What To Expect From Your Rottweiler Rescue Dog

Rottweiler rescue organizations say there are two reasons people give up their Rottweiler dogs, either there are problems with the people, or problems with the dog. Rottweiler owners should take responsibility for the people problems and fulfill their commitment to the dog. Some owners got their Rottweilers as companions during lonely times. These owners perhaps got bored with their Rottweilers when romance came along, or after marriage when it was time to think about starting a family. Getting a Rottweiler is definitely a lifelong commitment, and owners who want to give their Rottweilers up for selfish reasons should reconsider and follow through with their commitment.

Dog problems are problems that may occur when a Rottweiler dog's behavior changes unexpectedly, for no apparent reason. Owners may be puzzled by the changes in their dog's personality, and they may pursue obedience training or other solutions before they finally surrender their dog to a Rottweiler rescue group. Fortunately, Rottweiler rescue organizations can usually match any dog to a new home with an owner who wants to offer a dog a second chance at a happy, fulfilling human relationship. But no one should get a dog with the idea that a rescue organization will take the dog if the owner doesn't want it.

The Rottweiler is a confident breed, and a strong-willed owner needs to show the dog who is in charge. An adult Rottweiler weighs eighty to one hundred thirty-five pounds, and an out-of-control Rottweiler can be harmful to itself and its human companions. Rottweiler puppy training should begin at eight to ten weeks of age. However, owners of rescue dogs often know little or nothing about the training their dogs have received, so they can't assume their dogs were trained as puppies. Depending on the circumstances, the Rottweiler rescue group may not have information about what kind of training a dog has already completed.

Adult Rottweilers are large, weighing up to one hundred thirty-five pounds. It is important that owners are able to control these powerful dogs, and they should receive obedience training at an early age, preferably starting at eight to ten weeks of age. If an adult dog has never been trained, or if the dog has obedience problems, the rescue dog owner should take obedience courses with the dog to help establish the owner's leadership role.

Rottweilers crave leadership, and your rescue dog will be relieved when you assume the responsibility for leadership in your relationship. In addition to discipline and training, adequate exercise is essential for a Rottweiler to keep the dog's energy in balance. A well-exercised dog is easier to control and discipline than a dog filled with pent-up energy.

If you are a Rottweiler owner who has a Rottweiler that you must give up, contact a Rottweiler rescue group near you. Your Rottweiler must be current in its vaccinations and health care, and it must undergo a health check and personality inventory. You will be asked to pay a modest fee to cover the expenses associated with taking your dog.

Prospective Rottweiler rescue dog owners must apply to adopt a dog and must provide proof of home ownership or written permission from the homeowner where the dog will live. Applicants must also get the written permission of all other adults in the household. These restrictions are meant to ensure that the dog can stay in its new home. Rottweiler rescue dogs enjoy the companionship of other dogs, but any other dogs in the household must have current vaccinations and be temperamentally disposed to living with an additional dog.

If your application is approved, you will be paired up with a rescue dog and asked to foster the dog for a temporary trial period. The result is worth the wait because your Rottweiler rescue dog will be a faithful companion for the rest of its life.