Raised Rotten Dog Training

20/03/2024

Very proud member of the IACP!;)

08/02/2024

Lovable, high-energy, and gorgeous! What more can you ask for in a dog? Here's a lot more to know about the Siberian Husky.

14/09/2023

Common Misconception of Dogs:

If you meet a dog, let it sniff your hand-

This is a well-intentioned line of thinking, but a perpetuated dog myth, nonetheless. In actuality, you should not stick your hand out toward any dog you've just met. "In our human interactions, it's second nature to offer a handshake or a fist bump, but we must remember that dogs aren't humans," says Guillermo Roa, a credentialed dog trainer and founder of GR Pet Services. "Sticking out your hand can be misinterpreted as a sign of aggression, and a dog may bite you." Roa says it's better to calmly wait for the dog to approach you, if it is interested in doing so. You don't know about the dog's obedience record, after all. So if you must approach a new dog, do it from the side and avoid making intense eye contact.

01/08/2023

Understanding fear in dogs…

Fear is the easiest things to condition in dogs and the hardest to resolve. Fear can come from many places, many of which we don't control. This infographic is my most downloaded and shared resource. Download your copy here: http://rescuedbytraining.com/fear-in-dogs-infographic/
and for a deep dive into each of these, read the accompanying Fear In Dogs blog series here: https://rescuedbytraining.com/tag/fear-in-dogs-series/

07/05/2023

Socialisation.
Play is NOT socialisation. Play is a separate and important skill.....but it isn't socialisation.
What is socialisation ?..... Calmness and acceptance.
What it isn't......over excited, scared, hyper, wary behaviour or PLAY.

I know that seems like a big statement to make for some people but society has some strange ideas of what socialisation is.

That doesn't mean dogs and puppies shouldn't play, it simply means one of the FIRST things they need to learn in life is be calm and accepting of dogs in general....then play can be added as a separate skill.

Calmness and acceptance IS socialisation.
Play is play.
Two completely separate things.

Dogs and puppies are a very small part of having a socialised dog. An important small part... but a very small part in a much bigger picture.
The word socialisation seems to be associated with play and that is a big issue with new puppy guardians/owners.

How you let other dogs meet yours and how your dog meets other dogs forms patterns of behaviour.
The more these dogs have over excited, over aroused and hyper behaviour around other dogs...........the more they understand this IS exactly how to meet dogs....and that is really problematic for many dogs.

True socialisation is acceptance and calmness in ALL the world has to offer.
Everything you encounter in everyday life...is exactly what you need to expose your dogs to.

Little and often
Positively and calmly......and you are well on your way to a well socialised puppy or dog.

One of the best lessons you can teach your puppy or dog is they do NOT need to interact with others.
They don't need to go to that hyper excited behaviour when other dogs are near.

They can be calm, assess the situation and choose to play and interact if they wish.....

That is true socialisation.

22/12/2022

This has come up quite a few times in personal conversations. Laser pointers are not the same for dogs as they are with Cats.

Many years ago, someone did this with one of my dogs and she was never the same . She was CRAZED and chased shadows and scratched walls and knocked things over and every bit of movement she saw she chased!

Education is key;)

17/05/2022

I love this page! They share such insightful information;)

Enjoy!

06/05/2022

Good information to know!!!

21/06/2021

If you have followed our journey, here is where we are now! If you have a dog with doesn’t get along with other dogs, message me! I can help!

10/06/2021

Hey everyone!!

It’s with a sad but optimistic heart I share that this handsome and SUPER sweet fella is looking for a foster. It didn’t work out with this adoptive family and while we are looking for a foster, if you’re interested in foster to adopt, we are happy to hear from you!

He will be best suited in a home with no young children and is believed to do well with other dogs with proper introductions. He is extremely eager to please, is loving, and just wants to be with his human(s)!!!!

If you’re are interested, email [email protected]!!!!

I can answer any questions via messaging this page as well!

Thank you all

This Friday, sweet Scrappy is going to his FOREVER!!! His family is amazing and after meeting them, we all know he’s the perfect fit!! Keep your eyes peeled for his official adoption photos and updates!!

27/05/2021

Warm weather is here! Does your dog pull on their leash, react to other dogs and is a mess to walk?

Message me! I can help!

Happy Friday Eve!!!

