Trick training is just like any other Rottweiler training and demands practice and patience. You also need to frequently and lavishly reward your Rottweiler for right performance. It is essential to teach your Rottweiler the ‘focus command’ before you move on with trick training. Begin with the easy training activities, plan the training according to your dog’s pace of learning.

How to Get Started?

For beginners, it is important to focus on the basics like shaking hands, fetching and dancing. All of these will improve your dog’s skills and confidence quickly.

The Handshake Trick:

The handshake trick starts with the ‘sit’ position followed by getting its attention using the ‘focus command’. Pick up its paw gently using one hand and give your dog a treat using the other. Whenever your dog raises its paw on your command, praise lavishly and give it a treat. Keep repeating this technique and you will find that it masters this trick very quickly. Also, try to teach your Rottweiler dog to ‘hide’ and ‘wave’ its face using its paw after the handshaking trick is mastered.

The Fetching Trick:

A long lead, helps initially in the ‘fetch’ trick. As soon as your dog is focused, toss away its favourite toy at a little distance (a few feet away). Remember to say ‘fetch’ when it jumps or runs towards the toy. Make sure that you praise your pet after it picks up the toy, and again when it brings the toy to you to play again. Wait until the toy is given again, and praise as well as reward your dog again. As you achieve success in ‘fetch’ move on to other games like Frisbee. Never praise for dog dropping article- they are to offer it to you.

The Dancing Trick:

The dancing trick is a simple one that is based primarily on the ‘sit’ position. Start by placing a treat above the dog’s nose till such time it jumps on hind legs. Make sure that you say ‘dance’ and then give the treat to your Rottweiler while taking hold of the front legs gently. You should dance along with your pet at first and guide it by keeping hold of its front legs, making it balance on the hind ones. Never force or pull your dog to make it stay in ‘standing’ position. Just reward as and when the behaviour occurs naturally. Finally, you will see that your dog will start performing the trick without any assistance.

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Normal growth of a puppy makes it healthy and strong. Hip dysplasia or elbow dysplasia are some of the serious, common diseases that are caused by rushed growth of a Rottweiler pup. Do not give any sort of growth supplements to your pet in order to increase its height or weight, because in the long run your pet may suffer from the problem in their joints and also may have knee problems and also serious heart diseases.

Rottweiler puppies are really adorable, but like any other breed they can vary in size, structure and personality.

There are certain things which are responsible for the weight/height/growth of your pet.

These include his or her bloodlines i.e. genetic components, which means the size of his parents, his metabolic rate, diet, activity level and others.

It is commonly found that male Rottweilers are usually heavier than the female Rotties, but genes and bloodline plays an important role here. If you want to see your Rottweiler grow in a healthy manner, then be patient and allow him to grow and develop in its own pace.

Usually Rottweilers grow and mature slowly but their height and weight is generally determined by their genes. Ensure that your pet eats in proper quantity and exercises regularly to help him in his normal healthy development.

Here some of the important information regarding Rottweiler growth and development:

• Most rapid growth occurs between birth and 8 months of age.
• Your pup will gain his full height before he reaches its full weight.
• Most of the pups do not mature until 18 months- 2 years of age.
• Some puppies keep growing until they are 3 years of age.
• During adolescence period most pups look awkward and scrawny.

Apart from these above mentioned Rottweiler information, you will get a number of sites on the internet regarding the varied stages of Rottweiler growth during the different age span.

Rottweilers are strong and tough dogs. They have immense self-confidence and they are intelligent too. They are extremely energetic. A properly trained Rottweiler can be a devoted friend to children.

Some of the important points to consider before you get one as your pet are:

• Is a Rottweiler comfortable with other dogs and cats
• Is Rottweiler is reliable with children
• How much Rottweiler eats
• How much exercise a Rottweiler needs
• What is a Rottweiler’s life span

From the above mentioned context we can say that before adopting or purchasing a Rottweiler one should be informed with the necessary facts which are related to bringing up a Rottweiler.

Rottweilers also have fear periods where the mundane may freak them so it is important that you ignore their fear and communicate to them that fear is unacceptable-nothing can hurt them.

These periods usually occur between 8-16 weeks and 9-14 months of age. Ignore their antics.

