Although any breed has the ability to develop animal aggression, properly trained and socialized Cane Corso puppies are rarely aggressive towards other animals. Cane Corsos tend to be dominant but not aggressive. An animal aggressive dog will attack other animals for no apparent reason, while a dominant dog may only fight if challenged over territory, breeding, or pack rank.

 Cane Corso puppies need to be introduced and extensively socialized not only with new people but also other animals. Our dogs learn to meet, greet, and interact with many different species from a young age. I introduce and socialize our vaccinated puppies to other dogs at dog parks extensively for the first year of life. I first let the dogs sniff through the fence, then introduce while in leash, and lastly run free with other dogs. The practice is continued throughout the dogs life. I also encourage puppies to be socialized with other animals. Our dogs are comfortable around horses, pigs, chickens, goats, cows, alpacas, and any other creature I have come into contact with. Proper training and socialization combined with solid genetics produce very stable pets.

 Cane Corsos have a strong natural dominant tendency but with proper training and socialization can easily be trusted around all other animals. I have taken all of our dogs to dog parks, and they can be trusted to roam freely on the farm surrounded by many species without ever having a single issue. Although properly socialized Cane Corso puppies can be trusted around other animals, owners still need to appropriately supervise their dogs.