Hierarchies are very important to Giants. You have to establish his position in your family early, showing him his place is in your home and the world. Do not ever worry about over socializing the dog. This protection and territoriality is part of the make up of the dog and does not go away.

Socialization, aggression, dominance and their confidence level are all closely related. They are why socialization at an early age is so vital. If a dog is insecure they're the ones most likely to growl or bite.

They can start to growl or grumble or in some cases or even to bite in order to have their own way. This type of aggression never goes away on its own. It's the most common behavior problem that sends owners to their dog's breeders and trainers looking for help.

These are some simple ways they try to assert themselves, demanding attention and what to do to stop it:

If your giant is bumping against people in your family, use leash work and you decide the path you want to take when walking.

Blocking the way or refusing to move when their owners try to get past, use the "MOVE" command to get them out of your way, use a leash so they understand what you mean at first.

Lying on furniture, your Giant taking over choice spots on the furniture is not seen as a problem but soon can be. You should keep her off the furniture. Dogs see the furniture as a special place and by keeping them off, they'll come to understand that their position in the family is subordinate to yours.

Them not taking no for an answer is basically them wanting to be the boss. Them wanting to play all the time, being petted all the time, excessively licking. Only do these things as a reward for good and appropriate behavior. Make them lay down to get petted etc.

Aggression is a complex problem because many different things can cause it.

Most giants simply have dominant or alpha personality. Even if they never show signs of actual aggression. Some will just always try to get their own way. Letting them have their way is a mistake. This is the giant making a move to being more dominant in your home and most times can be dealt with easily if caught quickly before it can escalate. It's them wanting to be in charge and taking steps to keep their advantage. You need to stop that quickly. They'll continue trying to be dominant and will get pushier and more difficult to be around. That is never a good thing because only the well-behaved giant can come out and enjoy the world. A bit of work now will more than pay off when you share your dog with the world and visitors having a good time.

The basic principles are demoting your dog position in your hierarchy. I call them exercises in dominance these are ways to making your giant more cooperative. They aren't very difficult to apply. Start as early as possible.

Simple ways to start!

 BAD Games are. Games like tug-of-war and chasing him to get something back when he does not drop it, can create a mood of competition, which only reinforces a dog's desire to come out on top.