How To Train a Rottweiler To See You As "Alpha Leader"
This part of my "How to train a Rottweiler" series will help you become the alpha leader in your dog's eye's, and help you to maintain that status.
It is very important that you establish yourself as the leader
from day one, no matter if you're dealing with a puppy or an adult
Rottweiler that you've rescued/adopted.
Most dogs aren't really interested in becoming the leader, but Rottweilers can be especially strong-willed and confident.
If your Rottie does not view you as the leader, then he will assume the role himself.
There
are some very simple things you can do to begin establishing yourself
as the leader, and more importantly, maintain that role and develop a
great relationship with your dog.
Here are some of the things I did with Chevy when we first brought him home at 15 months old, and continue to use them today.
How to train a Rottweiler to pull on the leash - If you have your dog on a leash and he
or she tries to pull you, simply stop walking. If you need to, give a quick
sharp tugs on the leash until there's slack in it. Don't pull with
steady pressure quick tug and release.
Once he stops
trying to pull you, resume your walk. If he starts to pull again, then
stop and don't re-start until he stands with a little slack in the
leash.
If your Rottie is very persistent about pulling on the
leash, like my Chevy boy was, then start practicing what I call
"Random Walking."
The
basic concept is to be in a wide open space and randomly change your
direction of travel. This keeps your dog guessing, and essentially
forces him to pay attention to you.
If you practice short sessions a couple times a day, it won't take him long to figure out that he has to rely on you to know which direction to go.
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Common Spelling
errors & Synonyms
When you're searching for information
it will help to know these common spelling errors such as Rotweiler,
Rottweiller, or Rotwiler. Some common synonyms are
Rottie and Rott