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A Rottweiler is a
large dog with a strong head and huge heart. Due to
sheer physical strength, it is imperative that your
Rottweiler dog be trained. With proper training,
your dog will make an excellent family pet, be great
around other animals, and serve as a watchdog
without being aggressive. Keep in mind that although
the Rottweiler is assertive by nature, with proper
training you can easily control any negative traits.
One of the most important aspects of training a
Rottweiler is socialization, which is broken down
into three parts. With socialization, your dog will
become accustomed to not just people but also other
dogs, cats, and other animals. First is puppy
socialization, which has the biggest effect on the
dog. With this, the socialization process should
begin with the breeder and then continued by you
until the dog reaches six months of age. Puppy
socialization involves playing with the puppy,
handling the puppy, introducing the puppy to people,
animals, and situations, and so on.
The second step of
socialization occurs between six months and three
years of age when the dog is an adolescent. During
this time, your Rottweiler will go through an
awkward phase, both physically and emotionally. You
will need to work with your dog daily, taking him to
the park, for walks around the neighborhood, and
showing him that the outside world is not a scary
place. The third part of socialization is when the
Rottweiler is an adult, helping him control his
assertive or fearful nature.
It is important when training your Rottweiler
dog that he understands you are in charge. That does
not mean you have to be rough or harsh but firm. By
establishing yourself as the leader, he will
automatically take the role as follower, which means
unwanted behaviors can be controlled. Sometimes, you
will notice the Rottweiler taking on a rude
attitude, which is more about him trying to take the
lead. Again, putting yourself in that role will take
care of the problem.
Once your Rottweiler knows that he is the follower
and that your have the position of leader, he will
actually feel calmer and more at ease. With this,
the Rottweiler will find it easy to relax and simply
enjoy being with his master. To create this
relationship, you need to be firm but also provide
positive reinforcement during training phases in the
form of treats and praise.
Instead, you want to avoid negative reinforcement,
which would only agitate the dog, making him feel
stressed. As you can imagine, this would make
training difficult. You do not have to overpower the
dog but use proven training techniques so he
understands his place. A well-trained Rottweiler
makes an exceptional pet. Even with bad press about
this particular breed, all you need is a good puppy,
good socialization, and good training and you have a
fantastic addition to the family.
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