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Originally Posted by Sharon Marples IMHO he is too young for a puppy class yet. At 8 weeks he should just be getting his FIRST vaccination, how many has he had?
How old was he when you got him and how long have you had him? Did you get him from a good, reputable breeder? If so, have you talked to the breeder about their methods of raising a puppy?
You need to do lots of searching on the forums, you will find tons of information here if you do your research. This is just a PUPPY,......at 8 weeks of age he should be played with, learning how to listen and learning the rules of your home. I think you are expecting too much of him to expect him to never challenge you or question what you are asking him to do. He is a Rottweiler after all!  It is very normal behavior, but still needs to be worked through.
Do a search for puppy biting, nipping, etc. He will need to be worked through this stage of his life for several months, especially during his teething stage (4-6 months of age). You are not going to make him quit nipping and biting in a week, it takes patience and good training techniques.
Buy the book "Rottweilers For Dummies" and read it through. It will give you a lot of input on how to raise your new little one. Enjoy him while he is young and do not put so much pressure on him. He does need to learn the rules but you also need to realize he is just a baby and give him some slack as you work through his training. Edited: I just read through some of your previous posts and found out you got Stuart at 6 weeks of age. That in itself explains a lot about his behavior. It will take even longer and you will need even more patience to work with him since he was removed from his siblings at such a young age. You sound as if you have a pretty good handle on things, just have patience and keep up with the good work! |
Yes, I did get him young, but the class he is starting is more of a basic socialization class. It starts at eight weeks and up. He will play with the other pups for twenty minutes ad then learn basics like sit and stay.
Nothing too extreme, I know he is still young.
We are working with the distracting and treats, which works sometimes, but the part that scared me was the teeth showing. We were shocked that he reacted like that. Of course, after he came back to lick us and play so I know it was innocent, but I want to get control asap.
I have the Rottweilers for Dummies, and I will be flying out tommorrow, so I plan on reading it on the plane, where i can concentrate without being nipped at
Thanks!