i adopted a maie rothweiler about six months ago i was just wondering he onily seems to play for a few minutes at a timeand well if he could talk im sure he would tell me where to go is this normal with rothweilers the onily toys he seems to like is the fluffy squeaky ones and they dont last long he likes to play tug with them which i was a bit weary of from advice i was given even though he never growls when i play tug with him if anybody has any prefernce on toys or games maybe ou could share with me or fun things to do to keep him well exercised i often feel like maybe i should get him a buddy to play with or maybe they are happy to be left in peace he is about five year old i just posted a pic in the profiles
Keith Jenkins Webboard User Reg: 08-25-2003
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First I'll ask is your dog over-weight and out of shape? Answer honestly as the vast majority carry more pounds than needed. You'd be surprised how much an extra 10 pounds will drag them down.
I don't refer to them necessarily as being lazy but they can seem to be that way to folks that haven't spent time with them. They do have some quirks. Nothing wrong with playing tug if done properly.
Personally I would save those toys he really likes for training purposes. I have more balls on a string than you can shake a stick at and he will play with them, but prefers the 1.95 K-Mart squeaky ball. As Flinks pointed out at a seminar, your dog will let you know which it prefers.
Don't make the mistake of getting another dog as a buddy. It's your job as an owner to keep your dog happy and occupied. If you want another dog get another dog, just get it for the right reason(s).
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Get a medical check-up for your dog and if that is good take him out and get him in condition - run him swim him but get him in shape. Then train him. A dog does not need a toy. Humans need toys - dogs dont. In fact dominant dogs should never have toys - they just become triggers for aggression. This thread is closed.
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