Rottweiler: A Great Companion
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The Rottweiler is a German breed that is best described as a working breed that was at first used as a guard dog and also a cattle driver, and its use goes back to ancient times. There are other names given to this affectionate breed including being called Rotty and Rott. The Rottweiler is large in size and very strong and because of its independent nature and domineering personality, it sometimes becomes unmanageable and thus contributes to a number of Rottweiler problem behaviors.
Keeping these behavioral problems in mind and also because of their size and immense strength, the Rottweiler is often not the best choice for all people or first time dog owners. In fact, Rottweilers need to be firmly controlled and thus need proper obedience training and even sending them to formal obedience training schools may be required. However, because they are working breeds, they respond well to training and are not as difficult to handle as the Saint Bernard and Newfoundland breeds.
Proper Rottweiler training to rid this breed of any behavioral problems is not difficult, as the breed like to please it’s owners. Rottweilers are well loved for the companionship they give their owners and they are very affectionate and loyal.
Rottweilers can be good companions and because they are very affectionate and loyal will generally not give their owners many problems, though common areas of concern include being a bit too aggressive and destructive. There are a few questions marks concerning Rottweiler problem behaviors when it concerns old people, little children and those that are frail, though generally the Rottweiler will tolerate these groups of people quite well. However, the major problem most people face with regard to Rottweilers and which cannot be solved through Rottweiler training is their size, which can often cause inadvertent injuries to those who cannot cope with a big high bundle of energy that also has a strongly muscled body.
However, destructiveness is a Rottweiler problem behavior that must be firmly dealt with as it will cause your Rottweiler to chew up your expensive household goods and even dig up the garden if left to its own and thus Rottweiler training is necessary to get rid of such behavior, and even crate training is recommended.
Rottweilers are great companions that will loyally serve you and protect you and they can impress anyone with their calm and confident nature. You will not experience many Rottweiler problem behaviors, as they are loyal, protective and affectionate pets.
It is however necessary to ensure that Rottweiler training is given to your pet, especially if you want to put it in the show ring, and you also need to realize that the best way of overcoming Rottweiler problem behaviors is to give it a lot of care and attention and to impart early training so that it behaves well around not only you, but around other people and also other dogs.
Any Rottweiler problem behavior that you notice in your pet can easily be resolved through proper Rottweiler training, and provided you devote enough time and give it much attention, it will remain under your control and not prove to be a difficult pet to own. With proper training, a nutritional diet and quality veterinary care will ensure that your Rottweiler will live a long and happy life.
