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Five Steps to Teaching Your Dog to Pull a Cart or a WagonDogs have pulled carts, wagons, sleds, and travois for centuries. Today dogs are hitched to rigs for fun. Following these five steps, you can teach your dog to pull a cart or a wagon.
Hiking with Your Dog Can Earn Your Dog a TitleFor a fit handler and dog, going on a hike in the woods with other owners and their dogs can be a fun way for your dog to earn a working pack dog title. My Rottie and I did, and here's how you and your dog can, too.
Adopting Our Rottweiler from North East Rottweiler Rescue & Referral: Premier Rottie Rescue Group in New EnglandSometimes the dog you are fostering is the dog you were meant to adopt. You just needed to have this pointed out to you.- Rottweiler: Care and Feeding Tips for This Surprising PetRottweilers have gotten a bad reputation as being ferocious. It's true that they can be if trained that way but they can also be a gentle and loving family pet. Once they learn you are the pack leader you'll find they are intelligent & easy to train.
- Rottweiler Pros and Cons of Owning This Surprising PetAlthough the Rottweiler has a fearsome reputation it is actually a dog than can be gentle and loving. When you teach it that you are the pack leader they become easy to train. Even though they are best known for being guard dogs they do make great pets.
- Top 10 Ways America Would Be Different If President Obama was a RottweilerImagine a world where President Barack Obama is a Rottweiler dog. This article takes a humorous approach to viewing such a world. How would America be different. Read on and find out.
- Dating when You Own a RottweilerHowever well you think you've explained something to someone, it is flabbergasting when it's clear the person didn't listen. When you're dating and own an adult male Rottweiler who is part of your life, you don't downplay this fact.
Dogs Are Amazing Creatures and Sometimes Life SaversDogs are wonderful companions and friends. There are many amazing stories of dogs that save lives everyday. These animals are awe inspiring, their unending courage and loyalty is a true miracle.- Happy Tails Rottweiler Rescue in Goldendale, WashingtonThis article is part of an ongoing series, which seeks to provide exposure to the many organizations around the country involved in all aspects animal welfare.
- Understanding Dog DominanceHow to avoid dog dominance issues in a family. Never allow the dog to become pack leader. Early training can help avoid problems as the dog grows and ages.
- Beware of OwnerWe've all seen the signs, "Beware Of Dog," but what about those that say, "Forget The Dog, Beware of Owner!" When owners don't train their dogs, large or small, they can become a danger to all around them.
Dogs of the Homeless in the UKThe author lived homeless in the UK for over five years. In that time, she was able to get deeply involved with the dogs of homeless people and how they were cared for, even after a homeless dog owner dies.- The Rottweiler: is it a Breed in Need of ExtinctionWe've all heard the media claims of Rottweilers gone bad. If this breed is so aggressively "bad" why then do breeders still breed them? Here is an interview with two Rottweiler breeders.
How to Properly Train and Socialize RottweilersRottweilers are intelligent, loving, and loyal dogs, but you need to understand their nature before they can be properly trained and socialized.- How to Write a Query Letter that Sells on the First TryWriting a professional query letter that includes these 10 steps will help you sell your magazine article on the first try!
- Rottweiler Rescues in America Do Not Want Your DogRottweiler rescue groups need your donations and time to save as many as they can from being put down. They do not want your family dog.
Tips for Raising RottweilersThe Rottweiler breed will continue to be in the media when bad owners are allowed to purchase this breed. Here are steps that you can take to produce a well behaved, trained, and obedient Rottweiler.- How a Search Dog Learns to RescueYears of intense instruction, days and nights of unpredictable weather, and the challenges of rugged terrain are just the beginning. When you're a search and rescue dog, the training never ends.
Minnesota Rottweiler Rescue ProgramsWhen it comes time to make the hardest decision you'll ever make in your dog's life, the last thing you need is someone telling you that if your dog was your child you wouldn't even consider putting it down or giving it away.- Saying Goodbye to Woman's Best Friend, My Rottweiler RoxieA story of one woman's life with Woman's Best Friend, Roxie the Rottweiler. Detailing her life and eventually her need to be put down.
Rottweilers - Stereotyping Never Ends, but Opinions CanAs a Rottweiler owner, I show the steps our family took with training Roxie from the moment we brought her home and introduced her to the neighbors. She was not readily accepted.
Responding to "The Old Vicious Dog Call"How I captured a beast and saved the day- How to Choose the Right Dog for YouI am experienced with many breeds: large or small sized, hyper or calm, timid or even agressive, puppy or rescue case and would like to help you (and the dog) to make the right choice to avoid disappointment and re-homing.
- Selecting the Right Dog: Part 5Working dogs are a class of dogs that don't always share a lot in common, but have some great choices for pets and guard dogs, for the right human family, that is.
- The Rottweiler: A Breed Not for EveryoneIs the Rottweiler breed of dog the right one for you and your family. This is a brawny and robust breed and Rottweilers are not for everybody.
Is a Dog the Right Pet for You?This examines the reasons behind getting a dog as a family pet and why it may not be the best choice.
Cesar's Way Book ReviewThis is a review of the "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan's first book about how to understand and correct common dog problems.
Training Your RottweilerSome training secrets and basic techniques for raising your Rottweiler puppy.
Dog Shortages - Can it Be?More than ever before dogs are in short supply. As groups advocate for less breeding there's a drastic shortage of suitable working dogs. Can shelter dogs fill the need?- Top 15 Smartest DogsIf you are looking for a dog, this article will help you make that decision.
- Going to the DogsThere is a rising menace growing in rural and suburban America. And not only in the States, but in fact it is becoming a global concern. The rising threat comes from wild packs of feral dogs.
- The Most Dangerous Dogs to Have for PetsDogs are known as man's best friend but can also be deemed man's worst threat. Over the years there have been many incidents of dog attacks on humans.
- Why Rottweilers Are the Best DogsThis article goes into detail about the history of the rottweiler and why everybody should have one.
The Misunderstood RottweilerThere are Rottweilers that are downright dangerous. But almost ten times out of ten, a dangerous Rottweiler is made, not born.
Rottweilers, Are They the Right Choice for You?True, there have been aggressive Rottweilers, but this is not always their fault.- Dogs that Most of Us Are Scared OfWe all have had an experience or two with a menacing canine. How did that change our view of a certain breed? Here is an overview of some infamous canines.
- Dogs Who Are HeroesSometimes dogs become heroes, saving the lives of their owners or others. Here are some examples of just how heroic dogs can be.
- Humane Society Euthanizes Healthy Pets Without HoldingIncreasingly "humane societies" and "rescues" are making headlines for abuse of power and killing animals.
- Best Dog Breeds for MenOverview of best dog breeds for men according to my research.
Should "Vicious Dog Breeds" Be Banned?Breed Specific Legislation is increasing and breed, rather than individual, can be deemed "vicious". This won't prevent dog attacks.
