Can someone explain this to me

[rommel's mom]

When we leave Rommel in the car and someone comes up to it he will put his head out the window and lick people when they approach. But if the person puts their hand in the car he will growl and snap at them. He did this even to my husband but there was another person standing next to him, we don't know if he was confused if it was the other person that was reaching in or not. What I need to know if this is an allowed behavor or are we in trouble?
Also what makes a dog lick everone in sight one minute but another peson comes up and he growls at them. As you can tell I'm new with Rottweiler's and could use all the input I can ger. We are already dealing with him getting very upset in the car when other dogs come running and barking at the car. he proceeds to lung toward the window at them. He also get annoyed when we camp and while we are walking with him other dogs bark and approach him. He barks and lungs at them on his leash. Sorry got so long winded, thanks for the advice in advance.

[damp]

Yes you are in big troubles, if your dog bites someone!

Seems like your dog needs obedience training and some manners in generality!

[rommel's mom]

He has had training and he hasn't bit anyone just warns them. We take him into Petco and have no problems at all, he loves being around all the people.

[Patty1231]

You need to start firmly correctly him whenever he displays an unwanted behavior. Consistency is the key. I've worked through these issues with both of mine. And, remember, training is an ongoing thing, not a "had" thing.

[Canadianrotti]

Training, training, training! Your ability to have control over your dog (especially important in the early months), is going to be challenged almost every minuite of every day, and how you respond to every situation will mold them into the dog they will become later in life. Things like playing rough with them, letting them on the couch or bed, playing with them when THEY want to, the list goes on and on.
Getting a pup of any kind is a lot of work, rotties are no exception becuse of their brillaince (I may be a little biased on that one ). If you work hard, follow a good training program, and be consistent with your pup, you will be rewarded with the best companion you could imagine.
Read up on the NILIF (nothing in life is free) program, many people here follow it to some degree and I have yet to hear anything bad about it (from people that actually follow it of course).

[damp]

Originally Posted by rommel's mom

He did this even to my husband but there was another person standing next to him, we don't know if he was confused if it was the other person that was reaching in or not. What I need to know if this is an allowed behavor or are we in trouble?

He WARNED you very seriously. Dogs do know very well, whom they snap at. He snapped at your husband!

And to answer your question… no it’s definitely not an allowed behavior!!! Just like lunging and barking at other dogs.

Firstly I would not leave the dog in a car with the window open, and if it’s to hot in the car for the dog, leave him at home or take him with you...

[flyballmom]

I agree...I do take my dogs in the car with me, they love to go for rides. Car rides helped keep Charleigh sane after both her knee surgeries. BUT...I rarely leave them in the car unattended, and when I do the windows are only cracked...more for the safety of my dogs than passersby. On hot days the dogs stay home.

Originally Posted by damp

He WARNED you very seriously. Dogs do know very well, whom they snap at. He snapped at your husband!

And to answer your question… no it’s definitely not an allowed behavior!!! Just like lunging and barking at other dogs.

Firstly I would not leave the dog in a car with the window open, and if it’s to hot in the car for the dog, leave him at home or take him with you...

[tilerspop]

Tiler raises the roof if anyone dares to even get near his truck when he's in there and I am not. You would think he would kill them, but it's all noise. It stops as soon as you open the door. If they only knew they could get in and drive away. On the bright side I have never lost any tools from the truck when he's along!

It's all training, training, training, noise is OK, contact is not.

[moondog]

Luna would be in doo-doo up to her ears if she ever pulled a stunt like that!

Dogs know exactly where they are putting their mouth, so don't give him the excuse that he was confused. He wasn't.

I never leave my dog in the car alone, either, unless I can see her from wherever I'm at (like the ATM machine). I feel she is vulnerable left alone like that in a public place and it's really easy for them to develop some not so nice behaviors....as your dog has demonstrated.

