[cinde33]

I have an 11 month old male, just neutered, named Maximus. I also have an 18 month old, spayed, female Sara. Maximus has been through two obedience classes since we had him as a pup, and Sara has been through one since we adopted her in July. We are scheduled to start again in February for both.

Here's my dilemma:

I can't control my dog when I absolutely have to! Now I am sure this must have something to do with respect, alpha-ness and training....or maybe I'm missing something..... let me present an example.

Maximus is the hardest with this. When he has a mind to something, nothing can deter him from it. Head Strong or blowing me off? Both?

When we go for walks, if he even sees a human and/or a dog, he leaves his heel position and goes nuts. He tugs at his leash and trys to run. At 5'4', 115 lbs, I can BARELY stop him. (He weighs 90 lbs. and has insane brut strength!) In fact, once when I was looking over at my husband while walking, Max noticed a person checking the mail and literally threw me over her car!

Leash correction? Doesn't matter. I can give him a jerk, I could choke him if I wanted to and he still drags me down the street. (I don't choke him BTW :) ) I hold on with all of my might so he doesn't get away and he pulls and pulls. I give him commands but he just bolts. Doesn't pay any mind. However, at the end of the walk, when we get to the door and I mutter 'sit" he obeys perfectly.


Could this be in part that we just got him neutered 2 weeks ago? I know some say that differs with your dogs. I do training sessions, and he knows how to heel, but he turns into an uncontrollable dog every time we walk by. When there is no one around, he heels perfectly.

If I want him to go into a different room or into his kennel when he doesn't want to, I can't physically do it. Sometimes he won't even be lured.

Is it a matter of respect? Or can a rottie be that tunnel-visioned?!

If I left any pertinent info out, please let me know, does anyone else have any trouble with this? Or can wake me up to something?

Thanks, Cind :)