It’s actually an easy three step process.

1. Ensure the food you are buying is made for puppies
2. Ensure it contains good quality ingredients
3. Make sure that it only contains natural preservatives and no chemical ingredients

Is it Puppy Food?

Food that has been made specifically for puppies includes the right amount of fats, proteins and nutrients needed to help your new puppy grow.  It promotes healthy bones and good health.

If you think about it a puppy grows at a fast rate, by six months to a year they are almost at their full size, this means that their bones need to develop fast.  Ensuring your puppy gets the right food will make all the difference.

Follow the directions and feed your puppy according to the label.  All dog foods vary with the amount you need to give your new fluffy friend.  Each feeding label is designed to ensure that your puppy gets the right amount of nutrients that it needs.

Puppies don’t know when to stop eating and very often will overeat.  Make sure you don’t over feed your puppy.  Give them the required amount per day and let them enjoy a healthy life.

What are Good Ingredients?

Make sure that meat is the main ingredient.  Meat should take up the first three ingredients mentioned and should not include any by-products.  The fats should say beef fat or chicken fat, if it says animal fat do not buy it.  Animal fat is a low quality fat which is difficult for your puppy to digest.

If anywhere in the list of ingredients it mentions wheat, corn meal or soy meal do not buy it, these can cause allergies and are also very difficult for your puppy to digest.

How to Know If It Contains Natural or Chemical Preservatives

Choosing a puppy food isn’t easy, but if you follow the three steps you can be assured that your puppy is getting the best food to promote healthy bones and good health.

Natural preservatives will usually include vitamin E, where chemical preservatives include BHA and ethoxquin.  If you are unsure at any stage, you can ask your vet who will be more than happy to give you suggestions.

When to Feed Puppies

Puppies are greedy and are very quick to overeat.  The best suggestion is to feed your puppy twice a day, this way they will have the right amount of protein and nutrients to replace the energy they are burning up as they run around investigating and learning new things.

Take the daily allowance of the food you have chosen and divide it by two.  Feed one portion in the morning and one in the late afternoon to early evening.  Alternate between foods to give your dog variety and ensure they get a well-balanced diet, you can choose between dry or wet foods or you can mix the two, this is your choice.

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You should start your basic puppy training as early as possible. Some puppy
training schools take puppies from eight weeks, though the classes are more a social
interaction, as soon as your puppies is fully vaccinated, it may be a good idea.

One of the first things anyone teaches their new dog is to sit. Teaching them to sit
makes it easier for you to control them when they’re running around uncontrollably or
when you take them out with you. There are two successful ways of teaching them
this command which are easy and highly effective.

Technique One

The first way to teach a dog to sit is through positive reinforcement. The one thing
your dog or puppy will want from you is your approval. They are very loyal animals
and want to please you all the time, not pleasing you will make them try and correct
their behaviour to be in your good books again.

Start by using treats. With your puppy standing in front or next to you, hold the treat
above their nose and move it over the top of their head. The natural reaction of the
puppy if for his nose to follow the treat, forcing him to sit down. As he starts sitting
say the word ‘sit’, once he sits give him a treat and a lot of praise.

Do this on a regular basis or take some time out every day to train your pet,
remember to only say the word ‘sit’ as they are sitting, then give them the praise and
treat.

The most important part of this positive reinforcement process is your puppy needs
to associate the word with the action, if you say sit and then follow the process you
are defeating the purpose. Only say the word as they start sitting, that way he will
soon know when you say that word it means that action and he gets love and treats
for it.

Technique Two

A very popular way of training these days is the clicker method. This is a little
gadget that you can carry on your keys and when you push the button it makes a
clicking noise. It’s been found that dogs react to this sound and it makes it easier for
training purposes.

Using the same process of holding a treat above your dog’s nose and moving it over
his head, say the word ‘sit’ as he starts sitting and as he sits click and give a treat.
Very soon your puppy will associate the clicker with a treat and a happy owner.

Of course all training takes some time, on average the sit command takes a week or
two depending on your puppy. Even when he’s mastered the command at first, he
may only do it when he wants to. Keep up with the training, don’t stop the sit training

because he’s mastered it, reinforcement is as important as learning new actions.

Within no time you will have a well-trained puppy that will sit on command.

