December 4, 2008

How To Raise A Rottweiler Rescue Dog

by Sharon Davies

There is a lot of satisfaction in taking in an animal that has been abused or abandoned and giving that animal a second chance. You should be commended for your humane gesture and you should also be given all of the advice and tools you need to make sure that your dog and you are given every chance in the world of being happy together for many years to come. Take your time with your new Rottweiler rescue dog and you should have a very happy experience.

It is a shame but the Rottweiler is sometimes exploited for its aggressive nature and trained to be overly aggressive and a danger to people. Unfortunately these Rottweilers cannot be given new homes and are destroyed when it is determined that their behavior cannot be changed. So while it is a tragedy that this happens it is also a relief to you to know that your Rottweiler is not predisposed to being dangerous at all.

A Rottweiler rescue dog is not something to be taken lightly so you may want to get advice from your vet right away on how to break your new dog in and train it so it is a good neighborhood dog. Your vet may also be able to get you the number of a reputable Rottweiler breeder that may also be willing and able to give you good advice you can use to help get your new dog used to your home and the neighborhood too. It takes some time so be patient and always be loving and positive.

Either way getting advice from professionals is a great idea and something you should always do when raising a Rottweiler rescue dog. Any dog owner will tell you that housebreaking is the most important thing to owning a dog. If your new dog is housebroken then you can get on with other things in your life and your dog’s life.

When it comes to any breed housebreaking is always extremely important. If your dog is already housebroken then you are very lucky and can move on to other parts of training your dog. If your dog is not housebroken then you can use the crate method as long as you use lots of positive reinforcement and never leave the dog in its crate when you are home.

A slow and steady approach is the right way to deal with your Rottweiler rescue dog. Your dog has been through a lot and Rottweilers are extremely intelligent and they tend to not forget abuse or being abandoned. It is up to you to show your new dog that it is home now and that it is safe from all of the problems it had in the past. Remember that their nature is to be aggressive so be steady with them but always be positive.

Your adoption of a Rottweiler rescue dog is a very humane and wonderful thing to do and you should be ready for many years of love and happiness with your new dog. Always be careful when dealing with your Rottweiler and remember that your dog is on guard until it feels comfortable so just proceed slowly but always with a firm hand.

Never punish a Rottweiler as that can lead to bad things, use positive reinforcement and always praise your dog when it does the right things.

About the Author:

Sharon Davies is an avid lover of the Rottweiler and owns a popular website where you’ll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Rottweiler. Among other topics at this website, you will find out more about Rottweiler Adoption plus a whole lot more.