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Anyone experienced with protective breeds (rottweiler,pit bulls)2007-11-25 2:58:17

My 4 month old male rottweiler is very attached to me. For example if he is in a dead sleep snoring and I get up to go to the bathroom he will jump up and follow me in, If i move more than 3 feet away from him he will get up and move closer. I do not mind this behavior (I think its cute) and he is socialized regularly I am just concerned that as he gets older he will become over protective of me and growl at strangers and such.

Is this likely to happen? should I discourage this attatchment?

Answers:

Very normal with this breed. Mine were all this way at that age, some kinda settled down as they got older, but most did not. Mine also never got overprotective, or growled at people, but do solialized with other dogs, too, because two of mine(one male and one female) decided that other dogs were great, as long as they stay at least 15 feet away from me. Not such an easy habit to break, because, honestly, how often do you go up to strange dogs and make a fuss when you have your own dog right there?

Anyway, it sounds like he is doing well, and like the above poster said, make sure you do some obedience classes. A good trainer can answer all your questions. This is my favorite breed, and I'm sure you will love yours!!

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no, you WANT that attachment, but you also want a dog you can fully control.obedience training is mandatory for these breeds, and will result in the perfect dog for love and family safety

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As long as you are working with him in obedience training, and you have the right instructor, you will be asserted as the dominant one and likely won't need to worry. As pack leader, if you say something or someone is okay, then your dog will allow that. If for any reason your dog comes to think he is the dominant one, then that could potentially be a problem and intense training to make sure he knows you are, not him, will be needed.

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my 13 yr old rotty does the same to me, she follows me everywhere, even the bathroom! and she barks at everyone who comes in the house, but she doesnt attack them , she is just letting me know they are there and letting them know im her mommy!!