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Originally Posted by dipper

Wow, I read the post by Otis, read the responses and read the origonal post again.
IMHO what Otis said has great merit---I can't believe the response he is getting!!

After owning rottweilers for 38 years, I could find nothing wrong with his post and nothing to argue about ---really.

Are your dogs not protective?? Are your dogs not wary of strangers and aloof??
My dogs have ALWAYS wanted to be with me and I have said for years that if you want to get the most out of your Rottie, he/she NEEDS to be with you as much as possible.
My dogs LOVE to be with me at all times---not possible of course--but they would love to.
BONDING is a critical part of Rottie ownership!!

Lastly, just what did he say that you can not read in ANY standard describing the Rottweiler??
I saw nothing that OTIS said that is not in line with the standard.

What did he say that was wrong??

Rich

Sure, there was some info that was accurate about rotts, but for anybody to come here and claim that they have been training working rotts (at a supposedly very high level for the military), should have no problem backing up their credentials. The pulling out concrete posts and dragging them just struck me (also) as a bunch of BS. Legitimate background and training knowledge goes a long way with me. You want your words about this breed to have legitimacy and meaning, then don't make statements that "water down" your knowledge and credentials.