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Old 02-27-2004, 01:09 PM
Tusk Tusk is offline
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Lake Forest CA USA
Re: 1st post, about my Rott and my problem...

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Originally Posted by Bruce Lanthier
Even though this is blatantly not true (as exhibited by your dogs fearful barking at non-threats) how can he protect ANYTHING while locked up out back?

Rottweilers as a breed desire to be with their "pack", their family. It is one of their traits and one of the reasons that people that understand Rottweilers get them. I have 3 dogs, 2 over a 100 pounds, and they are inside most of the time. I got the dogs because I was desirous of their companionship. It is hard to be a companion while you are locked outside and everyone else is inside.

I have found that people that do not understand the Rottweiler breed get them as protectors and then confine them where they can't protect.
Both break ins were people jumping over the garage, into the back pation area, (where Gage is, ) and busting the window. If anything, him out back saves me $200 for replacing the glass!

I understand about the being shot, stolen, or whatever, but I'm sorry, maybe I'm painting this the wrong way. He's inside at times, but outside most, and sleeps there too. I don't think he's in any danger outside, not in the least. He gets tons of attention, but I'll admit, I obviously need to train him more, and get him to quit barking.