7 week old rottie?

Question

my 7 week old rottie is snapping we have had her since she was 4 weeks old because her mother had a large litter and rejected them plus how do i house train her ive done the paper by keep putting her on it put she still wees everywere HELP

Answer 1

She could just be teething. Make sure she has plenty of chew toys. They have a wide variety of toys specifically for teething. Ones that you freeze are really good. I would recommend that you go to a pet store or company with a dog trainer and talk to them about teething and potty training. You might want to put her in a puppy class, so that she can start socializing with other puppies and you want to make sure that she stops snapping at you.

As for potty training, make sure that she doesn't have a cage too large or she'll sleep on one side and pee in the other. Also, take her out to go the bathroom often and reward her with small, soft treats everytime she goes.

A trainer could tell you a lot more. Good luck.

Answer 2

The people saying this is normal puppy playing is right. Since mom and litter mates aren't around it is up to you to teach her bite inhibition and good play habits. Do like other suggest and say "ouch, that hurts" or "no bite" and put your hands behind your back. If she gets to rowdy, just ignore the puppy and/or walk away. Puppies hate being ignored so they will learn fast that biting is not a good thing. She is still too young to house train fully, but as she grows I agree you won't want to use newspaper anyways, and it may actually make things take longer if you train her to go in the house. NEVER EVER RUB THEIR NOSE IN PEE, OR SCRUFF A PUPPY FOR HAVING AN ACCIDENT. The is such outdated and unhelpful advice. You can't punish a puppy for an accident and you can't expect such a young dog to hold it for very long. I highly suggest you read all about "Crate Training" a puppy and start doing so soon. There is lots to find about it for free on line if you do a quick Google search. The most important thing is to make sure you have the right sized crate, if it is too big it won't work.

With a Rottweiler, it is extra important to have her get puppy socialization with other dogs young. I really would take her to puppy classes when she has her shots so she can learn to play nice with other dogs while she is young. If you don't a Rott is much more likely "Dog Aggressive" and this breed is low dog tolerant as it is. You want to make sure she is exposed to other dogs and many people while young, and be in control of the situations so it is always a positive experience for her. When she is older you should also take her to basic obedience classes with you, to keep meeting dogs and people as much as to help teach you train her.

Get books and read online about Rotts and the potential health and training problems with this breed. Also get a good puppy book, lots of people like "The Loved Dog" on this sight. You still have time to learn about all you should expect with a Rottie as she grows, but not too much so do so now before any behavior problems start.

Answer 3

That is not snapping...it's playbiting. Littermates mouth each other during play all the time. Unfortunately, she was taken so young that she wasn't given the chance to develop the social skills that any other pup would. It's best to teach her while she's young that teeth on skin is bad. When she nips you, yelp loudly. Or, say 'NO' sternly and replace your hand or foot with an appropriate chew toy. Make sure she has plenty of chews available as she is teething. As far as housebreaking goes, it doesn't happen over night. Take her out hourly, plus 15 minutes after every meal or play session. Praise or treat her when she eliminates outdoors. And get rid of the paper....it will encourage house soiling in the future. Be patient and give it some time. She is still quite young....accidents should be expected.

Answer 4

When a pup is taken away from a mother at a young age it does not learn how to interact with its family. When your puppy bites you or even puts its mouth on you let out a loud ouch this is how the puppy learns that it can't bit that hard or it hurts you. For house training the paper method really doesn't work the best I recommend that you use a crate instead.

Answer 5

hey,dont use paper because she might prefer outside..also i have learned with my 10 week old rotty x st.bernard puppy she prefers it outside.and she learned to go outside much faster then on the paper.also if you have a fenced backyard then you could leave her out there for like half an our with a doghouse because after half and hour she is bound to go pee or poo.and as for the snapping i have never had that problem with mine but when she bites my dogs and me i hold her snout(NOT HARD)and look into her eyes and say NO!in a firm voice she doesnt do it anymore and she is very loving...i warn you to hurry and teach her to stop snapping while shes young and small.

Answer 6

Just keep it up, the repetition of going to the right place will help in the long run. But keep in mind, she will not be able to control her bladder at all in terms of when and where she goes until she is AT LEAST 12 weeks old-it's physically impossible for any puppy, so don't punnish her, she truely can't help it yet.

