My husband and I would like to get a Rotweiler puppy. We have a 15 month old daughter, and I would like to have another child in the next year or so. I'm not worried about the child we already have and the puppy, but I am sort of worried about how the dog will except our next child. Also I'm not sure if I want a male of a female, any advice would be much appriciated. Thanks
2007-12-21 02:35:15 · 20 answers · asked by ~*Yesterdays Promises*~ 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Neither of us like small dogs. We considered a boxer, but from seeing other people who have them, we realized just how hyper, and playful they are. Not that it's a really bad thing, I'm just weary of a hyper/playful dog around small childeren. My husband and I both had Rotweilers growing up, and they were part of the family, they were both well behaved dogs, and knew their place in the "pack". I'm just unsure of weather it would be better to intoduce a baby to a puppy or a puppy to a baby. We would deffinatly have the room for a dog, and would be taking him to classes.
2007-12-21 03:10:20 · update #1
I know several people who own wonderful Rotties however there are some suggestions I will make..
1 get a socialized adult dog rather than a pup..pups and kids DONT mix.. kids are rough, noisey and unpredictable.. puppys are hyper and jumpy (sharp claws too) and will be teething.... (on toys and kids hands).. as such this is a combination for disaster..(irregardless of breed) - pups require A LOT of attention durring house training - its VERY hard to properly train and house train a dog when you are busy with 1 kid.. and/or pregnant with another...
2 male or female wont matter as long as its spayed or neutered at the right age
3 not about dogs.. but experts reccommend not planning a second kid until your first is at least 2 years of age.. the reason is because 18-30 months is when a child needs their parent a lot and if you have another kid or are tired from pregnancy the first child will suffer and possibly even resent the baby... (I know cause I was a first born)... so if you wait til your first is 2 yrs before even thinking about another.. it allows that child enough time with you AND allows you enough time to think if you really want another kid?? they are lots of commitment, time and money.. this way your kid will be about 3 yrs when you have an other baby if its what you decide to do...
- all in all I wouldnt get a PUP until the youngest kid is 3 yrs old...
if you want a dog sooner go to your local SPCA or shelter and consider adopting an older pup or adult dog who has been around kids and is good - housetrained etc...
DO NOT even consider a dog unless you have a fully fenced yard and time to take it to Obedience lessons...
2007-12-21 02:57:07 · answer #1 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, male or female.. shouldn't be the question! Do you already have experience with dogs? If not, then you might wait to get a dog after your next pregnancy... a woman change character and behaviour at this time and you need time to educate the dog properly.. would it be ok for you to have the baby and the dog... the baby needing his food at night and the dog needing to go out as well... can you manage it at the same time?
About the race, Rottweiler loves children and are very protective.. as a puppy it is easier to integrate him in the family and you'll have less chance him, being jealous about the new baby. What is very important is that you give the dog enough attention when you'll have the babies and take care of him as one more children.. if he is left behind the kids he'll hate it! Good luck
2007-12-21 10:50:28 · answer #2 · answered by Véronique K 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My sister-in-law had 2 of them, bro & sis, they recently had to be put down do to age/health problems. She had gotten her Rotties before she had her children and her dogs LOVED her kids. It's all about teaching the puppy that YOU and the kids are the alpha dogs. If not, the rottie will try and be dominate over the kids. It's very easy to teach the dog they are part of the family, but not the head of the family. First, you should pull the dogs ears and play with the dog and teach the dog what approprite play is. Good luck, I'm so you'll love your new puppy!
2007-12-21 10:44:41 · answer #3 · answered by SadToday22 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rotties can make great dogs with plenty of socialization and the proper training. If you decide on one, you have your work cut out for you! They are big dogs and have a lot of energy. You'll want to enroll in puppy/obedience classes so that you can learn how to handle it. Females seem to be a bit calmer than the males but of course that's not always a guarantee.
Make sure that you do your research on the breed. =)
2007-12-21 10:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by wednesdaymourning 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you want to have a house full of babies? Rotts are sweet, but get big and clumsy fast. It is really cute, but they are more than likely going to need a lot of room to avoid accidentally hurting the human babies in the home. And remember that dogs are NOT babysitters and you should never leave them alone together. You may come back into the room with everybody chewing on everyone else. Good luck, and make sure you are ready for all to chaos you think you want.
2007-12-21 10:46:21 · answer #5 · answered by Gretchen K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are big strong dogs and they need lots of training. It will be big enough to play rough and potentially could hurt a small child with playing too rough. If you are set that you want this breed, I would definitely get the puppy at least a year before you bring baby home and fully obedience train and make sure training is very solid. Or adopt a calmer adult dog. Sex doesn't matter as long as you spay or neuter it.
2007-12-21 10:40:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
are you sure this is the right time for you to get a dog? i would recommend waiting until your children are at least both toddlers. new puppies take a LOT of attention...A LOT. and babies take A LOT of attention. chances are, if you're going to favor giving attention to one or the other it will be the baby. that will leave you with an untrained adult animal, and a large animal that can be potentially VERY destructive to your home if not properly trained and given a LOT of attention.
2007-12-21 10:43:34 · answer #7 · answered by superminax 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is a risk but as long as you have good dog skills as in make the dog submit to your child and dont have the dog on the setee and the child on the floor as the dog will think it is higher in rank in the pack, make sure from a young age the dog is used to your child's actions towards it never let them play fight, as the dog gets older it will have a stronger bite,you make sure you are always boss you need to be on top at all times even taking him on a walk do not let your dog walk infront of you as she will think she is leader, hold the lead behind you and put your foot infront of her if she tries to get infront, short jolting movements constanlty to keep it behind you, and walk tall but relaxed. watch the dog whisperer for more tips.
get female they are less dominating, i have a german shepherd she is easy to train, and very mothering.
good luck
xx
2007-12-21 10:48:09 · answer #8 · answered by x curly suz x 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do a ton of research first. Rotties can make great family pets but it requires a ton of work. Be very careful. As long as you show your new pet from the beginning that you are the pack leader, he/she will accept any new memebers to the pack just fine. For some great tips, please visit
www.cesarmillaninc.com
I've used his methods now with great success with my 3 dogs. Everyone is happy!
2007-12-21 10:40:18 · answer #9 · answered by Carol P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rotts are good dogs but can be kind of rough they like to throw their weight around ide look into getting a smaller dog until ur children are larger u really dont want a large dog knocking down and hurting the little ones
2007-12-21 10:43:12 · answer #10 · answered by Jodi DeMay 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