BabyGurl1978
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Where is Pixie at when I need to know something about dogs. I would like any advice any of you want to give on how you feel about rottweilers. Please help, TIA!
Need Advice on Rottweilers??
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Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
They're sweeties!!
BabyGurl1978
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Thanks everyone so far for letting me know how you feel.
We are going to go look at/meet a 1.5 year old rottweiler. The people who have him now got him from the shelter about 6 months ago, and they aren't ever home and they feel bad for him. They say he is a very sweet, and potty trained dog. He is currently around a 7 and 4 year old and the owner said her kids climb all over him and he just lays there. I just hope that he is that good with our kids as well. Do any of you have any recommendations of what sighs I should look for when we go visit him Friday? We have a 9, 7 and 1 year old.
Appreciate any advice you all can give me, thanks!
We are going to go look at/meet a 1.5 year old rottweiler. The people who have him now got him from the shelter about 6 months ago, and they aren't ever home and they feel bad for him. They say he is a very sweet, and potty trained dog. He is currently around a 7 and 4 year old and the owner said her kids climb all over him and he just lays there. I just hope that he is that good with our kids as well. Do any of you have any recommendations of what sighs I should look for when we go visit him Friday? We have a 9, 7 and 1 year old.
Appreciate any advice you all can give me, thanks!
nomoney
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BabyGurl1978 said:
Well if he sighs like this "hhhhhhh" he's just sleepy
If he sighs like this "hhhhhhhurphhhhh" he just ate so don't touch his stomach
"hhhhhhhhhhhhhgrrrrrrhhhhh" means he's a little grumpy so don't tug his left ear
sighing like "hhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmhhhhmmm" means he's thinking of humping your leg-back off slowly....
My experience w/rots -
My parents got a puppy when we were young. The dog was sweet as can be and protective of the Children. When the dog was about 1 1/2 yrs old, it started a habit of snaping at my mom when she yelled at one of us, basically proctecing us from what she veiwed as dangerous. After that my parents got rid of it. I guess this could happen with any dog, it just happen to be a rot. After that we got a little rat terrior mix, and it never snapped at anyone
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They just look so scary when they are full grown and barking at you....
My parents got a puppy when we were young. The dog was sweet as can be and protective of the Children. When the dog was about 1 1/2 yrs old, it started a habit of snaping at my mom when she yelled at one of us, basically proctecing us from what she veiwed as dangerous. After that my parents got rid of it. I guess this could happen with any dog, it just happen to be a rot. After that we got a little rat terrior mix, and it never snapped at anyone
....They just look so scary when they are full grown and barking at you....
BabyGurl1978
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just like a human Thanks Nomoney!
nomoney said:
BabyGurl1978 said:
We've had 3 Rotties. The first, Maddie, DH adopted when she was a few months old and she turned out to be a great dog. The second, Monticello's Chandler, we got 10 years later when Maddie died. We got him from a great breeder in Georgia (Monticello's Kennel) and had our pick of the litter. We stayed clear of the very dominant pups as well as the very scared/submissive pups. The third, Rosie, we fostered for a short time when a relative couldn't take care of her. She was about 2 years old at the time. That did not go well at all - she was too hyper, too strong, and could not be contained.What you should look for? A Rott that's not crazy hyper, too far alpha, or too submissive. Lay the dog on his back and see how he reacts. You want a Rottie that will let you do that and stay there a few seconds before wriggling out. Surprisingly, I found male Rotts calmer and easier to handle than the females. We got Monticello's Chandler when I was pregnant so he grew up with kids jumping on him, pulling his ears, etc. I would expect him to run out of the room when the girls chase him but he loves playing with them and has never caused anyone any harm. If this dog is accustomed to and good with kids, that's a great sign.
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cattitude said:
And she loves loves loves to talk about and give advice when it comes to Rotties.BabyGurl1978
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cattitude said:
Thanks...
happyappygirl
Rocky Mountain High!!
This is a great test of temperament...even in an older dog of any breed:BabyGurl1978 said:
http://www.volhard.com/puppy/pat.htm
Hope I'm not too late with advice
Some others gave some terrific advice...you GO girls
Now just LISTEN to what your head is telling you when visiting the dog. NO dog should be left unattended with a child. You never know when they may be having a bad day or another dog may walk by and pester them and the child gets in the middle. with that said, using common sense is what's important. These folks want to rehome the dog, and MAY say just about anything. So let your head be your guide. That and the PAT test results, even if you only use a few of them.BabyGurl1978
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happyappygirl said:This is a great test of temperament...even in an older dog of any breed:
http://www.volhard.com/puppy/pat.htm
Hope I'm not too late with advice
Some others gave some terrific advice...you GO girls
Thank you HappyAppy...great advice, and yes everyone else gave some excellent advice as well. I appreciate it all. Oh yes I know that a child can't be left alone with any dog because I have seen some instances of that case before. I will use my head strongly, and with my husband having hat a rottie before he should know also what to look for as well with the form you provided me. the other thing that scares me is she said that he will lay down when you point and say lay down, and will sit when he is not excited, and he loves to play fetch which her kids do a lot with him...so on that hand hopig she is being honest.
Again thanks everyone. Have a great weekend!!
happyappygirl
Rocky Mountain High!!
WELL? 
How did it go???
How did it go???
BabyGurl1978
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happyappygirl said:WELL?
How did it go???
I think it went well....we went over there for about a hour to see how he was with the kids and all, and he did great...he just want to lick you to death. He doesn't jump on you or anything...he was a good dog. So, Sunday we went and picked him up, and he has been doing pretty good still getting used to everything (new enviroment) and all I am sure. Still will watch him around the baby though. Now, I need to figure out when we should just let him out to go to the bathroom instead of leashing him. I don't want him to run away or anything but, want him to get used to the new yard and etc. Do you have any advice on that Happyappy? I appreciate your help and advice!
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
If you don't have a fenced yard, it's probably not a good idea to let him loose. He could take off after a rodent (mouse, rabbit, bird, et.c) and get struck by a car coming the opposite direction. Get a lead rope/chain and let him play outside by himself for a bit; just make sure you check on him frequently.BabyGurl1978 said:
Now, I need to figure out when we should just let him out to go to the bathroom instead of leashing him. I don't want him to run away or anything but, want him to get used to the new yard and etc. Do you have any advice on that Happyappy? I appreciate your help and advice!
BabyGurl1978
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Chasey_Lane said:
Thanks Chasey and we were thinking about that. Our think is the other owners didn't have a fenced in yard or anything and they just let him out and stand out on the deck while he did his thing. We kind of want to keep his routine normal but want him to know the new area first. But yes getting one of them long running chains is a option so he can run back and forth and wherever to get his exercise. Thanks again. You guys are great!!
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
That's not normal, and some agencies will not adopt out if you do not have a fenced yard. This new addition is your child and should be treated as such. You wouldn't allow your children to play outside unguarded; you shouldn't do the same with your dog. JMO. :shrug:BabyGurl1978 said:
BabyGurl1978
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Chasey_Lane said:
I wouldn't keep him out there by himself (without being chained up or anything) or less I was out there with him like they did. So you suggest I should just by a running chain for him instead, and still leash him to walk him and things? I appreciate your advice and opinions. I just want to do the best for the dog, and treat him good!!
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
My b/f and I walk his two dogs (on weekends) together; it's the only time I see them, really. The dogs have their own heated house (yes, they're spoiled) in the backyard. Walking them gives them new surroundings and a chance to explore. I'm sure they get bored in the same yard all day.BabyGurl1978 said: