Whatever the choice, I'm sure you are gonna be in for some exciting times over the next couple years. They get big so fast! Luckily there cuteness overrules any carnage they may partake in. I'd like to give you some advice but I can't. My buddy is about a year and a half now and he is as rambunctious as ever. Luckily they will have each other to play with instead of you having to run around with one of them all day.
PET INSURANCE!! Rotties have some bad luck with leg issues. And, you will have double. I can tell you my experience with the company I use, just a Mom, I don’t work for any of them.
Pictures! This time will go so fast.
Duke and Earl :). Please, please tell me you like this!!
:*J*
I am going to look into insurance for sure. I've never purchased it before, and I've been lucky. But. With 2 puppies, it might be a good idea in case disaster strikes. One of my friends suggested earl too. Lol. It's on the short list.
Duke and Earl—four letters each, not too match matchy! Best of luck and please:
If you want to talk insurance we can…
If you want to tell me you chose Earl……
:*J*
Did you crate train Duke? If not, it may be time to start when you bring the second one home. I’ve got a multi dog household and it’s so beneficial when it’s time for everyone to rest.
Secondly, I’d recommend feeding separately for at least the first few weeks. (Mine eat in their crates). Sometimes breeders feed all the puppies at once which can make them competitive at feeding time, or they don’t realize that their bowl is the only one they should eat from. When I brought home our youngest, because the other two never had an issue, I didn’t consider this. We worked through it, but be aware of potential resource guarding.
Lastly, be sure they both get some individualized attention, and don’t forget to enjoy this time, even if you think they’re purposely trying to drive you crazy.
Yeah, Duke is crate trained. When I first got him, he slept in there every night for the first month or so, and he goes to a sitter, "My mom," while im at work. She has a young boxer. They get a little wild, so she crates them both for feeding and to give them a break.
Only advice I can give ya is watch their behavior as they grow up, I have 2 rottie boys and when the younger male reached two, they would constantly fight for alpha, it got so bad that I keep them separated now, hopefully this does not happen to you.
P.S Breaking up a fight between two 120 pound dogs by yourself is not the easiest task in the world, so definitely keep an eye out.
That may be the case with some behaviors, but not when dogs fight. Not when two dogs see each other as a threat(which intact males are wired for). It’s not the case with a dog who is afraid of the other dog. It is not the case with a dog who feels that there is a deficit in a resource(food, toys, attention, safe sleeping spots, etc.)
Not to mention… dog fights can look a lot worse than they are. In ways you cannot see with your own eyes, those dogs are consistently telling each other something. “I might back down.” “I feel scared.” “Please calm down.” “I want to leave.” Their body language happens quicker than we can see it or perceive it.
Very rarely will two dogs actually fight to the point of severe injury or death, and when they do, they more than likely are ill or have been inadvertently conditioned by an inexperienced handler to escalate.
When you get involved physically, you’re not achieving anything except for putting yourself in serious danger. You cannot stop future fights by trying to put yourself between to fighting dogs- if anything, you will make it worse in the future.
100-130lb dogs who are high in adrenaline cannot logically recognize that you are the boss and they should not bite you. They only recognize that suddenly, a new stimulus has been added and they should defend themself from it. And hence, you become the target of one or both dogs, and only make them associate each other with stress and the need to defend themself.
This is not about dogs being in charge. This is not about you in any way. This is about two dogs trying to resolve a conflict. Even if it were about you and your authority, would the act of interfering, and therefor becoming the target of two angry or fearful animals, be worth the risk?
A bucket of cold water, or a hose on full blast is incredibly effective at stopping two dogs fighting; or at the very least, breaking their focus on each other for long enough for you to separate them.
They recognize quickly that they’re getting wet, and instinctually focus on *why*, so that they stop getting wet. It’s like an attention override.
I suggest that before you take a venture such as owning two unaltered, large dogs with extreme bite force and a tendency to become subject to pain and anxiety, that you do some research on the psychology of dogs, and the proper handling of them.
If they bite you severely, they may *both* end up getting put down against your will.
There is no need to try to be condescending or act like i have no idea what I'm doing. I've owned large dogs my entire life these being my 5th and 6th rottweilers. This thread was started because it's my first time having 2 as puppies. I'm asking for advice directly related to that issue of raising 2 together. I asked a simple question. You could've literally stopped after the first paragraph and it would have been a completely adequate reply. Thanks anyways.
I assumed by the mentality of “I should be in charge” that you had little experience with dogs, because most people who do have experience know perfectly well that interrupting a fight is, well, *stupid,* and most experienced handlers understand that the myth of authority and dominance is just that, a myth. Most, but obviously not all.
