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- Rottweiler Characteristics
- Rottweiler Puppy Education
- Correctly correct bad behavior
- The first steps of training: obedience
- Continuing with the training
- walks and exercise
If you have decided to adopt a Rottweiler puppy, an adult Rottweiler or if you already have one and want to know more about dog training, then entered the right place. It's very important to be clear that this breed needs education and that's why at PeritoAnimal we'll give you some indications to get a good training.
First of all, you should know that this puppy has some impressive physical characteristics so getting an obedient and social puppy with people should be your main goal in training. We'll also give you some advice on exercise.
Find out everything about the Rottweiler training then.
Rottweiler Characteristics
The Rottweiler is a powerful dog, of Big size. In some regions it is considered a potentially dangerous dog due to its musculature and strong jaw, so in these cases the use of a muzzle in the street is mandatory. It measures between 60 and 70 centimeters to the withers and its weight is around 45 and 60 kilos.
All these physical characteristics do not make the Rottweiler a dangerous dog, however, we must be clear that it is a very strong dog and that is why training and education are so important in this case. Should behavioral problems arise in the future, it may be necessary to call a canine ethologist.
The Rottweiler dog has a noble and calm character, is very smart, so it will be easy to carry out basic education. At PeritoAnimal we do not recommend that you practice attack training in this breed, and even less if you do not have the necessary knowledge for this. As a protective dog we need to actively work on obedience.
Rottweiler Puppy Education
Rottweiler education must start when this is still a puppy, from the age of three months, when we can separate him from his parents. It is important to understand that separating the puppy early is harmful for the puppy, as the puppy does not acquire the basic knowledge of dog relationships and tends to have more learning difficulties.
Another fact to take into account is the importance of set rules for the whole family to comply and respect. For example, whether or not to let the dog climb onto the couch, what will be its mealtimes, walks, etc. All rules must be the same so that the dog understands what is expected of him, avoid confusion and maintain stability indoors. Routine benefits our pets a lot and is much more important than some believe.
Once you've started with your vaccination schedule and the veterinarian says you can go out and be in contact with other animals, it's time to get started with puppy socialization. This phase is the most important of all and will be essential for our puppy in the future to be sociable, stable and free from behavioral problems. It should introduce you to other pets, people and objects of all kinds. The more varied and positive these encounters, the less chance we have of the dog being reactive or fearful.
Correctly correct bad behavior
Should know that the use of choke collars or the physical punishment are totally harmful and inappropriate in training. You should try to have a good relationship with the dog, make him obey you without the need to punish. That doesn't mean I can't say "No!" if you damage a piece of furniture, but you should avoid physical punishment.
If your dog tends to pull the collar, try an anti-pull collar. And if the problem is in obedience, it is best to consult a dog educator. Remember that the Rottweiler is a very powerful and strong dog, teaching him aggressive behavior will bring negative consequences,
Your tools will be patience, obedience, and positive reinforcement. Never aggressiveness, as this can lead to behavior problems undesirable in the future.
The first steps of training: obedience
After you teach your puppy to do his homework and when the puppy starts to grow, you will have to devote a few hours to his training starting with the obedience. You can practice a session of 15 minutes a day or two 10-minute sessions a day. It is important not to upset the dog and start teaching him the orders one by one:
- Sit down
- Stay quiet
- Come here
- Lie down
- walk with you
- go where I tell you
Obedience orders will not only provide you with a polite and obedient puppy outside the home, they will help you improve your relationship, stimulate your intelligence and make you feel useful within the family. It is very important to understand that obedience is very important.
Continuing with the training
Having a dog as smart and noble as the Rottweiler is likely to make you want to continue with training and start with more advanced methods. First of all, it is important to mention that it is important to repeat the orders already learned at least once every 5 days. Agility, fun orders, memorizing, bringing objects or teaching the dog certain tasks are some examples that can work in advanced training.
The best way is, without a doubt, to resort to a dressage circuit of professionals who can help you with dog training tricks appropriate for your specific case.
Doing a variety of activities with the Rottweiler will be positive for him and for you, as you will benefit from his obedient behavior.
walks and exercise
O ride time of your puppy will be determined by his age and physical ability. In general, it will be enough to do 3 tours diaries from among 20 and 30 minutes each. Making him enjoy during this time will be critical.
It is important to understand that the physical exercise to apply will depend on your age and your physical condition:
- You puppies they should exercise moderately and always have a high fun component to it. For example, we can start by playing to get the ball, teaching him to bring objects, etc.We should never overexercise a puppy as this could be detrimental to its health and growth. It is preferable to do two sessions a day rather than one excessive exercise session.
- the copies adults they will start to have more developed and stronger muscles, that's when you can exercise them making them run, jump, pull objects, etc. At this stage you should be creative and observe what our dog's preferences are when moving and having fun.
- Rottweiler Dogs elderly (from 7 years old) will benefit from a less intense exercise rhythm to avoid developing muscle or bone problems such as dysplasia or arthrosis. Swimming and practicing different activities in game mode are good options. As in the case of the puppy, it will be important not to force him and to observe his performance level to know when to stop.
