[jaden]

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Originally Posted by damp

A dog knows VERY well where it places its feet and butt and it also knows who it pushs/leans against. Since the dog does this with deliberately, I simply find it rude, and it is a sign of [/font]

Originally Posted by damp

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Subtle Dominance! and it has nothing to do with protection and no dog will herd my kids... Thats my job! [/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']

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[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']From that thread alone I copied just 3 other member’s quotes regarding leaning. There are so many threads regarding the subject it would be impossible to copy all of them. 50% believe this is a behavior issue, 50% do not.[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']When saturn was small people get mad at me saying that I was to strict with him.Look at him now he is very well behaved and does not have a mean bone in his body.Although I do allow him to do things alot of you do not,for instance he'll come over and leen against you while sitting down,he just wants to be petted and I don't mind a dripping hand,but if I don't want him to do this I just tell him no and goes elsewheres.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']I would like to say that I agree with everything written so far, in principal, but I'd also like to mention that the dog's personality should be taken into account when examining behaviors. Not EVERYTHING is about dominance[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']. Some puppies step on you simply because they are going through a clumsy stage. Some leaning is affectionate. I had a male Rottie who greeted absolutely everyone he met by swinging around in front of them, sitting down on the the tips of their toes, and leaning (gently) back against them as he tipped his head back and looked into their eyes. I could have quenched this behavior eventually, with a lot of corrections, but I chose not to. This greeting charmed a lot of people, and was totally harmless in itself.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Thank you MaryDVM, for reminding us that a behavior taken out of context of the total dog, cannot be interpreted[/font][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']. I am always reminded of that old saw about evil is, to him who evil thinks. My old male used to butt me with his head to be patted. I am very glad that I turned it into a game. I used to tell him give me some good butts. I would give anything to have those "butties" back. I am in no way suggesting ignoring dominant behavior, but one must view the dog as a whole.[/font]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']I also do not like to think I am narrow minded and I do heed good advice when given. So I did a little research on the Internet. This is from http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/rottweilers.html. [/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']If you don't want to deal with...[/font]

• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']An extremely careful search to avoid all the bad-tempered Rottweilers [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']A bulky dog who takes up a lot of space in your house and car [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']A heavy dog who wants to sit on your feet, lie on your lap, and lean his weight against your leg [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Rowdiness and exuberant jumping, especially when young [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Destructiveness when bored or not exercised enough [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Providing enough socialization so their protectiveness doesn't become aggression [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Aggression toward other animals -- chasing instincts [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Strong-willed mind of his own, requiring a confident owner who can take charge [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Slobbering and drooling [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Gassiness (flatulence) [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Shedding [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Legal liabilities (public perception, future breed bans, insurance problems, increased chance of lawsuits) [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']A multitude of serious health problems and a short lifespan [/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']A Rottweiler may not be right for you.[/font]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Like I said, if any one disagrees with me that is fine. I know my dog and I know her intentions. And to quote another member “a behavior taken out of context of the total dog, cannot be interpreted”[/font]