Cane Corso

Izzie is a sweet but challenging puppy. Very smart (knows her commands) but has a high prey drive (Lots of bunnies in neighborhood) .... so walking is always hard getting her to pay attention. Socialization with others is key. She plays hard but always sweet to us. We are retired so lots of time to be with her.....and she is with you all the time! Can’t wait to walk her on hikes without leash. But it will take time. She is very “mouthy”....always chewing on something. This has been an issue with leash and walking. But once she realizes we are not standing for it, she usually walks great. We have used a nose lead....she’s just too athletic and strong to use a gentle leader...she hates it, always trying to rub it off, but it is the only thing we can control her. She’s is getting better with training daily....(takes time and commitment). She’s a great watch dog...we live in Colorado and have bucks, coyotes, bobcats and possibly mountain lions come into our yard....she is always watching out. We have had 3 mastiffs of all types before, but Izzie is the most athletic and challenging, but smartest of them all. Overall, I would not recommend if you cannot put time in the their training DAILY. But if you can, you will have a great addition to your family.

I am a first time Cane Corso owner but I already knew a lot about the breed as my dad has his own Cane Corso (Kilo is one of the most well trained dogs I’ve ever encountered) My puppy Kenzo is almost 5 months and it’s been a hectic journey thus far but I wouldn’t change that at all. He’s relatively potty trained, meaning he’ll go sit at the front door when he has to use the bathroom but if no one is paying attention, he will use the bathroom in the house. But that hasn’t really been an issue as we’re always on watch with him as he’s still a puppy. I’ve been socializing him with people and other dogs and he does really well after he sees there’s no threat. The current issue we have right now is as soon as he sees another person or animal that he doesn’t know, he’s ready to book it after them (off leash walking is an ultimate goal but that’s gonna take some time). He barks a lot at people and other dogs but once he’s close enough to see and smell there’s no threat, he calms down. He absolutely loves my immediate family and my close friends that have been around him since I picked him up from the breeder. The dog beach is probably his favorite pastime as he loves to swim and run with the other pups. He loves to cuddle at night (I’m guilty of letting him sleep on my bed but he always goes and lays in crate some time during the night). He really is a great dog, definitely protective and I love everything about this breed. Definitely start training as soon as possible because like someone said earlier, they will test you and the boundaries you put in place.

Bella is a great dog. She is very friendly to people when not cornered in backseat of my car she can be slightly growley to people coming to the window. Loves dogs one on one but if to busy she stands by you legs and is jealous if other dogs come to close or if being petted at the park. Generally no dog arguments but again highly protective so if a dog growls by you or another dog she considers hers' then growling matches can turn to shuffles. Very easy to train taught her to heel in 2 blocks. Sit lay down and wait in 2 sessions. Protective. When you are home she lets you know there are people across the street, a squirrel is in the backyard, a car horn went off, a leaf blew by... Loves smaller animals but when a pup would swat at them. Does not like larger dogs. My main issue would be the drool. Great dog breed I would get again

I am a first time Cane Corso owner I am 13 we have always had large breed dogs vinny is only 11 weeks old but in the three weeks I’ve had him he has learned his name, sit, down,come, Heel,stay, leave it, and follow he extremely friendly and loyal to me and my family and Extremely protective over us like strangers but is weary of them Great with kids he’s very energetic he learns quickly but learns fast with treats slowly with praise and doesn’t always follow the commands if he doesn’t feel like it😂 does not like being away from me especially and my family and is good with my other pets One of the best dogs I’ve ever had

The few I've met in the breed are very smart, but headstrong. They learn commands quickly, but following commands is a team effort. They are motivated by rewards, not praise--and are considered aloof dogs. They are aloof to many people, but they love to snuggle their pack--even if they weigh 125 pounds!

