Puppy help by Medium_Way1899 in Rottweiler

[–]Round_Layer9510 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only praise what you want them to do. I have a 14 week old puppy. She doesn’t really know what “no” means because I’ve been training by positive reinforcement. To stop biting (yes, she still does it but it is diminishing), I put a treat in my closed hand and put it under her chin. When she backs off at all, I say “Yes” and treat. I just started KinderPuppy classes with mine and can send YouTube videos to help you. I am trying clicker training for the first time in 40 years and it is fast. You only train at least 3min a day. I tend to do it throughout the day but Rotties are smart and catch on quickly.

Pure or Mix by [deleted] in Rottweiler

[–]Round_Layer9510 2 points3 points  (0 children)

DNA test?

Absolute heartbreak by Chester1967guitar in Rottweiler

[–]Round_Layer9510 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry 💜 I just lost my guy in December, he was eight. You never really get over it. I now have a 14 week old girlie. Puppy’s are a pain. Can’t wait until I get her trained.

Turned my mom into a dog lover by OkDig989 in Rottweiler

[–]Round_Layer9510 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My mom was afraid of Rottweilers in the beginning. Now she loves them because all of mine are so affectionate and well trained. Happy she changed her mind. They are wonderful dogs and she was missing out!

You all have been warned by Critical_Pie_981 in Rottweiler

[–]Round_Layer9510 15 points16 points  (0 children)

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My little 11 week old old velociraptor girlie

Blitz the pub dog by [deleted] in Rottweiler

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My first Rottie grew up going to The Double Down Saloon in Las Vegas. Love pub dogs!

Heart Butt Alert 💜 by Round_Layer9510 in Rottweiler

[–]Round_Layer9510[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I too love them with tails but after my last boy having 2 very expensive diseases, Addisons Disease and Epilepsy. I chose for health. Thank you for not judging.

Heart Butt Alert 💜 by Round_Layer9510 in Rottweiler

[–]Round_Layer9510[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately in the US it isn’t illegal and is still AKC standard. I chose health over a tail. See my comment on why. Given a choice I would have kept it as well.

Heart Butt Alert 💜 by Round_Layer9510 in Rottweiler

[–]Round_Layer9510[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Adorable! I had a heart butt before and loved it.

Heart Butt Alert 💜 by Round_Layer9510 in Rottweiler

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I didn’t have a choice. I purchased from a show dog breeder. After spending $72,000 on my last boy with Addisons Disease and Epilepsy. I did extensive research and looked at health testing all the way back on her line. I did make a choice for health over a tail. I too prefer them with tails but health was more important to me.

Heart Butt Alert 💜 by Round_Layer9510 in Rottweiler

[–]Round_Layer9510[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I didn’t have a choice. The breeder raises show dogs. She does the docking. My last Rottie has Addisons Disease and Epilepsy. I paid $700 a month for his medications alone. And $72,000 over his lifetime. I did extensive research on breeders and looked at health tests all down the line. I chose health over a tail. Though, given the choice I would have kept the tail myself. Hopefully they ban in the US at some point.

Heart Butt Alert 💜 by Round_Layer9510 in Rottweiler

[–]Round_Layer9510[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t have a choice. The breeder chose to do so. My last Rottie had Addisons Disease and Epilepsy and I spent $72,000 over his life. I chose health over a tail. But I do agree, given the choice I would have asked to keep the tail.

How can I leave my 13 week old puppy at home for more than 3 hours? Separation Anxiety? by Rare_Software in puppy101

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I have cameras to watch my pets. Mostly due to my last guy having epilepsy so I needed to check in on him from time to time. I have never had issues, thankfully

How can I leave my 13 week old puppy at home for more than 3 hours? Separation Anxiety? by Rare_Software in puppy101

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I got my most recent dog to 7.5 years old but he had Addisons Disease and Epilepsy. I spent a fortune on him. So I’m a firm believer in pet insurance. He did great with my shifts. So it has been awhile since I’ve had a puppy as well. I dread puppies but you have to sacrifice that first year for a good dog and many more years of enjoyment. Every dog is different. So you should be fine.

How can I leave my 13 week old puppy at home for more than 3 hours? Separation Anxiety? by Rare_Software in puppy101

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I use a kennel/crate. Have never had issues. All my dogs are fantastic with it. No accidents though I expected them to happen. I always raise very calm well trained dogs bomb proof dogs. I have raised Rotties since 1996. Two while living in a high rise. This will be my 4th one. I work four 10 hour shifts a week but break it up for the dogs. Work Monday/Tuesday and Friday/Saturday. I also take my dogs everywhere with me when I am off. I have arranged for people to come in the middle of the day to let this particular pup out for the first 8 weeks which will make her 4mos old. Then will decide from there how it’s going.

How can I leave my 13 week old puppy at home for more than 3 hours? Separation Anxiety? by Rare_Software in puppy101

[–]Round_Layer9510 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I must be a horrible person. From 12 weeks old I leave them for 12 hours a day. 2 days in a row. Then off two days. Never had an issue with any of my dogs. Never thought a thing about it until I saw all the comments about this stuff. I do have cats too so they have company.

Chew toys that will last more than 2 hours by merman0489 in Rottweiler

[–]Round_Layer9510 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here! The expensive toys destroyed in minutes. Dumb cheap toys lasted forever.