November 7, 2007

Dealing With Aggression In Your Rottweiler

One afternoon, my Rottweiler was playing with one of his toys and I tried to take it away from him. He startled me by showing his teeth and growling at me.
As shocked as I was by this outward display of aggression, I knew I had to take control of the situation. Silently, I grabbed him by the collar and immediately led him to his timeout area.
I was firm and decisive in my actions and by leaving him alone for a few minutes, he had time to absorb the consequences of his actions.
I waited about ten minutes and then I opened the door and invited him to come back into my living space.

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