20/05/2021

Working these two tonight. Seeing them here like this makes is hard to believe that they were once not even able to THINK they’d be this comfortable together.

11/05/2021

A year and a half ago, these two couldn’t even SEE each other without severe reaction. Their desensitization program has served them well and we are here today with only one muzzle as a result. Next step, no muzzles!!

If your dog is reactive in any way, has behavior issues, or has ever been deemed “aggressive” I CAN HELP! I specialize in behavior modification and would love to help your dog.

Message me or email me @gmail.com

14/04/2021

Happy Wednesday all!!

I wanted to share this article with you. Even the a president’s dog needs behavior modification!

Rehabbing dogs of all levels is what I LIVE for! Need help or have questions, message me or email [email protected]

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1263805

Biden has said he thinks Major is a good boy, but has just been having a little trouble acclimating to his new surroundings.

26/03/2021

The new site is officially live!! Stop by and show it some love!!

Www.raisedrotten.com

04/03/2021

:::DID YOU KNOW:::

That you can control a strong, powerful dog such as a Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Mastiff, or Pitbull WITHOUT the use of a prong collar?

Message me for details!!

20/02/2021

HUGE CONGRATS TO SCRAPPYS FOREVER!!! It’s his Gotcha day;). These two are amazing and this life he is getting today is BEYOND what anyone can express!!! You are the exact family he needed and I can’t wait to watch all of you grow!!

19/02/2021

His story is just beginning!! More to come but it’s this handsome boy’s Gotcha Day!!!!

He was urgent and no doubt incorrectly marked as “potentially dangerous” by the shelter he was in and today, after a month in foster care with me, he is going to his forever!

Miss Carly loves you sweet boy and couldn’t be happier for you and your family!!!!

15/02/2021

This Friday, sweet Scrappy is going to his FOREVER!!! His family is amazing and after meeting them, we all know he’s the perfect fit!! Keep your eyes peeled for his official adoption photos and updates!!

03/02/2021

Today is “take your foster to work” day. I am working house manners with him as he nears being ready for his forever!

He continues to be a Velcro dog and wants to be everywhere I am and jumps right up on the couch. I have him in my office with me along with the new toys I bought exclusively for him last night. He’s learning “down time” as we work duration down stay. If he had it my way he’d be up in my lap the entire time but he needs to learn that there is a time and place for that, which is the point of the down stay at my chair.

I took scrappy for bus first walk with his halti face collar and he was a SAINT. This does not surprise me. He settled right in and smelled but was great on his leash and still hyper aware of my existence and what he felt he should be doing. He continues to not react at either of my dogs. He IS potty trained but because he was recently neutered will mark if he isn’t watched. ( this should subside )

He is a giant cuddle bug who just needs really basic boundaries such as learning that he doesn’t get to be in your lap without permission.

He’s super sweet and cuddly and dang it I can’t wait till get gets his forever!!

31/01/2021

After three weeks of watching both boys body language, giving Scrappy more than appropriate decompression, and gauging their interest level in one another, I decided to allow Scrappy to meet my heavily trained and extremely well mannered resident dog, Gatsby.

Gatsby is already reluctant to meet new dogs as he was once attacked when we had just gotten my then foster, now other resident dog, Vader. He does not want to fight and keeps his distance so that “flight” is a safe option for him and I will NEVER push he or any other dog into a situation where they are uncomfortable.

Part of my schooling and expertise is reading body languages and understanding when a dog is uncomfortable, tense, and unwilling to continue whatever we are doing so I was extremely cognizant of that prior to taking these photos and watched for the “coast to be clear” and that both were and would be safe as well.

Just as I suspected, Scrappy was great with Gatsby and will be good with other dogs with slow and proper introductions. There were a few play bows and crying because as my luck would have it, both are very whiny dogs when it comes to excitement . Sounded like a bunch of axels that needed to be greased and they were both just fine. We ended on a positive note with both boys receiving treats for their “sit” and “watch me” commands;)

Wanted to share this progress with you all. Wishing you all a very happy Sunday!

30/01/2021

For those who have been following the journey with my own dogs, I have been working with them still! Vader has the worst case of dog acne I have ever seen from his muzzle, which is why he is in the cone. It needs to heal and he needs to not be able to scratch it or rub his face on everything to itch it.

