I must remember for future reference not to adopt a Malamute or Malamute mix! Just kidding really!
I had a Rottweiler puppy I spent time obedience training and voice commands with and without leash -- but his temperament was naturally so mild he looked forward to learning new things. His brothers from previous litters had to be muzzled, kept away from people or other dogs.
But my 120-lb gorgeous Toby was a natural beauty inside and out. We entered him in a dog food store contest 2 years in a row where he came in 3rd place one year and 2nd the next cuz the judges were impressed at how he rolled over on his back to let children scratch and pet him. A mother was frightened to see her toddler walk up to Toby to hug and kiss Toby and Toby gave the baby a nuzzle and let the baby do whatever it wanted.
I'm not sure if it was training or just that Toby was a natural sweetie but not all Rotts are the meanies people perceive about the breed.
I wonder how he would've been with chickens if we had them then?
I once was parked alone behind a theatre lot to shift my seatbelt and Toby was snoozing in the back seat. When a man approached my car out of nowhere Toby sprang to his feet and quietly I gave Toby a whisper command that I had never used before and he instantly gave out vicious snarling barking and the man turned from my window and ran! I thought Toby was a milktoast but with training and a bit of instinct he knew what was right to do just hearing my voice tone.
Rotties are dogs that live for work with signal and voice commands. It's no wonder they are good police canines. The sad note is that with many larger dog breeds they have shorter lifespans or develop bone dysplasia. My neighbor's huge Great Dane only lived 8 years
A hiking day with a Rott
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Tx-FLUFFY BUTTS (AND FLUFFY FEET) FRIDAY
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this would be less of an issue if then didn't flee everywhere they shouldn't. The garden, outside the front gate, up ladders... Did i mention these girls can Fly ?
