How to Train an Overactive Rottweiler Puppy

According to the American Kennel Club, Rottweilers make excellent guard dogs due to their protective nature. Rottweilers are clownish and friendly with people they know, and are high energy dogs. Puppies in particular require obedience training because they will eventually grow into large dogs that can cause problems if not properly trained.

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Instructions

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      Keep training sessions short and frequent. Young Rottweilers have better attention spans than other breeds, but they are still puppies and can get bored easily. End each session before the Rottweiler puppy has a chance to get bored, making him want more.

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      Use treats to reward good behavior. Treat your puppy every time he carries out the requested behavior to show him that doing as you say is worth his while.

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      Socialize your Rottweiler puppy from as early an age as possible. Introduce her to as many different people, animals, places, situations and objects as possible. Unsocialized Rottweiler puppies run the risk of becoming aggressive towards strangers as adults.

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      Train the basic obedience commands such as "sit" and "down." When the Rottweiler puppy has mastered these commands, move onto attention commands such as "watch me." Rottweilers are intelligent dogs that love to learn, and are capable of being taught many tricks.

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      Teach your Rottweiler puppy bite inhibition. Make a noise like a yelp if the puppy uses his teeth when playing with you and stop the play session. The puppy will eventually learn that being mouthy when playing means the end of play time.

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      Exercise or play with your overactive Rottweiler puppy for a short time before the training session if he has too much pent-up energy.