i really like this blog because its not just all about how cute dogs are, its written very well and has extrememly helpful info. i see so many behavior and health questions on here that i just wanted to share in the hopes that it can be useful to everyone: http://blog.helpinganimals.com/ :)

I have a five year old Portuguese Water Dog... it's a breed that, by nature, is afraid of 'anything' that's new or different...so I've become a 'forced expert' on fearful dogs. And your 16 month old Great Dane is 'just a puppy'...think of him like a five year old child...