Like all relationships, the love you have for your Rottweiler takes work. It’s not always easy (remember those potty training days?) and sometimes your Rottie is probably not very happy with you (remember when you left him with that sitter while you went on vacation?). But for all those bad days, there are many more wonderful ones that make it well worth those bumps in the road. If lately you have been worried you have had more bad days than good, it may be time to work on that relationship. Here are 3 great ways to help strengthen your bond with your Rottweiler.
#1 – Learn Your Rottweilers’s Language
What better way to improve your relationship and deepen your bond than to understand your Rottie better? In order to do that, you need to learn how he communicates through body language. Dr. Sophia Yin’s website has a host of free body language posters that can help you learn to speak “dog,” which your Rottie will greatly appreciate.
#2 – Massage
Learning some simple canine massage tricks can further your bond with your Rottweiler by showing her you know just how she likes to be touched. Also, being a source of calm for your Rottie will improve your bond by being a relaxing presence that she enjoys being around.
#3 – Training
Did you know some Rottweilers herd? Using your dog’s natural smarts, instincts, and abilities through training can really strengthen your bond. It also helps you learn to communicate with each other better and training uses energy, which your Rottie needs to expend to feel good about life.
