Why do owners of rottweiler dogs think its safe to have them around small children?
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Becool1935
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in my opinion its not the breed of dog, its the way their owners treat them
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Because I've known many rottweilers that were more harmless than flys. Its all in what its taught nothing is born bad or mean. but it might be able to be more likely to be trained to be that way. its all in what its taught.
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Rottweilers by nature ar not violent agressive dogs. They only become that way if a) they are trained to be that way by their owner or B) they feel their territory is being threatened. The same is true for any breed of dog. If you have very small children and you know that the child is prone to pulling the dogs tail or dragging it around then you should not be allowing that child to be around the dog. How can you blame the dog for biting or attacking a kid that is constantly pulling at it's tail and trying to hurt it (although unintentionally) It's the fault of the parents or caregiver for not being more cautious in watching the child to be sure it is not tormenting the animal.
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Any dog that is trained properly is safe to have around small children. Most dogs aren't born violent, nor is their nature to kill, they do as they are trained. If you have a dog since he's a puppy and you train him as a family dog, he will be just that a family dog, and he will be just as protective of the children as the childrens' own parents are.
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Because it is safe. They are no more vicious than other dogs. It is their owners who aren't strong enough to become pack leaders themselves, not the dogs who need training. I've seen more cocker spaniels biting children than rotties. And please learn to place your answers in the correct category. You could possibly lose asking privileges this way.
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I too am afraid of rotties due to bad experiences, but that does not make the breed vicious or dangerous to have around small children. No breed is 'dangerous' to have around small children, certain dogs of that breed, yes. Although, I am afraid of them, I have known a GREAT many sweet and kind ones. Many of those were family dogs that would rather die than harm the children they are around. People have asked the same wbout why I let my doberman around my young neice and nephew, and the same thing applies...it's the dog, not the breed. Dogs are what people make of them.
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I've known 4 Golden Retrievers. The worst thing was that they keep nagging and nuzzling me to throw the tennis ball again! I've known 3 Saint Bernards. The worst thing was that they slobbered globs as we wrestled with a log together, and pounced around the yard. I've known 4 Rottweilers. The nicest thing I can say is that every one of them ran at me full speed, lunged straight at my neck, and tried to rip my jugular vein out. And then the owners said "Oh, he was just startled that's all. He didn't mean anything. He's the friendliest, nicest, most gentle dog, and so sweet once you know him." So I am convinced. Rottweiler owners are completely delusional and living in a fantasy land. I will treat them like the ranting schizophrenics at the bus stop, and just smile politely as I back away, as quickly and gracefully as I can. Yes, it's a beautiful dog. Yes, a nice dog. There you go. Take care now!
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Sounds like an unfortunate first experience. My Mom had a Rott when my children were 3, 1 and new born. Even as they got older there was never a bad incident. Owners need to be realistic about how to treat particular breeds of dogs. Common sense will tell you not to lunge for the food bowl, or run up on "him" and try to take his chew bone away......c'mon, let's be realistic here. Did you know that there are more attacks from Dobermans and another breed (Not Rotts or Pits) I can't remember the name, though, that have been fatal? If you don't care for the Rott, then this is not a pet for you.....but to answer your question, it's a matter of how the owner treats the dog. Dogs have personalities just like people do. If they were mistreated in any way in their pup years, there is a chance they will hold some of that in their young rottie brains....not always tho. In my opinion, they are OK by me....although I personally have never owned one...they are BIG dogs and "can" have BIG vet bills...lol...:)
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rottweilers naturally like children. their guarding instinct is inherent, and only when raised to be aggressive or mistreated, do they become violent, and then it is not just toward children but anyone who they feel is a threat. my rottie is the best dog in the whole world. she sleeps in my bed, is quiet, loving, and likes her walks around the neighborhood. she welcomes friends into the home, but is cautious of strangers.
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Because there is nothing wrong with a well brought up dog that knows his place in his family. It's never the dog. You could say the same about any breed of dog. More little dogs, cute little chihuahuas are known for being terrible biters than larger dogs because they are spoiled. If a dog is dangerous it's the owners, not the dog that is at fault. I've known many happy healthy, well-behaved rotties, known only one bad one and it was definitely the owners' fault.
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