Rottweiler is in its happiest mood when it is given any sort of tasks. Their endurance, intelligence and eagerness to perform a job make them suitable as a service dog and also a devoted companion. So we can say that it has as an inborn instinct to work as a protector, Rottweiler is self-confident. A keen observer, patient and silent with tolerating and persistent attitude. Proper handling and efficient grooming can easily make this breed a worthwhile member of any family.

Some important and essential tips for proper grooming of this breed are as follows:-

Generally Rottweiler’s personal grooming is suggested after every 4 to 8 weeks intervals, to clean ears, clip nails, checking anal glands and also to ensure that the coat and skin both are in healthy condition.

• Eyes should be clear, alert and bright. Special eye care solution may be used during bath to clear any kind of foreign particles.
• Monthly ear cleaning and ear care is advisable to make sure that there will be no ear problems arising which will affect his attention.
• Generally Rottweiler requires a bath monthly. It should be a general bath with any medicated products. This should be followed up with a medicated conditioner to keep the coat in great shape.
• Paw balm should be used weekly to keep the paws pad soft and to prevent it from drying and cracking.
• Shedding blade can be used to pull out the dead coat.
• Along with grooming it is also very important to train your Rottweiler as well. Training is not a one day process. Training of Rottweileris an ongoing commitment which you should continue to carry out every day.

Some of the important and necessary Rottweiler’s training tips are as follows:

• Young Age: The first step to train your Rottweiler is that you should start their training process at a very young age. It is important if you start it between the ages of 6 weeks to 6 months.
• Understand Dominance: The idea of dominance based training is that your pet should follow the rules established by you in order to improve his or her behavior. There are several things which you can follow to encourage your pet’s behavior without being harsh and rude to your dog.
• Socialization: It is very important to notice that your dog should be comfortable and happy among strangers. This can be done by taking your puppy out for walks to the parks, friend’s house etc.
• Positive Reinforcement: Training by reward is the best way to communicate with your dog. Positive reinforcement is training your dog by giving rewards to his actions.
• Avoid physical discipline: During training process one should avoid physical discipline which can stress out your dog and make it aggressive.
• Patience: This is one of the most important and hardest steps in this training procedure. Always be cool and calm. If you are calm then your pet will be calm. The more patience you use the better result you will get.

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There are many sites where you can get various types of suggestions before selecting a good name for your pet. On this Rottweiler’s name page you will get a wide option of names with their meaning. Choose the best name that fits with the characteristics and nature of your pet, this blog contains various names for a male and a female Rottweiler pup.

The most preferable female and male purebred Rottweiler names are should be short and be easily recognizable by your dog. Repeat the name you have chosen several times of a day, in front of your pet to get him/her familiar with it. Select a name that is easy for everyone to call and nice to hear too.

While selecting the names for your puppy you should follow these points:

• Rottweiler’s dog names should be short- preferably with one or two syllables.
• Names should be cute, exotic and short so that it is easily recognizable by your pet.

Some of the Common Purebred Rottweiler Names are as Follows:

Angus: This means ‘one choice’. It’s a good choice with a good sense of humor and wisdom.

Atlas: It’s a Greek word, which means ‘to carry’.

Conan: It’s also a unique one for your strong Rottweiler.

Dante: Meaning ‘lasting or enduring’. It’s also a cool choice for your pet.

Dutchess: This name is ideal for those female puppies with a bit of attitude.

Marley: Marley means ‘meadow near the lake’.

Tigress: This name is ideal for those female Rottweiler who generally love being outdoors.

Venus: The Roman goddess of love and beauty. This is also an ideal name for a lovable pet.

Apart from some of my own preferred purebred Rottweiler names, you can also consider other Rottweiler pup names such as:

• Hooch
• Attila
• Hulk
• Jabba
• Rugby
• Jaws
• Samson
• Jambo
• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Sasquatch
• Sergeant
• Bismark
• Boomer
• Boone
• Kong
• Shark
• Brawny
• Mac
• Lurch
• Sumo
• Magnum
• Thunder
• Chubby
• Mac
• Brutus
• Titan
• Moose

Thousands more.

Before choosing the Rottweiler puppy names one should considered that:

• Puppy names should not sound like any other family members or friends, otherwise confusion may arise.
• The name should not sound similar to a command so as not to confuse the puppy.

The above mentioned points are important while selecting Rottweiler’s dog names.