Training Your Rottweiler (Training Your Dog Series)

The author shows how firm, consistent training can transform a Rottweiler into a gentle companion and loyal guardian of home and family. She emphasizes that the owner must be assertive when training this breed. Also covered are humane methods of breaking a dog's bad habits, such as begging, jumping on people, unnecessary barking, and biting. Each book is filled with instructive full-color photos.

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BARRON'S Training Your Dog Series
Books in this series speak exclusively to the task of dog training and tell you what you need to know about the distinctive traits of individual breeds. You'll find information on virtually every aspect of training, starting with housebreaking and paper training, then progressing to basic obedience, walking your dog on a leash, teaching obedience through verbal commands and hand signals, and much more. Special behavior problems are also covered. You'll learn humane methods of eliminating canine bad habits such as begging, jumping on visitors, unnecessary barking, and aggressive behavior.

Filled with instructive illustrations and full-color photos
Training Your Rottweiler Second Edition
Here's practical instruction that will give you a well-trained Rottweiler. You'll learn how to establish leadership and understand the ideas behind the training methods as you take the first steps in teaching your dog to obey. New owners discover that because the Rottweiler is bred as a guard dog he can be aggressive. As the owner, you should take care to shield your dog from situations where misunderstandings might occur.