I am getting a 5 week old rottweiler puppy but....?

Question

I have had a puppy before but it went totally wrong i wasn't organised and feel really ashmed now but..
I want to give my new puppy every thing a dog will love and treasure.
what toys should i get,walks,baths and play time. Please help i need some

Answer 1

Go to www.petco.com or www.petsmart.com! They have great supplies but remeber this, the beast love and comfort you can give to a dog is your love! Good luck on the rottweiler! My friend has one and is going to breed her. go to www.windycitiesdogs.bravehost.com to see her pics!

Answer 2

Honestly.. if someone is already selling it at 5 weeks, you might as well get it because chances are they're not going to hold it for another 3.
On that note..
The key to bringing up a well balanced dog is quite simple as long as you know what their needs are.
Exercise, discipline and affection.
In that order.
Many people make the mistake of giving affection first, exercise second and discipline last.
Proper walks are given twice a day for at least a half hour each. (Where this is such a young pup, you may want to wait a bit before walking it too much.. A quick walk around the outside of your house once or twice a day should be more than enough for the first month or so.) Your pup should at all times be either beside you or behind you, never in front of you. This establishes leadership for you.
Discipline is not yelling at the dog or hitting the dog. Its simply correcting an unwanted behavior the moment he does it. More often than not, a quick but firm touch to the side of the neck is all they will need to know that their current behavior is unacceptable.
Affection should always be earned. Too often people make the mistake of giving affection at the wrong times. This is when the dog is fearful, anxious, excited, etc. The only time you should give your dog affection is when it is in a calm and submissive state of mind. If the dog does something that pleases you, obeys a command, or does a certain job/task you ask it to do, feel free to shower it with affection. Keep in mind, when affection is given, it nurtures the state of mind or behavior that was taking place just prior to the affection. So giving it at the wrong times can and will nurture unwanted behaviors.
The only other thing I would suggest would be to socialize him while he's young. The dog park is a great place for this, especially since most people who take their dogs there already have dogs that are socialized. This will not only help him around other dogs, but people as well, plus, the other dogs can teach him certain behaviors that we as people cannot.
But for the most part, to have a dog that is completely calm and submissive, happy and balanced, takes nothing more than a stable owner with a calm and assertive energy at all times. (Dogs feed off your energy, so you want to be sure that you are Always calm and assertive when you are around him. This is having a compassionate mind-set, but with authority to set rules, boundaries and limitations.) Proper walks to expell energies and give not just a physical workout, but a mental workout as well. Proper discipline for unwanted behaviors. And proper affection for good, calm and submissive behaviors.
Congratulations (perhaps premature?) on the newest member of your pack! I wish both of you nothing but the best!

Answer 3

I would start by researching dog food manufacturers that carry PUPPY FOOD. Then read, watch videos on training puppies and dogs. They have breed specific books and or videos out. Inform your self on your dog, research it, you can't know enough. I have had at least one dog continuously since i was a boy and I still learn about these beautiful animals everyday.
I have found walking the dog often as you can is good for you both and he actually will begin to respond to you better if you do. Always remember to be consistent and never give a command that you don't have him obey.
Good luck, I hope I gave you some useful tips, enjoy your dog I'm sure you'll love him.

Answer 4

First thing I would do is RUN!! It doesn't sound like you are an experienced dog owner, so I definitely wouldn't recommend a puppy taken away at five weeks. They learn SO many important things from their mom and littermates. Things such as bite inhibition (you want a dog that has trouble not biting, get this one), dog body language (want one that will have trouble getting along with other dogs, get this one), and that there are consequences for his actions (want one that you have to train VERY carefully, get this one). Plus, like another poster mentioned, this puppy could die on you!

Contact your local animal control and police, in most states it is illegal to sell a puppy before 8 weeks.

Since you are just starting out, a better match for you would be an adult dog or older puppy. This way, you can learn from each other. :)

As for food, ALWAYS avoid foods with corn or wheat in them. I wouldn't touch any food that has been affected by the recalls. It is just WAY to dangerous. Good foods are Solid Gold, Innova, California Natural, Wellness, Honest Kitchen, and Canidae.
Get an Ian Dunbar puppy book, they are great! What toys somewhat depend on your dog. Some like soft toys, some like hard rubber toys. I'd get lots of variety. No rope toys though, they can choke or get wrapped up in intestines if they are swallowed. Get LOTS of things for him to chew on like bully sticks and nylabones. You will also need a Kong. Please let us know what happends!
Good luck!

