by Sharon Davies

Rottweiler rescue organizations say there are two reasons people give up their Rottweiler dogs, either there are problems with the people, or problems with the dog. Rottweiler owners should take responsibility for the people problems and fulfill their commitment to the dog. Some owners got their Rottweilers as companions during lonely times. These owners perhaps got bored with their Rottweilers when romance came along, or after marriage when it was time to think about starting a family. Getting a Rottweiler is definitely a lifelong commitment, and owners who want to give their Rottweilers up for selfish reasons should reconsider and follow through with their commitment.

Whatever the reason, every year hundreds of Rottweilers find new homes through the assistance of Rottweiler rescue organizations. Rottweiler rescue groups get to know every single dog they place and match each new home carefully with a dog. The groups match abandoned dogs with new homes where they are loved and thrive.

Don’t be afraid to take a leadership role with a Rottweiler that you get from a rescue organization. The Rottweiler is a confident breed whose friendship must be earned, and your dog will be relieved to let you take a role of leadership and establish a hierarchy between the two of you.

Adult Rottweilers are large, weighing up to one hundred thirty-five pounds. It is important that owners are able to control these powerful dogs, and they should receive obedience training at an early age, preferably starting at eight to ten weeks of age. If an adult dog has never been trained, or if the dog has obedience problems, the rescue dog owner should take obedience courses with the dog to help establish the owner’s leadership role.

Rottweilers crave leadership, and your rescue dog will be relieved when you assume the responsibility for leadership in your relationship. In addition to discipline and training, adequate exercise is essential for a Rottweiler to keep the dog’s energy in balance. A well-exercised dog is easier to control and discipline than a dog filled with pent-up energy.

Rottweiler rescue groups will only accept Rottweiler dogs that are in good health, with current vaccinations. Each dog that is accepted as a rescue dog undergoes a health and temperament evaluation by a veterinarian, and the owner who turns the dog over is required to pay a nominal fee to cover intake expenses. The fee is also meant to discourage owners from dumping dogs on the rescue groups, and encourages owners to think long and hard before surrendering their dog.

If you think that adopting a Rottweiler rescue dog might be right for you, contact your local Rottweiler rescue group to find out if they have a Rottweiler who might be right for you. You must be an adult to adopt a Rottweiler, and you must have the consent of all adults in your household before you will be considered as an adoptive owner of a Rottweiler rescue dog. If you rent your home, your landlord must provide written approval for you to adopt a dog. These restrictions may seem strict to you at first, but remember they are in place to protect the dog from being bounced from home to home.

The Rottweiler rescue group will match you with a dog and place the dog temporarily with you in foster care for a trial period to see how you and the dog get along. You will be required to pay a nominal fee, commensurate with the age and health of the dog you adopt. Charging adoption fees helps to defray the rescue organization’s expenses and helps to reinforce the commitment involved in adopting a dog. The process eliminates would-be adopters who are not willing to make the personal sacrifices needed to help the adoption succeed.

About the Author:

About the author: Sharon Davies is a passionate lover of the Rottweiler and owns a popular website where you’ll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Rottweiler. Among other topics there, you will find out more about Rottweiler Rescue Information plus a whole lot more.

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