Shiloh is huge and hard headed, always trying to get her way, we also own a shitzu and she trying to play but she overwhelms him. This is my second female Cane Corso

Lola is very protective and playful, She is beautiful and cute. She jumps a lot and always wants to play wherever

The are very protective and on guard at all times. Born with great confidence and not afraid! Love attention and affection! Can be aggressive if spoiled and not trained.

Great guy that exhibits 100% Of the positive Cane Corso characteristics.

We have been fostering a Cane Corso for the past month, she is 6-7 months old. We have another dog who is 7 years old. Our experience so far lines up with what I have read about the breed. She is a definite guard dog, if she picks up on ANY anxiety or fear in her owners, she will react by guarding you from whatever is around, whether that be a person or a pet, even if you're anxious about something entirely unrelated. The first time she reacted like that, I was unprepared and it caused a dog fight between her and my dog, the second time she growled at my father-in-law even though she had previously no aggression toward him. However, they are also very trainable, so once I knew, I began to train her to commands - 'leave it'. She now knows that if I give that command all is safe and she drops her guard. I would say DO NOT get this dog if you have anxiety issues or emotional issues though, it will go badly, she will think everything around you is a threat. If you are a strong, confident person and are willing to put in the time to train them, now she is super sweet to everyone we have over and gets along wonderfully with my dog and the other dogs we have introduced her to. However, she will not back down from a fight, if another dog initiates you will have to step in and separate them, and that is a bit scary as she is huge - so once again you need to be strong and confident to own this breed. She is super sweet and loves loves loves affection. Gets along great with kids, doesn't like to be left alone but has responded well to crate training although it took time and patience. She has a strong prey drive towards small animals and that will be our next project. Requires lots and lots of socialization with people, places, and other dogs in order to not have nervous aggression. She doesn't bark to warn you she is going to attack or guard, she changes her body language, unlike my other dog who barks and growls, she stands up straighter, puffs out her chest and focuses - snap her out of it then instead of later when she is lunging and you will be much more successful in training. That's my experience so far... Honestly, I think she would be a great guard dog, and a great family dog, but once again only for someone who is strong and confident and not afraid or intimidated by controlling a big dog. One of the sweetest dogs I've ever met.

The best kind and gentle dog I ever had. Very stable temperament. Wasn't trained around kids so when she sees one she actually wants to attack them. Keep them away from other dogs and people. Not recommended to be walked in a large city with lots of people. Very trustworthy with it's family but do not trust them around other people, children, or dogs. This really isn't a dog for the city.

The owner gave me a once-over as he handed over the leash with his Cane Corso attached to the other end. At 135 lbs I’m no match for a Cane Corso who decides he doesn’t want to cooperate. “He’s 170 lbs of pure muscle and if he pulls you, there will be no stopping him. This walk will be your test to see if you can keep walking him” I assured him with confidence that I didn’t feel that I could handle his dog, and he saw right through me. Prepared for the worst, and warned by the owner to keep him away from other dogs, I headed off holding tightly to the leash. One last warning from the owner: “He’s a $3000 dog; don’t lose him!” Well, as we walked along the trail behind his house, I began to realize that this big lug of a dog was a big sweetheart and that he had not intentions of hurting the poor girl at the other end of the leash. We walked quickly for good exercise, and he sniffed as much as he could. When we saw another dog I led him quickly away but he remained calm and uninterested. After 30 minutes and 1.5 miles, I returned the dog to his owner, saying “It went great! He was such a sweet dog! Maybe he went easy on me.” I think the owner underestimated both me and his own dog. I’d be happy to meet another Cane Corso anyday. They are as strong as an ox, but seem to have a temperament of a...well, a good dog!

The cane corso I walked was very sweet and affectionate. He had a slow, lumbering walk. He didn’t pull too much on the leash, but did throw his body weight into the leash if he wanted to go somewhere (or didn’t want to go somewhere!) He was very interested in picking things up off of the ground. Overall, a very sweet and affectionate dog but a little stubborn when he didn’t get his way.

First time corso owner

Love him, requires all my attention, loves people, smiles at everyone