I have a 2 year old rottie, my little princess. I've noticed that when people come over to the house or vs. she will immdiately sit behind me or infront of me, she's never been mean to anyone but will not socialize with them. Is this normal for rotties?
2006-12-28 08:42:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is just telling your guests that you belong to her. This is very common in female Rotties. However, you may want to take her to classes to socialize her a bit more.
Depending on her level of "possession" of you, she might forcibly keep others away from you. I had a female Rottie, Azra, who would try to bite my husband whenever he tried to kiss me!
2006-12-28 09:13:21 · answer #1 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When she is sitting in front of you she is protecting you. My Rottie stared doing that at about the same age
2006-12-28 20:17:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is hard to tell if she is being protective or if she is being fearful. You really need to properly socialize her.
Go to this website for tips on socializing:
http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_SocializationAdultDog.php
She will be a more well-rounded happier dog because of it.
2006-12-28 16:49:44 · answer #3 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she sits behind you it means she is scared. If she sits in front of you it could mean she is scared and wants to be near you. I wouldn't worry, she probably is nervous.
2006-12-28 16:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by moobiemuffin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she seems a little shy. thank your lucky stars, she could be jumping on them & driving you nuts. i love rott.s. had one for many years b/f he passed. he was the best dog w/my kids. i miss him every day! :)
2006-12-28 16:46:19 · answer #5 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes she is and you should be careful because she might attack someone or another animal if she thinks they might do something to you even if they weren't acting agressive
2006-12-28 16:46:26 · answer #6 · answered by Sweet like Sees Candy's!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is not she is being dominant but not when she is behind you when she is in front of you she iss being dominat
2006-12-28 16:58:03 · answer #7 · answered by Southurn chicks rock!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