wont stand down to bigger dogs

[moe0001]

the only thing i think that needs to change is him walking up to people, he does it because so many people just come up to him and see him cause his blue eye, so he just thinks everyone wants to see him that needs to change, and the dog thing its normal for dogs to play and sometimes geta little ruff, its not full size dogs that he plays with its puppies between 3 and 4 months but they are a little bigger than him, he never plays with dogs that are more than that, his temper is the best thing about him he almost has none,

[moondog]

Originally Posted by moe0001

his temper is the best thing about him he almost has none,

Please explain what you mean.

How old was he when he was separated from his littermates?

[Anne]

Originally Posted by moe0001

the only thing i think that needs to change is him walking up to people, he does it because so many people just come up to him and see him cause his blue eye, so he just thinks everyone wants to see him that needs to change, and the dog thing its normal for dogs to play and sometimes geta little ruff, its not full size dogs that he plays with its puppies between 3 and 4 months but they are a little bigger than him, he never plays with dogs that are more than that, his temper is the best thing about him he almost has none,

Nope, the most important thing that needs to change is that you get into obedience training with your dog. He can't walk up to people if you have him on lead.

Did the owner of bulldog puppy that your dog injured want you to pay the vet fees for his dog?

[TrinaJ]

I agree with the posts here 100%.

A 3 month old puppy should not be at an off leash dog park. A puppy should be on a leash, you never know what can happen to him if he is attacked by another dog or if he bites someone, puppies have SHARP teeth!

He should be introduced to the dogs ON the leash.

Enroll him into obedience. Did you do puppy group where he socialized with other puppies in a controlled environment (ie at the vets or petsmart i think you call it)?

When you let a dog off leash they must have been taught the recall. You want your puppy/dog to come to you when you call it. Imagine letting him off to play and you call and he doesn't 'want' to come back, he's running around with other dogs LEARNING to ignore you!! This is a very important stage in obedience. At the off leash area at our Dog Club, we must call our dogs every 90 seconds - when we are off leash we are still training, limited training, but still teaching the dog when she is called she is to come.

I would seriously recommend obedience training for your puppy NOW before this gets way out of hand and complaints are made or worse your dog is hurt or hurts another dog.

[poohbearsmom]

Originally Posted by moe0001

the only thing i think that needs to change is him walking up to people, he does it because so many people just come up to him and see him cause his blue eye, so he just thinks everyone wants to see him that needs to change, and the dog thing its normal for dogs to play and sometimes geta little ruff, its not full size dogs that he plays with its puppies between 3 and 4 months but they are a little bigger than him, he never plays with dogs that are more than that, his temper is the best thing about him he almost has none,

First of all, at his age, it's a GOOD thing for him to walk up to strangers and be curious and happy about their presence! If he didn't, that's when I'd be worried, as he would be displaying fear or uncertainty!

It's not necessary for him to play with other dogs, especially at this age. It's necessary for him to be building trust, respect and a bond with YOU.

While a weekly play date with KNOWN dogs (in someone's backyard is preferable) is fine, the time he spends with you he should be exploring the world, learning his boundaries and learning to look to you for leadership - he's not going to do this on his own as you are the one who took on the job to help him.

I too am curious about this statement:

his temper is the best thing about him he almost has none

[moe0001]

he has no temper like he dosent just get mad at me or other people or dogs, he loves everything from small dogs to big ones and he loves all people, the bull dog that he cut is his friend, the owner watches them play with me, it is a cut that you can barley see the dog dosent care he loves my guy they are always together, i am taking him to class rite away but not cause hes a bad dog now but cause of what might happen soon, you all make it seem like its him that is the crazy dog, that just goes and beets up dogs, its not him and he comes to me no matter what already, thats why i let him off leash, he already knows me as his owner and friend,

[poohbearsmom]

Originally Posted by moe0001

he has no temper like he dosent just get mad at me or other people or dogs, he loves everything from small dogs to big ones and he loves all people, the bull dog that he cut is his friend, the owner watches them play with me, it is a cut that you can barley see the dog dosent care he loves my guy they are always together, i am taking him to class rite away but not cause hes a bad dog now but cause of what might happen soon, you all make it seem like its him that is the crazy dog, that just goes and beets up dogs, its not him and he comes to me no matter what already, thats why i let him off leash, he already knows me as his owner and friend,

I haven't read this in any of the responses to you. What I've read are responses from fellow rottweiler enthusiasts who are concerned for the safety and welfare of your pup.

What is it exactly that you think will happen soon?

Please read the stickies in the Puppy Forum. They should help you understand things a little better.

[rush123]

your puppy should never be in that position. you have to protect your pup from bigger dogs playing rough with him. you gotta have your dogs back. Dont allow him to be pinned down by a bigger dog, unless they are both having fun playing

[Anne]

Originally Posted by moe0001

he is three months and i just got his second round of shots so i took him to the park and he fights dogs somtimes and they are usualy bigger than him, he never gives up they pin him then he goes crazy starts biting them then the bigger dog gets scared backs off then my guy gets up and goes that them, he cut this 5 month old american bulldog slash olde bull dog he is almost double the size, will that change cause i dont want him fighting all the dogs at the park, iv never hit him so its not me makeing him crazy, i knows theres play fight but he gets seriouse

Moe this is what you wrote and this is the situation we are commenting on.
We only have the information you provide.
Get yourself and your dog into training before something happens that you will regret for a very long time.

[moe0001]

yah but i have added more to it, i have never let it get seriouse im not some stupid guy with a rotti, i always watch him and they are playing but just like normal dogs one bites the other a little to hard and it gets out of hand and of course i take him away and rite after the dogs kiss eachother, he only plays with dogs he knows others he just licks and walks away,

[DarinBongo]

So if your dog is perfect and you have no issue or have an excuse for every educated response given, why did you post a thread at all?

This forums is for advice and learning, if you don't want to learn, don't ask for help.

[TravisBlanchard]

I agree with all the posts but one point is missing, it is not in the rotties nature to back down, I would be a little concerned if a rotti was backing down from all dogs, meaning he/she is not sure of themself, but also he/she should not be overly aggressive.

[moondog]

Originally Posted by TravisBlanchard

I agree with all the posts but one point is missing, it is not in the rotties nature to back down, I would be a little concerned if a rotti was backing down from all dogs, meaning he/she is not sure of themself, but also he/she should not be overly aggressive.

We are talking about a 12 week old puppy here. A puppy SHOULD defer to its elders.......not doing so is a good way to get killed, especially in a pack situation.