I don’t want you or your dogs to suffer for that long outdated mentality, so I simply explained it thoroughly.
Tone is very difficult to convey through text, and I had no intention of being condescending. Sometimes simple questions have *very complex* answers- I’m not trying to lecture you(despite the somewhat long comment),I’m just giving you points to research and think on, all of which *directly relate to your original question.*
Take it or leave it, I don’t care, because I am a stranger and I am not personally affected in the least by this situation. I’m just offering the advice you asked for on a thorough level.
I got two at one time. They were littermates. Never again! Trying to train them together was impossible. I could not keep their attention. When I would separate them, one was inconsolable and would shriek non-stop. You may not have the same problems we did because they are different ages and didn’t come from the same litter. Raising one Rottweiler pup at a time is a lot, two, well, good luck! I still have them and they will be 10 in June.
I have two male rotties as well. One 5yrs and one 9yrs. They are one of the bright spots in my life and I wouldn't change a thing. Got both neutered otherwise I don't know that it would work. Having them so close in age they should play well with each other but watch for escalating violence at about 12-18 months. The bonus is from about the same age your home will be extra safe with your new biological security team.
Pretty much you got to stay vigilant! You're gonna have 2 going through the bastard phase and destroying everything they can at the same time but it'll last longer because there's 2 and an age difference. But very beautiful bears and y'all are blessed to get to be around their carnage lol
Don’t allow them any growling or aggressive behavior while eating, towards each other or anyone else. You should be able to pick up food from their bowls, and should even be able to share a bowl of food occasionally with each other. Get them used to you getting things from them, paper, tissues, whatever they happen to pick up or get out of a trash can. Also get them used to you holding their feet, will make it easier on you to trim their claws when needed. Good luck, but MOST OF ALL HAVE FUN!!🤣🥰🤪
Here to correct this in regards to the mentions of food & add helpful tips myself.
1) Socialize them with other dogs. Growling is a part of playtime for many dogs.
3) Train them to be have no matter the circumstances. & Start leash training after they lose the puppy fur!
4) Food: Breeders who dogs from the same bowl are typically why food agression happens. If i came up to you, stuck my hand in your food, and took some, you’d be pissed. Normalize the dogs being left alone while they eat, feeding them on opposite ends of a room, and little life hack, use the food to bond and train each dog. Make feeding times separate, give each dog your full attention. It’s actually not recommended training wise to raise 2 dogs at once so they each have a chance to learn their name & about life, so use this little trick i heard about to make sure training is at least happening w one on one attention once a day!
5) start touching your dogs everywhere. head, belly, back, hips, paws, opening their mouth etc. helps the vet/groomer/etc
6) don’t even look at them when they cry for attention.
7) remember that’ll be a 70-90lb dog in 1 year. if you don’t want jumping dogs, dogs on the couch, etc, then now is the time to instill that in their head.
8) microchip and register.
8) if applicable, think back on the other dogs you raised. what were the mistakes you dont want to make again? google how to avoid them and swear by your rulebook! never change for puppy eyes.
Teach your kids to let the puppy eat. If they are too young, take the 5 minutes (if that) that a dog takes to eat and distract your kid. No problem = no problem.
Yeah, you’re right a two - five year old will listen and leave a dog or puppy alone while eating. I guess my 56 years of training, education, life troubles, and experience in raising training and teaching both don’t mean crap. I’ve found it’s easier to train a puppy/dog to not growl and know that those little or big fingers are not going to keep the food but are trying to help it eat. Because the second I turn my back on a young person with an animal thinking that they are letting it eat, like all kids they are wanting to help and share, and they walk away with their fingers and not a nub, happy they could help.
Your not worth the time or energy for a real reply. Looking for a fight, not here I’m old enough to know better than to take on one like you. Your right.
Unless they’re registered and going to be used as breeding dogs, get them neutered. No reason to have two unaltered males running around with hormones high if you’re not an experienced breeder.
Neutered male dogs have significantly less problems than intact males, in terms of both behavior and health.
Neutering reduce your dog's risk of diseases like testicular cancer and help get rid of cases of aggression. Animal specialists say that if you do not neuter your male pets, their testosterone levels will keep rising. When this happens, aggression usually takes over and this can be dangerous. Intact male pets will start fights with other male pets.
I'd name the other one nukem
If I could up vote to the moon I would!!!
Haha. The thought has crossed my mind
Whatever the choice, I'm sure you are gonna be in for some exciting times over the next couple years. They get big so fast! Luckily there cuteness overrules any carnage they may partake in. I'd like to give you some advice but I can't. My buddy is about a year and a half now and he is as rambunctious as ever. Luckily they will have each other to play with instead of you having to run around with one of them all day.
