Rottweiler breed is one of the oldest inthe world. The ancestors of these smart, hardy dogs were the dogs of the Roman legionnaires. For all the time of its existence as an independent breed, the Rottweilers have just changed a huge number of “professions”. For a long time, these dogs were used as herding dogs. Later, the German police caught with their help criminals. Traders often took rottweilers with them on long journeys.
This popularity of the breed is due primarily to its intelligence, endurance and tremendous physical strength. To train a rottweiler will not be difficult even for a beginner.
What you should know about
Congenital features of character - this, of course.the same, with regard to what should be trained. Rottweiler belongs to a not too large group of dogs with very balanced temperament. The processes of excitation and inhibition in these dogs are absolutely identical. The only transition from one emotional state to another is somewhat slow. In this they differ from the same popular German shepherd. However, such a small drawback is easily balanced by the resilience of the developed skills and dependability in the execution of commands.
Rottweilers - dogs are very smart and sensitive.They suffer loneliness badly, and therefore from time to time they require attention from the owner. In the family, the Rottweiler always chooses one owner. Usually this is the most confident person. The fact is that the rottweilers, despite all their sensitivity, have very strong leadership qualities. And a weakly character man such a dog will simply not obey.
When to start?
Of course, many owners of such dogsinterested in the question of at what age can be started their training. Rottweiler is currently most often used as a guard-guard dog. Therefore, the training of representatives of this breed can include three main stages:
basics;
general course (OKD);
protective guard service (ZKS).
That is the same skills that usually take rootGerman Shepherd Dogs, can get and Rottweiler. Raising and training a puppy with learning the simplest commands, of course, must begin from the very moment a dog appears in the house. Special, difficult courses animals pass from a certain age, usually under the guidance of an experienced specialist. So, at early, rottweilers are most often taken from 8 months of age. ZKD courses can only take one year old dogs.
Ase: the first team
Where should the training begin?The Rottweiler is a smart dog, and it is worth starting to learn the simplest commands with it immediately after its acquisition. A little dog can also impart certain skills. From one and a half months with a rottweiler, usually begin to learn such commands as:
"To me".
"A place".
"It is impossible."
Of course, when training, you should not shout too loudly at a puppy and moreover beat it. This can make a very nervous dog even such a balanced and calm breed as a rottweiler.
Puppy training will be much more successful inIf the owner chooses to use in the process of education not only punishment, but also praise. You can encourage the dog with the help of some delicacies. Punishment is to be applied only as a last resort. If the puppy flatly does not want to obey, you just need to take it at the withers, lift it and put it back on its feet.
Team "To me"
The first rule that is necessaryTo remember a dog breeder is constancy literally in everything. There is an acquired rottweiler puppy, the training of which is not a complicated matter, but it requires patience; you need to immediately teach them at a certain time and place. The pet bowl must have its own.
Before pouring food into it, the owner shouldlightly tap it on the floor. Such actions should be repeated periodically. After a while, the Rottweiler puppy will understand what such a sound means and will run to the kitchen to a filled bowl. In the subsequent knock, you will simply need to supplement the team "To me." This technology will help develop a resistant puppy skill.
Team "Place"
Training a Rottweiler at home at first implies, of course, respect for constancy, not only in feeding. The dog must be in the house and its own place.
In no case should not allow smallRottweiler to sleep in a chair or on the couch. Eliminating this habit in an adult dog will be extremely difficult. A puppy should definitely buy its own mat and lay it in a secluded place. Every time the dog tries to get into a chair or bed to the owners, he must be persistently carried away on the mat, saying “Place”.
Dog training: Rottweiler. Team "Fu"
Also at a young age you can learn with a puppy.command "No". Every time a puppy tries to bite the arms or legs of one of the family members during the game, it should be gently pushed away. In this case, you should say the command "Fu" or "You can not."
General course early
Повзрослевшую собаку хозяевам стоит отдать в canine club. Specialist, of course, will be held a better training. Rottweiler, however, the breed is quick-witted, and some, even complex ones, you can try to learn with your own team. Very often, the owners themselves teach their pets, for example, to carry out the orders "Stand", "Sit", "Lie down", "Near" and "Aport". It is better to start classes in this case only after the dog is 6-8 months old.
Also at this stage, rottweilers are taught to abandon feed and slow down movement while overcoming obstacles. On professional courses, the dog, among other things, can give swimming lessons.
"Beside"
This team is the first skill, which usuallymatured rottweiler puppies are trained. Training and education in this case should be carried out systematically, without interruption. After uttering the command "Near", the dog must go to the left of the owner so that his shoulder is at the foot of the person.
To develop a dog of this skill firstuse a short leash. The dog is placed at the foot. Next, give the command "Near" and accompany her with a slight jerk towards him. When trying to move the dog pull back. In this strict voice repeat command. When running ahead of the Rottweiler, you can lightly lash the leash on the front legs, laying it back.
"Sit"
When practicing this team rottweiler, trainingwhich requires perseverance, must be to the left of the owner. The dog takes his hand on the collar and at the same time presses it on the sacrum. At the same time utter the command "Sit." You can also just hold the dog for a leash, raise some delicacy over his head and lead him back.
"Lie down"
For practicing this team dog pulling forthe leash down with his left hand, and his right gently pull the front legs forward. After the dog learns to easily lie down under the influence of a hand, you can begin to develop the skill from a distance. To do this, putting the dog, you need to remove her hand and, without taking her eyes off her, slowly move back. The command should be pronounced simultaneously with a hand gesture from top to bottom.
"Stand" and "Aport"
In order to learn this command, the dog should be seated at the left leg. Then the Rottweiler needs to be pulled up: with the right hand - behind the collar, with the left - under the stomach. At the same time pronounced the word "stand."
Team "Aport" work out like this:
seated dog in the left leg;
throw the object with his right hand;
give the command "Aport";
make a hand gesture in the direction of the subject.
As soon as the dog picks up the thing, you need to call her to him and command: "Give."
How to teach a Rottweiler to refuse feed
This skill will protect the guard dog frompoisoning when intruders attempt to enter the courtyard of the house. Also, rottweilers trained in this way never pick up food waste from the ground.
Refusing to feed dogs are taught in two stages. First, they develop the skill of not lifting anything from the ground, and then - not to take food from the hands of strangers.
Начинают обучение с того, что ставят перед псом a bowl. When he tries to start eating, he says the command “No” or “Fu,” holding the rottweiler by the collar. In 10-15 seconds the dog is released. At the same time utter the command "Eat." The dog's holding time for the collar is gradually increased to 1 minute.
Do not take feed from outsiders Rottweiler teachan assistant. Only an experienced specialist can teach this skill. The trainer's assistant must hide somewhere in the bushes and, on a signal, go out, holding a piece of meat in his right hand and a rod in his left hand. Further, having named the dog's name, this person should offer her meat. When the dog tries to take food, it does not apply a strong blow with a rod. Then the assistant goes to the shelter again.
After a few minutes, the lesson is repeated.But this time, when trying to take food at the same time as an assistant with a rod, the trainer should pull the dog back and say "No". As soon as the meat offered is again hidden in its shelter, Fas should be said. Exercise should be repeated daily, changing the assistant.
Некоторые описанные выше навыки можно привить Rottweiler and independently. If the owners have a desire to teach the dog and other complex skills, they should contact the kennel club. Rottweiler training professionally, on courses ZKS, involves the development of not only the skill not to take food from others, but also, for example, skills such as finding things by smell, protecting the owner from attacks, retaining the evader, etc.
