Hi,
I haven't been posting much lately, I am in the middle of packing. I just wanted to let everyone know that I had to rehome my Rottweiler puppy. It was a stupid choice to adopt a Rotti, I have a toddler. I should have know that they are not recommended for toddlers - because of their size. Thor challenged Sierra to a fight - he raised his hackles, bared his teeth and put her in a corner. Luckily, I was sitting close by, or Sierra could have been seriously hurt, or killed. I was training Thor properly, teaching him that he is a subordinate, I guess he thought Sierra was lower in the pack than him. He was a great dog as long as Sierra wasn't around. She never hurt him, or teased him. She minded her own business. I should've thought that they are recommended to breed experienced people. The only dog I ever lived with was Buddy, a Golden.
Now, I love my daughter and want what is best for her, not me. She is my life, and she matters more to me than anyone, or anything. I don't want people to think I am a cruel person, but rather than keep Thor with *strict* rules, I decided to put him up for adoption. I am just happy that I saved him from the home he was born in. Thor went to a professional trainer who trained him and then found him a wonderful home. He now has kids over 12 and another dog to play with. It has been 4 months since I rehomed him.
Now, I am adopting a smaller dog for Sierra. This dog will be for life - no ifs, and or buts about it. She is the sister of the puppy my sister (The Cat Factory) is adopting. She is an ACD/Lab mix. It will be so much easier for me to train - when I had Thor I was in college for 4 hours a day, plus I live in an apartment. Thor is probably 120 pounds now, while the new puppy will be 45-50 pounds full grown. IF there is a time that I have to rehome the new puppy - which there never will be, I give you all permission to come and smack me in the head!
Now that I have gotten everyone all worked up - what is the best way to housebreak a puppy?
Thank you...
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