aggressive behaviour

[alison dockree]

my rotty is now 2 and up till this time he has been quite well behaved...been to puppy training etc and used to have no problems just the usual, but now for no reason his eyes go from calm and serene to glassy and he just goes mad jumping up trying to bite and then starts to run really fast up and down the room etc still trying to reach with his teeth and eventually he calms down and then goes and lays down and sleeps,,,,, I have to add that he is the size of a small great dane and weighs in at over 10 stone..no excess weight.. and is also very aggressive to my other dog now

[Judi W]

This is not unusual when people stop their training activities at puppy level. dogs do not remain puppies, but go through adolesence and become adults gaining strength both mentally and physically. With a dominant breed such as the Rottweiler the results are much more evident than with most other breeds. Unfortunately, it usually means that much more forceful training then becomes necessary than would have been required had the dog remained continually in training until well into adulthood. It rather sounds like living with a wild animal when you have to wait until he expends himself and goes off to rest and hope it happens soon.

If you are certain that he does not have a medical problem (or even if he does) contact your breeder for assistance. Your breeder should be able to refer you to a trainer that can help you get this dog under control before someone is hurt. It sounds as if he needs some purpose in life and some structure. This is not going to happen naturally but will require some very hard work and serious discipline. Stick with your trainer's advice and expect it to take some time and a great deal of effort.

[southerncomfort]

Alison, I agree with Judi, your rottweiler will need continuous training throughout adulthood. He may very well be bored and just needs the work.

I am in the Virginia Beach area, I saw from your post you are in Norfolk, I know of a great trainer in the Va Bch area who is also a breeder of Champion Rottweilers, she is a fantastic source for Rottie owners in our area for training, obedience and otherwise.

Her name is Dory Hoffman and she owns Hunt Club Canine Obedience Training in Virginia Beach. You might consider giving her a try. Speaking from experience, she is great with our breed.

[Judi W]

Mike,
I believe she is in Norfolk UK, not the US (hint - weight given in stones)

[K9-man]

I was wondering what the 'stone' thing was about? :o

[damp]

1 stone = 14 lbs.