{"product_id":"rottweilers-for-dummies-isbn-9780764552717","title":"Rottweilers For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to raise, train, and enjoy your Rottweiler with this fantastic resource\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown for its great strength, endurance, and protectiveness, the Rottweiler can be a good-natured, playful pet. It can also be a highly challenging breed. In the right hands, a Rottweiler can be the best security system in town, and at the same time, an affectionate friend to the whole family, always ready for fun and games. The well-bred, well-trained Rottweiler has the courage of a lion and is happy to obey. In the wrong hands, a Rottweiler just as easily can become an unruly beast, a menace to all that come near. \u003cp\u003eIs the Rottweiler the right breed for you and your family? \u003ci\u003eRottweilers For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides the answer to this and all your questions about getting, caring for and living with this big dog. Long-time Rottweiler breeder and trainer Richard G. Beauchamp gets you up and running with what you need to know to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the right Rottweiler for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocialize your new puppy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEducate yourself and your dog\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain good health, proper exercise and diet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandle behavioral problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParticipate in dog competitions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn friendly, down-to-earth language, Rick provides insights into the Rottweiler temperament and loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice on everything a Rottweiler owner should know – along with fun facts and tips on how to have a great time with your Rottie. Discover how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecide on whether a male or female is right for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind and choose your new friend and bring him or her home\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how to communicate with your Rottweiler\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrain your Rottweiler\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinding a good trainer and attend classes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeal with emotional conflicts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeed and exercise your Rottweiler\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognize, prevent, and treat common health problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave loyal friend for life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe indispensable guide for you and your Rottweiler, \u003ci\u003eRottweilers For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the only book you’ll need to help you have the best possible experience with this admirable and loveable breed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo Who Am I? 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book is Organized 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Getting to Know Rottweilers 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Searching for Your Soul Mate 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Living with a Rottweiler 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Keeping Your Rottweiler Healthy 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting to Know Rottweilers 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: So What Exactly is a Rottweiler? 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding What Sets the Rottweiler Apart 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Purpose of Breed Standards 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe German standard 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe AKC standard 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Whether Your Rottweiler Has to Fit the Standard 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Quick Tour of Rottweiler History 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rottweiler’s German roots 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe changing role of the Rottweiler 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe transplanting of Rottweilers to the United States 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rottweiler’s role in modern day 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Is a Rottweiler Right for You? 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Honest with Yourself about What You Have to Give 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the kind of time and energy dog ownership requires 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that Rottweilers aren’t perfect 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Whether You Have What It Takes to Own a Rottweiler 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing how ready you are to own a Rottie 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the specifics of what dog ownership requires 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing Your Decision Carefully 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Searching for Your Soul Mate 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Knowing What You Want in a Rottweiler 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemembering That Each Dog is Unique 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding Between a Male and a Female Rottie 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the Age of Your Dog When You Bring Him Home 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBirth to 7 weeks 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeven to eight weeks 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 weeks to 6 months 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 to 12 months 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe adult Rottweiler 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Finding and Choosing Your New Friend 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Difference between Responsible Breeders and Backyard Breeders 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with a Responsible Breeder 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding which health tests and guarantees the breeder provides 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking the breeder which puppy he would choose for you 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the Rescue Option 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmerican Rottweiler Club rescue 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndependent rescue groups 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHumane societies and animal shelters 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Puppy 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePay attention to the puppy’s health 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t overlook the puppy’s personality 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObserve the puppy’s behavior 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Which Important Papers You Need When You Walk out the Door 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth record 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePedigree 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistration application 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSales contract 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Living with a Rottweiler 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Preparing for Your Puppy 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Your Shopping List 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Right Leashes and Collars for Your Rottweiler 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Right Equipment to Confine Your Dog When Necessary 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrates and cages 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutdoor runs 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking up on Puppy-Proofing Supplies 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplying Your Pup with All the Toys His Heart Desires 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChew toys 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlay toys 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToys to avoid 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Right Grooming Tools 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Welcome Home!  71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Prepared for Reality 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing Your Pup Home Safely 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurviving the Difficult First Week 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Inevitable Baby Behavior 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with a lonely pup 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing house-training problems early 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedirecting your puppy’s chewing 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurviving your pup’s bursts of energy 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging play biting and growling 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What to Expect from Your Adolescent or Adult Rottweiler 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Instincts of the Breed 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuarding 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDominance 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Stress in Your Rottweiler 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing sure you don’t pressure your dog too much 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding separation anxiety 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHousebreaking Your Rottweiler 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Understanding How to Communicate with Your Rottweiler  87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Why Your Rottweiler Does What He Does 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstinctual creatures 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking creatures 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring Out How Behavior Gets Reinforced 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing How to Respond to Your Rottie When He Misbehaves 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocializing Your Rottweiler for His Own Happiness 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting children to help in the socialization process 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing socialization in your pup’s new home 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening When Your Rottie Speaks 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive versus passive behavior 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe hidden meaning behind a dog’s behavior 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat your body language says to your dog 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Training Your Rottweiler 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssuming Your Role as Leader of the Pack 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What to Expect of Your Rottie 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with the Basics 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eName recognition and “no” 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a collar and leash 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Your Rottweiler the Most Important Commands 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Come” 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Sit” 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Stay” 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Down” 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Heel” 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending Training Classes with Your Rottweiler 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a Good Dog Trainer 