my rottweiler seems to be scared of me why?

Question

she always cowers when i tell her shes bad like when shes out on the road. But i have never hit her. And when she comes wants attention she seem sto try and crawl all over my lap and shes heavy whats with her?

Answer 1

Several of mine are this way. It's just their nature. I treat all my dogs the same, but just like kids, some need spanking and some will cry if you change the tone of your voice. Just be sure and let her know she's loved. As long as she knows that, she'll be fine. She may grow out of this and she may not. But don't let down just because she's scared. If you do, she won't learn. One of mine, if you just say her name in a gruff voice she cows down and rolls to her back. But she's 3 years old and has done that since she was a pup. It's just her thing... but her brother form the same litter, he talks back when you get on to him. Just like kids... hehe... Good luck, but I'm sure she'll be fine.

And for the lap thing... yeah, they think they are lap dogs and only weigh 10 pounds... just imagine 4 of them trying to get in your lap at one time ;)

Answer 2

If you didn't get her from being a very young puppy, she's been beaten i'm afraid...
If you have had her from very young, she has been upset by someone, even if its seeing something happen.

My dog was badly treated for 2.5 yrs before we got her, she cowers when told off, she crawls up like you said on her tummy over you to get back in your good books carefully, shes 4 stone so yes is heavy too!
She loves attention and wants it all... when you have to tell her off the cowering breaks your heart doesn't it? I'd like to say with a loving home she'll win through, but I'm still hoping that'll happen this end too.
I know it gets easier for them, ours has come along well in the time she has been with us, so the changes will occur but at a slow pace

Answer 3

Are you the only owner she's ever had? If not, she may have been abused by a previous owner and tends to be skittish. Also, you have to remember that your dog does not think in the same way as you. Dogs are pack animals that follow a very strict hierarchy. If your dog is a beta or omega personality she will be very submissive towards you if she sees you as an Alpha. Pay close attention to her body laguage. Ears flat, eyes downcast , head angled down...these are traits of a submissive dog seeking approval/forgiveness from the pack leader.
As for the affection thing, you should show her what acceptable and what isn't with positive reenforcement. Give her a treat or pet her whenever she does something you want her to keep doing and stick to one word commands. Your dog does not understand sentences.

Answer 4

I had a doberman who was like that and found out that the previous owner used to hit him. He wouldn't even play with any toys I bought him because he was never allowed. It isn't very nice when they are cowering from you but be gratefful that he does know who's boss because they are big dogs. Just give him loads of love when you are around him and don't let his cowering stop you from telling him off if he is naughty.

Answer 5

Rottweilers are nervy dogs.She is probably a young dog too, and if you have her from small, she must just learn to trust you and learn your likes and dislikes because you are her boss.
They love attention and must have plenty.She might have been treated very rough by somebody else, if you are not the first owner.
They are heavy dogs, and rough dogs, they play rough and do not realise their strength and weight.They also bite you accidentally when you play with them, and their teeth are extremely sharp when young.
She will become very possesive of you as well, and will not allow certain types of people to come to close to you.
You must take her to basic obedience classes if you cannot handle her in the beginning yourself.

Answer 6

you are alfa male or the boss, in a dog pack there is always a dominant dog you are it the cowering or belly crawling is a submissive behaveor she is telling you that you are boss try getting down to her level play with her on the floor sit with her on the floor she needs loads a love as she could become nervy. try to caller her to you and reward her with food treats and high voice prays or with squeaky toys my puppy always comes back to toys then food the crawling over your lap is her trying to get your approval try firm low pitched down while getting her down on the floor when she dose this give her food treat and high pitched praise this may help good luck and enjoy her rottys are great dogs

Answer 7

she just knows that she did bad and is ashamed. My dog goes and hides under my bed when he does something bad. All you have to do is be really nice to her. Play with her, take her for extra walks, and don't punish her when she has done something bad. I know it's hard, but instead of yelling at her when she goes in the street, call her over and praise her when she comes. That way, she will learn that it's better to stick by you and she wont go in the street anymore.

Answer 8

You dont say how old she is babe. But this is quite normal with rotties. Contrary to popular belief rotties are not a nasty dog at all unless you bring them up like that, which really goes for any dog. If you have been looking at the answers I have given, in fact one just before yours, you will see that I have a rottie that weighs 164 pound and is so soft babe. I have 19 g/kids and they have all laid between his legs to go to sleep and he just washes them but beware a stranger trying to pick the g/kid up. They are a very nervous dog and need lots of love, but would die for you if you were in danger. I an ex breeder of lots of dogs and I think the rottie is brilliant. Mail me if you wanna chat about her babe.

Answer 9

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1. Repetition is the number 1 principle of dog training. Dogs just like humans learn by doing things over and over in order to get better.

2. Dog Training can and should be fun for both you and your new pet.

3. Training sessions should always be short but sweet. I never work a dog more than 15 minutes in a session to keep from losing the dog's attention. You should train you dog at least once a day but never more than three formal sessions a day.

4. Your goal should be that each training session is just a little bit better than the last one. You need to always strive to make the training better, slowly. I mention this because quite often I see people who do daily training sessions but the dog never gets better and it is not the dogs fault.

5. Having patients is very important in dog training. Losing your temper does not work with a canine it simply makes things worse.

6. Exercise is very important in the training process to get rid of all the dogs nervous energy.

7. Taking your pet for walks is very important because it develops serotonin which gives your dog a feeling of well being.

8. Always be sure to give your dog a bunch of praise in your training. It is your dog's paycheck for doing a great job.

9. Never hit your dog. I have heard people say I never hit my dog instead I roll up a magazine and swat it. It's the same thing... hitting is hitting.

10. After each training session be sure to do something that your dog will enjoy. Take it for a walk, throw the ball or maybe even rub its belly. Just do something that makes the dog look forward to the next training session.

These are things that I teach my dog training students as well as my dog training clients. I hope these things will give you something to think about when training your dog. Spend some time training your dog daily and you will both reap the benefits.

Answer 10

I have bred dogs [pit bulls]4 the past twenty years...Dogs r alot like people and they all have different peronalities...Just keep working with her and do not loose your patience...She will come around 1 of these days and if she doesn't,just treat her with love and she will be the best friend that you will ever have...I hope that this helped you....