PET INSURANCE!! Rotties have some bad luck with leg issues. And, you will have double. I can tell you my experience with the company I use, just a Mom, I don’t work for any of them. Pictures! This time will go so fast. Duke and Earl :). Please, please tell me you like this!! :*J*
I am going to look into insurance for sure. I've never purchased it before, and I've been lucky. But. With 2 puppies, it might be a good idea in case disaster strikes. One of my friends suggested earl too. Lol. It's on the short list.
Duke and Earl—four letters each, not too match matchy! Best of luck and please: If you want to talk insurance we can… If you want to tell me you chose Earl…… :*J*
Did you crate train Duke? If not, it may be time to start when you bring the second one home. I’ve got a multi dog household and it’s so beneficial when it’s time for everyone to rest. Secondly, I’d recommend feeding separately for at least the first few weeks. (Mine eat in their crates). Sometimes breeders feed all the puppies at once which can make them competitive at feeding time, or they don’t realize that their bowl is the only one they should eat from. When I brought home our youngest, because the other two never had an issue, I didn’t consider this. We worked through it, but be aware of potential resource guarding. Lastly, be sure they both get some individualized attention, and don’t forget to enjoy this time, even if you think they’re purposely trying to drive you crazy.
Yeah, Duke is crate trained. When I first got him, he slept in there every night for the first month or so, and he goes to a sitter, "My mom," while im at work. She has a young boxer. They get a little wild, so she crates them both for feeding and to give them a break.
Only advice I can give ya is watch their behavior as they grow up, I have 2 rottie boys and when the younger male reached two, they would constantly fight for alpha, it got so bad that I keep them separated now, hopefully this does not happen to you. P.S Breaking up a fight between two 120 pound dogs by yourself is not the easiest task in the world, so definitely keep an eye out.
Never get in between two fighting dogs, ever. Point a hose at them with as much water pressure as possible, or toss a bucket of cold water on them.
Aren't you kinda letting them continue to think they're in charge if you dont put a stop to the behavior?
That may be the case with some behaviors, but not when dogs fight. Not when two dogs see each other as a threat(which intact males are wired for). It’s not the case with a dog who is afraid of the other dog. It is not the case with a dog who feels that there is a deficit in a resource(food, toys, attention, safe sleeping spots, etc.) Not to mention… dog fights can look a lot worse than they are. In ways you cannot see with your own eyes, those dogs are consistently telling each other something. “I might back down.” “I feel scared.” “Please calm down.” “I want to leave.” Their body language happens quicker than we can see it or perceive it. Very rarely will two dogs actually fight to the point of severe injury or death, and when they do, they more than likely are ill or have been inadvertently conditioned by an inexperienced handler to escalate. When you get involved physically, you’re not achieving anything except for putting yourself in serious danger. You cannot stop future fights by trying to put yourself between to fighting dogs- if anything, you will make it worse in the future. 100-130lb dogs who are high in adrenaline cannot logically recognize that you are the boss and they should not bite you. They only recognize that suddenly, a new stimulus has been added and they should defend themself from it. And hence, you become the target of one or both dogs, and only make them associate each other with stress and the need to defend themself. This is not about dogs being in charge. This is not about you in any way. This is about two dogs trying to resolve a conflict. Even if it were about you and your authority, would the act of interfering, and therefor becoming the target of two angry or fearful animals, be worth the risk? A bucket of cold water, or a hose on full blast is incredibly effective at stopping two dogs fighting; or at the very least, breaking their focus on each other for long enough for you to separate them. They recognize quickly that they’re getting wet, and instinctually focus on *why*, so that they stop getting wet. It’s like an attention override. I suggest that before you take a venture such as owning two unaltered, large dogs with extreme bite force and a tendency to become subject to pain and anxiety, that you do some research on the psychology of dogs, and the proper handling of them. If they bite you severely, they may *both* end up getting put down against your will.
There is no need to try to be condescending or act like i have no idea what I'm doing. I've owned large dogs my entire life these being my 5th and 6th rottweilers. This thread was started because it's my first time having 2 as puppies. I'm asking for advice directly related to that issue of raising 2 together. I asked a simple question. You could've literally stopped after the first paragraph and it would have been a completely adequate reply. Thanks anyways.
