herding trait/problem?

[tvanderwall]

Ok, I know one of traits the Rottweiler was bred for is herding:

Wyatt is only 5 months old now, and when anyone comes over or even any of us who live there, when we walk in the house or he is let out of his crate, he will get very excited and for lack of better terminology herd you.

I know from reading that this could be a dominance issue, but he is only 5 months old and I truly don't think this is a dominate issue with him, and personally for myself I don't have a problem with him doing this, as I control how hard he pushes against me, however..

When someone comes to visit the last thing they or I want is him herding them

I do keep a short lead on him so he can't jump on people as we are in the process of teaching this as well, but I guess I am curious how do you teach him not to herd people, I don't want to keep away from people, just not herd them

Any tricks up your sleeve that you can share with me?

[sophie's-mom]

describe what he is doing when he is "herding" you or your company, please.

[tvanderwall]

takes his hind end and pushes againt you as if he just can't close enough to you

[Judi W]

Dogs do not herd by pushing the stock with their butts. So, this is certainly not herding behavior. Regardless, if your pup is doing something you don't want him to do, tell him so. Do not however be unfair by letting him think it is OK to do to you but not others.

[tvanderwall]

ok so there I go again making myself look like a fool

since he is not herding anyone, I guess my bet is to just teach him to sit when someone comes and and wait to get his attention on our terms, which is easier said then done, but must be done, young pups just have so much energy and excitement and they just know that the only reason anyone comes over is there just to see them (so they think).

The joys of teaching...............

[Judi W]

Perhaps easier and more appropriate would be to teach him to shoo away when he is not wanted. Teach him a spot to go to or what get back means.

[fbkeays]

Herding behavior would be more of him using his body to block the direction you are going. Think of tacking in sailing. You go to the left, the dog is on your left, blocking you. You move to your right, dog swings around behind (usually) and goes to the right, blocking you. Lots of back and forth (called wearing), with the occasional circle to try to move you in a certain direction. If you are really being difficult to herd, he might go and grap your pants leg (grip).
Shoving his butt into you is more of a sign of "Scratch my butt" and "This is my best side".

[miccmill]

Originally Posted by fbkeays

Herding behavior would be more of him using his body to block the direction you are going. Think of tacking in sailing. You go to the left, the dog is on your left, blocking you. You move to your right, dog swings around behind (usually) and goes to the right, blocking you. Lots of back and forth (called wearing), with the occasional circle to try to move you in a certain direction. If you are really being difficult to herd, he might go and grap your pants leg (grip).
Shoving his butt into you is more of a sign of "Scratch my butt" and "This is my best side".

I've never really read a description of hearding. I've seen it done on TV and am amazed at how efficient a dog is at herding from such a far distance.
Anyway, this is what Hannah does to the CAT! Not often and I can't imagine what inspires her to do it but when Hannah gets her where she wants her, she turns and walks off.

[debbiej]

we had corgies that really put a lot of effort into herding our family on hikes when the kids were little. it was so cute, except when they nipped our ankles.