There are legends about this breed. Powerful, brilliant, strong, they are the ideal image of a bodyguard, wise and reliable. However, their fame is not entirely clear. Someone considers the Rottweiler a scary monster and, seeing a stately silhouette from afar, tries to get around his tenth road. And only those who happened to get to know this dog closer begin to understand the whole depth of her soul. In this case, a man falls in love with this breed forever. Today we want to tell the reader who Rottweiler is. His character is complicated, multifaceted, but on the whole this creature is very reasonable and even wise, infinitely devoted to its master.
It's all about education
Why, then and again, did the headlines flicker in the press that the Rottweiler monster had bitten a child or attacked the owner? This is partly the invention of journalists who need to print something interesting, and this dog is suitable for the role of a beast due to its impressive appearance. However, such cases may occur in fact due to serious errors in education.
Raising a puppy is very similar to raising a child. What happens if you bully, beat, or insult a little person daily? He will grow up either clogged or harboring anger and waiting for the moment to take revenge. The situation is approximately the same when you have a rottweiler at home. His character is very balanced, and he is ready to forgive his beloved master a lot, if only he does not go beyond the line.
What is he really
Rottweiler, correctly brought up in love and affection (do not confuse permissiveness, the owner should be a leader always and in everything) never bites anyone, and does not even bark, because, from his "philosophical" point of view, the world is too imperfect to convert attention to him. This dog is full of self-esteem, and in addition, it has an important mission - to observe what is happening around and evaluate the situation for threats to the owner.
You need to see at least once how the Rottweiler behaves, who made the house of the robber in order to understand the essence of his character. He will not raise barking and do not bite the thief to death, but simply blocks him in a convenient corner and will wait for the owner. And this does not even have to be specifically taught. By nature, this is the rottweiler. He has a strong character, therefore, during education he will have to demonstrate leadership qualities. However, if they are not given to you, this does not mean that the dog will not love you. But she will sleep in your bed, eat at a time when she wants it herself, and push you out for a walk at the most inopportune moment.
In public and at home
This is a dog on his mind, which publicly practically does not show feelings and emotions. Patient and hardy, she, even suffering from pain, will never show it. At the site, this is a furious individualist and a greedy jealous who does not share his toy. And only at home, alone with a loving and understanding host, can a true Rottweiler be revealed. The character combines mock severity and incredible playfulness. At home, this dog can frolic, bully and caress like a little puppy, trying to lure the owner into the game. By the way, among the home most often the Rottweiler allocates the owner, whom he will guard day and night. The rest of the family does not fall out of favor, but their commands will not be carried out equally peremptorily.
Choose a puppy
This is an important point that cannot be ignored. Try to find out as much as possible about the breeder, and also ask to show the parents of the puppies themselves. If the breeder refuses, citing the unpredictable reaction of the dog to a stranger as a reason, then it is better to bypass him. Such a person himself does not know very well what kind of breed a Rottweiler is. The nature of its representatives is very balanced and calm. The processes of excitation and inhibition are the same for them. But the transition from one to another is somewhat inhibited. Therefore, the training will be slower, but the skills developed are very persistent and are fixed forever.
So, having decided on the breeder, you should visit him several times. Look at the parents, visit the young puppies, evaluate their growth and development. Where small rottweilers live, it should be warm and dry, clean and tidy. Very good if you are present when feeding. This will make it possible to evaluate what the babies eat, as well as the appetite of the selected puppy.
Male or female
It depends on the composition of the family in which the puppy will fall. The character of the Rottweiler boy is more severe. He will test you for strength and, having felt a weakness, he will surely try to seize leadership. In this case, it is possible that your relationship with the dog will be quite warm, but it can be at least difficult to bring an adult male out to the street for whom your word does not mean anything. He will constantly pull the leash, approach the passers-by, and if he smells the flowing bitch, then he will run to her, not paying attention to you. This can be avoided by the correct distribution of roles in the family, but it is better for a woman or a family with young children to choose a bitch.
Even if you do not have time for training, the smartest and most affectionate dogs will be wonderful nannies, because their bodyguard instinct is laid by nature, and female complaisance will play into their hands.
Last doubt
Surely you will hear different opinions of relatives and friends: "What are you thinking about, they wrote about him in the newspaper, this is an evil Rottweiler!". The character estimates the breed description as very balanced, which means that there can be no causeless aggression. In fact, it is enough to ask the breeder to bring out the mom or dad of the puppies and carefully look into their eyes. A calm and kind look, full of greatness and dignity, says a lot. Seeing that there is no threat to you from the owner, the dog sits and watches without a trace of aggression. Any owner of a Rottweiler appreciates calm strength and quick reaction, judiciousness, and most importantly - devotion and love for children.
