A Rottweiler is a great dog to have as a companion, as a guard
dog as well as a pet and its reputation of being an overly aggressive
dog is the result of a few unfortunate incidents. These were most
likely due to the dog being trained to be an aggressive animal,
which should remove the blame from the dog.
You need to remember that a Rottweiler puppy has a long history
of herding and guarding property for which their genes do carry
aggressive behavior. However, you should also be aware that the
Rottweiler is slow to anger and does not attack unless severely
provoked or he finds his property in direct danger.
In order to have the puppy happy and well adjusted you will need
to be with it all the way until it is two years of age. Another
thing that you should consider very carefully is the place where
you are going to keep it. While the Rottweiler adjusts easily
to life in an apartment, it is the happiest when it is kept in
the open with a lot of place to exercise and play. If you have
a courtyard, it should definitely be fenced as a Rottweiler puppy
or an adult will not like any intrusion on his territory and making
it advisable that his territory is completely fenced from outsiders.
Rottweilers Not Accepted Everywhere
In case you do not stay in your own house, or you have plans
to move, keep in mind that many neighborhoods and even house owners
do not encourage having a Rottweiler in and around them. You may
find it difficult to move into a new apartment, or you would have
to leave the Rottweiler puppy in a shelter for adoption. This
can prove to be heart breaking for you and traumatic for the Rottweiler
puppy since it is a one-man dog and adjusts with great difficulty
to another environment.
You should be able to train the Rottweiler puppy with a steady
and firm hand with or without the help of a professional trainer.
You will also need to be strong enough to initially control the
dog as it dog will listen only to those whom it respects and unless
you have the capacity to handle a full grown Rottie, it may not
be a good idea to have one.
For those who are not very assertive, it would be good to have
a female Rottweiler puppy instead of a male, since the females
are easier to control, less aggressive and smaller when they become
adults.
Now that we rounded the basics, learn how to prepare your home
for the arrival of the Rottweiler puppy.
Preparing for your Rottweiler puppy is no cakewalk. There
are many factors involved and many things to consider. Tread carefully
as you will be responsible for the life of a majestic animal that
deserves the best there is.
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