Who can forget those immortal words uttered by the inimitable Peter Sellers in his role as Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther movies? Luckily for Peter Sellers, the dog lying curled up on the floor in the hotel lobby was not a Rottweiler.

If you are a Rottweiler owner, you need to be very sure that when somebody asks you if your Rott bites, you can say “No” very confidently. To get to this stage however, takes a lot of persistence, patience and unswerving commitment.

Always keep in mind these golden rules:

1- The right time to start is the very first time that your cute little tyke takes a playful nip at your ankles or at your fingers. Do not wait for the next time.

2- Deal with the biting every single time it happens, even if you know it was an accident.

How To Stop Your Rottweiler From Biting

Here are some suggestions that are very effective for getting your Rottweiler to snap out of the biting habit.

Every time you feel your pup’s teeth on your skin, no matter how lightly it may be, move his mouth off gently, look him straight in the eye and say firmly, “no biting”. If he continues nipping playfully, go through the routine again.

If he does not stop or if he actually does bite you, whether accidentally or not, repeat the routine and this time follow it by immediately turning around and ignoring him. Refuse to have anything to do with him; do not touch him, speak to him or even look at him. Just busy yourself with doing something that does not involve him at all- read a book, clean the dishes. If need be, leave the room.

Do this every time your Rottweiler puppy so much as nips you and he will soon get the message that biting is a complete no-no. Remember consistency is key to success.

Equally important; never, ever hit or punish your Rottweiler puppy. Aggressive behavior on your part will only evoke more aggression from your dog. Positive reinforcement will make for a more loving and stable dog who will happily give up biting in exchange for lots of hugs and praises and an occasional treat.