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[quote=Anonymous]Shelters and rescues tell you all the time that dogs are lab mixes because that's what's popular and "safe".  However, don't let people scare you about your possible Rottie.  I have a rescue Rottweiler.  There was no disguising the fact that she's a Rottie, and the only smart thing the dingbats at the rescue organization (they really were bad) did was to give her to someone who had experience with Rottweilers.  Read up on the breed, they're great family dogs.  (I was actually looking for a completely different dog, they called me because I had previous Rotties listed on my application).  Anyway.  She was purchased from an Amish puppy mill by a couple who changed their minds about her when she was 16 weeks old.  "Too aggressive"  Uh, well....no.  She was actually scared and acting out.

Do a lot of training, they're working dogs and really enjoy it.  No tricks, just sit, stay, down, come, give, off, heel, etc.  Very trainable and eager to please--there is a reason that they're often police dogs (at least in Germany, where I'm from).  Firm and loving. Give her chew toys and redirect. Crate train.  Lots of walks.  A tired dog is a happy dog.   (All of this applies to Dobermans, too.)  My boys love her, and she takes commands from the whole family, even the 8 yr old.  Everyone should work with your dog on the training--it just gives the dog that much more training/work.

It just takes time for any dog to learn and adjust, even when you get them as puppies.  You'll be fine, as will your dog.  [/quote]

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