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ladies and gentlemen gather round today
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we're diving deep into the world of
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Great Danes the gentle Giants of the
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canine Kingdom now if you're a Great
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Dane owner or thinking about becoming
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one there are a few things you
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absolutely must never forget so let's
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get started with 12 things all Great
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Dane owners must never forget one size
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Matters first off let's talk about size
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these dogs are not just big they're huge
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when you get a Great Dane you're not
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just adopting a pet you're inviting a
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small horse into your home and trust me
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they don't know their size they'll try
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to sit on your lap like they're a
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Chihuahua so remember your lap is not a
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throne two food costs more than you
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think next up feeding these beasts is
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like feeding a family of five you might
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think you can get away with buying the
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cheap stuff but that's like trying to
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fill a swimming pool with a garden hose
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invest in quality food your wallet will
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thank you later eventually three vet
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visits will break the bank speaking of
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costs don't even get me started on vet
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visits a Great Dane's health issues can
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be as big as they are hip dysplasia
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check bloat oh definitely regular
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checkups will cost you more than your
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last vacation so save up now four space
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is essential now let's talk about space
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if you live in a shoe box apartment I've
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got news for you that's not going to
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work these guys need room to roam and
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stretch out you'll need space for them
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to lounge and for you to avoid stepping
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on them when they decide to flop down
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unexpectedly five training is
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non-negotiable training is crucial Great
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Danes are smart but stubborn like trying
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to teach a toddler calculus while
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they're busy coloring on the walls
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consistent training is key otherwise
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you'll end up with a dog that thinks it
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runs the show six socialization is key
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don't forget socialization if your great
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dane isn't exposed to different people
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and animals early on it might turn into
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a giant scaredy-cat or worse a giant
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bully get them out there let them meet
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the world seven watch out for the their
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tails Great Danes have tails like
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baseball bats one wag can send your
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favorite lamp flying across the room
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faster than you can say oops so keep an
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eye on those Tails they're dangerous
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weapons eight they need exercise a lot
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of it exercise is essential just because
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they look like couch potatoes doesn't
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mean they are these dogs need regular
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walks and play time to stay healthy and
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happy otherwise they'll find ways to
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entertain themselves like redecorating
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your living room nine grooming is
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simpler than you think on the bright
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side grooming isn't as complicated as it
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sounds with their short coats Great
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Danes don't require much maintenance
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just occasional brushing and baths when
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they smell like well let's just say not
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fresh 10 they're sensitive Souls Great
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Danes have big hearts and even bigger
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feelings they thrive on love and
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attention neglect them and you'll have
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one sad puppy on your hands remember
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They Might Be Giants but they still need
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cuddles 11 health issues are common he
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prepared for health issues as they age
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these gentle Giants have shorter
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lifespans than smaller breeds usually
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around 7 to 10 years and with that comes
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a host of potential health problems
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regular vet visits are non-negotiable 12
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you will be their world finally never
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forget that you will be their entire
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universe Great Danes are known for their
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loyalty and affection they want nothing
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more than to be by your side literally
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if you're not ready for constant
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companionship rethink that adoption in
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conclusion owning a Great Dane is an
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advant you're filled with love laughter
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and yes a bit of chaos but if you're
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prepared for these 12 things you'll be
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well on your way to being the best great
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Daye owner out there so go forth and
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embrace the joy of having one of these
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magnificent creatures in your life thank
