The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is highly intelligent and they love to please which when added together means they are quick to learn new things. In the right hands and with the correct amount of socialisation from a young enough age, these charming dogs learn things quickly and they thoroughly enjoy the one-to-one attention they are given during a training session. The downside is, that a GSMD learns the bad things just as quickly which is why their training and handling has to be consistent.
Puppies need to be well socialised from a young age and this should include introducing them to as many new situations, noises, people other animals and dogs once they have been fully vaccinated. This goes a long way in helping dogs mature into well-rounded and well behaved characters no matter what situation they find themselves in.