Because he cannot be muzzled, I work them by keeping one crated and allowing the other to sniff through the crate. This allows for barrier as well as providing space to back away should they feel the need due to fear or heightened stress. At one point earlier in their process, they would charge each other’s crates, ( Vader reactively and Gatsby excitedly ) which almost always caused reaction form the other and I had a pair of males yelling at each other in a full barrier aggression mess. For the past few weeks this has not been the case. There is zero charging and zero reaction from either. Tonight, as I tuned in to check on scrappy, I caught these very small interactions.

Both of my boys are relaxed, disinterested for the most part and as of the other didn’t really exist. I attempted to draw attention to each several times... nothing but quick smelling and focused attention back on me ( my boys are heavily trained to watch me and keep their focus on me unless they are instructed to do so, in this case, I use “go say hi” to allow interaction with one another ). Neither were interested.

Scrappy is resting in his beddie, allowing downtime to heal from his neuter yesterday and is better each day with his commands. He got a clean bed with new stuffing yesterday ( I washed his bed and added stuffing) so when he came home he had nice fresh bedding. Who doesn’t love fresh clean bedding?!

Thanks for keeping up on the tale of three rotts over here at Raised Rotten.. the work with my resident dogs has been just over a year and move to a new state long and I am very happy with the progress they have made and proud of myself for utilizing the proper techniques though the mom in me almost stepped in and derailed my own methodologies... thank goodness I was able to separate the emotions;)

Have an awesome night you guys!!

28/01/2021

Just got back from taking this sweet face to the vet for his neuter. Sweet Scrappy, the dog of a many nicknames, will be available for adoption soon!

Scrappy is a strong, energetic boy who loves LOVES LOVES his human affection. He almost needs it. He’s a definite Velcro dog who just wants to be part of the family. In fact, the vet just called to review everything that I should expect with him and couldn’t say enough good about him! She was so surprised with his calm and loving temperament and how lucky whoever got him would be! ( I say it all the time )He is incredibly gentle taking treats, has learned to wait before receiving his food, and is crate trained. Scrappy almost needs his crate as it has become his safe space and does show separation anxiety behaviors although mild.

Though he only quickly met my nieces, he was great !( ages 9,10, and 12 ) He was slower to warm up to them and took treats after he felt comfortable. My nieces have been around my Rottweilers since birth so they are all familiar with how to treat new dogs but though he was awesome with the littles, will either need to go to a home with children their age or older or will need to be watched closely as he’s a super happy and goofy boy who is largely unaware of his size and strength.

Scrappy knows only a few commands and due to his size and strength will require ongoing training. He tends to hang ten as he’s quite the counter surfer, is great with being on the leash and is aware of the human at the other end. (For example, When he pulls, I stop, he turns around and looks for me.) He is obedient, eager to please, wants to be loved and is ready to give love to his forever.

If you have any questions about Scrappy or are interested in giving him his forever, please feel free to message me here or email [email protected]. Please feel free to copy me on that email as well at [email protected]

24/01/2021

Good morning from Mr. Scrappy Pants, Sir Henry Scrappington, Scrappy Pappy and the sweetest Foster baby you will ever meet.

He’s been with me for two weeks and so far the things that really matter to him is affection and just being with a human and the Kong Wobbler. He is learning to wait before he eats , not charging the bowl and to sit when he is getting his leash both on and off.

He still has no reaction to either of my dogs, one of which, is extremely fear reactive and makes his presence known when he sees Scrappy outside through the window.

He FINALLY feels comfortable enough to “go to his room” or “kennel up” and his crying has lessened. He’s really understanding that he is ok.

We got a good snow overnight and this morning and this sweet face decided to dig his face into it! He is wearing a Green Bay Packers bandana today but that’s because it’s game day for us here in the Frozen Tundra. Tomorrow he won’t be a Packer fan, but today, we wear our colors proud!

Scrappy will be available for adoption in two weeks! If you are interested in scrappy, please message me!

Happy Sunday!!

22/01/2021

Scrappy update:

We are working on sitting as “please” and incorporating the “wait” command before being able to eat or cross any threshold. He amazes me how well he listens and his redirect, or “watch me” command is getting better as well but I partially contribute the fact that he’s so excited to be with a human that he is almost always all eyes on me as a result.