Answer 7

puppies snap you just need to reprimand her.say no or stop.if you want her to stop peeing in the house dont put paper down and expect her to do it right.when she goes on the paper take it outside so she knows it goes outside...watch her and pay attention to the way she acts when she about to pee...when she looks like shes gonna go, take her outside let her pee and say good girl and give her lots of love.remember you need lots of patience and dont ever hit kick or abuse the dog, that will either make them mean or afraid of people.it takes time to potty trin a dog just like with a person.

Answer 8

Do what the mother and the litter mates would do. When she bites, yelp like a puppy would. This should help the rottie realize that she is hurting you.

Edit: And please don't ever hit your dog. They don't understand what you are doing. It's cruel and unnessecary.

Answer 9

It takes a long time to house train a dog, any dog. Keep at it. You need lots of patience, disinfectant, newspaper and love. It will be worth it in the end.

Answer 10

The most important goals in raising a puppy are socialization, housebreaking, and instilling a positive attitude towards learning. During the critical early socialization period, puppies are learning the very foundation of the world they live in. They are deciding what sights, sounds, scents, and sensations are normal. If a puppy is not exposed to something during the first few months of its life, for instance other dogs, people of different races, or being bathed, it is much more likely to react to it with fear or aggression later in life. Positive experiences with a wide variety of people and circumstances are critical to your puppy’s development.Housebreaking, or house training, is the first goal of most new puppy owners. House training involves not only teaching your puppy where to go to the bathroom.Constant supervision is the key to quality house training. Your puppy simply must have instant, continual feedback about what behaviors are and are not appropriate. If you allow your puppy to roam the house while you pay no attention, and in the process pees on the floor and chews on the couch, he’s just learned that these behaviors are okay. Going back and punishing or scolding your dog after the fact does no good; feedback must be received while the behavior is taking place.
When you are not at home or are unable to supervise your puppy, contain him in an appropriately sized crate, or outdoors with shelter in appropriate weather. The crate should be kept clean and comfortable, and should contain chew toys to relieve boredom. Always reward your puppy for entering the crate, using praise and treats.
Take your puppy outdoors at regular intervals, and reward him with lavish praise and treats when he goes to the bathroom outside. If your dog likes going outside, always stay out with him for a few minutes after he goes to the bathroom. If you rush him indoors after he goes, you are in effect punishing him for going to the bathroom and he may learn to delay going potty in order to gain a longer walk.
Teaching your puppy what are and aren’t proper chew toys is a simple matter of behavior management. Your goal is to make appropriate objects more appealing to chew than inappropriate ones. If your puppy finds that nice, soft shoe more fun to shred than that hard little rawhide chew you grabbed at the pet store, you’ll find yourself fighting an uphill battle. Buy a selection of chew toys and find out what textures and qualities your puppy prefers. There are many excellent toys available that allow you to stuff them with kibble or treats, and your puppy can find hours of entertainment in getting the food out of the toy.

Most anti-chewing bitter sprays are worthless. There is one I’ve had a fair amount of sucess with called Banguard. It’s made for keeping dogs from chewing their bandages, and if you can’t find it at the local pet store, your vet should be able to sell it to you. Spray any household objects your puppy is interested in chewing, including any you “catch” him chewing. For example, if you find your puppy chewing on a shoe, simply respond with a firm “no” and proceed to spray it with Banguard. Give it back and present your puppy with a nice, appealing substitute toy. Faced with a choice between a nasty, bitter shoe or chair leg vs. a treat stuffed chew toy, the pup should quickly discover which one he likes better.
As for the snapping then puppies do this naturally, he would do it with his littler mates, you just have to teach him what is appropiate and that us humans unlike his litter mates do not appreciate been chewd , bitten or snapped at, if he actually makes contact with your skin then give out a very loud yelp , like his litter mates would, they are usually so startled they stop, offer your hand out to him again, and if he licks it praise him. Do not over fuss him a simple good boy fido will do, or all you will do is get him excited again.Only use his name in praise never use his name when you are correcting him. You need to read up on becoming pack leader as Rotties are a very strong dog physically and emotionally, you need to be pack leader or he will very soon take over and that is dangerous, If you need help on how to become a pack leader e mail me.