Kid in the house
We were a little distracted, but continue our description of the Rottweiler. His character is formed in early childhood, so it is very important to spend as much time as possible with him for the first 6 months. The puppy yearns if the owner leaves him even for several hours, not to mention the whole day. Psychological ties, which largely determine the understanding between the owner and the dog, are being laid right now. Therefore, as much time as possible, walk together in the park, play hide and seek, teach your puppy to swim with a wand, explore the area and go hiking. In a word, be his friend - and you will not find a more devoted being.
First training
They should be started from the day the puppy crossed the threshold of your home. The first three days will be spent on the baby getting used to his nickname. In addition, on the first day, be sure to give him a cup and a place for feeding, as well as a comfortable house or bedding for sleeping. Typically, puppies quickly begin to recognize the sound of their cup and rush to the kitchen to get food more quickly. This can be used to consolidate the “to me” command.
Keep a treat with you at all times. As soon as the puppy completes the command, immediately give out encouragement. This rule must be followed on the street. Remember that what your rottweiler will be like now is being laid. The character of the dog is quite strong, with bright, leadership notes, so working out basic commands from the early childhood to automatism is the key to obedience in any situation.
If the puppy does not obey
The first difficulties most often appear when the baby reaches the age of 4 months. This is the period of adolescence, when he begins to feel increasing power. It was at this time in nature that young individuals begin to sort things out among themselves and try to measure strength with the leaders. There it is solved simply: the older and stronger give them a bashing, and order is restored for a while. It should also be in the family where the Rottweiler dog is raised. The puppy's character is now changing. Instead of joyfully running to you at the first call, he begins to be distracted by his own affairs.
What should the owner do? Attract attention with a clap or sit down, slightly increase your voice. If this does not help, try to go the other way yourself, without losing sight of the puppy. Your task is to make the dog come up. As soon as the command is completed, restrain irritation, do not punish it, but praise as usual and let go for a walk. Otherwise, you will fix just the opposite reaction: the puppy will not fulfill the command, fearing punishment for this.
If the command “to me” is difficult to practice, use a long leash or rope, which can be pulled tightly if the dog does not perform a voice command. But what if the team has long been known, and suddenly stops running? In this case, a penalty is applied. However, it is impossible to humiliate and beat the Rottweiler. Shake him by the scruff, and then let go for a walk. After a couple of minutes, repeat the command. And be sure to praise if this time the puppy fulfills it.
From simple to complex
For an adult Rottweiler to be easily manageable, it is enough to teach him two teams: “Come to me!” and "No!". This will avoid a lot of excitement and disappointment when the dog grows up. But they must be mastered firmly. And for this it is important to use them every day, constantly reinforcing the proper execution with dainty. Punishment is the last resort, which should not be resorted to too often. After that, you can proceed to training the team "Sit!". All the rest (“Lie!”, “Stand!”, “Voice!” And the like) are needed more in order to effectively expose the dog in the ring, but are practically not required for ordinary life.
Care
Even before the baby crosses the threshold of your home, you need to think about where the rottweiler will live. Description of the breed, nature, care and maintenance - all this is important information that a decent breeder must tell the potential owner. Once again inspect your home: will there be enough space for a large dog in it, and will you have enough time for grooming, walking and exercising. If you already have answers to all questions, then you can buy a puppy.
Caring for a rottweiler is easy. You need to walk with him 2-3 times a day for an hour. Moreover, walking must necessarily contain outdoor games. Hair care is simple: it is enough to comb out with a massage brush once a week. During molting, which is not plentiful, 2-3 times a week.
The Rottweiler gets along well with children of any age, provided that they are family members. But the screams and games of other people's children can be perceived as a potential danger to their own. Therefore, observe the reaction of the dog to the games on the playground and calm the pet. When attacking the owner it can be aggressive, so it is very important to consolidate the main teams and warn friends so that they do not joke too believably. In other cases, this is your chance to stay alive in the most serious situations.
Rottweiler can be fed with dry or natural food. Select the volume individually, depending on the age and size of the dog, as well as on the level of physical activity. But you can’t overfeed her. It is better to give food 3-4 times a day, at the same time.