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@williesfriend Definitely try meds, they can be a game changer for situations like this. Rather than focusing on lessening the bite, focus on lessening the anxiety so he doesn’t reach the threshold where he considers biting to begin with. If a human is terrified of the dentist and screams...

@williesfriend Resource guarding is often genetic and can never be “trained out” all the way. If you have been trying to “train” him not to resource guard (scolding when he growls), stop. It will only make things worse. You end up with a dog that no longer growls, but instead goes straight for a...

@jessicacharlie Go on the OFA website and search by breed. A list of the necessary tests will come up. Specialty hip/elbow X-rays, etc. These are the specific health tests to do for any dog before breeding.

@jamiem I hate to say it, but it doesn’t sound like the most reputable of breeders. That’s kind of a textbook “backyard breeder” scenario. I’m guessing they didn’t do OFA clearances and what not on the parents. Dad dog being reactive is not a good sign. Even if the mother dog was chill, your...

@jamiem Have you talked to the breeder about these struggles? A good experienced breeder should be able to offer advice and suggestions. The fact they sold a Rottweiler puppy to a first time dog owner in an apartment makes me pause, so hopefully it was a reputable breeder. It’s always possible...

@sacredword You’re definitely doing the right thing. You have to keep your baby safe first and foremost, and back with the breeder sounds like the very best place for this dog.

@basefan OP, this dog can literally kill you. That is no exaggeration. Google search it and multiple incidents come right up. Dogs like this have killed large adult men. If the dog goes for you, there is nothing you can do. You can be terribly disfigured for life or killed. Go stay somewhere...

@beaconlight94 Do research on littermate syndrome. Either take one puppy back to the person you got it from, or rehome it yourself. It is a mega commitment to try and raise 2 siblings for the long haul. Often it ends up causing serious behavioral issues in both dogs if they are kept together.

@jwfletch Tbh it’s way hard to start breeding with a male when you’re on your own. Not only do you have to do all the health testing, OFA submissions, etc. but you then have to find someone with a good quality female that has also done all the proper testing, and is willing to use your male...

@aaron112 Pull up the OFA website, search by his breed, and there will be a list of needed health tests prior to breeding.

@chebles I don’t understand the people who trade pick of the litter for stud fee. If I’m breeding my female, it’s because I am hoping for a keeper pup for myself. Why on earth would I give my prime pick up? I would much prefer to pay a cash fee up front and be done.

@walkinthewoods If the puppies are indoors and laying in a heap with mom, they do not need a heating pad or added warmth of any kind. Heating pads can cause serious burns.

@ambassadorcjk This sounds like overstimulation leading to humping and lashing out. Humping is almost always overstimulation and not sexual in nature. I would avoid all dog parks with him, he can’t handle it right now. At 8 months, it sounds like he may be experiencing a fear period. Keep him...

@gilcimarlp A large powerful dog delivering serious bites… you’re not wrong for BE. This is dangerous for you and your husband and the dog sounds unstable. If the bites weren’t so serious, or he was a much smaller dog you might have a little wiggle room to continue working with him. But these...

@sue782 Did you sign a contract when you sent the money? Did you know before sending the money the dogs would be fixed at 8 weeks?