How to Stop a Rottweiler Growling
Rottweilers are beautiful medium size dogs that originated in Germany. They are marked by their color pattern, dark glossy black coat with mahogany teardrops over the eyes around the muzzle and specific markings of the same color on chest and legs. There have been rumors that this and other breeds have a locking mechanism in their jaws which makes a bite more dangerous, but while they can bite rather hard there is no truth to the locking my.
However if you have a Rottweiler who is growling at you the only thing you are interested in is how to stop a Rottweiler growling. To address this issue you must first know what is causing the growl. Dogs communicate in many different ways, wagging the tail, barks, jumping and growling. Each form of communication means something different, a growl is generally a warning to the intruding individual and if that person is you or a loved one you have a problem on your hands.
Pack Mentality
Dogs are descendants of wolves; the base DNA for both animals is practically identical. In a wolf pack, there is one alpha male and one alpha female, all other members bow to their leadership. With a dog, you want to have a similar relationship except you should always be the alpha member of the household.
Establishing this relationship begins when they are quite small, if you want to know how to stop a Rottweiler growling most of the time the answer is to start when they are puppies. You establish yourself as the clear leader of the pack.
Leadership
There is more than one method for establishing leadership with your dog. One very simple method, for the dog that is kept inside is to not allow them access to the furniture. This sets clear boundaries with you at the top of the food chain. Food is another area where you can assert yourself. When you get ready to have dinner let the entire family eat, before the dog does.
Fear
Many times a dog will growl constantly when they are in fear, this is usually the mark of a poorly socialized animal. This often happens when puppies are removed from their littermates too soon. You will need to slowly introduce your dog to new people, dogs and environments, if the growling is followed by further aggressive behavior you may even want to consider a muzzle.
Rottweilers or any dog really, will growl for a variety of reasons and when you determine the cause, you will have gone a long way in figuring out how to address the problem. It is always a good idea to have the animal vet checked for illness, as pain or fever can cause your dog to be temperamental. Establishing a good relationship with you as the head of the household so to speak and introducing them to many environments will help.