Earlier today we were out in the yard and a dog walked by and he lunged and I immediately thought he would not like dogs after-all but then this afternoon with a very loose leash, I watched him as another dog walked by and aside from the strong, interested stance, he was just fine. Even the stance was normal... zero reaction aside from crying as he was interested in and wanting to see the other dog.

Will be Interesting to see how he does meeting Gats ( my dog ) and even then I will be cautious and not fully allow them to interact. Mostly because he has developed a fear of other males after being attacked last year so I want him to know he secure and protected.

Will post pics or videos of him soon enough. Have an awesome night you guys.

20/01/2021

You guys!! This is the day I was waiting for with Scrappy!!

I’ve been leaving him out of his crate to be able to walk freely and have some space to himself out of the confinement of his crate to allow his separation anxiety to subside a little. I didn’t hear him crying , I’m fact, I didn’t hear him at all and checked in on him and found him all curled up on his elevated bed.

Tonight when we went out before his supper time, my neighbor came home and she met him. He LOVED HER! She was extremely surprised at how well behaved and beautiful we is and wanted to pet him longer but it was much too cold.

Scrapster is a good boy. I’m so happy to see him progressing!

19/01/2021

Sweet Scrapalicious saw one of my resident dogs tonight and the pair of them simultaneously play bowed. It was immediately followed by non stop crying to see each other to play.

This was the first I have seen any reaction to my boys at all and I’m over the moon to know it was positive. He is still in decompression for a little less than a week so he won’t be able to meet Gatsby quite yet, but will update you all when he can;)

I cannot say enough about this sweet boy. I sure hope whoever gives this boy his forever wants to love on him as much as he wants to love on them!

17/01/2021

This morning all three, yes I said THREE boys got tubbies. What started with a tubbie for Scrappy Pappy, Sir Scraps, The Scrapster, turned into a tubbie marathon featuring Scrappy, Gatsby, and Vader.

Scrappy was by far the most well behaved, and when I tel you he needed a bath, well, that’s a severe understatement.

While we don’t fully know his background, I do know he most certainly rolled in some p**p, smelled like death , and was ridiculously obedient as we washed his past from his slightly longer coat.

Post cleansing, he spent some time in the room out of his crate, which confirmed his separation anxiety. While mild, it’s clear to me that with some stability , love, and affection, will subside as he learns routine and realizes he is safe in his forever.

He is incredibly kind, well mannered, has been with me for a week now and have yet to hear him bark. He has ZERO reaction to really anything and has definitely been hit in the past as any swift movement makes him cower. BREAKS MY HEART!!! now that he is settling and clean, he’s going to begin cuddles, getting more loving , and working on his way to the total love he deserves!!

Forgot to add- he got an apple KONG this morning!!

16/01/2021

Hey loves!

Happy Friday night! Coming to you with another Scrappy update!

This morning we learned the “lay down” command and since I was putting together the elevated bed I bought, I figured it was a great time to continue working it with an incorporated “stay”. Since I didn’t have the ability to monitor him or to entertain him, I kept him in a down stay with duration and he was EXTREMELY obedient and was able to keep his focus on me using his newly learned “watch me” or “look” command.

Also, it’s important to not only break up the order in which you give your dog their commands so that they don’t learn a routine and actually learn the command, we worked sit to down and down to sit as well and he’s really getting them nicely!

He continues to be a snuggle boy who loves loves loves to be near the human ( in this case me) and loves to please. He continues to cry when I leave but is settling much easier once I leave ( which I am monitoring in the event I need to counter condition that ) and his howling has almost completely subsided .

BIG BIG BIG win was that he met my two youngest nieces tonight through his barrier at the top of the steps and he was completely well behaved!! He showed zero signs of anxiety, displayed relaxed body posture and loose body language. He’s reluctant to take treats from anyone new so he didn’t eat their treats but asked away and showed displacement. I will have him see them again soon and will gauge in a slightly different way to be sure he’s good with the littles but I think we are safely saying kids pass the test with him.

Lastly, he no longer begins to cry when he heads my dogs upstairs and I watch his camera and while he lifts his head, no more crying!

He’s proving to be the dog I believed he was and I will continue to work with him, providing updates as he grows!

Enjoy this quick video of him.. I totally impromptu worked.. go pro upstairs. LOL