Duration - 50 mins
This Rottweiler care and training DVD features expert information from: Kimberley MacDonald, a Kennel Club Breeder, Bryan Pooley, a vet with 40 years experience and Claire Arrowsmith, an animal behaviourist.
Through their sound, professional advice you’ll gain an in depth insight and understanding of your Rottweiller.They’ll take you step-by-step through all the stages of Rottweiller ownership, giving you everything you need to ensure your Rottie grows into a healthy, happy and much loved addition to your family.
The Rottweiler, or Rottweil Metzgerhund, is a large dog breed originating in Germany belong to the working group. They are frequently used as guard and police dogs.
In the hands of a responsible owner, a well trained and socialized Rottweiler can be a reliable, alert dog and a loving companion. Rottweilers are very affectionate, good natured and family oriented. However, if they are not receiving the mental stimulation they can develop behavioral problems.
In recent years the breed has received some negative publicity. Rottweilers are a powerful breed with well developed genetic guarding and herding instincts, and prey drive. Dangerous behavior in Rottweilers potentially results from irresponsible ownership, abuse, neglect, or lack of socialization.
Due to their size, power and weight, an aggressive rottweiler can cause a higher level of damage than a smaller, weaker dog. Often injuries and maulings occur when an owner or passerby tries to separate fighting dogs, or unintentionally triggers a guarding behavior in a dog.
Rottweilers are not recommended for people who have little experience with dogs, or understand little about dog psychology and responsible canine ownership.
More information on Rottweiler dogs is available at Wikipedia.org.