rottwielers

[Natnat7]

Anybody have any tips on how to train these dogs.She is 1 and very playful still she has had no attention before so just a bit wary don't want her to snap at me as these dogs are known to be very unpradictable at times.

[amonty1144]

I am concerned by your question, if you own this dog and have no idea of the breed or of the dog's temperament, then you shouldn't own this dog or any other.

Rottweilers are no more predictable than any other breed.

If you cannot handle her, please find someone who can.

[Natnat7]

my father was given the dog by a friend that did not want it so we gave it a home and love it very much!!
As i dont know her past history thats why i am asking these questions to gain info for her to improve.

[winny]

As said these dogs are no more unpredictable than any other breed. It all depends on her treatment in her first year.
http://www.janfennellthedoglistener.com/consul tations.htm
Try this link and make sure you get some expert help or seek friends with experience. You have a very hard time ahead to sort some one elses wrong treatment. Be kind, calm and consistent at all times. Please seek local help as you are obviously not at all sure how to behave towards this animal.
Having said that we rescued a large gsd with a history of being a good guard dog and we were new to dogs. He is still a good guard dog but brilliant in every other way.

[kita1]

A good site for dog training is http://ttlntl.co.uk

http://www.ttlntl.co.uk/3/BehAdv/helping_a_res cue_dog.htm

gives advice on owning a rescue dog.

The forum has lots of trainers/behaviourists who answer questions, they are a friendly bunch!, and it is a good place to start.

Good luck with your new dog, hopefully you will have many happy years together!

[beryllium]

Your local vets will have a lovely doggy trainer advertising on their boards I should think.

A good human interaction with you and your dog sounds a good way to go, and you and your dad can have some fun too!!! making her sit and stay. Making her wait. Making her 100% confident of interaction with other dogs always a good one. Especialy with Rottties and she's young enough to learn to play nicely.

You should have 1 word commands for her and that will be all of you.

Have fun practising with her in the garden. And always have a doggy goody as a Well Done!!! treat for her when she's being a good girl.

Have immense patience too. They do learn. They're clever dogs. :-)

B.

[irish_song]

i grew up w/rotties, the best dogs ever! find a good trainer, google it if you dont know, speak to the local spca. if you cannot handle a rottie, i suggest you put her up for adoption, BEFORE any accident--the rottie always looses! keep me posted, irish_song

[thugulike]

I've had 2 rotties and they proved to be reliable and loyal pets. But ,and it's a big but, they have a different agenda to other breeds of dogs I've had. They require very specific training and firm handling. They are highly intelligent and will outwit you if they can. You need to be able to think on your feet and be prepared. You can seldom let them off the lead because people can be afraid. I found with my rotties that they absolutely hated me to put a tone in my voice. That was usually sufficent for them to obey. All dogs can be unpredicatable without training. Remember that it's you who needs the training too. Give a chance and get that training.