A client called me earlier this week and wanted some advice about purchasing a puppy she’d seen at a local pet store. I advised her not to buy a dog from a pet store. Why? For the following reasons: 1. When buying any puppy… even one from the best genetic stock… you’re taking a genetic …
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Isolate each puppy from the rest of the litter, preferably in another room or part of the yard. First, look for a puppy who is not afraid to walk around and explore it’s new environment. The next thing to do is to drop a dish or loud metal pan, 10 to 15 feet from the …
First, you must locate a professional breeder. Breeders can be found through breeder directories (available at your local veterinary clinic, or book store), through referrals from friends, the professional sector (such as groomers and dog trainers), or on the internet. How do you determine if they are professional or not? Use common sense. Is their …
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I won’t lie to you and say that every puppy that gets adopted from the animal shelter or dog pound is going to grow up to be a nightmare. Just most of them. [And by puppy, I’m talking about a pup from 8 to 16 weeks of age]. Does this mean that you should not consider …
As long as the purchase price of your new puppy is within $1000, you should NOT make the price of your chosen dog or puppy have any bearing on whether you will buy him. I am consistently baffled at how ignorant many potential dog owners are when they call me and tell me that they’ve …
Making the right choice when choosing your next dog or puppy can predict 50 percent of the success you will have with your pet over the next eight to 15 years. Considering that proper socialization, training, and practice makes up the other 50 percent, the dog which you select as your next canine companion should …
Rottweiler training is different from training other breeds in some ways, yet similar in most ways. Rottweiler puppy training is really not any different than puppy training any other breed. Namely: Crate training, house training, teaching boundaries and limitations, controlled socialization and drive building. I go into more detail about how to do each of …
“What does his Rottweiler have, that ours doesn’t?” … she whispered to her husband, horrified that their dog was lunging and pulling at the end of the leash. I’ve heard it a thousand times, when I walk past other Rottie owners. Hi! My name is Adam G. Katz. I’ve personally owned six of these amazing …
Rottweiler rescue groups are non-profit adoption charities that cruise the local animal shelters, humane societies, and SPCAs looking for Rotties they can rescue and place in foster homes to rehabilitate. Or just to keep in a compassionate environment, until a more permanent home can be found. Frequently, this involves addressing some health issues and fixing …
According to Rottweiler history, lore, and breed historians — the Rottweiler is said to be one of the oldest of the herding breeds. Although one must question whether the dogs back then are really anything more than remotely related to the same dogs we love, today? While nobody can doubt that these dogs have herding …