Can Rottweilers Get Along With a Husky?

The belief that some dogs just can't get along is not backed by truth. Dogs are complex creatures whose moods and personalities can be controlled if the owners know how to behave while introducing strange dogs to each other. Huskies and rottweilers can learn to get along no differently than a Great Dane and a Chihuahua can. It is the careful introduction to one another that determines the relationship the dogs will have.

  1. Smelling

    • A dog can learn a lot about another canine from smelling its rear end. It can also calm a confrontational situation between a husky and rottweiler by allowing both dogs to understand each other. The most important thing to remember when allowing one dog to smell another is not to rush the situation. Allow the animals to become accustomed to each other. For this introduction, you will need the assistance of a friend. Keep both dogs on a tight leash and slowly approach each other. Have both dogs sit a few feet apart and attract their attention by giving them each a treat. Slowly walk the rottweiler to the backside of the husky but remain a few feet apart. The husky will most likely look back and acknowledge the rottweiler. Have the husky's handler give another treat and command the husky to stand. Now allow the rottweiler to approach and smell the other. Repeat this process in the reverse roles.

    Leash Introduction

    • For this introduction you will need two people, one with the husky and other with the rottweiler. Both dogs should be kept on a short leash at the handlers' sides. Allow the dogs to see each other from a distance, about 50 feet. You do not want to begin an introduction with the dogs next to each other because this may create a confrontational situation. Allow both dogs to notice each other and then begin to walk toward the other dog. Keep them 10 feet apart as they pass by each other. Continue to walk away from the other dog before turning around and starting again. By repeating this process at least 10 times you are causing the dogs not only to become used to each other's presence, but also to understand that they are not a threat to each other.

    The Dog Park

    • This introduction will also require the assistance of a friend. Separately arrive at your local dog park. Plan so you arrive at the park with the husky 10 to 15 minutes before your friend handling the rottweiler. By allowing both dogs to meet in a public setting where dozens of other dogs are, they will not be focused on each other, as they would be in a one-on-one situation, and instead gradually get to know each other through group play. After your time at the park is through the dogs may be comfortable enough with each other to travel home in one car. However, have another person in the car with you in the event that a situation does arise.

    Tire Them Out

    • After an introduction is made and the dogs are accustomed to each other, they can still behave in an aggressive manner even days later. For the first few days that both dogs are in each other's company, making sure that both dogs are well exercised is the best way to avoid a situation. Dogs are less active when tired or worn out. Play with the husky for a bit, and after the canine is panting and slowing down switch for the rottweiler. By wearing out each dog, you are lessening the chance the one dog will have more energy than the other, allowing a relationship to run smoothly as the dogs will most likely be too tired to cause harm to the other.