Rottweilers are big, strong; powerful dogs that really are great family pets. Because of their strength and size it's important to start training early and to socialize early. Improperly trained or handled and a Rotti can become a threat to you and your family. The same can happen with any dog that is treated poorly. A Rotti has the size and strength to do a lot more damage than a Chihuahua.
If you get your Rotti as a puppy start socialization immediately. Bring your puppy around a lot of different people, friendly puppies and places as possible. The socialization period is short and crucial. Not properly socialized dogs become fearful which can lead to aggressive behavior, not a good behavior for a Rottweiler. I can't stress this point enough - socialize your Rottweiler puppy.
Next to socialization start training early. Start teaching your pup to sit, down, stand, stay, heel and come. All very important commands for your Rotti to learn.
Conditioning exercises are also important. You do not want your Rotti guard his toys or food bowl. As a puppy get your Rotti to accept you around the food bowl and toys. Do object exchanges with your pup. When your pup has a toy, teach "Drop it." Say "Drop it" and take the toy away from your pup and then give your pup a treat for dropping it.
Become the leader. This is done by controlling the activities that are important to your dog. The most important activities are playing, eating, sleeping and social contact between you and your dog. Control the games, take charge of the sleeping areas, put your Rotti on a feeding schedule and don't let your dog demand your attention.
All dogs require exercise. Rottweiler's are very intelligent dogs and also require a mental workout. After you have given your dog some physical exercise also spend some time letting your Rotti use his brain. Obedience, tricks and toys like a Buster Cube and Kong toy are all great things you can do to keep your dog's brain active.
Management of behavior is important. A fenced in yard if possible is a good idea. Crate training can also be very helpful; in my experience a lot of people are nervous around Rottweilers. By teaching your Rottweiler to go to her crate on command can be very helpful.
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