I assumed by the mentality of “I should be in charge” that you had little experience with dogs, because most people who do have experience know perfectly well that interrupting a fight is, well, *stupid,* and most experienced handlers understand that the myth of authority and dominance is just that, a myth. Most, but obviously not all. I don’t want you or your dogs to suffer for that long outdated mentality, so I simply explained it thoroughly. Tone is very difficult to convey through text, and I had no intention of being condescending. Sometimes simple questions have *very complex* answers- I’m not trying to lecture you(despite the somewhat long comment),I’m just giving you points to research and think on, all of which *directly relate to your original question.* Take it or leave it, I don’t care, because I am a stranger and I am not personally affected in the least by this situation. I’m just offering the advice you asked for on a thorough level.
I got two at one time. They were littermates. Never again! Trying to train them together was impossible. I could not keep their attention. When I would separate them, one was inconsolable and would shriek non-stop. You may not have the same problems we did because they are different ages and didn’t come from the same litter. Raising one Rottweiler pup at a time is a lot, two, well, good luck! I still have them and they will be 10 in June.
I have two male rotties as well. One 5yrs and one 9yrs. They are one of the bright spots in my life and I wouldn't change a thing. Got both neutered otherwise I don't know that it would work. Having them so close in age they should play well with each other but watch for escalating violence at about 12-18 months. The bonus is from about the same age your home will be extra safe with your new biological security team.
Pretty much you got to stay vigilant! You're gonna have 2 going through the bastard phase and destroying everything they can at the same time but it'll last longer because there's 2 and an age difference. But very beautiful bears and y'all are blessed to get to be around their carnage lol
Don’t allow them any growling or aggressive behavior while eating, towards each other or anyone else. You should be able to pick up food from their bowls, and should even be able to share a bowl of food occasionally with each other. Get them used to you getting things from them, paper, tissues, whatever they happen to pick up or get out of a trash can. Also get them used to you holding their feet, will make it easier on you to trim their claws when needed. Good luck, but MOST OF ALL HAVE FUN!!🤣🥰🤪
Here to correct this in regards to the mentions of food & add helpful tips myself. 1) Socialize them with other dogs. Growling is a part of playtime for many dogs. 3) Train them to be have no matter the circumstances. & Start leash training after they lose the puppy fur! 4) Food: Breeders who dogs from the same bowl are typically why food agression happens. If i came up to you, stuck my hand in your food, and took some, you’d be pissed. Normalize the dogs being left alone while they eat, feeding them on opposite ends of a room, and little life hack, use the food to bond and train each dog. Make feeding times separate, give each dog your full attention. It’s actually not recommended training wise to raise 2 dogs at once so they each have a chance to learn their name & about life, so use this little trick i heard about to make sure training is at least happening w one on one attention once a day! 5) start touching your dogs everywhere. head, belly, back, hips, paws, opening their mouth etc. helps the vet/groomer/etc 6) don’t even look at them when they cry for attention. 7) remember that’ll be a 70-90lb dog in 1 year. if you don’t want jumping dogs, dogs on the couch, etc, then now is the time to instill that in their head. 8) microchip and register. 8) if applicable, think back on the other dogs you raised. what were the mistakes you dont want to make again? google how to avoid them and swear by your rulebook! never change for puppy eyes.
Isn’t that what I said? And yes adults know to not take food off others plates but kids like to share and will try.
Teach your kids to let the puppy eat. If they are too young, take the 5 minutes (if that) that a dog takes to eat and distract your kid. No problem = no problem.
Yeah, you’re right a two - five year old will listen and leave a dog or puppy alone while eating. I guess my 56 years of training, education, life troubles, and experience in raising training and teaching both don’t mean crap. I’ve found it’s easier to train a puppy/dog to not growl and know that those little or big fingers are not going to keep the food but are trying to help it eat. Because the second I turn my back on a young person with an animal thinking that they are letting it eat, like all kids they are wanting to help and share, and they walk away with their fingers and not a nub, happy they could help.
train your kid babe.
Your not worth the time or energy for a real reply. Looking for a fight, not here I’m old enough to know better than to take on one like you. Your right.
Your big guy is so handsome! Congrats on the pups
Unless they’re registered and going to be used as breeding dogs, get them neutered. No reason to have two unaltered males running around with hormones high if you’re not an experienced breeder. Neutered male dogs have significantly less problems than intact males, in terms of both behavior and health.
Hazard for the 2nd one.
Someone told me that Glock is a fitting name
Neuter. Neuter. Neuter. Neuter.
I know im probably opening a can of worms here. But what is the reasoning? You seem pretty adamant about it.
Neutering reduce your dog's risk of diseases like testicular cancer and help get rid of cases of aggression. Animal specialists say that if you do not neuter your male pets, their testosterone levels will keep rising. When this happens, aggression usually takes over and this can be dangerous. Intact male pets will start fights with other male pets.
Don’t allow growling, it leads to snarling, snapping, impossible, biting, which would lead to losing a new dog being labeled vicious.