How do I stop my 1-year-old Rottweiler from suddenly pulling?

No, I'm afraid that this is not a behavior that dogs "grow out of" as they get older - they need training to work on this problem if you want it to get better. This involves using treats to reward them for calm behavior as you pass by people or other dogs on the street. It can be difficult to do this on your own if you don't have much experience, so I would recommend getting in touch with a good reward-based trainer in your area who can help you in person.

I would consider looking into a gentle leader head collar. It looks a little strange but many find it effective with their dogs who have issues pulling if you follow the instructions closely (you can get a dvd to explain the use of the product). You can find out more at https://www.petsafe.net/gentleleader If you prefer to not use a gentle leader collar then I would recommend following the advice of veterinary behaviorist Sophia Yin as she explains in detail in this article: https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/walk-on-loose-leash-part-1-choose-the-right-walking-pace-and-make-it-clear/

Unfortunately, it's relatively common for behavior issues like this to develop between 1 and 2 years of age - this is the period when dogs reach social maturity. Often, they may have been fearful or nervous about many things when they were puppies, but don't start to act out aggressively until they are a bit older. Aggressive behavior in a large dog like this can be a serious problem, and is best treated by a professional who can work with you and Molly in person. I would recommend making an appointment with a veterinary behaviorist who can evaluate her and put together a treatment plan to work on the problem. You can search for a board-certified veterinary behaviorist here: www.dacvb.org In the meantime, I would recommend keeping her away from people and dogs as much as possible for safety reasons, and to avoid making the problem worse. Treatment for this problem is generally based on teaching the dog to associate good things (such as treats) with seeing people or other dogs, starting at a distance where they are comfortable and gradually working close from there. The behaviorist can help you with this, since it can be hard to do on your own! Punishment of any kind for this behavior (including verbal scolding, leash corrections, shock collar corrections, etc.) is not recommended, as it tends to make the dog more fearful and has a high risk of worsening the aggression over time.

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. I would recommend using a Gentle Leader collar to help control him better. When he stops and you tug on the leash, it will pull his entire head to the side you are pulling making it uncomfortable for him to the point that he should respond to your command. Be persistent with this technique and don't give in to him stopping in the road. Dogs test us and will continue to push boundaries to find out what they can get away with. It is your job to make him understand who is in charge. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Brutus is probably still getting used to his new surroundings and is testing the new boundaries. I would strongly recommend getting this behavior under control as soon as possible so it does not lead to more aggression in the future. You need to start training him with basic commands like sit/stay/come. This will help define your relationship with him and help him understand that you are in charge. It is also important to exercise him frequently to help drain some of his excess energy. When he is acting aggressive it is best to ignore the behavior (as opposed to scolding him for it). If you are still having issues with his aggression after a few weeks I would strongly recommend seeking the help of a behavioral expert. The older and larger Brutus is, the harder it will be to change his behavior. I am sure with effort on your end Brutus will be a great dog. Best of luck.

Hi there. At this age, you should be focused on helping Tobi learn that the world is a safe place and that you are fun to be around - this will help him grow up to be a calm, easy-going adult dog and will help with all of your future training. You can also start working on specific obedience skills such as sit, down, come, etc. All training should be reward-based using treats, and sessions should be kept short and fun. I would recommend enrolling Tobi in a good puppy kindergarten class if you have one nearby. This is a great way to help socialize him to other dogs and people, and will also get you started with some training you can work on at home. You can search for a qualified trainer or puppy class instructor in your area here: www.ccpdt.org.

Have you tried a gentle leader or Halti? These go around there nose and mouth and clip behind the ears then connect to the leash below the chin. Whenevere the dog pulls, it puts the pressure on their nose and forces their nose between their front legs so they loos there strength and cannot pull. If that does not help then you need to consult a trainer for one on one sessions and then add group sessions with other people and dogs to hel keep him focused.