Picking and Caring for Your Puppy

When setting out to buy your Rottweiler puppy there are always some general tips that you should follow before choosing the right one for your family, especially if you are a first time owner.

1. When it comes time to make a selection out of your chosen litter. Make sure that the puppy you are interested in does not shy away when you approach. Instead choose one that is friendly and lets you hold and handle him.

2. Always ask the breeder if you can meet the parents first. You want to observe their behavior before getting attached to a puppy. They must be well behaved, friendly, easy to touch and handle.

3. Hip Dysplasia- Check out his or her back legs. The large bred dogs can have problems with Hip Dysplasia that can be extremely expensive and heartbreaking for you and the dog.

4. Don't be afraid to ask questions- Your breeder should answer all of your needed questions about his litter, parents and the Rottweiler breed in general.

5. A breeder who care The breeder you buy from should care who he is selling his dogs to. So don't be surprised if you have a large set of questions to answer yourself.

6. Certificate of Health- All puppies should be Health Certified with papers to prove it.

7. Well fed and clean- Make sure puppies look healthy and well fed, their coats should be shiny and clean. Check teeth and gums to be sure the teeth are white and gums are pink.

Rottweiler that is untrained can become a problem when he gets to be older. Fortunately, they are highly trainable and quick to learn. One of the best things about a Rottweiler is there desire to please you, but care must be taken into consideration since they do not like to be bullied. So training them with respect and consistency is advisable.

The best way you can teach the desired behaviors in a dog is with lots of positive reinforcements. This includes:

Reward all good behaviors while ignoring all the bad behaviors.If done consistently your dog will soon understand that when he does something good he will get a treat or praise, but if he does something you don't like, he won't get anything. Do you see how powerful this can be? But only if you are consistent? If you slip up even one time, you will have to start the process all over again.

With the Rottweiler's intelligence and strong desire to make you happy, his training can be particularly effective. Whether you like to do the training yourself or call a professional, is all up to you. If you decide to go training classes and do it with a professional the best way to find one that is reputable is to call your local shelter and ask them if they know of any in your local area.

Training Sessions should be kept short (two to five minutes for a puppy) and five to ten minutes for an adult). If you want to train your dog longer each day, that try breaking the time up. You can do 3 training session per day with the recommended time above. This way your dog doesn't get board and lose focus.

Crate Training Your Rottweiler When it comes to house training, the crate is the only way to go. Not only is it a great way to teach your dog to go outside and relieve himself, but it's also a safe, comfortable place for him to sleep each night. Knowing he's safe and out of trouble can be a big comfort to you as well. If you start crate training the first night you bring your puppy home, it can be very easy. Crate training your Rottie will:

· Make House Training your puppy easier.

· give a comfortable place for your pet to stay when you have company over.

· make going on vacations easier as well

Remember- A puppy can "hold it" it for only a few hours, and when he becomes an adult he will be able to hold it up to 6 hours or so.

Basic Commands-

 There are 5 basic commands that your Rottie should be able to follow that will make life easier for both you and your dog. He should:

Come-

Sit-

Lay down-

Stay-

Heal-

Teaching Your Rottweiler Tricks- Teaching tricks can be fun for you and your dog. He will love to please you, and you will love to see him perform for you. This keeps his mind stimulated and out of trouble.

Shack hands-

Roll Over-

Speak- 

Many Rottweilers tend to love children, even so, children should never be left alone and unattended, without proper supervision. Children do not understand dog etiquette, and all dogs do not understand the the child's behavior. Because of this, caution must be taken. Rottweilers can be very patient and loving, but each dogs energy and patient levels are different, just as they are in children. So, each dog and child relationship should be considered individually. 

Rottweiler Growth Chart

Rottie's aren't made from a cookie cutter

You came here looking for a Rottweiler growth chart, which means you want to make sure your pup is healthy. Just the right weight and just the right height!

Well, you can stop worrying and get the facts instead. Just remember that this is an approximate Rottweiler puppy growth chart.

You'll want to take note of the wide gaps for each age. Your Rottie should be around the different ranges in the growth chart at a given age, but it is NOT absolute.

According to this Rottweiler growth chart, you might feel like your puppy is either under or over weight for her age. But, there are a couple of things to consider before you get too concerned.

*All puppies are individuals, and just like people they grow and mature at different rates

*Genetics play a role - how the puppies parents matured play a part in how their offspring mature, but even sibling’s can grow at totally different rates