Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Dr. Julie
Are Rottweilers easy to potty train, or is it tough to get them to learn the basics of potty training and follow a daily schedule?
One of the first things a new puppy owner needs to face is the challenging task of teaching your cute little furry friend potty training. It isn’t easy because most new dog owners don’t know how to do it, but with some helpful information, you will conquer it.
Most dog owners fail to successfully train the puppy because they have not learned how to show their puppy what is expected of them right from the start. Others do not have enough time to train a puppy correctly. It takes time and consistency to succeed in in-house training a Rottweiler puppy.
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Are Rottweilers Easy To Potty Train?
Potty training can be the most frustrating part of owning any dog breed. Whether your Rottweiler is a puppy or an adult, it is essential to learn how to make it successful.
Rottweilers are intelligent, quick to learn, and loves to please their owners. These characters are a perfect combination for anyone trying to potty train their little puppy because they will listen and obey. However, it would help if you learned to be patient and consistent with your potty training to ensure your dog knows when and where they are supposed to go to the potty.
Please remember that potty training does not happen overnight. It is up to you to teach your puppy with the knowledge that your Rottie, no matter how intelligent it is, cannot just go into the bathroom, shut the door and relieve themselves anytime they please.
These dogs rely on you as their master to lead them out to go potty.
How To Potty Train Rottweilers Puppies
There are several factors to consider when undertaking your Rottweiler puppy potty training. They include
Consistency
If you want to be successful when potty training your Rottweiler, you must start by being consistent. This means you need to take it outside often – at least every hour or two.
When you take them outside, take them to an area you have designated as the potty area. Have their leash on when you take them outside and say in a positive yet firm voice, “Go potty!” Always use your dog’s name to address it to make it easier to understand the instructions you give.
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If your dog is still a puppy, you will notice it will not relieve itself immediately it gets to the designated area. Continue encouraging it to relieve itself until it does so. Be very patient with your dog, don’t shout at it or call it names.
When they finally squat and go potty, you must give them a treat and praise them immediately. Note that treats should not be given every time you take them out for a potty break. They will end up associating going out for potty with a treat. Give your dog a big pat on the head or some gentle scratches behind its ears, etc., to make it feel appreciated. Once done, do not leave your dog out to run in the yard and play. Do this only after you have established a potty training routine but during the training, keep it clear and consistent.
Repeat the process every 1 or 2 hours following the exact instructions. No matter how big or small their business is, praise them and bring them back inside.
If you notice your Rottweiler does not go potty while you take it outside, no matter the encouragement, don’t stress. They may have nothing to relieve themselves of. Simply take them back indoors but not without praising them.
Take Them Out At Night
Now, this is the hard part of potty training your dog; you will have to get out of bed to take your dog outside. This is one huge responsibility of a dog owner, especially if you are training puppies.
Before you go to bed, take your puppy outside to the designated area and let them relieve themselves. When you go to bed, set your alarm for another hour or 2, depending on the schedule you have selected. When your alarm goes off, take your puppy out again. Even if they are sleeping, wake them up and take them out. Remember to praise your dog whether it has something to release or not and take them back inside.
Now it gets frustrating because you will need to set another alarm for another hour or 2. If your puppy was able to relieve themselves the last time you took them out, you could be able to get away with the next or extend it from an hour to 2 before you try again.
How To Deal With Accidents
The worst part of potty training that nobody wants to deal with is accidents. All puppies and dogs will have occasional accidents; you need to be ready for when. Remember, accidents are just that – they are not intentional in any way. Maybe your Rottie got too excited, or you took too long to come and went potty on the floor or carpet.
When an accident happens, keep your temper – do not ever hit your dog for messing the floor. This only lowers its self-esteem, causing it to go potty on the floor again. When you find a mess in your house, ensure you tell your dog, “No, potty outside!” Address them by their name and take them outside to their spot for the break.
If you take your dog outside and it does not go potty, don’t praise them but if they do, then praise them.
To prevent these irritating accidents, it is vital to take your dog out for a potty break consistently.
Final Thoughts
Potty training is not for the fainthearted; it is a discipline that takes time and consistency. It is a challenging and frustrating task for many dog owners that must be taught early.
So are rottweilers easy to potty train – No! and not just Rotties but any other dog. Potty training does not happen overnight, and this includes any dog training. It can take months to fully train your dog to be the kind of furry friend you want to have. If you take them out often and discipline them properly without breaking their self-esteem, they will be more than happy to learn and do the right thing.
