January 6, 2009

Save A Life Through Rottweiler Rescue

by Sharon Davies

Rottweiler rescue organizations say there are two reasons people give up their Rottweiler dogs, either there are problems with the people, or problems with the dog. Rottweiler owners should take responsibility for the people problems and fulfill their commitment to the dog. Some owners got their Rottweilers as companions during lonely times. These owners perhaps got bored with their Rottweilers when romance came along, or after marriage when it was time to think about starting a family. Getting a Rottweiler is definitely a lifelong commitment, and owners who want to give their Rottweilers up for selfish reasons should reconsider and follow through with their commitment.

Dog problems are problems that may occur when a Rottweiler dog’s behavior changes unexpectedly, for no apparent reason. Owners may be puzzled by the changes in their dog’s personality, and they may pursue obedience training or other solutions before they finally surrender their dog to a Rottweiler rescue group. Fortunately, Rottweiler rescue organizations can usually match any dog to a new home with an owner who wants to offer a dog a second chance at a happy, fulfilling human relationship. But no one should get a dog with the idea that a rescue organization will take the dog if the owner doesn’t want it.

Don’t be afraid to take a leadership role with a Rottweiler that you get from a rescue organization. The Rottweiler is a confident breed whose friendship must be earned, and your dog will be relieved to let you take a role of leadership and establish a hierarchy between the two of you.

Rottweiler rescue dog owners should take obedience training with their dogs. These classes are an enjoyable experience for both the owner and the dog, and they will either be a welcome review for a dog that may have received training earlier in life or provided much-needed structure for a Rottweiler who has never had formal training.

Confidence is a trait of most Rottweilers’ personalities, but the Rottweiler longs for a pack leader. A rescue dog owner should provide the Rottweiler with enough exercise to fulfill the dog’s need for vigorous recreation and with enough discipline to establish the owner as the leader of the pack.

If you are a Rottweiler owner who has a Rottweiler that you must give up, contact a Rottweiler rescue group near you. Your Rottweiler must be current in its vaccinations and health care, and it must undergo a health check and personality inventory. You will be asked to pay a modest fee to cover the expenses associated with taking your dog.

If you think that adopting a Rottweiler rescue dog might be right for you, contact your local Rottweiler rescue group to find out if they have a Rottweiler who might be right for you. You must be an adult to adopt a Rottweiler, and you must have the consent of all adults in your household before you will be considered as an adoptive owner of a Rottweiler rescue dog. If you rent your home, your landlord must provide written approval for you to adopt a dog. These restrictions may seem strict to you at first, but remember they are in place to protect the dog from being bounced from home to home.

The Rottweiler rescue group will match you with a dog and place the dog temporarily with you in foster care for a trial period to see how you and the dog get along. You will be required to pay a nominal fee, commensurate with the age and health of the dog you adopt. Charging adoption fees helps to defray the rescue organization’s expenses and helps to reinforce the commitment involved in adopting a dog. The process eliminates would-be adopters who are not willing to make the personal sacrifices needed to help the adoption succeed.

About the Author:

About the author: Sharon Davies is a passionate lover of the Rottweiler and has a popular website that can show you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Rottweiler. Among other topics at this website, you can also learn all about Rottweiler Rescue Information plus a whole lot more.