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- Rottweiler History
- Rottweiler Education
- The characteristics of a Rottweiler
- Is it or is it not a dangerous dog?
- What should I do if my Rottweiler becomes aggressive?
Currently, due to laws such as potentially dangerous dogs, many people prefer not to adopt dogs of Pitt Bull, Doberman, Rottweiler breeds, among others.
History has marked these races hard, however, we must ask ourselves if it really the Rottweiler is dangerous, if it is for children, or even better if it is the education received during their lifetime.
In this article by PeritoAnimal we will explain some things about the Rottweilerç puppy: its history, the characteristics that accompany it and a great attribute: its loyalty.
Rottweiler History
And on Roman times when we have records of the predecessors of the Rottweiler, protection dog that used to also be used to drive cattle.
Upon arriving in Germany, the Romans crossed them with dogs native to the region and that's when the "Rottweil butcher dog" was born. This is because these dogs have become popular for helping butchers control the most aggressive bulls and cows. Just as their parents did, the Rottweilers also began to watch over and protect homes.
Further on, the Rotweiler began to stand out for several functions within society, being police dog, rescue dog and finally companion, the best place for him.
Unfortunately to this day we have records of people who profit from the strength attributes that the Rottweiler has: fights, sparring or simply mistreatment have been the causes of dogs with behavior problems.
Rottweiler Education
All puppies equally, regardless of size or breed, should receive the first part of their education: puppy socialization.
It is a process in which we teach the dog to relate with the outside world including other dogs and cats, people, objects and a long list of possibilities. By making him aware of various sounds and stimuli, we prevent our pet from acquiring fears of some kind in the future.
Of course, if we don't give him this part of education, we risk that, out of fear, our dog may become aggressive in a given situation.
If we add violence to abuse to the lack of socialization, the result is clear: our dog will suffer serious behavioral problems and we obviously increase the chances of having a serious accident.
On the contrary, if we fulfill the five freedoms of animal welfare and strive to responsibly and positively educate our best friend, we will have a sociable, affectionate and stable dog.
The characteristics of a Rottweiler
Even though the Rottweiler is a dog smart, brave and obedient, is also a dog of great physical strength. It is basically for this reason that the Rottweiler is considered to be one of the potentially dangerous puppies in most countries.
Its bite and its muscular body make it a dog capable of killing, like any other animal of its characteristics. It is for this reason that PeritoAnimal is totally against this regulation, as it encourages race discrimination and non-adoption.
Is it or is it not a dangerous dog?
Any professional will give you the same answer as us: o Rotweiler is not a dangerous dog, the danger is the education we give to the animal.
Take the following advice into account before adopting a Rottweiler:
- Socialize your dog since he's a puppy
- You must spend time with your pet, a lonely dog will be unhappy
- Always use positive reinforcement to educate, choking collars or violence are totally inadvisable and inappropriate
- Walk your dog two to three times a day
- During the walk you should allow some freedom, especially if your puppy is stressed. It can help relieve your stress by allowing you to smell and explore in a peaceful way.
- Exercise with your dog if you believe he needs it
- Teach him basic training orders that are helpful for his safety: sit, quiet or come are some of the examples your puppy should learn
- Meet your needs at all times and go to the veterinarian if necessary
If you follow all these advices, the Rottweiler to adopt will not be an aggressive dog in no case. Covering all aspects of your daily life will have an impact on the animal's well-being and you can have the best friend in the world by your side.
What should I do if my Rottweiler becomes aggressive?
If you consider that your Rottweiler is changing its character, becoming aggressive or having problems educating it, you should get in contact with canine professionals, find out in more depth at PeritoAnimal what an ethologist does and how he can help you in this case.
