{"id":81935,"date":"2022-04-22T11:55:43","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-rottweiler-live-with-another-dog-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T11:55:43","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:55:43","slug":"can-a-rottweiler-live-with-another-dog-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-rottweiler-live-with-another-dog-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Rottweiler live with another dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-rottweiler-live-with-another-dog-2\/#Can_a_Rottweiler_live_with_another_dog\" title=\"Can a Rottweiler live with another dog?\">Can a Rottweiler live with another dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-rottweiler-live-with-another-dog-2\/#Are_Rottweilers_aggressive_towards_other_dogs\" title=\"Are Rottweilers aggressive towards other dogs?\">Are Rottweilers aggressive towards other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-rottweiler-live-with-another-dog-2\/#Are_Rottweilers_gentle_with_other_dogs\" title=\"Are Rottweilers gentle with other dogs?\">Are Rottweilers gentle with other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-rottweiler-live-with-another-dog-2\/#How_do_Rottweilers_do_with_other_dogs\" title=\"How do Rottweilers do with other dogs?\">How do Rottweilers do with other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-rottweiler-live-with-another-dog-2\/#How_do_you_introduce_a_Rottweiler_to_a_new_dog\" title=\"How do you introduce a Rottweiler to a new dog?\">How do you introduce a Rottweiler to a new dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-rottweiler-live-with-another-dog-2\/#Should_I_get_one_or_two_Rottweilers\" title=\"Should I get one or two Rottweilers?\">Should I get one or two Rottweilers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-rottweiler-live-with-another-dog-2\/#Do_Rottweilers_get_along_well_with_other_dogs\" title=\"Do Rottweilers get along well with other dogs?\">Do Rottweilers get along well with other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-rottweiler-live-with-another-dog-2\/#Will_Rottweilers_protect_other_dogs\" title=\"Will Rottweilers protect other dogs?\">Will Rottweilers protect other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-rottweiler-live-with-another-dog-2\/#Why_is_my_Rottweiler_getting_aggressive\" title=\"Why is my Rottweiler getting aggressive?\">Why is my Rottweiler getting aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-rottweiler-live-with-another-dog-2\/#Can_Rottweilers_get_along_with_other_dogs\" title=\"Can Rottweilers get along with other dogs?\">Can Rottweilers get along with other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-rottweiler-live-with-another-dog-2\/#Are_Rottweilers_aggressive_with_other_dogs\" title=\"Are Rottweilers aggressive with other dogs?\">Are Rottweilers aggressive with other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-rottweiler-live-with-another-dog-2\/#What_are_Rottweilers_like_with_other_dogs\" title=\"What are Rottweilers like with other dogs?\">What are Rottweilers like with other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-rottweiler-live-with-another-dog-2\/#Can_Rottweilers_be_gentle\" title=\"Can Rottweilers be gentle?\">Can Rottweilers be gentle?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Rottweiler_live_with_another_dog\"><\/span>Can a Rottweiler live with another dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Rottweilers Get Along With Other Dogs? Rottweilers just like any other dog-breed can form friendships and be around other dogs, but like most dogs, this is something owners also have to work on. <b>Rottweilers that are raised with and around other dogs and even cats, can get along just fine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Rottweilers_aggressive_towards_other_dogs\"><\/span>Are Rottweilers aggressive towards other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 2008 canine aggression study found that <b>Rottweilers are average in aggressiveness towards their owners and other dogs, but tend to be more aggressive than average towards strangers. Rottweilers are also very territorial.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Rottweilers_gentle_with_other_dogs\"><\/span>Are Rottweilers gentle with other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rottweilers are aggressive and vicious. This opinion is the go-to myth that some people fall back upon with any dog breed they deem violent and unpredictable. In truth, <b>the Rottweiler is a steadfast, friendly, and affectionate dog<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_Rottweilers_do_with_other_dogs\"><\/span>How do Rottweilers do with other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Well-socialized rottweilers get along nicely with people and other dogs, but males in particular can be a bit aggressive and dominant. Active, intelligent dogs, they are fully confident enough to act on their own, so they need guidance right from the start.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_introduce_a_Rottweiler_to_a_new_dog\"><\/span>How do you introduce a Rottweiler to a new dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>So, without further ado, here is the best way to introduce your dog to another dog, in ten easy steps:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Make sure both dogs are on a leash.  <\/li>\n<li>Take the dogs on a walk together &#8211; single file.  <\/li>\n<li>Praise your dog, no matter what they do.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep it moving.  <\/li>\n<li>Slowly let them sniff each other as they are walking.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_get_one_or_two_Rottweilers\"><\/span>Should I get one or two Rottweilers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is true that <b>two Rottweilers can learn from one another, making it easier for you to train both of them. On the other hand, two Rottweilers can also distract one another and teach each other bad habits. You will likely find that you need to separate them for training sessions at least some of the time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Rottweilers_get_along_well_with_other_dogs\"><\/span>Do Rottweilers get along well with other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Rottweilers Get Along With Other Dogs? Rottweilers just like any other dog-breed can form friendships and be around other dogs, but like most dogs, this is something owners also have to work on. <b>Rottweilers that are raised with and around other dogs and even cats, can get along just fine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Rottweilers_protect_other_dogs\"><\/span>Will Rottweilers protect other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rottweilers are aggressive and vicious. This opinion is the go-to myth that some people fall back upon with any dog breed they deem violent and unpredictable. In truth, <b>the Rottweiler is a steadfast, friendly, and affectionate dog<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_Rottweiler_getting_aggressive\"><\/span>Why is my Rottweiler getting aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Protection Drive Rottweilers have a natural instinct to protect their home, property, and family. Since the vast majority of Rottweilers experience this instinct, <b>it is not reasonable to expect them to tolerate other dogs walking onto their property or into their homes without a proper introduction<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Rottweilers_get_along_with_other_dogs\"><\/span>Can Rottweilers get along with other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Rottweilers Get Along With Other Dogs? Rottweilers just like any other dog-breed can form friendships and be around other dogs, but like most dogs, this is something owners also have to work on. <b>Rottweilers that are raised with and around other dogs and even cats, can get along just fine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Rottweilers_aggressive_with_other_dogs\"><\/span>Are Rottweilers aggressive with other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 2008 canine aggression study found that <b>Rottweilers are average in aggressiveness towards their owners and other dogs, but tend to be more aggressive than average towards strangers. Rottweilers are also very territorial.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Rottweilers_like_with_other_dogs\"><\/span>What are Rottweilers like with other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When Rottweilers are raised with other dogs and cats, <b>they generally get along well with them. They may have issues with strange dogs or adult dogs that are introduced into the home, being intolerant of same-sex dogs. With your training and guidance, however, they should accept new animals peaceably.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Rottweilers_be_gentle\"><\/span>Can Rottweilers be gentle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you teach them to be kind and gentle, they will gladly follow your guidance and just be a love. Always remember that proper exercise is an important part of keeping your Rottweiler&#8217;s temperament neutral. They are an excitable breed that has lots of energy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can a Rottweiler live with another dog?Are Rottweilers aggressive towards other dogs?Are Rottweilers gentle with other dogs?How do Rottweilers do with other dogs?How do you introduce a Rottweiler to a new dog?Should I get one or two Rottweilers?Do Rottweilers get along well with other dogs?Will Rottweilers protect other dogs?Why is my Rottweiler&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-81935","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81935"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=81935"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81935\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81935"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=81935"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=81935"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}