Rottweiler Aggression.... Not So Easy to Deal With! Stop It From a Puppy!!

Doggy Training 101 For All You Beginners


The American Kennel Club describes the Rottweiler as calm and confident, with a naturally aloof manner toward strangers and often with an aggressive attitude toward other dogs. Rottweiler's were bred as cattle herding and guard dogs, so they can become aggressive if not socialized and trained early as possible. This is not to say that an adult dog or a rescue dog cannot be trained to be a good pet, but the earlier the training, the easier it will be.

When you bring your puppy home, invite guests to come over and sit near him or her, without reaching out at first. Seeing hands reaching out toward it is likely to scare a Rottweiler puppy. When the puppy begins to show interest in the strangers, going toward them and exploring or sniffing them, they can gradually reach out and pet it. Picking it up and holding it might not be a good idea unless you are okay with a 95 to 130 pound lap dog when it grows up. Taking your puppy to a dog park where it can romp around with other dogs and people will give him or her experience with strangers and teach it that strangers are not to be feared. Walking around the neighborhood or in a shopping center where people are likely to want to pet the cute puppy will also help with socialization.

If there is another dog in the house, introduce them slowly. Take something such as a toy from your older dog and introduce it to the puppy before bringing the puppy home. Let the puppy get familiar with the scent of the other dog. Take something that has touched the puppy, like an old blanket or the same toy after the puppy has played with it, and give it to your older dog for inspection. Introduce them at a neutral place, such as a park away from your home. When you bring the puppy home, put it into a room where the other dog does not go, but can hear and smell the puppy.

The puppy will also be able to hear and smell the older dog. Put the puppy into a crate and allow it and the older dog to encounter each other in a safe environment. Finally, when they appear comfortable together, allow them to come face to face. Always feed the older dog before feeding the younger one. In nature, pack leaders eat before other pack members. If it is clear that the older dog has higher rank than the younger, it will help to prevent fighting. Dogs fight when their families treat them as equals and they feel like fighting for dominance. If the order of dominance is clearly established there is no need to fight to try to determine it.

In nature, wolves fight to establish who is the pack leader. A dog who feels that he or she is the pack leader is stressed with responsibility. A dog who knows that he or she is a subordinate member of the pack, or family, is a happy dog who will not try to fight you for your dinner. In the pack, the one who controls the food is the pack leader. Always eat your meal before the dog, to show that you are the leader. When it is time to feed the Rottweiler, give a command before feeding him or her. Teach your puppy to sit by gently but firmly pushing down on its hindquarters until it is in a sitting position, while saying, "sit" clearly. When the puppy is sitting, give a treat. If it gets up suddenly, do not give the treat while it is standing up or running off; only give the reward when the puppy is actually sitting.

Another good command is "settle." Gently put the puppy into a lying down, "sphinx" position, while saying, "Settle." The Rottie should lie down and not make any vocal noises before it receives its reward. Approach your dog with its bowl of food and give a command. When the Rottweiler obeys, put down the bowl of food and leave the dog to eat it undisturbed. (Some dogs become fearful when touched while eating, so this is not a good idea). If the dog does not obey the command, do not keep repeating it too many times. Put the food away and try later. Repeat until the dog finally obeys the command. Be sure during this time that the dog has plenty of water.

Dog Breeds with behavior problems such as aggression often do not sleep in the same room with the family, so allowing your Rottweiler to sleep in your bedroom is a good idea. This will make him or her feel that you are all members of the same pack.

What you need to know before you bring a Rottweiler puppy home!

The Rottweiler (also known as "Rotties") is black with beautiful tan markings on the muzzle, cheeks, chest, eyebrows, and legs. The markings are typically clearly defined. There should not be any white or straw colored markings on the dog. An unusual coloring could indicate that the puppy may be a mixed breed.

The one most prominent feature of this breed is the head, which appears to be a little over-sized. Giving the dog its look of being alert, the forehead is wrinkly. Even the coat of this breed is special, being of medium length with an undercoat that is waterproof. The coat requires only minimal brushing to stay healthy and shiny. Rottweiler puppies really don't come into their voices until they are 2 or 3 years old so

if you're looking for a puppy that does not bark too much you should consider a Rottweiler. Although a Rottweiler is born with a tail, these are generally docked extremely short. The reason is that Rottweilers used for working can have problems with the tail breaking and then getting infected from being in the field.

Rottweiler dogs are great watchdogs. The size and strength of the breed makes them a great watchdog. Even though this dog does not bark often, when feeling threatened or afraid, the powerful voice is heard. Rottweilers are known to be fiercely protective of their property and their families and are vigilant about protecting what they love. Rottweilers are known to be exceptionally courageous and will put themselves in danger to protect their loved ones.

Rottweiler puppies are easy to train. Rottweilers as a breed are very attentive and like to learn and stay active. Rottweilers are known for their intelligence so if you want a dog that is more intelligent than most other breeds and is easy to train and will be obedient and respectful of your authority then a Rottweiler is the dog for you. Rottweilers were bred to be working dogs and they love to be given tasks. They need a job to do in order to be truly happy. If they are not given work to do or kept busy Rottweilers will get bored and can be destructive so make sure that your Rottweiler gets lots of exercise.

The Rottweiler dog is loyal, intelligent and desires to please. Rottweilers are also proving to be outstanding therapy dogs and recognized as excellent service dogs for the physically challenged.

Socialization is crucial for Rottweiler puppies. Rottweiler puppies should start being socialized within a year. Because of their strength and size it's important to start training early and to socialize early. They need to be taught what acceptable behavior is and how to behave around family members, kids, the general public and other dogs. If the dog is socialized young, handled with a firm hand, and introduced to various situations it will make a wonderful, devoted pet that is great with children and other animals.

Next to socialization start training early. Start teaching your pup to sit, down, stand, stay, heel and come. The most important activities are playing, eating, sleeping and social contact between you and your dog. Control the games, take charge of the sleeping areas, put your Rottweiler on a feeding schedule and don't let your dog demand your attention. Just like children Rottweiler puppies enjoy having a routine and thrive when they are given lots of training, lots of exercise, and a solid routine.

Rotties often gravitate naturally towards children. It's important to socialize Rottweiler puppies around children and to always supervise a Rottweiler that is around children because Rottweilers are very large dogs and could injure a child without meaning to. As a breed Rottweilers usually bond very strongly to children.All dogs require exercise. Rottweilers are very intelligent dogs and also require a mental workout. After you have given your dog some physical exercise also spend some time letting your Rottweiler use his brain.

Selecting a Rottweiler should be done with great care. While it's true that Rottweilers are not the right dog for everyone, but if you are the right kind of person then owning a Rottweiler can have a lot of benefits. If you want a dog that can help you around the farm, protect your property, and do other jobs then a Rottweiler will be a good fit for you.