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Training any dog is a challenge, but a Rottweiler can especially challenging because they tend to want to be the leader of the pack.  That's why one of the most valuable Rottweiler training tips is to establish yourself as the alpha dog early on.

One way you can do this early on is to roll your dog over on to his back and rub his belly as much as possible.  Obviously, this is going to be a lot easier when training Rottweiler puppies but it can be done carefully with an older dog.  This position is very submissive and will help to establish your dominance.

Remember when you were a little kid and would have a staring contest with your friend?  Well, you want to do this with  your dog too.  Whenever you make eye contact with your Rottweiler, be sure that you never look down or away first. 

Another thing you should do while training Rottweilers is to be sure that you always go through any doorway before your pet.  The tendency of most dogs is to run through the open door, but you must make him wait until you go through first.  In the wild, the alpha dog always enters first and so must you.

Rottweiler Training Tips

1.  Successful Rottweiler training is based on positive reinforcement. Because of this you don't want to punish your dog, but you do want to reward him for the desired behavior. Hitting and yelling at your dog is not effective for training and will never earn you the obedient dog you desire. Delectable treats, a lot of petting and lavish praise are just what can make your dog want to obey your every command.

2.  Patience, persistence and consistency are key Rottweiler training tips that you really need to take to heart.  Don't get frustrated if your dog doesn't become the most obedient dog in the first week.  These things take time. Ideally, training ought to be carried out every day so be sure to set aside the time. The perfect time period for a training session is approximately 15 minutes.

3.  Whether you are teaching your Rottweiler to do tricks or striving to fix an undesirable habit like aggression towards other dogs, you should take a positive approach to training. Do not ever hit your dog no matter how bad he is acting. Making use of a means of distraction is suggested by many trainers to get rid of bad behavior. Making use of a choke collar to distract the dog is a strategy that is recommended by many trainers. (I might add, that you should never leave the choke collar on your dog unattended). Distracting your dog by any technique can work exceptionally well and when he does not give in to the unwanted behavior, you want to praise and treat him to let him know what a good boy he is.

4.  When training Rottweilers,  it's key to remember that you have to get the dog to perform the action by his own choice. Thus you should get him to "sit" or "lay down" or whatever it is. Upon completion of the desired action,immediately give him a treat and praise him, this will ensure that he will associate the command with the action as a good thing. You need to have the patience to sit through all the times when he does not perform the action.

So, there you have it.  Hopefully these Rottweiler training tips will help your dog become an obedient  and productive member of society that is a joy to be around and a wonderful companion.

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