| Rottweilers are big, strong; powerful dogs that really | | | | When your pup has a toy, teach "Drop it." Say "Drop it" |
| are great family pets. Because of their strength and | | | | and take the toy away from your pup and then give |
| size it's important to start training early and to socialize | | | | your pup a treat for dropping it. |
| early. Improperly trained or handled and a Rotti can | | | | Become the leader. This is done by controlling the |
| become a threat to you and your family. The same | | | | activities that are important to your dog. The most |
| can happen with any dog that is treated poorly. A Rotti | | | | important activities are playing, eating, sleeping and |
| has the size and strength to do a lot more damage | | | | social contact between you and your dog. Control the |
| than a Chihuahua. | | | | games, take charge of the sleeping areas, put your |
| If you get your Rotti as a puppy start socialization | | | | Rotti on a feeding schedule and don't let your dog |
| immediately. Bring your puppy around a lot of different | | | | demand your attention. |
| people, friendly puppies and places as possible. The | | | | All dogs require exercise. Rottweiler's are very |
| socialization period is short and crucial. Not properly | | | | intelligent dogs and also require a mental workout. |
| socialized dogs become fearful which can lead to | | | | After you have given your dog some physical |
| aggressive behavior, not a good behavior for a | | | | exercise also spend some time letting your Rotti use |
| Rottweiler. I can't stress this point enough - socialize | | | | his brain. Obedience, tricks and toys like a Buster Cube |
| your Rottweiler puppy. | | | | and Kong toy are all great things you can do to keep |
| Next to socialization start training early. Start teaching | | | | your dog's brain active. |
| your pup to sit, down, stand, stay, heel and come. All | | | | Management of behavior is important. A fenced in |
| very important commands for your Rotti to learn. | | | | yard if possible is a good idea. Crate training can also |
| Conditioning exercises are also important. You do not | | | | be very helpful; in my experience a lot of people are |
| want your Rotti guard his toys or food bowl. As a | | | | nervous around Rottweilers. By teaching your |
| puppy get your Rotti to accept you around the food | | | | Rottweiler to go to her crate on command can be |
| bowl and toys. Do object exchanges with your pup. | | | | very helpful. |