just shows what infomation can do!!

[tonihill]

im new to the breed, i used to see them in parks and admit that even tho they are lovely looking they are too big for me (im 5"2 and 105lb) then i met my partner and bruno came bounding into my life all 113lb of him! he was very dominant, to the point where he used to have me in tears, he was aggresive and was so protective over my partner i couldnt get close to him. he was constantly testing me. after moving in with my new pack i decided to take comand, lots and lots of reserch later i have established a firm spot above him in the pack. subtle changes have taken place, i now feed him tho i admit walking him will always be left to my partner i am always present on a walk tho and i join in with games ie. fetch and hide an seek etc. its also about mental attuide as soon as i started thinking more positive i noticed an imeditate change in him instead of thinking he isnt going to get off the sofa (example) and asking him to i would just tel him to if i got no responce he would get pulld off by his collor. no more miss nice girl! and to my shock it works if he senses im scared of him he will play off that. now all i have to do is teach my partner! the point of me sharing this is if i can do it anyone can its never fair to give up on any animal and time, paticence and a srong-will are the only attrubites needed!

[Anne]

It's not about size. I'm 4'10" and under 100 pounds and I have no problems walking my Rottweilers. It's about training and respect and leadership. I tell my dogs quietly what I want them to do and they're happy to carry out my instructions. I do walk them separately though, not both together.

I'm glad to hear things are working out for you with this dog. Has your partner done any obedience training with his dog?

[JoJo]

Good for you! I'm sure you've heard that saying, "behind every successful man is a strong woman"! Well it had to take that strong and WISE woman to get things straightened out. Continue being consistant. It sounds like you all need to get into obedience classes so all can be on the same page. Remember, it all runs down lead.

[fostermom]

You might want to try a no-pull-harness for him...they really do work...and the dogs don't seem to mind them. I fostered a 10 mo old rotti and, if he decided to head over to someone for a meet and greet, he'd simply drag me along...but with the no-pull harness on, I could control him with one hand...the leash hooks in the center of his chest, so any pulling pulls him sideways and off balance.
And congratulations on figuring out how to rule over a headstrong male (rotti)!!

[SABELLESMOM]

You may wish to try: SENSE-ible Dog Harness, Dog Training Equipment | Softouch Concepts, Inc.

I'm 5'3" with 4 surgeries on the same knee. My dogs are well trained, but just in case.... I've found them quite the confidence boost.

[fbkeays]

Originally Posted by fostermom

You might want to try a no-pull-harness for him...they really do work...and the dogs don't seem to mind them. I fostered a 10 mo old rotti and, if he decided to head over to someone for a meet and greet, he'd simply drag me along...but with the no-pull harness on, I could control him with one hand...the leash hooks in the center of his chest, so any pulling pulls him sideways and off balance.

Actually, in my single experience, those harnesses are a complete joke. My adult male had a spinal injury and so he can never have a collar on again. I got him a no-pull harness - the Gentle Leader-Walker. He can pull just fine in that harness. It doesn't bother him one bit. Fortunately he is very well trained so I control him verbally, not physically.

[fostermom]

Originally Posted by fbkeays

Actually, in my single experience, those harnesses are a complete joke. My adult male had a spinal injury and so he can never have a collar on again. I got him a no-pull harness - the Gentle Leader-Walker. He can pull just fine in that harness. It doesn't bother him one bit. Fortunately he is very well trained so I control him verbally, not physically.

I'm NOT talking about the gentle leader...I hate those...never saw a dog that looked happy while using one...plus I've heard they can injure their spine while wearing one. This is similar to what I was talking about:
Easy Walk Harness, No-Pull Dog Harness - Dog Training Supply

I could walk Zach past other dogs/people with one hand...as I mentioned, if they try to pull, it pivots them to the side, making it impossible to pull. The only issue I heard with these is that when starting out using one, not to take the dog for a several miles long hike as it can rub.

[fbkeays]

Originally Posted by fostermom

I'm NOT talking about the gentle leader...I hate those....

I am NOT talking about a HEAD halter either. I am talking about the exact same harness. If you would read the description of the site you listed you would see the words "The Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness" right under the photo. Actually the harness my dog has is the one pictured in the insert- black and silver.
Due to his injury it doesn't take any effort to make him unbalanced either. He has obsolutely no problem to pulling in that harness like a sled dog. Fortunately he is very well trained so the harness is just a "show piece" while I give him verbal reminders to not pull. As far as I am concerned this body harness is about as effective as the head halter version and I think those things are useless.
This is just my experience with my one dog. I do have a well bred, confident, well adjusted, mature rottweiler. I do think a rottweiler that wasn't those things would respond better to the harness.

[fostermom]

Originally Posted by fbkeays

This is just my experience with my one dog. I do have a well bred, confident, well adjusted, mature rottweiler. I do think a rottweiler that wasn't those things would respond better to the harness.

I agree that what works for one dog won't for another...I had very good control using it...and btw, the family that adopted Zach is doing advanced obedience with him..his trainer refers to him as a working temperment rott ...getting perfect scores..also confident and well adjusted...but not mature...which is why I try to avoid fostering adolescents, LOL.

[Janus'sMom]

Just out of curiousity, the picture of the dog wearing the harness doesn't show it wearing a collar to attach the same leash to as well unlike in the diagram further down the page. Do you attach the collar as well to the leash and harness, or just go with the harness?

[fbkeays]

Originally Posted by Janus'sMom

Just out of curiousity, the picture of the dog wearing the harness doesn't show it wearing a collar to attach the same leash to as well unlike in the diagram further down the page. Do you attach the collar as well to the leash and harness, or just go with the harness?

I don't know who you are asking. With my dog, I can not have any pressure on his neck at all so he does not wear a collar of any kind. From how this harness is supposed to work, having it attached to anthing but the loosest (is that even a word?) of collars would make the harness ineffective. It would also put all kinds of constant un-natural pressure on the neck if the leash was connected to both the harness and the collar. Someone was not thinking when they made that diagram. With the head halter, yes, the neck collar should be connected to the leash too. I have seen the head halters fail, ie come off, in a panic situation and then you have a loose dog.

[Janus'sMom]

Originally Posted by fostermom

I agree that what works for one dog won't for another...I had very good control using it...and btw, the family that adopted Zach is doing advanced obedience with him..his trainer refers to him as a working temperment rott ...getting perfect scores..also confident and well adjusted...but not mature...which is why I try to avoid fostering adolescents, LOL.

I was asking Fostmom, I thought she was implying that she uses this type of harness. I was just curious since the diagram showed the leash attaching to the the harness and it looks like it was also attached to the collar as well. I agree that if that is not the propper way to attach a leash the person that made the diagram was not thinking propperly.

[bleh60]

Hi, I am 5'3'" 110lbs and I love rottweilers! lol, no seriously thats awsome, good for you! It does really work go to show what the right info can do for you and the life of your dogs. Way to go!