If you have brought home an adorable Great Dane, one of the first things you should do is help it learn its own name. For puppies, remembering a name requires training, and this can be achieved through simple daily exercises.
Calling the Great Dane's Name
You want the Great Dane to become used to hearing its own name and to connect that sound with good things and affection. Unless the dog is uncomfortable with being touched on the back or handled physically, you can end training by placing it gently between your legs and rocking it lightly, while calling its name and quietly rubbing its belly and stroking its whole body. Use the same game-like method you used during hand feeding: call the Great Dane's name, and if it reacts, say "good dog," touch its collar, and give it a reward. You can think of this exercise as a relaxing massage that also teaches name recognition.
Correcting the Great Dane
Pay special attention to one thing: when you are trying to correct the Great Dane's behavior, never shout its name. For example, if you want it to get off the sofa, stop biting your hand, or drop something forbidden, do not use its name in that moment. You do not want the dog to accidentally associate its own name with punishment. That would interfere with building a close relationship and would slow the learning process. Some dogs may even stop responding to their names altogether.
Please remember that the Great Dane's name should only be used during praise and reward. If you accidentally create a bad association around the dog's name, you can usually repair it by returning to simple games and positive interactions.