Bringing a tiny puppy into the house to raise a friend, protector and security guard of his house out of him, the question arises of the need for his training. You can contact the dog handlers or, if you have the desire and free time, to teach the child independently, at home. On the characteristics of the training of Rottweiler talk in this article.
History reference
There is no reliable data on how and when this breed appeared, since over several hundred years the appearance has undergone a number of changes. The purpose of these dogs remains unchanged. It is known that in the 17th century in Germany, this breed was in demand among butchers, since the herd of cattle was brought to its place of sale or slaughter under its own power. The control of the herd was the responsibility of the dogs of the described species.
Their endurance, poise and mind allowed them to cope with the work of the shepherd. The money obtained from the sale of meat was hung on a dog's collar to a place inaccessible to pickpockets.
Also, these dogs were harnessed to small carts for the transport of milk and meat.
With the development of railways in Germany, and the emergence of a ban on the driving of livestock under its own power, this species was almost lost. Only a few enthusiasts saved the dogs from extinction. At the beginning of the XX century rottweilers served in the English police. Their strong build and powerful jaws helped the ministers of the law. Simply put, This breed of dogs has always worked in the service of a person, trying to help, protect and protect.
They got a bad reputation quite recently, because of the irresponsible treatment of their owners and their use in dog fights. These facts unfairly spoiled the attitude to rottweilers of a simple inhabitant.
Features
Proper education of dogs at home is not an easy task, although the positive characteristics of the described breed will help in the implementation of this venture. It requires a thorough preparation and thorough study of the characteristics of the breed and the theory of training. Canine experts recommend in case of doubts in their abilities to turn to professionals.
When you decide for yourself to start teaching your pet, without careful study of a large amount of material, read (at least) the basic rules of training. Patience, calmness and severity - these qualities will help to form a balanced character in your pet.
Teaching a puppy good behavior is necessary all the time. At home, his good deeds are important to encourage in any suitable way.
It may be treating or stroking. If the puppy is doing something wrong, you need to warn him, after a little raise his voice. When this does not help, you need to stand up, clap your hands, and show your superiority over it. Beating a dog is unacceptable. Any member of the family can raise a Rottweiler puppy, and training is the privilege of only the owner.
Rules of education and training
These animals have excellent protective qualities, but before starting the training, you need to consider some points. From the first day in the new family, the puppy chooses his master, with whom he will have a fine contact. This man’s dog will obey and obey him. A large part of the success in education will depend on the actions of the owner.
In relation to the dog you need to be patient, persistent and confident. In the process of training the rottweiler can be stubborn and disobedient. He will know what they want from him, but defiantly not to do it. The use of force in the course of training is unacceptable.
It is not allowed to "rush" on teams.Until the dog learns and performs a certain command, do not grasp the other.
The result of such training can lead to a complete loss of animal interest in learning, or it will become entangled in teams. Thoroughly starting a long workout is better when the puppy reaches 8 months. In addition to recruiting the necessary commands (“to me!”, “Yuck!”, “Place!” And others), it is advisable to teach the doggie correct posture.
It is required to teach a small rottweiler the basics of defense and attack. But even the simplest commands require the right approach and consolidation. It is advisable to conduct training at the same time and in the same place. The animal should get used to the exercises.
If your pet has become distracted from training or does not carry out commands known to him, it is recommended to pause or continue training the next day.
In Rottweiler puppies, training should take place at specific stages. You must understand the importance of these steps, because they affect the behavior and character of an adult dog. Let us consider these steps in more detail.
Teaching team "Fu!"
First of all, it is necessary to teach the puppy to the “fu!” Team. It serves as an indicator of obedience. It should be used whenever the dog behaves incorrectly.
The process of teaching this team is simple, but it requires patience from the trainer. First you need to say out loud the command "Fu!" So that the dog can hear it. If the dog, having heard, does not show any reaction to the team, you need to repeat it in a more firm voice so that the pet will pay attention to you.
Next, you need to put on the floor or in a bowl any treat.
When your dog tries to take it, you need to stop him by saying "fu!".
A few repetitions will allow you to work out a conditioned reflex to the command. It is important to remember that The best age for this is 1.5-2 months.
Walking on a leash
To teach a dog to walk on a leash, it is necessary to master the command “close by!”. At this point, the dog should be on the left hand of the owner. When pronouncing this command, the dog should take a position with a slightly tense leash. After passing a few meters the leash can be loosened.
Learning to bring
Rottweiler training is closely related to education.
A well-bred puppy will continue to be better trained in new activities and commands.
For example, the offering of various items. To teach your puppy this action, you will need to consistently complete the three parts of the training.
- Teach the dog to take the object in the teeth. Start better with a simple stick. When the pet takes it, you need to force it to give, using the command “give!”. After proper execution, it is necessary to encourage some delicacy.
- Teach pick stick from the floor. To do this, use the command "bring!" Or "aport!".
- Next, you need to teach the animal to follow the owner with a stick in his teeth. After that, you need to teach your pet to walk behind it.
Often the owners may face the problem that the dog refuses to take a stick in his teeth. Attempting to forcibly put her in the mouth of a puppy can end in complete failure.
It is necessary to gently place the stick in the mouth of a quadruped and two fingers to squeeze the teeth for 1-2 seconds (this should be done as carefully as possible), until the dog spits it out.
As soon as he throws it away, take away the object as soon as possible and thank the animal. Repeat the procedure several times, stretching the hold time of the object.
The opposite happens when the pet does not give up the stick. In this case, one of the listed options will do.
- Wait until the baby will not play this stick, take it, go to him and wave it. When an animal tries to take it away from you, strictly say “give it!”, Take it away, and immediately give it to the pet. This procedure must be carried out several times before getting the result.
- If the puppy still does not give the object, then try stroking it or stroking to strictly pronounce the same command.When the grip loosens, carefully pick up the item, praise and give it back. It is important to take it carefully so as not to injure the mouth, especially the young pet.
- In the early stages of training, it is allowed to use treats to let the dog let the thing go. The main thing is to return the item. The dog will know that you will return this thing to him.
To develop the habit of giving the stick to the dog, you need to repeat the procedure at least 3 times a day, gradually increasing the intervals between the teams. The next step is to take the stick away from the puppy while he is playing alone.
It is necessary to constantly stretch the time between the team itself and the return of the item.
Need to know that patience is the main thing in mastering the acquired skills. Do not rush to the result and carefully study each stage. As you train your pet, you will realize that this is a very simple procedure, and moral satisfaction from a good result and having an intelligent and trained dog will be the best reward for the owner for his work.
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