Strong leadership does not mean never hitting a dog. This not only sends the wrong signal, but it can also be dangerous for a large and strong dog. An empathetic Corso understands his tone of voice and responds well to praise and encouragement when he does what you like, as well as firm, quick fixes and consistent rule-of-thumb when you don’t like what he does. Calmness, silence and self-confidence will help you achieve more with this dog than being angry. Consistency will allow him to relax and understand that you are all responsible.