Puppy Training: Rottweilers

Puppy Training and Obedience

Be The 'Top Dog (Alpha Male).' -


Always control the feed supply and never look away first!

Make sure that your Rottweiler acknowledges you as the Alpha dog. This can be done by turning your dog on his back several times in a day. A Rottweiler considers this to be a very submissive position, which puts you at a superior position leaning over him.  This delivers the message that as Alpha dog, YOU control the food supply. Remember as well that when making eye contact, the Alpha dog NEVER looks away first and NEVER looks down.

Only Praise When Deserved


A Rottweiler is also naturally rambunctious. This trait can be a problem if it prevents him from focusing on your Rottweiler puppy training sessions. In this case, it may be a good idea to exhaust his excess energy first before you begin your training session. Allow your dog to run around a designated area for about an hour; this should be enough time for him to wind down and become more responsive to Rottweiler puppy training.

Effective Rottweiler puppy training also requires that you DO NOT give your dog treats or toys simply because you want to or because he looks cute. These rewards should always be earned and he should always be made to work for it. This helps make them understand that things are not theirs for the taking. Working hard for a reward also makes a Rottweiler feel good about himself.

One of the first commands you should teach during Rottweiler puppy training is "Drop it." 

This command will help ensure your dog's safety. A Rottweiler is naturally curious, and it will most likely pick up anything that caught its interest. You therefore have to break this habit early on to make sure that he doesn't inadvertently pick up something poisonous.