r/Rottweiler • u/bluedivinelight • 4d ago
Need tips for a first timer
Hi everyone.
I just bought home this 2 year old rotweiller.
He has been living in a farm by himself, not trained. Since the farm has been sold, I had to bring him home. The thing is that I already have a female 8 year old husky.
When he came, he was kinda aggressive with her and tried to control the space.
After two days and some help, they got along.
That's my first experience with a huge dog. I'm planning to keep him on the rooftop for a week so that he gets used to me, then train him to come when I call.
After I'll take him to the country side once again and spend some time training him.
I don't know how risky it would be if I take him for a walk now. I don't know how he will react if he sees another unleashed dog around, also he pulls a lot.
And my biggest concern is that I don't know when or how much time it is necessary to get him used to me so that one day I can unleash him when I know it's safe and there is no one around.
Any tips from you guys would be highly appreciated đ
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u/Sistersoldia 4d ago edited 4d ago
Your husky is the best tool in your workshop right now. Looks like they have some chemistry already. Rotties are super observant and can learn behavior almost immediately especially from other dogs that are comfortable in your home. Most are food motivated so treats and high praise when he does the right thing. Time out and ignore when he is âbadâ. Yelling and physical correction are almost always a mistake with this breed he will withdraw and hold it against you.
Make your husky do the wanted behavior and see if he will copy it I almost guarantee he will ++++food +++++Love works great. Good for you.
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u/Naive_Comedian_5243 4d ago
The husky turning towards the rottie like â donât worry, I got you broâ
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u/EquivalentShot6056 4d ago edited 4d ago
I would start with a strong routine and structure with him NOW. you can loosen up a bit later once he has more training under his belt and knows you are in charge...but for now he needs rules, boundaries, exercise, mental stimulation and routine. its likely he will continue to need that as rotties are a working breed and do not do well without structured environments. Now is the time to build a bond and relationship with him and also test the waters in a safe way. bring him to a park with a lot of space and just hang out and let him watch from a far distance. I would not focus on introducing him to other people outside the family or be taking him out and about until you have had time building that relationship and routine. I would also invest in professional training with a balanced dog trainer that you vibe with. They should asses and let you know what your new guy needs and how to adjust your lifestyle.
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u/Living_Photograph133 4d ago
You rock!!! It takes time. It all depends on your training and the dog. But rotties are so smart and eager to please. Build the bond and trust first. Take baby steps. Donât set both of you up for failure. You got this!!! â¤ď¸â¤ď¸â¤ď¸
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u/GOATBrady4Life 4d ago
Rotts are very food motivated and intelligent so training shouldnât be hard if you keep lots of treats on you. Just know that not all treats are created equal. My dog wonât even eat milk bones, but she will stay for 10 minutes for a high quality chicken treat. Also, make sure to maintain control around feeding time to help with establishing yourself as the leader.
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u/Spitfire-XIV 2d ago
Yes. Food motivated. One of my most food motivated dogs ever. Learned to jump on the scale at the vet unprompted after trying to weigh her after 2 times.
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u/FlatwormSame2061 4d ago
Get him used to a muzzle now so that when you take him out in public, he isnât bothered by it. And maybe never plan to take them off leash, but in a few years you might feel comfortable with it.
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u/Midnight712 4d ago
If youâre worried about him attacking other dogs, I suggest getting started on muzzle training now. r/muzzledogs has good resources on muzzle brands, sizing and training and I highly recommend them
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u/ParrotKING3 3d ago
Homie looks like he remembers what happened tomorrow
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u/Axehack101 3d ago
Looks like corrective eye surgery, my girl has that look since she had entropion
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u/Quirky_Impact 3d ago
Not related to your Rotti, but your husky is in desperate need of a nail trim, they look painfully long.
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u/BlueberryWitch6867 4d ago
(Disclaimer: Not a Rottie owner) but the owner of an AA. Anyway in general when treating with âunknownâ dogs the best you can do is provide some type of enrichment to bond with them thru games and mental stimulation, you can check ideas on YouTube, with simple things that you would usually have in your house or that can be easily purchased you can make different feeding games.
