How can I make my Rottweiler more dog friendly?

Question

When I adopted my nine year old Rottweiler (Belle) in January of this year, she was perfectly fine being around other dogs, but slowly over the months she has become dog aggresive. The only dog she will except is my Chihuahua/Beagle mix. Why is this, and how can I change it?

My Rottweiler is very human friendly, Gene L. it is people like you that are causing the BSL and breaking up families. Belle is not a bad dog.

Answer 1

Okay, first Gene L is ridiculous. What about the dog that recently mauled a Frenchwoman so badly that she was given the world’s first face transplant? It was, of all things, a Labrador retriever. After reviewing over 431 cases of fatal dog attacks it is apparent there is no single factor that translates in a lethal encounter between a person and a dog(s). A fatal dog attack is always the culmination of past and present events that include: inherited and learned behaviors, genetics, breeding, socialization, function of the dog, physical condition and size of the dog, reproductive status of dog, popularity of breed, individual temperament, environmental stresses, owner responsibility, victim behavior, victim size and physical condition, timing and misfortune. While many circumstances may contribute to a fatal dog attack, the following three factors appear to play a critical role in the display of canine aggression towards humans;

Function of the dog - (Includes: dogs acquired for fighting, guarding/protection or image enhancement)
Owner responsibility - (Includes: dogs allowed to roam loose, chained dogs, dogs and/or children left unsupervised, dogs permitted or encouraged to behave aggressively, animal neglect and/or abuse)
Reproductive status of dog - (Includes: unaltered males dogs, bitches with puppies, children coming between male dog and female dog in estrus)
It is necessary to emphasize that a fatal dog attack is an exceptionally rare event, yet many communities and cities believe that the solution to prevent severe and fatal dog attacks is to label, restrict or ban certain breeds of dogs as potentially dangerous. If the breed of dog was the primary or sole determining factor in a fatal dog attack, it would necessarily stand to reason that since there are literally millions of Rottweilers, Pit Bulls and German Shepherd Dogs in the United States, there would have to be countless more than an approximate 20-25 human fatalities per year. Since only an infinitesimal number of any breed is implicated in a human fatality, it is not only unreasonable to characterize this as a specific breed behavior by which judge an entire population of dogs, it also does little to prevent fatal or severe dog attacks as the real causes and events that contribute to a fatal attack are masked by the issue of breed and not seriously addressed.

From 1965 - 2001, there have been at least 36 different breeds/types of dog that have been involved in a fatal attack in the United States. (This number rises to at least 52 breeds/types when surveying fatal attacks worldwide). We are increasingly becoming a society that has less and less tolerance.

Sorry...got off subject. You should try socializing your dog slowly, however some dogs just don't like other dogs, and on top of that there are some dogs who just click with some dogs and not with others. Just enjoy her as she is!

Answer 2

,My 11 1/2 year old female dog is the same way. Loves kids, adults, tolerates cats but is extremely dog aggressive.
I found her 9 years ago running with a small pack of dogs. She was thin, not spayed and full of tape worm.
My Vet says that she is jealous of other dogs and has become very protective of me. She does not seem to be as dog aggressive at the Vet's when I'm not there.
I have to muzzle her when walking her which is not too often anymore because of the aggression and I too wish I knew the solution.

Answer 3

First I would like to say, that it was awsome of you to take in an adult dog, as most people wouldn't have the soul to do this. As for the problem with other dogs, I would say that her protection mode is kicking in and she's only trying to protect you. I don't think there is any way to fix this, and I would say that you should keep her away from other dogs as much as you can (not including your chihuahua/Beagle).

Good Luck with your dog, and God Bless
*x* Julie

Answer 4

Too bad you can't read these Dogs minds?Who knows why they are so aggressive?They just are,that is a fact and everyone is not wrong.Keep her on a leash when not in your own yard please so she will not eat someone Else's Dog or Bite someone.Now you know she dislikes other Dogs and you have anounced it to the world so be careful.Today a dog tomorrow a human?Good Luck sounds like you may need it.

Answer 5

Well some dogs you can never get them to like other dogs. I have a Labrador that is aggressive with other dogs and some times cats,She is getting better thou. It is going to take a lot of work and Patience, you could take her were a lot of dogs are and tell the owners that you a trying to socialize your dog, make sure that you tell the owner that.I hope this helps some.

Answer 6

She now feels as though she has to protect you from them. You probably cannot change this, she is nine and the best thing to do is just keep her from other dogs, other than your beagle mix. She will be happier, you won't get sued...
Congrats on adopting her!

Answer 7

Rottweilers have a nasty trait of no getting along with other dogs. Get a spray bottle and fill it with water. Everytime the dog becomes aggresive towards another dog spray it on the nose...this will distract the dog and eventually they learn to stop their aggresive behavior.

Answer 8

Know what? We taught my 6yo chow chow Laker to stop being aggressive towards other dogs in just 6 days. Fast and easy. My secret system is the Dog discipline magic system we researched on google.

Answer 9

What a wonderful person you are. Most people will not adopt adult dogs. Sound like she has taken over protection mode. Try looking here, www.so-easy-dog-training. They have some great tips on training puppy's and adult dogs. God Bless.

Answer 10

When your dig is mean to other dogs put him in a room and close the dooor and keep him in the room for about 20 mins. ANd if that doesent work just say NO!!! Belle stop it in a stern voice.