Rottweilers, like us, thrive on a combination of reward, guidance and reassurance. That's why we're so excited about the new training philosophies which encourage the use of positive reinforcement and discourage the use of aversive {punishment} techniques. The use of rewards to produce desired behavior rather than relying on corrections for inappropriate behavior will ensure a well behaved dog while building a bond of trust that will last a lifetime. Please remember that your rottweiler, whether puppy or newly adopted adult, is learning things all the time. It is up to you to focus those learning experiences on the behaviors you want. We encourage early training with a responsible trainer. Under no circumstances should electronic training, choke or pinch collars be permitted. The Association of Pet Dog Trainers has a directory which will help you locate a trainer in your area.

Don't take good behavior for granted - always set the pet up to succeed:

Remember, dogs are not born knowing our expectations. It is up to us to show them what we want them to do and then reward that behavior and praise lavishly. You cannot be upset with an animal for doing something it has no idea is wrong. Take every opportunity you can to catch your dog doing something right and then reward that behavior.

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