How do I curb my rottweiller's dominance issues with my kids?

Answer 1

I had a rottie who was raised with my twins and I never had a problem. However, the kids were older than the dog, and they were there first. You don't specify what issues you're having, but I'd recommend not leaving them alone together, untill you can absolutely trust your dog with your kids, especially if they're still small. You may have to train the child, as well as the dog what proper and acceptable behavior is and isn't allowed.

Unfortunately, if you've acquired an adult rottweiller, you may have bigger problems than you can handle. Rotts are very stubborn and can be difficult to train. It's much better to get them as pups so they learn to properly interact with the family. Be sure that YOU show dominance over your rottie, too. If he senses weakness, he will continue to be the dominant one.

good luck with your rott.

Answer 2

I agree with the others, that your question does not have enough detail. Rotties are a dominant breed. They will dominate anyone and everyone they can. It's normal for the breed, but of course as the owner you must stay on your toes and not let them run the household.
My Rottie is the sweetist and friendliest dog I've ever owned, but I've had her in some sort of training class her entire life. She is 11 and still in a class. This helps the bond between us and also helps me let her know that I'm in charge.
I would not recommend this breed to anyone with young kids. The prey drive is much too high and kids just act too much like prey much of the time. That, and the fact that this is a large powerful breed....it's not worth the risk.

Answer 3

Rotties can be some of the sweetest most loving pets there is. If your dog is a male , have him neutered. Neutering does alleviate aggression. Your rottie has to understand your son is higher on the social ladder. When you enter a room they are both in, always greet the child first. At meal time make a show of feeding the child first. The order you eat is the order of the pack and your family is the dogs pack. Make sure your child goes through doorways and up and down stairs ahead of the dog. The leader goes first. Even though rotties can make great pets, they do need a strong leader. They also need serious training. Please enroll in obedience classes. You can learn much from an experienced trainer about how to handle your dog. You can work with a trainer on specific issues. It is a good idea to let your child work with the trainer too. The child needs to learn how to be a leader without making the dog feel threatened. Good luck

Answer 4

You didn't give much info with your question so it is difficult to answer. I assume this issue that you have with your dog is not too serious (otherwise then you should find the dog a new home without children). If it is only minor dominance issues then you might want to try the spray bottle techinque. Get a regular spray bottle from the store and fill it with water. When you dog is doing something that you don't like spray your dog in his face and say "No" in a firm tone. This should help if your problem is only minor in nature.

Answer 5

Get rid of the rottweiller. You know he has a dominance problem. All it would take would be a nosy neighbor calling child services and screaming "vicious" dog and you would never see your children again. Get rid of the dog. The kids are worth more. God forbid there would ever be a biting incident. You would go to jail for child neglect. It's just not worth it.Get rid of the dog. Have it euthanized today.

Answer 6

Because rottweilers are such big powerful dogs you will want to talk to a professional trainer. You will want to get your kids involved with training and walking the dog so the dog learns that the kids are higher up in the 'pack' and he has to obey them. Good Luck!!

Answer 7

Step up to the plate and be a good parent. Either train the dog or get rid of it.

Answer 8

You don't give us much to work with.

How old is the Rottweiler?
What gender?
Desexed or not?
How old are your children?
Who was there first, Rotti or children?

Please give us some additional Details.

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Answer 9

If you show him you are the dominate not him and disaplin him when he shows agression toward the kids. Other wise he will end up hurting the kids or worse killing them.

Answer 10

Send it to obedience school and if that doesn't work, give the dog to a good home with no kids. You are never going to forgive yourself if your dog bites your kids.