How to Teach Your Rottweiler to Stop Biting

One of the most common problems dog owners encounter is their Rottweiler biting. However, it should be noted that any breed of dog can bite. This guide will focus on how to stop your own Rottweiler from biting. It’s important to understand why dogs bite so you know what steps you need to take to fix it.

Dogs that bite are often a product of their environment, genetics, and training. You can’t fix all three things overnight or even within a couple of months; it takes time and commitment to help your dog stop biting.

As long as you follow our guide here, there’s no reason why you should ever have an issue with your Rottweiler biting again.

 

Signs Your Rottweiler Is About To Bite Someone

This can be hard to spot if you don’t know what you’re looking for, but there are clear signs that your dog is thinking about biting.

They include the following:

• Raised hackles
• Ears pinned back
• Lips pulled back
• Body stiff
• Sudden lip licking
• Turning the head away so the teeth aren’t showing
• Growling or barking that suddenly stops, and skin twitching

What to do when your Rottweiler bites someone: If you’ve taught your pup properly up until this point then they’ll stop biting just because you tell them to.

However, if not, then you’ll need to do something about their bad behavior. You can either make your dog stop biting by pushing them away, grabbing them by the scruff and shaking them, yelling at them (in a firm voice), or giving them a treat as soon as they stop.

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Why Rottweilers Might Be Biting

This is the most important part of this guide because it’s the information that will fix your Rottweiler’s behavior. The best way to solve any issue is by looking at the environment, genetics, and training. Your dog might be biting due to one or all of these causes:

 

1. Environment

You’re not giving them enough attention, they’re not getting enough exercise, they don’t have enough toys to play with, there are too many people in your house (poor socialization), you haven’t taken them to the dog park often enough, their cage is too small, or you’re playing games that encourage biting like tug of war or keep away.

 

2. Genetics

This is 100% out of your control. Some dogs are born mean and will never be friends, no matter how hard you try. However, if your dog is a puppy then they might be acting this way because they’re not neutered or spayed yet. In that case, fixing it is easy- get them fixed!

 

3. Training

Make sure your dog knows the basic commands of “sit”, “stay”, “come”, and “heel” (if they don’t know them already). If they can follow these commands then you’re well on your way to fixing this issue.

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How To Teach Your Rottweiler To Stop Biting

Your number one goal is to get your dog to stop biting through positive reinforcement. Now, this might be confusing because your Rottweiler is chewing on someone and you’re trying to get them to stop by giving them a treat. However, if you’ve been training your dog up until this point then it will work. Follow these steps:

1. Make sure your dog knows a few simple commands like “sit” and “stay”. You can’t expect a dog to listen if they don’t know what you’re saying.
2. Try to keep them in a separate room when you have guests over. If they’re acting up then close the door and give them a treat every time they stop putting their teeth on someone. You can also try playing a game with them that will distract them from biting.
3. If you have no other option but to let your dog out of the cage, make sure they’re on a leash and attached to you or another person at all times. This way they can’t bite anyone without getting punished by you right away.
4. If you can’t keep your dog under control, then they might not be the best pet for you right now. Take them to obedience school and learn how to better handle them before re-homing them (it’s okay, there are tons of Rottweilers who need homes).

Rottweilers are known to be some of the most friendly dogs in all of America, but every breed has its negative traits (they’re not good for everyone). The main reason why they bite is that you’re not taking care of them properly.

Here are a few things that can cause this behavior:

1. They don’t have enough toys. If your Rottweiler has only one toy to play with, they might get bored and try to find something else to do. This leads them to bite people if there’s nothing else around.
2. They’re not getting the attention that they need from you. All dogs need love- it makes their lives better and prevents them from getting in trouble. If you don’t have time to give your Rottweiler attention, then take them to a dog park or obedience school where they can make friends with other dogs and people.
3. They’re not trained properly. In order for a dog to listen, they need to know what “sit”, “stay”, “come”, and “heel” means. If you don’t know these commands then take your Rottweiler to obedience school now- it’s not too late!
4. They’re poorly socialized with other dogs and people. If you had your Rottweiler for more than a few months, then they should already be used to humans and pets. If not, then you need to take them to the dog park on a daily basis until they are. It’s important for all dogs to have friends of the same species- it makes them happier!

Read Full Guide: Are Rottweilers Good With Kids?: Rottweiler Behaviour Guide

 

Conclusion

How to teach your Rottweiler to stop biting depends on the age of the dog. If they’re a puppy, then take them to obedience school so they can get used to being around other dogs and people without putting their teeth on them accidentally.

You have an adult Rottweiler that is still biting, then make sure you’re taking care of them properly to prevent this from happening. If you’ve tried everything except re-homing your dog, then take them to a professional trainer who can teach you how to handle your dog better.

Remember: the key to fixing this problem is positive reinforcement! Give your Rottweiler a treat every time they don’t put their teeth on someone and play with them to wear them out.

This will prevent your dog from getting bored or anxious when they have no one else around. If you have any questions, then leave a comment below!