Dog Training

How To Train Your Rottweiler

There are fewer things cuter than a Rottweiler puppy, but these dogs grow quickly into the intimidating looking, stereotypical guard dogs that many folks fear. In fact, some cities have actually banned the ownership of Rottweilers due to their reputation for being mean, unpredictable animals.

Rottweiler training begins as soon as you bring your pup home from the breeder. It is important that you establish yourself as the leader of your puppy’s new pack, to ensure that you can teach your dog properly. There are methods for doing this that will be discussed later in this article. It is also a good idea to socialize your puppy as much as possible during his early weeks to ensure that he will get along well with other people and animals.

While some dog owners have experienced common Rottweiler problems while trying to train their pets, you can do much to prevent issues by establishing yourself as your dog’s leader right away. First, always make sure that your dog knows that you control his food source.

This never means depriving your dog of a meal, but it does mean that you should be able to pick up his dish during a feeding session without him growling or snapping at you. It can also be established by eating your own meal first, before you feed your pet.

Other ways to establish dominance over your Rottweiler are to always go through a doorway before your pet and to never step around your dog when he is lying in your way. Instead, gently nudge your dog out of your way to let him know that you are in charge of your pack at home. You can also roll your puppy onto his back and rub his tummy. This is a submissive pose that tells your dog that you are in charge of him.

One of the reasons that this dog gets a bad rap is due to the many Rottweiler problems that can occur as a result of improper training or no training at all. Rottweilers are intelligent dogs that are normally eager to please, but can also be willful at times.

You and your Rottweiler are going to have many years together, and you want them to be happy, productive ones. A good relationship with your Rottweiler will begin the day you bring your puppy home from the breeder and the house rules are set and enforced.

Rottweilers are intelligent creatures that are eager to please their owners, especially when they know in no uncertain terms that the owner is the leader of the new pack. Train your puppy well, and the two of you are on the road to a wonderful relationship.