| Re: Having a bit of a new problem
So, hold off on the bones. If bones bring on the problem stop. Give him several more months of living with you and learning to trust and bond further with you before you go there again.
Give him time. Manage the obvious problems with fairness and consistency. Supervise interactions with your children.
He needs to feel relaxed and comfortable with you. Yes, even more than you think you have already. Getting into some Obedience classes, will help him build confidence. The more a dog understands there are expectations, directions, commands...that he understands and complies with...the happier and more confident he will become. He will think of it as gainful employment, and Rottie's being working dogs... like to have jobs! ...so to speak.
He is still far too unsure of his role in your home to have that bone just now. So, he's reverting to what worked for him before. Classes will help. They will also help him build up and strengthen the bond between you. Get there, before working on such high value treats.
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