How to stop a 8 month old Rott from biting. HELP

[Iowa Roo Mom]

I think it's a safe bet to say that those of us that have posted just might have had luck with the suggestions we have offered. No one single suggestion will work for each and every dog. Every dog is different. Granted, there can be generalizations within breeds, but that being said, each and every dog is still different.

I see no problem with people offering suggestions, as that is what the OP asked for. If they didn't want suggestions, they probably would not have openly asked for advice on a chicken forum. Maybe they will try some of the suggestions made, maybe not. I would venture to say that not one single person on this thread knows what the OP is dealing with better than the OP themselves, just from what was posted to begin with. If the OP has any common sense at all, they will take into consideration the nature of the dog's aggression, and either take the advice or not.

By the way, my suggestion did come from experience. It did work on my dog, who happens to now be a 9 year old American Pit Bull Terrier. I would also like to add that my dog is not nor ever has been aggressive to any people OR domesticated animals/livestock. I do not claim to be an expert, but I do know that when raising my dog, it was important to establish dominance early on. The lip pinch was one way of doing that. Don't attack my methods (or anyone else's) because in my case, and many others, it worked. Say what you will about breed aggression, I am not trying to open that can of worms. Bottom line here, if OP didn't want various suggestions or advice, then OP probably wouldn't have asked.

 

[Jamie_Dog_Trainer]

Iowa Roo Mom, I hope my posts have not offended you

Not my intention at all. I was merely trying to make a point of saying asking that people other than a "professional" to reply to threads like this is silly. It is a public web board, and specifically not a DOG training board. LOL. I know that a lot of methods work for various reasons. That is exactly why I do not use only one method of training or behavior modification to get results in my client's dogs.

 

[Iowa Roo Mom]

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No, Jamie, your posts are always professional and well written. I would have to agree, if OP wanted professional advice, this is not the place to get it. However, if the OP was merely looking for suggestions then I see no reason not to offer suggestions, which is exactly what I (as well as others) did.

 

[terrilhb]

Thank you everyone for all of your suggestions. I am in contact with a trainer. I pray it will work out. If it does not thank I will find a reputable person for the dog to go too. Redyre Rotties said they would help me to find such a person. I am not going to take any chances. I am going to wait to see what the trainer says and go from there.

I appreciate everyone for all your help. I will keep you all updated.

 

[Redyre Rotties]

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It is not necessary, nor advisable, to inflict pain or use force to train dogs. Just because something worked for you, in one instance, does not make it right, or advisable, or good sense to recommend pinching a dog's lip HARD to someone who is having mouthing/biting/dominance issues with an adolescent male Rottweiler. I'm sorry that you felt my statements of

I would not advise ANYONE who is having possible aggression issues with an intact male Rottweiler to inflict pain on them. This could cause an escalation of the issue, including getting the person bitten or injured.

I am corresponding with the OP privately, and working to find her some hands on training resources in her area. This is not an issue that can be resolved by reading on an internet forum, JMO.

to be attacking your methods. What I DO know is that neither you nor I can see this puppy, or understand the level or severity of the issue. MANY dogs WILL BITE if force or pain is inflicted on them. If a dog does not have good bite inhibition, this can mean serious or severe injury to a person, and can lead to the euthanization of the animal. It is a SERIOUS ISSUE.

Yes, you can use pain, force, or intimidation to cause dogs to shut down and stop displaying a behavior. These methods do not address the root of the issue, nor do the resolve the issue, they merely drive it under the surface. Often it will reappear in a more severe fashion, freuquently with no warning, such as when people punish growling instead of addressing the root cause.

I have a personal interest in this person and their problem since it involves an individual of my chosen breed (since 1988). Please understand that I do not, nor did I ever, intend this as any form of personal attack against you.

I stand by my statement that it is wrong to advise people, whom you do not know, with dogs whom you do not know, who have problems whose intensity or severity you do not know, to physically confront their dog and inflict pain on it.​

 

[watchdogps]

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It is not necessary, nor advisable, to inflict pain or use force to train dogs. Just because something worked for you, in one instance, does not make it right, or advisable, or good sense to recommend pinching a dog's lip HARD to someone who is having mouthing/biting/dominance issues with an adolescent male Rottweiler. I'm sorry that you felt my statements of

I would not advise ANYONE who is having possible aggression issues with an intact male Rottweiler to inflict pain on them. This could cause an escalation of the issue, including getting the person bitten or injured.

I am corresponding with the OP privately, and working to find her some hands on training resources in her area. This is not an issue that can be resolved by reading on an internet forum, JMO.

to be attacking your methods. What I DO know is that neither you nor I can see this puppy, or understand the level or severity of the issue. MANY dogs WILL BITE if force or pain is inflicted on them. If a dog does not have good bite inhibition, this can mean serious or severe injury to a person, and can lead to the euthanization of the animal. It is a SERIOUS ISSUE.

Yes, you can use pain, force, or intimidation to cause dogs to shut down and stop displaying a behavior. These methods do not address the root of the issue, nor do the resolve the issue, they merely drive it under the surface. Often it will reappear in a more severe fashion, freuquently with no warning, such as when people punish growling instead of addressing the root cause.

I have a personal interest in this person and their problem since it involves an individual of my chosen breed (since 1988). Please understand that I do not, nor did I ever, intend this as any form of personal attack against you.

I stand by my statement that it is wrong to advise people, whom you do not know, with dogs whom you do not know, who have problems whose intensity or severity you do not know, to physically confront their dog and inflict pain on it.​

 

[Jamie_Dog_Trainer]

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Glad you are going to consult a trainer. At his age, hopefully, this can be resolved easily. If his genetic temperament isn't bad then I'd at least think he would be responsive to some beahvior modification and some good solid training.

 

[EweSheep]

I agree with Redrye and Jaime and to the OP, glad you are taking measures. I am sure it is not EASY but serious breeders would do a background check on the buyer to make sure they are experienced or very knowledgeable in what Rotties are all about.

For me, I would never own one, for one, I don't have all that time to be devoted to a Rottie's demands or requirements of the breed. Neither a pit bull. Beautiful dogs they are but they are not for me. I'm too laid back in some ways but firm on consisency needed for the puppies. Its HARD work! I'll stick with the breeds I am most familiar and have experience in rough collies, shelties, GSD, Borzois. I love each and one of those breeds except Shelties which I came to loathe but understand why they do and what they do. Easy to train but being firm and consisent is the key and always remind yourself you ARE the pack leader.

Even it may not work out for the trainer, at least Redyre has the sources you can follow up on.

 

[WVchick71]

Well...This is the advice I received from a trainer when my Dane was 7 months old. He was quite big and I did indeed roll him over and held him there while telling him no. It was very affective in my situation and I certainly did not need plastic surgery. I even rolled him and once down, my kids would put their hand on his chest and tell him no... when they were the ones being bitten and it took care of the problem. no....it might not be for every situation or problem but I was just passing on some advice that helped me. Any dog is unpredictable.