Get ready for a lot of firsts, starting off right when you bring your Rottie home. A puppy should never be taken from its litter prior to seven weeks for this reason.” Key Milestones: 8–9 Weeks “Socializing with their littermates is also very important, especially in the sixth week. “The breeder needs to be careful to screen the visitors well so as to not bring in viruses like Parvo, but it’s also important that the puppies begin meeting strangers,” she adds. ” The puppies should be handled daily starting at birth.” They should also encourage visitors around the sixth or seventh week, especially children who giggle and make loud noises. “The first seven or eight weeks the puppy spends with the breeder are super important and this is why you want to find a breeder who spends time with the puppies in their home,” says Bradley. Training Goal #1: Early Socialization While Still with the Breeder Here’s what your breeder should be doing to help get your pet off to a good start. Rottweiler training begins before your puppy even comes home. We talked to her for expert advice about the key training milestones for a Rottweiler puppy and how to best prepare for them.
Teresa Bradley has been showing champion Rottweilers since 1987 and has been a breeder of Rottweiler champions since 1999. Teaching them good behavior and socializing them early on will help bring out the best in your puppy.
Rottweilers are a highly intelligent breed and are generally ready to please and eager to be trained.
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