Exercise equals less stress, and less stress equals a calmer dog. Like with any large breed, Rottweilers need exercise to keep their mind and body healthy, and a lack of it causes stress because there's no outlet for that energy. This stress leads to unwanted behaviours such as chewing, mouthing, pacing, barking, and biting.
Rottweilers benefits from three to four hours of low-impact exercises such as brisk walks on soft surfaces, swimming, scent work, and hiking. Low-impact exercises refer to those that put minimal strain on a dog's joints, decreasing the intensity of wear and tear with repeated use. Since Rottweilers tend to get bored quickly, it is best to rotate everyday exercises. Aside from physical exercise, Rottweilers enjoy working their brain on various puzzles and interactive toys - it gives their mind something productive to work on with a positive outcome rather than use it to be destructive, or worse, aggressive.
Here are some of the best types of rottweiler toys for your pooch -
Squeaker toys
Squeaker toys mimic the sound of scared prey and are therefore instantaneously liked by dogs with a high prey drive, like Rotties. Squeaker toys are also an excellent way to grab a dog’s attention which makes them great for training and obedience.
Plush toys
Plush toys, like the name suggests, are to offer comfort and security. Whilst adult Rottweilers enjoy plush toys, it is the puppies who care for them the most - you’d most often see puppies napping with a plush toy because it gives them the same sort of comfort that they received from their mother. As they grow into adults, it is often the same plush toys that are played with.
Rope toys
Rope toysch are for a great game of tug-of-war at the beach, park, or almost anywhere outside. They’re also great for fetching and chewing. Rope toys are often used to calm hyperactive behaviour by directing the dog’s focus and energy onto chewing and holding the toy instead of channelling energy onto destructive or negative behaviour such as destructive chewing, howling, pacing, barking etc.
Fetch toys
Ah, the good ol’ fetch! Dogs like Rottweilers have a very high prey drive, and enjoy chasing things on end - which is why balls are an excellent addition to their stash of go-to toys!
Puzzle toys
Beneath all those cute markings and wrinkles is a brain that is so smart, it ranks among the top 5 most intelligent dog breeds in the world. Rottweilers love working on puzzles - it gives them something positive to focus on rather than stare listlessly out of the window or at the door waiting for you to come back. Besides, puzzles toys are excellent to stop destructive behaviour, aggression and separation anxiety - all of which are common Rottie behavioural problems.
Chew toys
Ask a Rottweiler parent how many pairs of shoes they had before their pup came into their lives? Like it or not, Rotties love to chew. Part of this non-stop chewing stems from the breed’s boundless energy that isn’t channelled to good use. As a result, you got yourself a dog that won’t stop until he/she has chewed the whole house. The solution? Chew toys. Chew toys re-direct negative behaviour onto positive chewing that helps with dental health, mental stimulation, and boredom-busting.
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