How do you train a 1 1/2 yr old rott for the pound?

Answer 1

I assume you mean 'from the pound?' instead of 'for'?

Look for a positive-methods obedience class in your area. Ask your local animal shelter or your vet for a recommendation. Avoid classes that recommend choke collars or harsh "corrective" techniques - you want to build a bond of trust with your new dog, and establish your leadership in a gently firm manner. Rotties have a reputation for being a bit stubborn sometimes, but you can usually prevent problems by using "Nothing In life is free" - a great technique to establish pack leadership in your home. This link explains it:
http://www.sspca.org/Dogs/TANSTAAFL.html

I highly recommend that you observe an obedience class that you're considering before signing up, to make sure you're comfortable with the trainer and his/her techniques, and that the class is well-run. People and dogs in class should be having fun, the instructor should explain things well, and there shouldn't be any dogs there that are unusually disruptive (some disruption is to be expected in a beginning class, but extremely disruptive animals should go into private lessons instead of disrupting regular classes). If the trainer suggests harsh punishment or corrective techniques or anything that you are uncomfortable with, LEAVE the class and find another. You want your dog to listen to you because it wants to, not because it's afraid of you or of painful equipment. Positive training is much better for building reliable obedience behaviors, especially if you ever plan to do off-leash work with your dog.

This book is an excellent source of information on positive dog training: http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=DTB723

Congratulations on adopting your dog! A dog is never too old to start learning obedience training, and yours is still relatively young.

Answer 2

Do you mean "for" or "from" If you mean that you are trainning the dog for the pound, then there isn't really any way to train a dog for the pound. If you mean, "from" the pound then try your local PetSmart. They offer dog trainning courses, I'm sure you could find the info online at their website, or just by going into their store.

Answer 3

there are lots of training books and even cds out there. Your dog is already 1 1/2 and he may have some issues fom previous owners and maybe even neglect. Take it slow, build his trust be firm( not mean and definately don't hit him) use one word commands) and set yourself as pack leader. Praise praise praise him when he does good and correct him immediately when he does bad. Treats work well

Answer 4

With a lot of love and patience. I adopted an older malamute mix, and they had told me he was housebroke. He wasn't, but we couldn't be harsh because he'd been abused. It was slow going, but he finally figured it out. Yours is younger, so it should be a lot easier. Hopefully, he's housebroke. Whatever you do, don't hit him, you don't know what kind of situation he was in, and an abused dog can become aggressive, especially if they don't really know you yet. Ours never got agressive, he was a gentle giant, but they all react differently. Be firm, but patient.

Good on you for adopting an adult dog! So many people just want puppies, these older dogs are so appreciative, they seem to know you saved them. I know you won't regret it.