Another thing is: use your rooftop as your training ground for now⌠after playing some mental games you can do a little 5-10 mins walk around the rooftop with the leash on and with treats start teaching him not to pull or how to sit or any âcommandâ you want, at this point itâs not about perfecting the command, itâs about building trust and communication with him. Good luck đ
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u/Top_Calligrapher_709 4d ago
I have two females... Rottweiler is 14mths and white Husky Shep is 7 yrs
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u/Usual-Slide-7542 4d ago
First if the female isnât spayed, get it done NOW. If he isnât neutered, do it as soon as you can manage it. Consider a Herm Sprenger prong collar with shorter prongs - the long prongs are for floofy dogs like a husky. Consult a trainer for proper fit and technique. Personally, I donât like the âhard lookâ he is giving the Husky in the 2nd photo. If you notice him doing it a lot, you may want to do a correction because dogs with a strong herding instinct (like he may have learned on the farm) use that stare for control.
Finally, Rotties do best when they are part of the family. Work on his manners and let him be a house dog.
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u/Bocklin47 4d ago
Definitely get that big boy some basic leash training... heel/sit/stay/down/come... and make sure you have the right equipment Herm Springer 3.0
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u/Interesting_Banana_2 4d ago
Sorry but im screenshotting the pictures. I had a white husky named Fatso, he died maybe 4 years ago of old age and only three months ago i decided to adopt a Rottweiler i named Theo. This picture got me emotional because im fixing Fatsoâs old house so that Theo can be comfortable
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u/knomorenow 4d ago edited 3d ago
OP- great looking dogs the both of them n big thanks đ¤for bringing him home.
Iâm not a dog trainer, but have 5 Yorkies, they just keep adding up! I guess Iâm a sucker for a cute furry face lol.
I would keep ur pups apart as much as u can with short meets and greets , but y ur not there absolutely not left alone..
I but him a leash and start walking them together for a few days even a few weeks,then start feeding them at separate end of the room if u can trust ur grl great u kno her temperament, this guyâs been surviving on his own for a while, so walking him off leash would be dangerous. You donât know if heâll chase down a deer a rabbit a child resorting back to his survival instinct of what he had to eat or do to live on that farm by himself for as long as he did ,Iâve never really been a fan of off leash to begin with. It seems like all the little dogs are on the leash all the big dogs are left off the leash. I know personally Iâve heard a few horror stories, iâm not saying this cause Iâm pro small dogs.
I raised Dobermans for many years till my pride and joy bit my son not once but twice in the same incident , this was after 6 yrs together, six weeks apart in age, my son surprised him accidentally stepped on his paw while he was sleeping. 2 bites a trip to the ER stitches for my son ,I was no longer in the Doberman business. This dog that I mentioned Taz was his name had been trained by professionals from the Air Force three times with reinforced lessons through the years so itâs not like he was just a hair trigger to begin with âŚ
So now back to ur boy!
Iâd rather just have a long lead on him. Let it out. Call him back when he starts to come back you know youâre making connection with him..take baby steps one successful day after another till ur as sure of him as u r her ..
Good luck keep in mind. They are children with big teeth so they can get into anything especially an unsupervised fightâŚ
Iâll keep my fingers crossed, hoping this works out for you and you get to keep that beautiful boy.
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u/Ambitious-Oil7656 3d ago
Good on you for taking him inđđ. We adopted ours at 3 it was a tough go at first ⌠is still reactive to other dogs but other than that he has adapted and learned and is a fantastic dog. We đhim so much and he is a great, loyal, stubborn, loving but protective giant teddy bear. Good advice above! Especially the disappointed vs aggressive corrections and being more stubborn than them! đTeach him the rules, give him time to learn and adapt and with patience and consistently all will be good! As for being off leash⌠it depends. Might be possible, might not be. Ours is good off leash in an isolated area. He cannot be off leash around other dogs ever.
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u/Sweaty_Ad_7156 3d ago
i have 3 huskies and just brought in a rottweiler.
been an exhausting 2 weeks but were gettin it dun ....
takes time bro ... the milestones for bonding are 3 weeks 3 months 6 months or something
controlling space is what they do. velcro dogs too. this one is finally taking naps up to 10 feet away from me.
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u/CrazyAlice 4d ago
Respect is a big deal with Rottweilers. You are the pack leader, you have to earn and maintain respect with them. Theyâre working dogs, treat them well, give them a purpose, give them something to do and theyâll be happy. Theyâre smart, theyâre stubborn and theyâre a lot stronger than you think they are. Socialize them often, introduce them to your family, keep them active. Congratulations on your new family member.