[ladawn]

I like the consultation idea that TrishB mentioned. I too hesitate a little about who decides whom is worthy or what kind of dog. HOWEVER, the more I learn and read about rotties, the more concerned I get with the people I meet on the street who have them. Clueless and worse than that: not interested in getting a clue. I can deal with anyone who is willing to learn. Get ready to be really frightened--I feel the same way about kids. I think every prospective parent--fur kid and human kid, should have to sit through some kind of class that at least provides you with resources to get information you may need later on. At the most, some kind of parent effectiveness training course. Back to dogs though, as stated above, those who just "want a Rott" will not be deterred by a session, but those who don't know better and sit through a session with questions such as TrishB posted, may start thinking and leave with a more suitable match.