| Pat did the wrong thing. A rottie is very stubbern. When he rolled onto his back this is called a submissive position...this is pretty much saying "You win". When a dog is still approached in a mannor where it feels it is threatened in this position, then it trys to protect it's self. There is a really great magazine out right now in pet stores called Rottweilers, it is published from Dog Fancy. It related to this dog specifically and it's behaviors and actions and what they mean. Also several dog books will discuss a dogs actions and what they mean from submissive behavior to wanting to play to being scared, etc. If I were you I would put your dog into puppy class or obedience class. This way your dog will get socialized to other dogs and people and also they will help you with your dogs temperment. I am going to my second class and have learned A LOT! Rotties are a dog all their own. Everything I have read and been taught in class is so true, and I would have never had know so much. ONE BIG THING...Rotties respond to positive reinfocement not negitive...this is SOOOO true. IF you need any other tip, I have a folder full from our puppy class and this magazine along with books I bought before investing in our rottie.  |