[HerculesMomma]

[quote=rommel's mom]When we leave Rommel in the car and someone comes up to it he will put his head out the window and lick people when they approach. But if the person puts their hand in the car he will growl and snap at them. /QUOTE]

I'm sorry to say I don't have enough experience to help you out with the behavior questions. I can only think back to one time that Herc made a noise at me while I was eating. In retrospect it might have simply been a grumble, but at the time he was only in my house for 3 weeks and it sounded like a growl to me. I got up so fast off my chair to yell at him I thought he was going to wet himself. If he ever went to snap at me he'd be in even bigger trouble as I'd make a bigger to do. Then I'd be on here asking everyone what I should do

I have to say leaving the windows down in your car is kind of a rude thing to do to other people parked next to you. Knowing that most people are afraid of Rotties to begin with, you really shouldn't leave your windows down enough where he can stick his head out. Talk about intimidating. I can imagine me somewhat absent mindedly walking to my car and then all of a sudden this huge Rott sticks his head out of the window?! I think I'd wet myself! I'm always on alert for strangers approaching me, but surely wouldn't be expecting a big dog to appear out of no where.

Besides, if someone anatagonizes him while he's in the car, and he retaliates with a bite you could get sued to the point where not only you could loose your dog, but you could loose a lot of cash too. Be careful and good luck.

[macho rottie]

What are strangers doing sticking their hands into your vehicle anyway? I sure as heck would not be sticking my hands into someone car or petting a strangers dog left in a vehicle. You are asking to be bit.

[moondog]

Originally Posted by macho rottie

What are strangers doing sticking their hands into your vehicle anyway? I sure as heck would not be sticking my hands into someone car or petting a strangers dog left in a vehicle. You are asking to be bit.

Originally Posted by rommel's mom

He did this even to my husband but there was another person standing next to him, we don't know if he was confused if it was the other person that was reaching in or not.

Stupid people do stupid things, but the dog is the one who snapped or bit and he also did it to a person he knew. It is ultimately OUR job to make sure this doesn't happen. It is our dog's life and our own fanny on the line if we fail to prevent "accidents".

[Brooke&Ryan]

Originally Posted by macho rottie

What are strangers doing sticking their hands into your vehicle anyway? I sure as heck would not be sticking my hands into someone car or petting a strangers dog left in a vehicle. You are asking to be bit.

Ryan ran into the pet store one day when Julius was about 6 months old. Jules & I hung out in the car with the AC on & waited for Ryan to come back. Julius was in the backseat in his seatbelt harness & the backseat window was open just a tad bit. This woman walked by & tried to stick her hand into the car & pet Jules. Her hand didn't fit but she sure tried to squeeze it in. I don't think she saw me sitting there.

In my firm voice I said, "Ummm hey, that's my car. Could you please remove your hand?" She told me she just wanted to pet my dog. I responded with a prompt, "No thank you." So there are those people out there who will try it. I don't like to leave Julius in the car by himself because he turns into a drool machine. But trust me, there are people out there who will stick their hand into your car to pet your dog, even if it's a Rottweiler.

Brooke

[Patty1231]

Originally Posted by Brooke&Ryan

This woman walked by & tried to stick her hand into the car & pet Jules. Her hand didn't fit but she sure tried to squeeze it in. I don't think she saw me sitting there.Brooke

I understand that we have to protect our dogs from being the guilty party in these instances but, honestly, anyone who does this deserves to get bitten. That being said, I don't leave either one of my dogs in the car alone, windows open or closed, to avoid incidents. I'm glad you were with Jules, Brooke. The nerve of some people! I'm not entirely sure how Rocco or Perle would react because we've never been in that particular situation; my guess would be that both would warn - Rocco may or may not bite, Perle definitately would if warning was not heeded.

[Brooke&Ryan]

Originally Posted by Patty1231

I understand that we have to protect our dogs from being the guilty party in these instances but, honestly, anyone who does this deserves to get bitten. That being said, I don't leave either one of my dogs in the car alone, windows open or closed, to avoid incidents. I'm glad you were with Jules, Brooke. The nerve of some people! I'm not entirely sure how Rocco or Perle would react because we've never been in that particular situation; my guess would be that both would warn - Rocco may or may not bite, Perle definitately would if warning was not heeded.

I know! I couldn't believe that someone would do that! I wouldn't have the nerve nor would I invade someone's personal space in that way.

Julius isn't left in the car by himself at all. It just freaks me out a bit too much leaving him by himself in the car. Plus with it getting hot out again it's just not an option.