How to Train a Rottweiler to Be Friendly

Starting as early as you can, make sure that your Rottweiler gets lots of exposure to people. This method will give you some pointers on how to make sure you have your bases covered.

Invite people over to meet your Rottweiler. Have them offer him some treats and other things your dog enjoys such as a toss of the ball, or scratches behind the ears. Make sure that he gets to interact with people of all ages, including children and the elderly.

Teach your Rottweiler some fun and easy tricks that you can use to break the ice. The fact is that people can be intimidated by this breed, so some funny tricks can go a long way to break the ice and make for more pleasant and friendly interactions.

Pay special attention to make some trips to the vet’s office, rewarding with treats and other motivators. Ask the staff to help by also praising and showering your girl with some positive attention.

If you feel confident, take your Rottweiler to dog-friendly events where there will be a lot of people. Stand outside of the crowd and invite folks to give your dog a treat. The more people that she has positive interactions with, the more she will look forward to meeting someone new.

It is critical that if you have a Rottweiler puppy that he gets as much socialization with other dogs in the first year as possible. It is during this period that puppies learn vital dog communication that allows them to play safely with others.

Puppy classes are an excellent place to get your Rottweiler puppy some healthy supervised play time with other dogs, as well as learning to focus on you while in the presence of other dogs.

If your Rottweiler does well with other dogs, then the dog park is a place to make sure she stays up on her social game. Choose times when the park isn’t jam packed with dogs as sometimes this can be chaotic and overstimulating.

Another option for socialization is doggy daycare. This may be an excellent option for some since trained handlers will supervise your dog as he interacts with others. If your dog is in need of some remedial work, doggy daycare facilities can recommend the best trainers in your area.

To keep things on an even keel, make sure that coveted toys, chew bones and food is all put up before inviting another dog over to play. These items can trigger guarding behaviors that might make your Rottweiler less friendly if challenged.

The more places you can take your Rottweiler, the better. Be sure to skip breakfast and bring along the bag of kibble mixed with some favorite treats so that you can reward often. This will make sure that getting in the car for an adventure is something she looks forward to, not dreads.

Praise and reward your dog often for displaying the behavior you like in new places. When she wags her tail during a greeting, let her know she is on the right track.

New sounds and smells are a big part of your dog’s processing of the environment. By exposing her to new sensations, and rewarding with praise and rewards, you will let her know that new things are safe and enjoyable.

There are a host of dog friendly restaurants and cafes these days. Take your Rottweiler to brunch and bring along some extra treats just for her. Make sure to let the staff and passersby give her some treats when they are willing to play along.

Walking trails are a great way to meet people and other dogs in a low stress environment. Again, be sure to go out of your way to keep your tone friendly and positive, rewarding the behaviors you want to see most to teach your Rottweiler to be friendly.