How to train your Rottweiler puppy with simple commands?

Owning a cute Rottweiler puppy is like welcoming a new member full of vitality and unlimited potential. It brings vitality and joy to the family. However, scientific and patient training is essential to make this little life grow into a well-behaved, obedient and sensible partner. Starting with simple commands and starting the puppy's training journey is an important step to lay a solid foundation for its future.

​Rottweiler puppies are naturally smart and energetic. When training simple commands, first let them get familiar with the "sit" command. Before starting training, prepare some of its favorite snacks as rewards. Hold the snacks and slowly move them up in front of the puppy. At this time, its nose will follow the snacks and the center of gravity of the body will move backwards, and it will naturally make a sitting action. When it successfully sits down, give it a snack reward immediately, and gently say "sit", while gently stroking its head and praising it in a pleasant tone, such as "Baby, you are great." Repeat this process several times a day. Each training session should not be too long, preferably 10 to 15 minutes, so that the puppy does not feel tired and bored. As the number of training sessions increases, the puppy will gradually establish a connection between the sound command "sit" and the action of sitting, forming a conditioned reflex. ​

The "come" command is very important for the safety and socialization of Rottweiler puppies. When training, find a relatively quiet, closed space to reduce external interference. First, let the puppy move freely at a certain distance, then squat, face the puppy, open your arms, and call its name in a cheerful and enthusiastic tone while issuing the "come" command. If it walks towards you, immediately reward it with a snack, emphasize "come" again, and give it a hug and intimate touch, so that it can feel that it will get full love and rewards by coming to your side. If the puppy does not respond, you can gently pull the leash to guide it to approach you, and when it comes to your side, give it the same reward. In daily life, this command should also be used frequently, such as calling it when eating, so that it can understand and execute the "come here" command in different scenarios. ​

The "lie down" command training is a little difficult, but as long as you master the method, the puppy can learn it quickly. Let the puppy sit down first, then hold the snack in your hand, slowly move it down from the front of its nose, all the way to the ground, and gently drag it away. The puppy's eyes will follow the snack, and in order to eat the snack, it may naturally lie down. Once it lies down, immediately give it a snack reward and clearly say "lie down". Like other command training, repeat this process to strengthen its memory. During the training process, pay attention to the state of the puppy. If it shows impatience or resistance, do not force it, and continue training after a proper rest. ​

Emotional investment is crucial throughout the training process. Rottweiler puppies are very sensitive to their owners' emotions. Your patience, care and positive attitude are a powerful driving force for them to learn. Every training is an opportunity to interact closely with the puppy. Don't treat training as a task, but enjoy the process of growing with it. When the puppy successfully completes the command, your sincere praise and intimate behavior will make it feel that its efforts are recognized, so that it will cooperate with the training more actively. On the contrary, if the puppy is beaten and scolded because it has not learned it for a while, it will cause fear and resistance, which will seriously affect the training effect and destroy the trust between you. ​

In addition, the choice of training environment cannot be ignored. Choose a quiet place without too much interference for initial training, so that the puppy can focus more on your instructions. As the training deepens, you can gradually increase the complexity of the environment, such as training in a park with a small number of people and other animals, so that the puppy can learn to obey instructions in different scenarios. In addition, the training time should be arranged reasonably. The attention span of puppies is limited, and short and frequent training is more effective than long-term concentrated training. You can train 3 to 4 times a day, each time for about 10 minutes, which can not only maintain the puppy's enthusiasm for learning, but also prevent it from feeling too much pressure. ​

Training a Rottweiler puppy with simple commands is a journey full of love and patience. Through correct methods and continuous training, your Rottweiler puppy will not only learn various commands, but also grow into a well-behaved, close-knit companion, bringing more joy and warmth to your life.