I have two male rottweilers, and i know alot of people in my neighborhood, are very intimatdated now, since they are getting big. What are some ways that i can do to show people they arnt mean? I plan on holloween to take my neice and nephew trick or treating and plan to dress up my 2 boys. Hopefully people will see there nice, but i need some other idea's.
2006-10-16 13:49:46 · 8 answers · asked by B 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
One way to teach people your dogs are okay is to teach them tricks and have people ask them to do the trick. That worked with our dogs, though ours were Whippets and on the small size.
Another way is just to walk them and have people feed them treats that you bring along with you. From what I hear rotties look mean but are really huge puppies at heart :-) .
2006-10-16 13:54:33 · answer #1 · answered by white_ravens_white_crows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you take them out for Halloween, dress them as something cute and funny, not scary. They already look scary, right?
And carry a bag of dog treats so everybody can give one to your dogs. People will get a big kick out of that!
In fact, this might be a good plan for every day. Put a cute scarf or hat on each dog and take them for walks, and let people feed them treats.
Of course, they have to be well-mannered and not jump on people. This will scare people even if the pups are just being friendly.
Teach the dogs to shake hands, too. That will create a good impression.
2006-10-16 15:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, take the boys out regularly and have them meet the neighbors. Let the neighbors get to know them, by letting the boys sniff them, etc. Yes, people are intimidated by Rottys, but I have owned a few myself, and I always took them out for regular walks and let them meet the people out there. You know Rotts are the biggest babies there are, but very protective, so don't get defensive with other people, because the Rotts will pick up on your feelings. Let the neighbors play with them also; have some treats they can feed them, and some toys they can throw, so the Rotts will bring it back to them. Above all, educate your neighbors about these magnificent animals. Good luck!
2006-10-16 14:02:31 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk them on a regular basis. The more the people see them out, the more likely you will get an opportunity to talk to some of your neighbors and they will get to meat your "boys".
2006-10-16 13:54:56 · answer #4 · answered by johns.camaro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you can teach the dogs to do some cute little tricks. Roll over, paw, high five, etc... And then you can perform them in front of people. =) Heh, that's all I can really thing of. Good luck. =)
2006-10-16 13:53:43 · answer #5 · answered by Dawg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
meet and greet i too have a rottweiler and people would avoid her because of their reputation but after meeting her they just love her she is a big baby and always licking people in their faces everyone that meets her loves her she did a lot to dispel rumors of rotties
2006-10-16 14:02:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your dog's birthdays come around throw a birthday party for them and invite all the neighbors and there dogs.
2006-10-16 13:54:44 · answer #7 · answered by Barrel_Racing_Cowgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are the rottweilers you niece and nephew cause that's what your question says....
2006-10-16 13:52:29 · answer #8 · answered by miajj16 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