Things You'll Need:
- Leash
- Collar
- Treats
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Step 1
If you get your Rotti as a puppy, start socialization immediately. Bring your puppy around a lot of different people, places and friendly puppies as possible. The socialization period is short and crucial. Not properly socialized, dogs become fearful which can lead to aggressive behavior; not a good behavior for a Rottweiler. I can't stress this point enough--socialize your Rotweiler puppy.
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Step 2
Next to socialization, start training early. Start teaching your pup to sit, down, stand, stay, heel and come. All very important commands for your Rotti to learn.
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Step 3
Conditioning exercises are also important. You do not want your Rotti to guard his toys or food bowl. As a puppy, get your Rotti to accept you around the food bowl and toys. Do object exchanges with your pup. When your pup has a toy, teach "Drop it." Say "Drop it" and take the toy away from your pup and then give your pup a treat for dropping it.
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Step 4
Become the leader. This is done by controlling the activities that are important to your dog. The most important activities are playing, eating, sleeping and social contact between you and your dog. Control the games, take charge of the sleeping areas, put your Rotti on a feeding schedule and don't let your dog demand your attention.
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Step 5
All dogs require exercise. Rottweilers are very intelligent dogs and also require a mental workout. After you have given your dog some physical exercise also spend some time letting your Rotti use his brain. Obedience, tricks and toys like a Buster Cube or Kong toy are all great things you can do to keep your dog's brain active.
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Step 6
Management of behavior is important. A fenced in yard, if possible, is a good idea. Crate training can also be very helpful. In my experience, a lot of people are nervous around Rottweilers. Teaching your Rottweiler to go to her crate on command can be very helpful.
