First a brief explanation of how we dock tails. A purpose made small rubber band is stretched wide open with a special tool and then released onto the base of the tail. The tight band constricts blood flow, and the tail section on the other side of it “dies”. It’s common to hear about leaving the band until the tail …

Watch this video from Cesar Millan aka The Dog Whisperer and his method to stop a rottweiler’s protective behavior. Then read our take on it. We like and respect Cesar Millan, he’s done a lot of good for dogs by promoting owner leadership and implementing corrections when necessary. To do so in the public eye these days takes courage, as …

Preface: In guard dog training lingo a “hard dog” is one that’s truly tough, in response to threat and pain instead of backing down as normal dogs will, it becomes angry and more aggressive. This kind of dog is extremely hard to find today, even in a breed like the rottweiler that has a higher occurrence of such individuals. To …

We do not vaccinate our dogs except for the 3 years Rabies vaccination which is forced on us by law. Not because vaccination is expensive, the standard 5 in 1 vaccines are available online at $5 per dose Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv+L4, 25 doses, but because we don’t believe in the efficacy and safety of these products from the pharmaceutical industry. …

Disclaimer – This is a list of medications that have worked well for us with our dogs. We are not veterinarians and are not recommending anyone to use these medications. If you use this information you are doing so at your own risk. Generic name – Pyrantel Pamoate by Vedco Brand name (sold as) – Strongid T Function – Used …

At Guardian Rottweilers we are strong proponents of feeding our Rottweiler adults and puppies natural food, also referred to as a biologically appropriate raw diet. In essence this means that the dog should eat what it was designed to eat living in a natural environment. The starting off point is to acknowledge that the dog’s nutritional needs are no different …

As the Rottweiler bitch nears whelping time, a few days before the 63rd day from the first mating, we set up the whelping box. We have the bitch whelp and care for the puppies indoors because the south Florida heat can be difficult. It’s important to put the whelping box in a place that’s out of the way so the …

How to find the right rottweiler puppy for you, choose a breeder and select a puppy from a litter.

Living in Miami, as in many other US cities, is living with the possibility of home invasion, car jacking, and assault. Chances are if you’re looking to own a rottweiler you’re interested in the breed based on its reputation to be protective of its home and people. The truth is just because a dog has a rottweiler’s appearance doesn’t mean …

One article cannot have the scope to teach you how to train a rottweiler (or any dog for that matter) to reliably respond to your directions and be a well behaved companion. Fortunately William Koehler, a man who dedicated a lifetime to working with dogs, wrote a book that will show you how to achieve it step by step. If …