Being flexible in your training sessions is another big factor to training success. This can be especially important if your puppy is struggling to learn but also in your overall training strategies.
If your dog is struggling to learn, be willing to change your training routine and please try different techniques. There are a number of things that could be preventing your Rottweiler from learning quicker for example:
- The location may be too distracting for them at that particular time or day.
- The length of your training session may be too long (or too short).
- The training exercises may need to be broken down into smaller, simpler steps.
These are just a few examples but always try to think about the reasons why your dog is struggling to learn. All Rottweilers want to learn and please you, but it’s really up to you to set them up for success.
Being flexible is also about flexibility in your training strategies and techniques. For example:
- Trying multiple reward types to figure out the ones your dog loves and responds to the most is a super important thing to do (different treats, different toys, different games etc).
- Training in multiple places and environments so your dog gets used to as many different situations as possible (controlled and safe of course as we discussed in “Be Proactive and In Control”).
REMEMBER: Every Rottweiler is unique. Please don’t forget that. It’s your job to be flexible and willing to do whatever you can to help your dog succeed. This will all pay off huge for you and your Rottweiler and will really help you truly understand the individual qualities of your unique dog.