Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Dr. Julie
Rottweilers have different stages of growth, and you might be wondering about 2-year-old Rottweiler’s behavior. During this stage, Rottweilers are still adolescent – they’re large, sure, but they’re not yet fully grown dogs, at least not mentally. There are many common worries about training, feeding, and physical exercise at this stage. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at this stage of Rottie’s growth and determine what should you do with your dog at this stage.
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Rottweiler Growth Stages
We could easily break down the growth stages into at least ten of them, but let’s stick to the most basic stages as they’re all we need. The first stage of growth starts with birth and lasts for eight months. During this stage, you’ll witness the most intense growth.
Then, there’s a particularly long stage that lasts from their eight-month up to their second birthday. During this stage, the growth rate slows down a bit and your dog will start to mature mentally. Many Rottweilers grow until they’re three years of age, but most will physically mature around their second birthday.
This is the stage that we’re interested in and also the following stage – the rest of their life. Your Rottweiler might gain and lose a few pounds in the coming years, but what you see at their second birthday is usually the dog you’ll have for the rest of your life. However, even though they’re physically mature (or almost completely mature) doesn’t mean that they’re mentally mature.
They’re only reaching adolescence at the age of two, and the real work with the dog only begins now.
Rottweiler Obedience Training At 2 Years Of Age
Some people wonder if Rottweilers are ready for training at this age. The fact is – the saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is fairly accurate – which is why you should start training your dog when they’re very young. Some dog trainers point out that it’s pointless to train your dog when they’re just a few weeks old as they’re generally hyperactive at that stage and won’t be able to keep up with your instructions.
However, command training can start at just a few months of age. At the age of two, your Rottweiler should already be a fully developed dog with an entire range of commands they can follow through. The good news is – it’s not necessary to train your dog every single day. You can do 30-minute training three times a week and that should be enough for your Rottweiler.
At the age of two, once they mastered the most common obedience commands, you can start teaching your dog more complicated things. During this time, your dog’s brain is completely ready to start drinking up information and start learning. This, however, isn’t necessary if you don’t feel like doing so, but know that Rottweilers are incredibly intelligent and obedient.
These dogs have almost limitless potential when it comes to teaching them tricks and obedience commands – so you should definitely think about all the things you could teach your dog at this stage. At this age, Rottweiler’s behavior is obedient, but there’s still some budging when it comes to listening to their owner.
With proper training, however, your Rottweiler will be a very skillful and obedient dog by their third birthday. It’s a good idea to work with a dog trainer at this stage of your puppy’s growth because they usually have proven high-quality training plans.
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Rottweiler Physical Training At 2 Years Of Age
Rottweilers are very active dogs that require daily physical training. This is why it’s best not to keep them in apartments, as they won’t have enough space to move around and they’ll only get cranky and moody. If you keep your dog in a yard where they can run, you can skip the everyday walk you’re obligated to take them on.
The crankiness won’t build up since they have a yard to run around. However, make sure that you walk your Rottie at least once every other day. What’d be even better is to take them on a bike ride or a run. These dogs love physical activity and they would prefer running to walking. Combine that kind of physical training with high-quality dog food filled with protein and you’ll likely have a large, but fit Rottweiler in your family.
What you should expect is that your Rottweiler won’t calm down any time soon, though. Their hyperactivity only becomes more apparent through the years and the reason for this is their size. A puppy Rottweiler isn’t that much of a bother, but a massive, 130-pound Rottweiler running around like a craze can be a hassle.
Luckily, another great thing about taking your dog running or biking is that you’ll tire them out and they’ll probably stay still for a while.
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FAQ
At what age do Rottweilers calm down?
Rottweilers are very active dogs and they'll need you to exercise them as much as possible while they're young. Don't expect them to calm down until they reach the twilight of their life.
Can you train a 2 year-old Rottweiler?
Yes, a 2 year-old Rottweiler is at the perfect age to start learning more complex tricks and tasks. You should start training your Rottie while it's still a puppy, though.
How old is a 2 year-old Rottweiler?
This is the age of adolescence - they're close to being both mentally and physically grown up, but there's still some growing for them to do. In human terms, this is the equivalent of 19 to 24 years of age.
In Summation
To end, remember that at the age of two, Rottweilers are entering the adolescent stage of their lives. They’re almost fully mature both mentally and physically, but they’re still learning about their own abilities and there’s still time to shape their behavior. It’d be best to start training your dog while they’re still young, and then move on to more complex commands and training plans when they’re at the age of two.
A very young dog won’t be able to follow through with this training, which is why you should wait until they’re about two years of age. Rottweilers will stay super active at this age, which is why you should exercise them a lot.