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Most Rottweiler dogs that are abandoned are not bad dogs. It’s that their owners did not take the time to learn basic Rottweiler information about care, feeding and exercise needs before taking one on. Rottweilers have been one of the most popular breeds of dogs in America for about thirty years, and not for the right reasons. Some people think sticking a Rottweiler in their yard makes for cheap home protection.

Rottweilers are incredibly eager to please and highly trainable. They are also very large, very boisterous and naturally like to question orders. There is not one mean bone in their bodies, unless they are taught to be mean or they are not given proper exercise and attention. Rottweilers left chained in a back yard will go crazy out of boredom and in trying to get someone’s attention. These are dogs that thrive indoors with people.

Rottweiler dogs have the reputation of being vicious attack dogs. In the 1980’s, the average American was more afraid of Rottweilers than of Pit Bulls. They can provoke attitudes of fear, anger and panic within strangers who know nothing about the Rottweiler’s true nature.

They need a lot of daily exercise of at least one hour a day, preferably more. This can include walks, playing fetch, playing games or running about the yard. You need to make a commitment to taking care of a Rottweiler in the way you would have to care for a pony.

Keep in mind that Rottweiler dogs get very big. Everything about them is big. Their appetites, their size (they average more than eighty pounds when full grown), their exercise needs, their wastes and their capacity to love. They do not need much in the way of grooming, however, and do like to pay attention to every movement of their people, which makes them that much easier to train, since you already have their attention.

You need to be consistent and patient when training Rottweiler dogs. Start the training the moment you get one home - no matter how young the puppy is or how old the dog is. Old Rottweilers are just as capable of learning as eight week old puppies. The desire to please is so strong that they will try anything to get your approval. If you find yourself with a problem Rottweiler, get the help of a professional trainer. You both will need training.

Rottweiler dogs do deserve the reputation of being great guard dogs. They are wary of strangers, usually, and will be vocal about any strange being on your property. As they are gentle with their families, they are aggressive with any stranger they think is acting in a threatening manner. Some Rottweilers do not get on well with other dogs, but many will get along with all kinds of animals.

Most people are very ignorant on their Rottweiler information and will sooner shoot a Rottweiler running towards them than welcome them with open arms (which is what most Rottweilers expect). Rottweilers need to be on leads in the public at all times.

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