i have one year old rottwieler who has been badly beaten?

Question

i have a one year old rotty name missy,i got her from a rescue kennel,she was rescued from someone who was beating her senceless with a stick,she is the most loving dog you could meet,i have had her for three months and she is so scared of everything,she is scared of the was basket,the vacume,mop,she hates it when you have plates in your hand,she is scared of sitting by the door,she seems to think that she is going to get hurt,i just want her to gain trust will she ever get it or will she be scared forever,she sleeps in my bedroom with me now and sometimes she has the courage to get on the bed and sleep by me,i dont know what else they have done to her but the way she acts i can guess ,will she ever feel safe,and why the hell do the bastr.s do this to animals ,they say rottys are bad dogs ,isnt it same for people she is the most beautiful dog ive known rotties ent viscious its people .dogs dont atack for nothing just maybe rotties atacking are getting thier own back.

adding to my question,why is it that if a rotty attacks a child or person some people say the dogs are bad,but when a rotty is beaten no one says same about people grr gets me so angry and my poor baby here so scared

Answer 1

thats terrible but im sure in time she will learn that your being kind to her will take a while and lots of patience but you will get there

Answer 2

Theirs no such thing as a "bad" dog, they can be misbehaved. But the dog is down to the owner, as for rotties.
Humans have a better understanding of the consequences of their actions so they can be bad or evil in their actions. I come across more naughty collies or jack russells than Rotties. I work in a vet practice and we have a client who have had several rottweillers all of excellant temperaments. Your rotty has had a raw deal so far but now is your opportunity to train her about the real world. It will take lots of time and patience. Approach her slowly and perservere with showing her TLC. She will come round and will trust you completely and will serve you family with great loyalty.
The cruel thing about this life is that had your gorgeous rotty has taken beatings off somebody not worthy of this world but had she fought back she would have been punished further by being put to sleep. Iam so greatful that people like yourselves have the time and patience to help a rescue dog. You're a credit. Hope all works out and I am sure you will soon have a loving and trusting dog.

Answer 3

There are no "bad" dogs, only bad people. Congratulations to you for having the courage and compassion to give her a good home. There are so many abusive people out there, and I wish the laws were stiffer to animal abusers. If more people would just have enough compassion for the animal who is being abused, and report the abuser, maybe there might be less abuse. Problem is, there are too many people who are afraid of reprocussions. But it'll never stop unless more people get involved. I have known people who have Rotties and they make a wonderful pet. It will probably take much work and time on your part to gain her trust, but I'm sure it will be worth it in the long run. Whether people realize it or not, humans develope their animals personality. If an animal is doing something you don't like, the answer is not to beat it, but teach it. STUPID STUPID A-HOLE PEOPLE. I wish you all the luck in the world with your baby, and I hope one day she'll learn to trust you. Just be patient.

Answer 4

Someone once said there are no such things as bad dogs, only bad owners. Having said that, it sounds as though your dog has fallen on it's feet! To get the dog over the abuse, only two things will do. Lots of time, and lots of TLC. If you can give her that, she WILL recover.
One word of warning. With a Rottie, as with all large attack dogs, you have to establish yourself as the alpha male/female, otherwise you may wind up with a Rottie that thinks it is the alpha male/female. THIS IS NOT GOOD! This can be done easily enough by e.g. eating yourself before you feed your dog; not allowing her on your bed etc. It does not require punishment in the physical sense, only the occasional disapproving "NO!". I would also recommend obedience classes, but basically, lots of fussing, stroking and General TLC!

Answer 5

I know how you feel as I've spent the last 3 years with a rescued Shepherd who had been very badly treated! The best advice is to be firm yet gentle if you are training her! Never hold anything above her as it may not just be a stick that she was beaten with (mine is terrified of mobile phones - I'm currently using an old one with a treat on it to try to cure her) Get a book or look for information on training puppies and use the same techniques and always praise her extravagantly when she does right. The rest is patience and lots of quiet cuddles!

Answer 6

I totally agree. All dogs are good dogs, but horrible people will turn them into something that they are not supposed to be. I have a rottie, and it is the most loyal pet ive ever had. It warded off a robber, and it protected my kids in the street from attackers(i used to live in the ghetto). Rotties are beutiful. Once you gain her trust, she will not be scared anymore, but she will be purmanently scarred by her past abuse.

charlotte

Answer 7

I agree with most of the replies you have had,especailly the praise for the commitment and courage you are showing by taking on this beautiful dog.
But the one I agree with most is the reply stressing the importance of establishing the dominant male/female role.
Male rotties will bond particularly well with a female owner and vice versa,e realy important issue if you are in a relationship.
I think training sessions with someone experienced with rottweilers would be a very good idea,both for you and your dog to deal with the past issues and to establish boundaries for you both for your future together.

Answer 8

i dont think rotties are to be blamed for the attacks its the useless idiots that do not keep them under control... or have them around children. kids cannot be trusted around dangerous dogs they could unwittingly startle the dog causing the dog to attack. its so sad that your dog has been treated badly by its previous owners. i owned a German Shepard who was treated the same..it took a long time for her to trust us. i left home and she still lives with my mum...she a lovely dog and a brilliant guard dog though she would not hurt a fly. just try to be calm around her and show her you mean her no harm lots of good girl and doggie treats will ensure that she becomes your best Friend. never raise your voice too high. be firm when you need to be but don't shout. good luck. and well done for giving a dog in need a loving home xx

Answer 9

the only explanation for why they did this i can offer is that the person was seriously angered and didnt have any where else to take it out and wasnt smart enough to know that your rotty has a beating heart and wants to love with all of it. but as for trust, she may or may not ever be able to trust anyone again. its different in all cases. my friends dogs are like that and they are afraid of strangers and the stairs, remotes, picture frames and lamps. its really sad but just be gentle and the he will learn that you are not like the previous owner.

Answer 10

I also have an abused Rottweiler. She was scared of everything. you could not yell out to the neighbor in the other yard with out her falling to the floor. It was heart breaking. But with time and love she has come around. It has been 7 years sens we got her and now she is just fine. She is a little more timid than my other rottweilers, I believe that has something to do with her past, bur she is a great dog. Just over love your dog. show her a different life, one where she does not have to be scared and one where nothing bad will happen to her. It will take a while but she will come around.

Answer 11

oh, the poor thing, how could someone do that to such a sweet dog, i love rottweilers, i have never owned one, but my mom used to train them and breed them, and of course own them, and i completeluy know where you are coming from and you are right, its not the dogs fault it is all the humans, this whole thing with banning rotties and pit bulls and now sheperds, and boxers, which i own, it is insane. what you need to do, is you need to make sure that the guy knows that you are not going to hurt him, which i think he already knows, now all you need to do is let him become comfortable with the items he is scared of. if he freaks out at the broom, lay it on the ground and call him over and let him sniff it and become comfortable and let him realize that there will be no more harm coming from that item. make sure he is socialized by taking him on highly controlled walks so that he becomes comfortable with other people as well, at first he will be very jittery, scared, he might even raise his hackles and growl in a situation he doesnt like, just comfort him and tell him in your own way that he will be alright. if you have anymore problems contact me at [e-mail] and i can help you out, or even give you step by step instructions on how to bring your dog out of his scared pain, i would be glad to do that if you would like. good luck.