is she going to get aggressive?

[bdfoop81]

I have a 8 1/2 month old rotty girl and she has always been quite calm. Is it true that girl dogs and boy dogs dont always fight and bark at each other as if they were of the same sex? well i walked her when she got about 5 months old, and where i would walk her thru there are two dogs one male and a female. she would always get scared and try to squirm away when we neared them. But now that she is 8 1/2 months...lets just say she isnt as scared. now she growls at the female and barks...but with the male she nearly tries to get at him...she gets very angry and pulls that i bet if there wasnt a fence between them she would attack him, becuz when i tried to calm her down by holding her she nearly bit me...and she growls at pedestrians when they too are walking. SO are these signs that she would be a vicious dog as she gets older?

[rottielover2004]

that is a dog with no manners. Have you done even basic OB with her. My dog would never get away with that. Even if she had done basics. Bring her back, get the trainer to teach you to teach her. And yes if this is not corrected she will be a bully for the rest of her life, because you are allowing her to

[hcelsa]

These are not necessarily signs that she's "going" to get aggressive, but that she's afraid of strange dogs and people and is already getting away with reacting inappropriately. These are all signs that she hasn't had the socialization and training she should have by now. Get her into a basic obedience class as quick as you can, and since she is still young you may be able to fix these issues.

Read the article I posted yesterday on responsible dog ownership "Responsible Dog Ownership"...and don't make it harder for the rest of us to own our beloved breed by allowing your Rottweiler to be a bad example in public.

[staziarain]

I would have to agree with hcelsa you def arent socializing her enough.
If you want a dog to just keep indoors away from people this isnt the breed for you. She has become overly protective of you and thinks that people arent safe, and wants to protect herself and you.
if you love your dog wich i think you do because your asking for help, please put her in some puppy social classes and also get her spayed if you havent already. Its good to nip those hormones in the butt, and its a proven fact that spayed and nuetered dogs live longer.
good luck, please take our replies to heart, for your sake and your dogs.

[Anne]

This dog urgently needs obedience training. She is clearly lacking in socialisation which should have been done when she was younger. I pray this is not the dog you are considering breeding.

I don't believe her behaviour indicates any sign of being protective at all. It sounds a lot more like fear aggression to me.

Please take this dog to obedience classes ASAP. If you don't learn how to handle her you will be in trouble. Classes will teach you how to train her.

[Xaramom]

Hi! I am a new Rottie owner and member and have a 1.5 yr Rottie girl we got from the shelter about a month ago. I had some help from 'Angelbunny' on the phone when Xara growled and leaped at my husband when he reached down to see what she had. Upon reflection, we realized that one factor could have been that my husband was too hesitatant when reaching for her, and she immediately perceived it as a suspicious action. Later, he walked by while she was chewing on a bone, mentioned her name and laughed as he ruffled her head and she didn't even notice! I have noticed since that if I watch Xara for a reaction when approaching something (doesn't matter if she's out on a leash or free in the house) she is suspicious and will growl at someone even if she is familiar with them. If I am not worried, she doesn't even notice a stranger! She is so keyed to me that if I even hesitate slightly at what I am approaching or going past, she notices and becomes alert and watchful. I would strongly advise this junior member to take his/her dog to obedience lessons, and to take a knowledgeable adult along (maybe DAD?) in case this dog is too strong at 8.5 months for her/him to control effectively or give strong enough correction. Meanwhile, the strongest advice I would give for right now (as a former German Shepard owner, dog obedience trainer and horse trainer) is that if you HAVE to walk your dog in that direction, not to linger by such situations (don't stare at the dogs or people, look past them at where you're going) and when you see dogs by fences ahead of you, cross the street to put some distance between you and them or turn and head fast in another direction, calling the dog to heel or come with you with strong fast tugs on her leash so she is distracted and will pay attention to you and where you are going, instead of the situation she was suspicious of. Do other members concur?

[staziarain]

I think thats a great idea for walks, also dont linger around, i think that would help...along with classes...i do however feel like shes overprotective, but hey thats just my opinion, ive had 2 fosters that came to me the way your dog is, and it only took a couple of wks of puppy socialization, and taking them everywhere with me// rewarding them constantly and telling them their okay, relax, id say it happy though like nothing was wrong, keeping it positive.(trying my best too anyhow)they got over it, it took a while longer for the oldest one he was 2 1/2, and were placed with great families
So dont give up, with a little hard work and the right guidence you should be able to break this...also trainer....helps to have an awesome trainer...i had a great trainer that taught me yrs ago,her advice and guidance so so awesome it never left me, now i pass it on best i can...
GOOD LUCK

[bdfoop81]

well mr friends rott in my opinion was to socialized that she doesnt bark at strangers coming into the house....since there front yard is gated they keep it in the front...they tell me that theyre afraid that she will let an intruder come in...shes basically too nice...so i want to train and educate my dog but i still want her to be aggressive when necessary like letting us know when a stranger i comin at night...someone have any opinions

[flyballmom]

Originally Posted by bdfoop81

well mr friends rott in my opinion was to socialized that she doesnt bark at strangers coming into the house....since there front yard is gated they keep it in the front...they tell me that theyre afraid that she will let an intruder come in...shes basically too nice...so i want to train and educate my dog but i still want her to be aggressive when necessary like letting us know when a stranger i comin at night...someone have any opinions

Being well socialized has nothing to do with barking at intruders. My dogs have been what one might label "overly socialized" and believe you me, if anyone came in the house uninvited, they wouldn't stay long

I see you are in Fresno. My ob. trainer is also a behaviorist. When/if you become a full member, PM me and I'll give you her phone number. Her name is Melody Daggs, but she doesn't advertise and is very hard to find in the phone book. Posting of phone numbers isn't allowed here.

[debbiej]

Dogs that don't feel like someone is in charge of things, tend to start trying to be in charge themselves. they come across as 'becoming aggressive' where they are really just becoming convinced that someone needs to be in charge, and it may as well be them. As advised, obedience classes are in order. they do wonders for convincing a dog they can feel calm and confident in your leadership. then she will stop trying to make decisions about what needs to be done in situations.

the sight of a large dog is usually enough to make anyone but the worst bad guys hesitate. and a large, well trained dog that sits on command and waits for it's master's next word, is even more intimidating.

[hmeadq]

While I agree that classes are always a good idea, here is my opinion.

If you put her in a position repeatedily where she was very scared and you forced her into the situation even though she would "get scared and try to squirm away."

Now that she is older she sees no recorse but to try to defend herself. It may be missguided but she sees no choice...

Just my 2 cents... Oh and classes help build confidence which will help her be less scared...

[staziarain]

just curious...are you planning on putting her in classes? or are you going to try this on your own?

just that weve all suggested what would be best and yet i havent heard you agree about the classes, you just asked about making her be aware of an intruder( wich by the way theyll do on their own,dogs sense danger and will let you know)...

your friends dog is a good dog for being a people lover...they can never be too socialized in my opinion....yet you made it sound like that was a bad thing..
whats that about???

[staziarain]

we all told you our advice because we care what happens to your beloved pup...
just wondering if your going to answer my questions?