The Strength of the Rotweiller
Stephen Tarter
Hey all - I've got a 9 month old female Rottie and would like to brag
about her. She is the first dog I have had as I cant really include my
parents Bichon who was great but was really more of living stuffed
animal.
My dogs name is Leia and we go to a great dog park around the corner
from my apt usually 2-3 times a day weather permitting. You see, I am
taking this year off of work and am really not doing much other than
raising my dog, going to the beach and reading books. I saved up enough
cash after last year and decided I needed a break from work.
Anyhow, this park I go to is technically a "on Leash" park, but the
locals have taken it over and it is basically a dog park now. The best
one in the country I would bet you. (fuller park in Hollywood Hills).
I have been taking my dog there since she was 5 months old (born in NJ
and flew out here with me) and I think it has made her the most properly
socialized dog in the world. She never shows aggression to other dogs
unless a dog is bothering her or trying to hump her. Alot of the males
like her, even though she is spayed, but she is a true Rottie and will
not tolerate being mounted by the ruffians in the park. What love
about her is that she will let any dog play really rough with her and
she will never lose her temper. She will go to her back when playing
with small dogs and is very tolerant of those crazy little dogs that are
all over the park. She is a very solid 80 pounds at 9 months and she is
just now really learning how to balance herself and use her tremendous
strength. Thank god I have been training her so consistently on the
basic commands otherwise she could rip my arm off while on leash if she
wanted to.
She is spoiled though because we basically spend about 20 hours a day
together. I can really see how important it is to exercise a dog like
this and dont understand how people can get any of these working dogs,
such as GS's, Akitias and such and not take to time to give the dog at
least 2 hours of romping outside each day. My dog is so happy with her
life and I try to emulate her by being happy about simple things like
good food and hanging out in the nice CA outdoors.. We go camping alot
and then I really see those Rottie traits. If a coyote gets close to
the campground she hears it way before me. (Coyotes arent dangerous,
but at some campgrounds they are well fed and not too afraid to go near
the campsights). When a stranger comes close to the tent and campfire
she will stand up straight and bark a few times and then just stare and
wait. I havent trained her at all as a guard dog but I find it amazing
how she is so terrirorial at such a young age. When approached by
friendly people she is sweet and submissive. Occassionally she wont
like the way a homeless person smells out here and growls a little, but
that smell scares me too.
Anyhow, that was alot of blabbing away, but all this free time is making
me bored.
If any of you Hollywood people read this NG let me know - we probably
have met though as I guess I am a super local at Runyon Canyon by now.
later
Joe Mac
Susan Swope-Attardi
Nice post, Joe. Rottweilers are a beautiful and intelligent breed. It's so
nice to hear an educated owner giving them the training and socialization
they deserve. Your girl sounds like a wonderful citizen!
Stephen Tarter wrote in message
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Joe, You're doing everything right. Just stay away from
the "experts" and you'll be fine. Nice job.
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Rottzilla
I just wanted to commend you on being brave enough to post such a relative
story about your girl. In a time when rotties are thought of as "devil dogs" it
is wonderful to hear good stories. Personally, I have a 18 month old female and
a 3 1/2 month old male and I think the world of both of them. Soon we will be
joined by at least 11 newborns and I couldn't be more proud.
AVRAMA GINGOLD
R> I just wanted to commend you on being brave enough to post such a relative
R> story about your girl. In a time when rotties are thought of as "devil dogs"
R> is wonderful to hear good stories. Personally, I have a 18 month old female
R> a 3 1/2 month old male and I think the world of both of them. Soon we will b
R> joined by at least 11 newborns and I couldn't be more proud.
R>
Just for curiosity, why did you breed the bitch before she was
old enough to be OFA'd?
.. nfx v2.7 [C0000] Responsible dog ownership or no ownership!
ShnauzrLdy
>> In a time when rotties are thought of as "devil dogs" it
is wonderful to hear good stories
My "devil dog's" name is Mallory. She is a beautiful 22 month old Rottweiler
and Certified Therapy Dog. We volunteer with Create-A-Smile Animal Assisted
Therapy in Los Angeles. We visit on average 6 hospitals a month. Mallory
loves kids as well as adults and isn't bothered by wheelchairs, crutches,
clumsiness, shouting, or being hugged too tight. She got her CGC at 1 year old
and we are now training in both obedience and agility. She is the nicest most
outgoing and happy dog I have ever had the pleasure to know.