Why Your Cane Corso Ignores Your Commands (And How to Fix It Without More Training)

We were at the park when Hermie, my male Cane Corso, suddenly froze mid-walk. A jogger had zipped past us, and Hermie immediately stepped in front of me, tail stiff, eyes locked. It wasn’t just vigilance—it was worry.

I reached out calmly, touched his shoulder, and we stepped aside together. After a moment, his body softened and he moved along like nothing happened.

That moment told me everything: he didn’t freeze out of aggression—he froze because he didn’t fully trust me to handle things.

He was taking point because he didn’t see me doing it.

Just like people, Cane Corsos need to feel secure in who’s leading the way. Until they trust you to take control, they’ll take charge themselves.

Training a Cane Corso starts with trust, not drills or discipline. If you’re running into resistance, consider that they may not be defiant—they may be uncertain.

The good news is, trust-building doesn’t require fancy tools or hours of obedience work. It starts with simple, everyday moments like that walk in the park.

That’s what my free ebook, “Cane Corso Unleashed,” is all about—showing you how to build trust naturally, using daily life.
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