and basic commands. Leash training of the Tibetan Mastiff is a must. While other dog breeds may enjoy games like fetching, the Tibetan Mastiff focuses largely on his working abilities like patrolling, alerting through barking, guarding and basic territorial/dominant behavior.
Committed and interactive masters are required to teach limits and boundaries. The owner must guide the dog through the basic steps of dog manners. Because of this breeds guarding tendencies, the Tibetan Mastiff requires a great deal of socialization. The dog needs to be introduced to people, places and situations while still a puppy and up to the first two years of the dogs life. Appropriate socialization is important in Tibetan Mastiff care as it will make the dog become more well-adjusted, confident and reliable.
Many Tibetan Mastiff dog owners do not understand that regular grooming is an essential part of Tibetan Mastiff care. Grooming is important to the well-being and health of their dog. For longer haired breeds, a thorough brushing helps keep the coat and skin of dogs in good shape. While brushing stimulates the oil glands of the dog and keeps its coat shiny, regular brushing also prevents further problems as the dogs skin is less susceptible to irritations.
Brushing the dog encourages fur separation. A thick and clumpy coat will prevent warm air to circulate on the dogs skin. Thus, a dog that is not brushed regularly will have a hard time keeping himself warm. You should always brush out your Tibetan Mastiff before bathing. This brushing will prepare the dogs coat so that shampoo, conditioner and water can reach the skin easier. A Tibetan Mastiff can be hard to treat for ticks and fleas. If the dog is not regularly groomed, fleas and ticks may hide on the dogs matted coat and topical solutions would not be able to kill them.
The Tibetan Mastiff can be taught to be respectful of children as long as the children will show consideration for the space of the dog. The Tibetan Mastiff is best introduced to other household pets when the Tibetan Mastiff is still a puppy.
The Tibetan Mastiff care can be challenging to owners and lifelong training needs dedicated work.
