Great Dane training requires leadership.

Especially true while walking on a leash but still important while off leash.
Informal training will help reinforce that you are in control - leaders are better respected if they are in complete control.

Try new commands in a relaxed environment and if your dog doesn't understand what you are asking show him what you want.  When he finally complies to your satisfaction praise him.  If it didn't work out but he did try to make you happy, praise him.  It doesn't have to be perfect.  Great Dane training is much easier if the dog relates working with you to having fun.

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If your Great Dane sees you as their leader they will stand up for you, not lean against youJ

If you have a tendency to overreact Great Dane training can be challenging.
When their people get in a frenzy, these dogs will react.  Fight or flight.  (More often    flight)

The Great Dane breed standard as set out by the AKC states:

"A Great Dane must be spirited, courageous, never timid; always friendly and depend-able".

If your dog is confined to a certain area and rarely exposed to the wonderful sights and sounds of the outside world, you could have a lackluster, cowardly, unreliable dog.

Taking your Great Dane out on frequent and varied excursions will make you an interesting person, from the dogs point of view.  

Interest=Attentiveness

While you are out with your dog on a leash it is important to own the leadership role.

Don't fret over what might go wrong, the dog will see it in your body language and things often will go wrong.

They pick up on vibes but are not mind readers.  Show your dog what you want.  Now that you are the leader your Great Dane will follow you to the best of their ability.

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