Answer 5

5 weeks is too early for a dog to leave its mother. The seller must be inexperienced at breeding, or he/she would know that. Be careful of the advice you take from this seller.
Must-haves for dogs include:
- leash
- collar
- dog licence (with your city/town)
- regular vaccinations/shots
- spay them at 6 months of age
- blanket/plush doggy bed
- stuffed animals (polyester-filled, NOT beanie baby type)
- rawhides (not until 4 months of age)
- MilkBone puppy treats as rewards/reinforcement for good behaviour
- carpet cleaner (they will have accidents sometimes
- puppy shampoo (make sure it is the tearless kind, in case it gets in their eyes)
- rope toy (great for fetch and tug-of-wars)

Play with your dog as often as you can.
Feed them Iams Puppy Chow, and look on the side of the package to see how much to feed the puppy, according to age and weight.
Don't bath it too often. Only when it clearly needs it...no more than twice per month, or their skin will get dry.

Most importantly, don't feel bad about what went wrong in the past with your old dog. Sometimes things between an owner and a dog do not work out, and that is okay. You must move on and forgive yourself. Concentrate on your clean slate with this dog. And good luck!

Answer 6

Exactly... the puppy should not leave the litter and it's mother until at least 8 weeks (but that wasn't your question). I'd start by getting a book on the breed (we did that with our Boston). Puppies teethe... so get your puppy lots of chewing toys. Also get him/her into an obiedience class. Learn how to properly train and correct negative behavior (ie: chew on your toy, not my shoes!) Also, check with your vet in regards to food and bath supplies.

I'm sure that your puppy will be just fine so long as you're able to spend a lot of quality time with him/her when they are little.

Oh, one last thing... in regards to the training... it's important to "teach" your puppy who the "Alpha" dog is... YOU!

Answer 7

surely 5 weeks is a bit young...but anyway...you could try the library. I got a really good book with all the info you would need and it was put together by the RSPCA . NOt sure what the book was called but it would be worth asking. or try calling your local rspca centre to see if they have any leaflets or info they could give you. I'm sure they would be happy to help rather then let the two of you suffer. we got a puppy and he is now 7 and I'm afraid its been too long now to give you any details other than lots of things to chew on but only let him have them at certain times and then take the toys away so he learns that life is not all about playing and you have to behave as wll as have fun. good luck.

Answer 8

I am so happy for you, a puppy is a life long treasure.

For toys, rottweiler's love to chew. My dog is part rottweiler and loves this toy brand called Kong. You would need the red ones. Inside these Kong's you can stuff peanut butter or Milkbone treats. If you go to this site you can see what the Kong toys are about. http://www.kongcompany.com/worlds_best.html . Tug toys are also very fun for 2 reasons. For one your dog can simply chew or you can actually play tug of war with him or her. Along with toys you need to be prepared with the essentials. Rottweilers need a lot of exercise, so it would be best to walk/run with your dog every day. You need a leash and a collar to do this. You also need to get some dog food. Science Diet is a very good brand. Along with tasting good (i didn't try it but my dog likes it) it isnt fattening. You will definatley need a dog brush. Dog's need to be brushed every day. You will also need to brush their teeth every other day or so. They sell specially made dog toothbrushes and toothpaste too. Your dog probably needs to be washed every 2 weeks. You will need to buy dog shampoo too.

I hope this helps! Have fun with your new dog!

Answer 9

I got my large Doberman puppy from a very exclusive breeder that guaranteed their puppies for everything including disposition. Therefore he came with very strict instructions. Most things are obvious but the one thing that I really was careful to follow is one that you with another large,strong breed will want to adhere to also.

They believe that you should never play tug of war with your puppy. If you lose or let go of the rope it leads the dog to believe that they are the stronger of you. Thus allowing him to believe he is alpha. That will always cause a problem when trying to train him. Anything that lets the dog believe that he is in charge takes away your authority. With a large, powerful dog that could cause great problems.

My Doberman was 125 pounds, very gentle and well behaved. After I trained him it was never necessary to raise my voice to correct him. He totally respected my authority as alpha.

That is just one thing that I took away from good instructions. Always be in charge and good luck!

Answer 10

5 weeks is way to young to leave the mom, they arent supposed to be weaned till about 6 weeks. the puppy can die if it doesnt recieve the right nutrition. But if he is home with you already go to petsmart get a puppy bottle and formula and start feeding every 3 hours. Read the directions!! And take the puppy to the vet ASAP

Answer 11

To start with, the puppy should stay with his mother and siblings until he's 8 weeks old. He could develop health and behavior problems from leaving so soon.

If you want to be really organized and set yourself up for success, I'd take a look at the breeder. If s/he is allowing the dogs to leave at 5 weeks, that's not a good breeder.