What you should know
Cane Corso's are strong, loyal dogs that do best with consistent training, clear routines, and proper nutrition. This guide covers the basics of training your Cane Corso and what to think about when feeding them.

Training 
Training a Cane Corso should start early and stay consistent. These dogs are intelligent and respond best to calm, confident leadership. Basic obedience, leash manners, and socialization are all important parts of raising a well-behaved Cane Corso.

Start with simple commands like sit, stay, come, and leave it. Keep training sessions short and positive. Reward good behavior with praise, treats, or play. Socialization is also important, so expose your dog to different people, places, and sounds in a safe and controlled way.

A Cane Corso needs regular structure and clear rules. The more consistent you are, the easier it is for your dog to understand what is expected. Example, if you don't want them on the furniture don't let them on the furniture. Set clear boundaries on day one. 

What do you feed a Cane Corso?
A Cane Corso should be fed a balanced, high-quality diet that matches their age, size, and activity level. Puppies, adults, and senior dogs may all need different food amounts and feeding schedules.

Raw Diet

Raw diets are A good option for your Corso as long as you follow the required balance of foods. We do have Raw diet focused videos on our Youtube 

- Grains ( Cooked oatmeal, Cooked Brown rice, Barley, & Quinoa ) 

*Avoid Corn, wheat & soy*

- Meat (RAW Beef, livers, turkey, chicken, rabbit, lamb, duck, pork, goat, fish) 

*avoid bacon and never cook bones*

- Vegetables (cucumbers, green beans, spinach, carrots, cooked and pealed sweet potato's, pumpkin)

*no salt, oils, or spices*

- fruit (blueberries, bananas, pealed & pitted mango &/or pineapples, apples, strawberries)

*avoid grapes, raisins, cherries, avocados* 

- Oil (Coconut oil, vegetable oil, fish oil, hemp seed oil, Extra virgin olive oil)

- Dairy (Raw goats milk, plain kefir, plain Greek yogurt, & cottage cheese)

*Never feed additives (flavors, or sugars)*

Kibble or no kibble?

Kibble (dry dog food) Is A good alternative, be sure to follow the feeding directions on the dog food label if you chose kibble. Adjust based on your dog’s needs. You can use High Protein Puppy food until roughly 2 years old. Feeding should be minimum 3-4 times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Last meal should be 1-2 hours before bed time to avoid overnight accidents. 

Always be sure to ask your veterinarian for guidance on food recommendations before choosing the right diet as some dogs may require different alternatives.

When to water

Fresh water should be given 4 times a day or more if necessary, as having a steady water source for puppies leads to frequent accidents. If you are unsure how much to water your Cane Corso, ask your veterinarian for guidance, especially if your dog has special dietary needs. Always plan watering based on activity. As if you are outside with them for long periods of time they may require more water. 

It is also a good idea to keep feeding & water times consistent. A regular schedule can help your dog feel settled and make digestion easier. 

Helpful Validated tips

• Keep training sessions short and regular
• START SOCIALIZING ON DAY ONE! *going to the store? pup goes too! 
• Accidents do happen. Stock up on cleaners, paper towels, & puppy pads! 
• Be patient and consistent. 
• Use positive reinforcement. Such as appraisal, treats, play time.
• Feed out of your hand as much as possible to bond with your puppy.
• Training collars & prong collars are highly recommended
• Advise against harnesses as they can snap easily (Big Dog + Small Clasps = BAD)
• Monitor your dog’s weight and energy.
• If they have loss of focus during training take them outside to play & run as it is a good way to regain their focus.
• 5 minutes of training, 5 minutes of play, 10 minutes of training, 10 minutes of play.
• Try for a total training time of 1 hour a day 
• Turn day to day activities into training. 
• Chewing will happen! *If you don't want it chewed keep it out of reach.

With the right training, routine, and nutrition, a Cane Corso can grow into a confident and well-mannered companion. Focus on consistency, positive habits, and proper care to help your dog thrive.