Experience is needed from the dog owner from an early age to install obedience and to establish a mutually rewarding relationship, consequently a rottie is often the not most suitable pet for a first time owner. Rottweilers are incredibly loyal dogs that often do not react well to strangers or other dogs on their territory. They are an intelligent dog who respond well to interaction and to training and so therefore this need for strong training is required from an early age to ensure good behavioral traits.

Like many dogs, Rottweiler’s will misbehave if they are ignored and become bored so therefore it is important that you devote a lot of time to your dog especially at a young age. The advantages of doing this will be that the Rottweiler will be a great dog to own, a good family dog (if you teach your children to respect it and vice-versa) and someone who is self confident, loyal and who won’t eat you out of house and home.

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Rottweilers have strong bodies with highly developed senses, which includes excellent vision, a strong sense of smell and hearing. Although they are a strong breed, they are vulnerable to a variety of health conditions during their lifetime, including injuries and infections. Pet insurance is designed to provide cover for a Rottweiler’s medical needs, ensuring your Rottie has access to top quality medical care when they need it.

Whilst owning any pet can be expensive; with food and vets bills the costs can vary greatly, the companionship Rottweilers provide always outweighs the monetary concerns. Pet insurance can help to relieve some of the financial pressures associated with owing a Rottweiler, so if your Rottie requires treatment it will be their medical consideration you can place first. There are a good number of highly qualified vets in the UK that are able to provide excellent levels of care and it is prudent to register your dog with the local veterinary clinic to regularly monitor their health.

Dog insurance from a reputable company can offer peace of mind for dog owners. Some providers offer different levels of insurance to suit budgets helping to make unforeseen medical bills more affordable. Dog insurance is available from as little as £8.60 per month (for dogs up to the age of 9) and can include cover for vets fees, quarantine costs and travel overseas (for up to 1 month) as well as third party liability.

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So if you are in your Third Age and looking for a companion dog, don’t necessarily rule out the faithful Rottweiler!

There are many quality Rottweiler breeders who have puppy Rottweilers for sale.

Do your research with the different Rottweiler breeders that you find online. Check to see if the Rottweiler dog breeders also offer a health guarantee. There are thousands of Rottweiler puppies for sale all waiting to be taken home and loved.

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If you train and socialise your Rottweiler properly it will be a much loved member of the family giving you much companionship and security.

Rottweilers are very loyal, devoted, warm and intelligent creatures.

As a general fact they are dogs that do not bark unnecessarily and they are proven to be good watch dogs and warn when something isn’t right.

When a Rottweiler is matured, fit and healthy, it is a very calm dog that will love nothing more than to sleep or chew on a bone.

However, there is a downside to Rottweilers. The life expectancy of a Rottweiler is 8-10 years and they do not mature until the age of 2 years old.

Rottweiler health is a concern as they do have a poor immune system, more so as puppies. Puppy Rottweilers should be vaccinated to help them develop proper immunity to fight against common viruses that the average Rottweiler faces in life.

They are also at risk of hip dysplasia, tearing cruciate ligaments and heart problems as well as cancer.

It is so important to give them lots of proper training and socialising when they are puppies. If you fail to do this they can become unconsciously dangerous as adult dogs.

They play hard and can easily injure someone inadvertently. They also herd young children and other animals, bump, or nip them while doing so without meaning harm.

Rottweiler puppies are generally mouthy and you must teach them that this is wrong – more so as then tend to have temper tantrums.

Ensure that your Rottweiler is exercised frequently and will need some form of work (obedience, agility, herding, etc). If they become bored or improperly housed they can be destructive.

Feeding your Rottweiler is so important as this can be the most common reason for illness. Rottweiler puppies require a lot of very good, quality food. Sometimes a young male Rottweiler can eat as much as 8 – 10 cups of high, quality food per day – that’s an impressive 2 – 2 1/2 lbs!

When shedding they leave black “mouse balls” everywhere.

If you would like to read more about owning a Rottweiler, please read some of these excellent, highly recommended books:

* Rottweilers for Dummies by: Richard G. Beauchamp
* Training Your Rottweiler by: Barbara McNinch
* Rottweiler by: Wilhelm Jonas
* The Everything Rottweiler Book by: Margaret Holowinski
* A New Owners Guide to Rottweilers by: Urs Ochsenbein
* Rottweiler by: Di McCann

Rottweiler puppies look like little black bears as they are fuzzy, lumbering and just so adorable!

