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

I went to the local hardware store with my Cane Corso Hermie —he loves walking the aisles and sniffing everything. It was quiet until a shopping cart rattled loudly behind us.

Hermie spun around, barked once, and stood in front of me, tail stiff, body tense. I gave a calm “Heel.” Nothing. “Leave it.” Still nothing. I wasn’t just being ignored—Hermie didn’t feel like I had the situation under control.

That’s when it hit me: in unfamiliar or stressful moments, Hermie didn’t look to me for guidance—he took over. Because he didn’t fully trust me to lead.

Your Cane Corso can’t follow your lead if he doesn’t believe in your leadership first.

If your Cane Corso pulls, freezes, or reacts in everyday places, the problem isn’t obedience—it’s trust. That’s why I created a free ebook that shows you how to build lasting trust through normal daily experiences like errands, walks, or downtime at home.

It’s not about training harder—it’s about leading better. And that starts with trust.

The good news is, building trust is far easier than you might think. It doesn’t require fancy techniques or hours of training work. It starts with simple, everyday moments like mealtimes and walks.

That’s what my free ebook, “Cane Corso Unleashed,” is all about—showing you how to build trust naturally, using daily life. Grab your free copy here: https://canecorsodogowner.com/cane-corso-unleashed/