The Rottweiler is an excellent dog both as a pet and as a work dog. It is famous for being intelligent, obedient and loyal. However, just like any other breed, your Rottweiler dog can develop bad behavior without proper training. To ensure that your dog is well behaved start training it at an early age, and follow the following tips while training.

Start training early

The earlier you start training your dog to behave well, the easier it will be for the commands to stick. Start training the dog anywhere from 6 weeks to six months. If you start later than six months, it will be harder to break the habits the dog has already formed. However, since this dog likes to please its owner, it is still possible to train at any age, but the training may take longer.

Do not get physical or yell

The greatest quality you need to exercise while training a dog is patience. If you get frustrated when the dog fails to get a command, it is best to walk away. Yelling at the dog or beating him up only causes him to fear you. It also confuses the dog and further hinders the learning process.

Socialise your Rottweiler

The contact that you expose your puppy to shapes interactions in future. Socialise your puppy by taking him to the park, inviting friends to come to the house and taking him for walks where there are other dogs on the way. In a way, socialization is even more important than training, especially if the training is done in isolation. Make sure that the socialization is positive, as this is where your Rottweiler learns to be either confident or afraid.

Teach some basic commands

Teach your puppy basic commands such as sit, stay, paw and no. These commands come in handy when you take your Rottweiler to public places. If you find it hard to do teach your dog these commands, it is time to call Rottweiler training in Northampton service providers. The staff are professionals who have both the skills and experience to ensure your Rottweiler understands and immediately stops what he is doing the next time you say ‘no’.

React Immediately

Dogs have a short attention span and an even shorter memory. If you want your dog to stop a certain behavior, you have to react as soon as he misbehaves. For instance, a dog that toilets in the house needs to be told what to do instead right after he is caught doing so. If you wait three hours later, he will have no idea what you are saying. In the same way, if a dog does something nice and you want to reinforce that behavior, do so right away. If you wait half an hour to reward a dog that sat when you asked him to, he will think you are just feeding him.

Ask for help

In some cases, the Rottweiler might have already learned some bad behavior such as playing tag of war with you, and you want that to stop. In such cases, it is advisable to seek the help of a Rottweiler training in Northampton service provider. The professionals know how to handle your dog and train him to unlearn the bad behavior.