[QUOTE=TrishB]Some people would recommend a female for your first Rottweiler. Some males. I would look more for a temperament that matches you, your family and your goals for the puppy.
Bite inhibition is a priority when getting a puppy in any house hold. With a young baby such as yours, it is an absolute MUST. When the puppy places its mouth on you, scream in a high pitched "YIPE!!"
Be sure not to pull your hand away when you do this. At that moment, your puppy will react by opening it's mouth in surprise. This is an acknowledgment that it hurt you and it's sorry (just like would happen if it had bitten a littermate too hard).
When the mouth opens and releases the pressure, praise the puppy! They'll soon get the idea that human skin is SOOOOOOOOOOO sensitive that they can't put any pressure on you at all.
This is a simple lesson to teach, but is imperative in any household (especially when puppy has those sharp little milking teeth).
Of course, there are mountains of information here on the forums and keep reading!!
[b]As I'm sure will be said LOTS of times in this thread, RULE #1:
Never leave your child unattended with your puppy. Not even for a minute. Your puppy isn't a babysitter just as your baby isn't a puppysitter. Therefore, never leave them alone together so that you never have to say "I was only gone for a moment, I don't know what happened...."
If you don't know what they're doing, it's your fault, not the pups or the baby's.[/b]
Simple rules to a long and happy life together!
Welcome to the fourms![/QUOTE]