However, Rottweiler puppies are not for everyone. If you have had a different breed puppy or mix breed does not mean a Rottweiler puppy is for you. This doesn’t mean you are incapable of looking after a Rottweiler puppy, it just means you are smart and honest enough to admit that perhaps you should choose a Rottweiler that is a bit older to be your companion.

Lots of people desire a Rottweiler puppy for their home. Some of the problems that pose a major issue for new Rottweiler puppy owners and things you must give serious consideration to are:

1) Eight to sixteen week old puppies have very little bowel and bladder control. The Rottweiler baby will need to be taken outside to potty at least once in the night. (2 am seems to be a popular time.)
If your pup is not used to being enclosed then it will be likely to howl for 20 minutes to 2 hours before falling asleep. Young pups will not be able to hold on while you are away all day at work. Ideally, someone needs to be at home for at least part of the day so that the puppy can be taken out every 2 to 3 hours. If this isn’t possible you should arrange for a room to be made puppy proof with an enclosure of newspapers on the floor. Baby pups will need to potty when they wake up, before being put into their enclosure, after coming out, drinking, eating and playing. What usually causes a ‘messy’ problem is when playing because they are completely distracted and suddenly they are aware that they need to go right that second!

When playing with a Rottweiler puppy you must take them out every 30 to 45 minutes to avoid messy accidents. When you take the puppy out to potty you must wait for them to poop and pee even if it takes 30 minutes and even if it’s during a thunder storm!

2) Biting. Rottweiler puppies do tend to be mouthy They bite and growl until they learn otherwise. The pups can act very aggressively with certain toys and props. Avoid things like rawhide and pigs ears – they cause unnecessary problems! Children should be careful as they also chase them down and bite their hands, legs and toes. They grab cats, they nip the older dogs face, they bite your hands etc. Many pups can learn to control their biting by hearing you screaming in pain really loud every time they bite. On the other hand, other Rottweiler puppies need to be lightly clipped under the chin with an open hand while you say “no “.

TIP: If what you are doing does not seem to be working after 4 or 5 attempts then you need to stop because it’s not working. You need to try something else. Their behaviour can vary. Some of them are good as gold all day but become biting monsters after 18.00. If they don’t get enough exercise or people time, this can trigger bad behaviour Sometimes they just need to be taken out to potty and then calmly put in their enclosure for a nap. This is a perfectly normal stage for a Rottweiler puppy and if handled properly with care and attention they will be mastered in just 6 months. Next you need to worry about them jumping onto you and other people people and chewing on everything in sight

It can be a very frustrating and annoying period but this is one of the things that turn perfectly normal people, even unknowledgeable Rottweiler trainers totally off of Rottweiler’s or to label them as aggressive/dominant etc which is certainly not the case. This is a time that requires 100% persistence and patience!

3) Rottweiler puppies are very smart and this gets them into lots of trouble. Anything that your puppy should not be touching should be protected or placed above 3 feet so they can’t reach – although sometimes they will surprise you! It is important to remember that if anything gets broken or damaged it is not the puppy’s fault! It’s your own fault because you did not protect it. Puppy Rottweiler’s should never be left alone in a room. Ever!

4) Rottweilers mature slowly The housebreaking, potty training and chewing may be over within 12 months. But the Rottweiler is a puppy and not mature until it is 2 years old. They require a lot of exercise. Rottweilers under 2 should never be jogged or biked but they should get lots of play time every day. Walking is great as long as you know how far your Rottweiler puppy can easily walk without getting too exhausted. Over tired puppies can easily injure their ligaments and joints. If your young Rottweiler puppy is being especially wild and naughty then you need to give it more exercise and training sessions. Boredom and underplaying are the two biggest causes of bad behaviour.

5) Rottweilers also mature very slowly physically. Your dog should have a visible waist and you should be able to easily feel the ribs – if you can’t your Rottweiler has too much weight . It should be kept lean. Rottweilers don’t finish filling out width-wise until they are 3-5 years old. Whatever you do, do not overfeed your Rottweiler – it will not make them fill out faster. Remember this is a common cause for illness

A Rottweiler puppy is a lot of commitment.