How do you train a Rottweiler? Many people want to know how to make a Rottweiler obedient. Below is a practical overview of Rottweiler training methods.
How to train a Rottweiler:
When training a Rottweiler, one of the first important tasks is owner-protection training. This kind of training can only be carried out once the dog already has a certain ability to lunge and bite. Since the Rottweiler belongs to the powerful guard-dog category and naturally has strong attacking ability, this kind of training is actually relatively easy for the breed.
During training, the owner should first tie the Rottweiler at a fixed place and then stand about two meters away from it. At that point, an assistant trainer can help by simulating a situation in which the owner is being attacked or harmed.
If the Rottweiler reacts clearly in that situation and attacks the assistant trainer, the assistant must pretend to be frightened and run away. This helps strengthen the Rottweiler’s confidence. At the same time, the owner should immediately approach and encourage the dog. If necessary, the owner may even release the Rottweiler so it can lunge at the assistant, though proper protection for the assistant must be ensured first.
If, on the other hand, the Rottweiler shows no reaction at all when the assistant pretends to attack the owner, then the assistant should stop attacking the owner and instead turn to threaten the Rottweiler. In most cases, if a Rottweiler is provoked directly, it will show strong barking or lunging intent. At that point, the assistant should again pretend to be afraid and flee, while the owner steps forward and encourages the dog. Only through repeated training like this can the dog form the idea that if someone attacks its owner and it does nothing, the result may be that it itself becomes the target. Once owner-protection training is complete, the Rottweiler will be much more likely to fight back and defend its owner if harm ever occurs in real life.