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Emotional Conflicts 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Having Fun with Your Rottweiler 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Games with Your Rottie 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the bouncing ball 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying a rousing game of fetch 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a game of hide-and-seek going 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Advantage of Dog-Friendly Parks 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying the Water with Your Dog 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHitting the Trails with Your Rottie 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Your Rottie Do What He Was Bred to Do 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHerding tests and trials 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchutzhund 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuard work 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarting 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearch and rescue work 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping in Mind Some Other Fun Things to Do with Your Rottweiler 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere’s no business like show business 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetitive sports for Rottweilers 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanine Good Citizen 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Your Dog Help Others 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Keeping Your Rottweiler Healthy 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Getting to Know Your Rottweiler Inside and Out  139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Anatomy of the Rottweiler 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Inherited Health Problems and Diseases 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHip dysplasia 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOsteochondritis dissecans 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEye problems 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemodectic mange 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Your Dog’s Health Regularly 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding Whether to Breed Your Rottweiler 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpaying or Neutering Your Dog 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for the Best Veterinarian on Your Dog’s Behalf 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Feeding and Exercising Your Rottweiler 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswering Your Questions about Your Rottie’s Nutrition 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhich food should I feed? 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow much is enough? 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow much protein and fat does my dog need? 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWill that inexpensive grocery-store brand be good enough? 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdapting Your Dog’s Diet as His Needs Change 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding puppies 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining your dog’s current weight 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding an aging Rottweiler 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Your Rottweiler’s Special Nutritional Needs 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChicken soup for the ailing pooch 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to do for the tubby Rottweiler 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Your Rottweiler the Exercise He Needs 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePuppy exercise 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdolescents and healthy adults 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e65 and counting: Exercise for seniors 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Preventing Health Problems 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVaccinating Your Dog Against Deadly Diseases 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanine parvovirus 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanine virus distemper 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardpad 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfectious canine hepatitis 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeptospirosis 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRabies 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBordatella 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Great Vaccination Debate 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying Attention to Parasites 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFleas 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLice 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTicks 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMange 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapeworms 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeartworms 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhipworms and hookworms 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoundworms 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrooming Your Rottweiler for Health and Beauty 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrushing 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEars 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeeth 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEyes 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeet and nails 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnal glands 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Being Prepared for Emergencies 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Your Own First Aid Kit 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring Out When to Call the Vet 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What to Do When You Need to Do It 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuzzling an injured dog 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving an injured dog 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating burns 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding to shock 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending to bites and bleeding wounds 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding to poisoning 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling broken bones 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving foreign objects and responding to the choking dog 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding quickly to bloat 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with heatstroke 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding to hypothermia 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending to stings and bites 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving porcupine quills 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding to the dog who has come across a skunk 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Your Rottie the Medicine He Needs 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedications and ointments 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePills 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiquid medicines 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Knowing What to Do When Your Dog Gets Sick 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving with Chronic Conditions 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHip dysplasia 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBone disorders 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEye problems 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkin disorders 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBloat 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Alternative Therapies for Your Ailing Rottie 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHerbal therapy 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHomeopathy 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBodywork therapies 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Ten Reasons to Own a Rottweiler 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Know What You’re Getting 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Can Find Out Anything You Want to Know about the Breed 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRottweilers Have Good Temperaments 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRottweilers Are Highly Trainable 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRottweilers Are Easy to Care For 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRottweilers Are Protective 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRottweilers Do Good Work 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRottweilers Know How to Have Fun 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsible Breeders Are Everywhere 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRottweilers Give a Lifetime of Friendship 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Ten Reasons Not to Own a Rottweiler 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Neighbor Down the Street is Selling Rottweilers for Next to Nothing 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Think Having a Dog to Pet Every Once in a While Would Be Fun 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Want to Feel Needed 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re Not Prepared to Be the Leader of the Pack 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Lack Physical Strength 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Tend to Procrastinate 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Living Space is Restricted 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re Not Sure How You’re Going to Pay Your Next Credit Card Bill 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatience is Not Your Virtue 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re a Loner 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ten Tips for Training Your Rottweiler 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemember That Training is Something Your Rottie Needs 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeach Your Rottie Your Rules 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive Positive Reinforcement 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Consistent 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart Training Right Away 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“No!” Means “No!” 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep Your Lessons Short and Sweet 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurb Certain Instinctive Behaviors 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe in the Right Frame of Mind for Training 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo the Minimum in Basic Training 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Tips for Traveling with (Or without) Your Dog 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet the Right Car for Your Rottweiler 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThink about the Weather Before You Leave 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuckle Up for Safety 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemember Your Rottweiler’s ID and Medication 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBring Along Your Travel Necessities 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan a Vacation for the Whole Family to Enjoy 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Dog-Friendly Lodgings 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFly Well with Your Rottweiler 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind a Good Kennel If Your Pal Can’t Go 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsider Getting a Pet Sitter 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: Glossary  227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: Resources  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