How do you take care of a Rotweiler puppy or pick a good puppy?

Question

I just recieved a puppy from my aunt. But i don't know how to take care of them. So, could you please help me out?

Answer 1

Go to a lot of shows and trials. Take detailed notes. Look for dogs that are confident and calm. From those, look for the ones that best fit the standard. Call the breeders that bred these dogs, ask when they will next be breeding, truthfully answer their many questions, and ask to get on their list of potential buyers the next time they breed. If you have a good feeling about the breeder, ask which puppy he/she feels best meets your needs. Generally, one of the puppies will stand out in your mind (often they pick you).

As for how to take care of one, first step is a vet visit and to follow the recommendations. Pick a commercial dry dog food that has ingredients you are comfortable with (all meet 100% of nutritional requirements) based on your own fears and likes, take the dog to a puppy class and follow that up with obedience classes, play and exercise with him as much as possible, and above all, be fair and treat him with respect. Remember that he is a dog; not a furry little human or you will make him psychotic. Love him.

Answer 2

If you don't think you can handle a Rottie (have you owned a dog before?) maybe try re homing the dog. Rotties aren't really good for first time owners - they can be stubborn, way too smart for their own good and very strong (trust me on that one). They can also be playful, loyal and fun. BUT they are a lot of hard work, and not good for beginners. If you think you can handle such a powerful, intelligent dog, I suggest talking to a Rottweiler breeder or buying some books - don't trust every site you see on the Internet. Good luck with your new puppy.

Answer 3

Well , What I would do is go to the library and gather up a bunch of books about the dog breed: Rottweiler,dog behavior and also about training!
Training is very important for a Rottweiler to be a well-balanced dog.
How old is your pup? Right now focus on feeding, house training and excercise (short walks and ofcourse playtime). Also if the puppy hasn't been to the vet or had its vaccinations (ask your aunt about this ) please make sure you do that.

Answer 4

Dog training are excellent and very helpful to build you a stronger relationship with your dog. Read more http://OnlineDogTraining.enle.info/?w461

Well, my dog didn't know what hit her when he arrived. It was like boot camp for dogs, lol.
But I tell you, in the space of 2 weeks of teaching me how to train my dog, I was already seeing great results.

Especially if you have a little horror of a dog on your hands which clearly shows that she is this way because you let her get this way which in turn shows that you don't know what the hell you are doing as a dog owner.

Don't take offence to that because I was exactly the same way. I have a 5 year old jack russell and when she was 3 she turned into a little nightmare and it was because I let her get that way. I had no idea what was going on. All I knew was that she was fighting all the time with my older dog and I had to do something to put a stop to it. Turned out to be the typical dominance issue thing with my younger dog wanting to take over the household and then the world no doubt.

I got a trainer in who was excellent. He moved to Australia from America where I think he used to train police dogs and he spent a good time with me on the phone before I employed him to come and train my dog. He is also a dog behaviourist and I tell you, any question I threw at him he could answer and explain and advise on.


I saw him about 3 or 4 times but to this day I say every cent was worth having harmony in my home. It was either that or I was thinking of putting my dog on medication or getting rid of her. I'm so glad I took the responsibility to fix the problem in the right way. My little dog has turned from complete monster to very well behaved, loyal and obedient little angel. She still has her moments but she knows who's boss in the house and it definitely isn't her.

Go for it, do your research, get references, try to get someone who has behaviour as well as training experience and you should be okay.

Answer 5

Here's great places to look at:

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/rottweiler.htm
http://www.akc.org/breeds/rottweiler/

I love rottweilers! They are smart, loyal dogs and can always put a smile on your face.

Also, I saw a 140 pound rottweiler before, most rottweilers don't get that big, so don't worry! They're awesome dogs!