Aggressive rottweiller?

Question

I have a rott. who is 2 years old and gets along with my other 2 dogs at home but if another dog walks by of is in another car at store or anywhere he just goes nuts!! he is nutered and a sweetheart to people but dogs he dosen't know are in some real trouble if he runs into them any suggestions?

Answer 1

We have 2 rotti's, a pit, a peke, minpin & 2 chi's. All our dogs get along great, due in part to constant supervision and wonderful training on my husband's part. We have 4 males and 3 females, all fixed except for the chi's (for breeding purposes). The best thing, we feel, is to take him to some dog parks to interact with other dogs. You may have to do this several times, and keep a leash and muzzle on him, until he realizes hey - they like me thye really really do! He is obviously the alpha male and is living up to his part - letting others know who is boss and don't mess w/my family! Or perhaps, his bloodline may have had some bad apples in it? Are you familiar w/his parents?

And yes, we have a large home and live on a little over an acre....so plenty of room for all!

Best of luck - rotti's are not killers! And neither are pits! It all has to do w/the animal's bloodline and the love and training they get as they mature. Same, same as in humans!

Answer 2

Being aggressive towards other dogs is often a rottie trait. You can try a behaviourist if you like. Obedience is NOT going to help this dog, dogs who have some serious issues are often made worse in an obedience class situation and I can guarantee you won't like the methods the majority of trainers would use on your dog.
To be safe, you should really consider muzzling him when you take him for walks. The rottweiler I knew best was the sweetest dog with people - he'd sit up straight with his front legs straight out when he wanted a hug, but he would not get along even with the most mellow dogs.

Answer 3

Rotties have that natural protective instinct in them as does any dog. When you are walking he knows that he is with you, and to him, another dog is a threat, and he feels obligated to protect you from potential harm. I have a male, German Rottie that is 7 yrs old, passive and carefree....BUT he does the same thing around other dogs, except he whines, cries, and will drag me through the store if I am not careful just to get near another dog. We bought a training collar to keep him from pulling, and we just keep him at a distance from other dogs, because it is an ALPHA thing and the PROTECTIVE thing. If you are really worried, get a quick release muzzle ONLY for when you are walking him where there will be other dogs present.

Get him in doggie training classes..they offer behavior classes at Pet Smart, and I am sure there are other trainers in your area if pet Smart is not an option.

Answer 4

Watch the Dog Whisperer and get Cesar Millan's book. Your dog needs to learn how to submit and that other dogs are not a threat or challenge. This is tough with a big dog ,the only way to accomplish this is through exposure and early on the dog needs to be restrained.

Answer 5

I would suggest that you not take your rottie anywhere except when you have to take him to the vets. One day he is probably going to hurt or kill another dog and then you will find yourself in a lawsuit. Another suggestion is keeping him muzzled when you take him out. Personally I would never have a dog that might turn into a killer. Not anything against rotties. I have owned 2 myself, just saying if your dog is that aggressive, one day it is probably going to kill.

Answer 6

let him go close to those dogs and meet them while on a leash.. he won't go crazy if he is close to them and doesn't feel threatened.. which he shouldn't.. so introduce others, and he'll want to meet more and more dogs

Answer 7

take him to doggie obedience training