tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post1523924344825803440..comments2024-03-27T20:05:01.726-04:00Comments on Rebecca Grace Quilting: Good Dog, Carl: German Rottweilers are On My MindRebecca Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-19788647566355008502011-09-20T11:11:33.241-04:002011-09-20T11:11:33.241-04:00By the way, I did end up purchasing our puppies fr...By the way, I did end up purchasing our puppies from Alice of Guardian Rottweiler, and I highly recommend her and her dogs. Not only are our dogs beautiful, but they are super smart, easy to train because they want so much to please, and they have rock solid temperaments. Alice is also great about helping with any questions or issues that came up after we brought the puppies home.Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-28272788200942151892011-09-19T15:48:16.127-04:002011-09-19T15:48:16.127-04:00I am the owner of Guardian Rottweiler, and it woul...I am the owner of Guardian Rottweiler, and it would be my pleasure to help in any way I can- either point you in the direction of a good rescue or answer any puppy questions. I also extend a warm invitation for anyone to please feel free to look around my website for tons of breed specific information including training tips, socialization, health concerns, breed history, and loads of other dog and rottie info. I too am thrilled that you have put so much though into and not just jumped in head first. The rottweiler is not for everyone and I have a few pages on my website dedicated specifically to that as well. But I do firmly and whole-heartedly believe that a well bred, well trained rottweiler is the absolute best dog, companion and lifelong friend anyone could ever ask for. They are loyal, unconditionally loving, affectionate, attentive, crazy smart, eager to please and high in courage. Guardian Rottweiler- Courageous Guardians. Loyal Companions. www.GuardianRottweilers.com <3Alice Velasquezhttp://www.guardianrottweilers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-2026499749505848302011-02-01T01:28:34.469-05:002011-02-01T01:28:34.469-05:00Thanks for the nice words, Rebecca, and I'm gl...Thanks for the nice words, Rebecca, and I'm glad you enjoyed the article. <br /><br />Please stay tuned for the upcoming videos from our hikes.Luther the Wolf Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12545906087847550622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-15625008789554642702011-01-31T18:09:46.567-05:002011-01-31T18:09:46.567-05:00Luther the Wolf Dog's story is the kind of hea...Luther the Wolf Dog's story is the kind of heartwarming, feel-good rescue story we all love to read: http://lutherthewolfdog.blogspot.com/. Thanks so much for sharing that!Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-37449533422489158452011-01-31T16:45:44.687-05:002011-01-31T16:45:44.687-05:00Hi Rebecca, your post (which I also found doing a ...Hi Rebecca, your post (which I also found doing a Good Dog Carl image search) hit home in so many ways. My childhood dog was a golden retriever, who passed on at 16 years old, about 8 years ago. I'd wanted a dog again, for many years, but felt that with my (previous) small apartment and 50 hr/week day job, I would not be able to offer the proper conditions--since we are learning more than ever how lonely dogs get when they're left alone.<br /><br />Today, I now work from home, and I live with my fiance, who is gone most of the day at work. So, now simultaneously, 1) I was looking for some company during the day and 2) Being at home, I can now offer a better life for a dog, keeping it company during the day. <br /><br />So, 7 months ago I adopted a Rottie mix (he's mostly Rottie, but is also Mastiff and German Shepherd) named Luther, and its been amazing. I realize now how much I've missed my childhood dog, and that I waited too long in getting a new canine companion. Luther is also my therapy/service dog helping me to recover from a lower back injury, and to be as functional as possible day-to-day. He has helped me so much already!<br /><br />So, in the end, I wanted to tell you that I enjoyed reading your article and I wish you the best in your endeavors. If interested, please come and check out the new blogspot page I put together for Luther (and consider "following' it), whom my fiance and I love so dearly.<br /><br />You certainly know your personal situation better than I do, but based on my experience with Luther, I would recommend getting a Rottie sooner than later. I wish I had gotten a second doggie earlier than I did.<br /><br />Best Wishes!Luther the Wolf Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12545906087847550622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-75289121673396372062011-01-25T22:18:05.247-05:002011-01-25T22:18:05.247-05:00Rachel, thanks for stopping by! I really apprecia...Rachel, thanks for stopping by! I really appreciate your perspective and experience as a Rottweiler owner. Thanks for sharing!Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-42311411847354290492011-01-25T18:44:18.202-05:002011-01-25T18:44:18.202-05:00stumbled on your post after a good dog carl image ...stumbled on your post after a good dog carl image search.<br /> My nearly 4-year old rottweiler is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. owning a rottweiler is INCREDIBLY rewarding as they give back everything you put in. they are extremely loyal, loving, and have a great clown-like disposition and will amuse you with their hijinks. additionally they are rarely dog-aggressive and are that excellent combo of pro-athlete and couch potato.<br />All i will caution any potential rottie owner is to never forget the negative public perception around these dogs. if a rottweiler does something remotely questionable, people will sue you in a heartbeat (it's happened to me). rotties do not 'get away with things' in the public eye like a golden or spaniel can. you must be prepared to deal with antagonistic, litigious people and as such be VERY careful with your beloved dog. that said, those creeps in the cul-de-sac wouldn't make a move on your property with a rottweiler on guard; they are FEARLESS protectors.<br />good luck :)Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-34881194278128811442010-12-02T15:13:10.154-05:002010-12-02T15:13:10.154-05:00Okay, I have so much to say here:
First of all, y...Okay, I have so much to say here:<br /><br />First of all, you need a dog ASAP!!!! I live on 12 acres, my home is tucked away behind a thicket of woods. No one can see my house from the road. And my backyard is a lake. I don't live in a neighborhood. I do have neighbors, but they're far enough away that if anything were to happen here, they would have no idea. I am alone by myself all day long. I keep my doors locked, but nothing gives me more security than my 3 very large barky dogs. And every policeman will tell you, nothing deters a bad guy more than a big bark. They just don't want to mess with a dog. Granted, they are labradoodles and they're 80 pounds each of mushy love, but you can't tell that from their bark. <br /><br />My parents bred labs growing up and we knew a lot of dog breeders because of that. My parents best friends raised rottis and when trained right, they are the BEST dogs. Loyal and sweet and fiercely protective of their owners. I love those dogs. The only downside I know about them is if you do get one, make sure you are never late on their Parvo vaccinations. Rottis are very susceptible to parvo and it's a very lethal fast-acting illness. <br /><br />And my only other piece of advice is, do NOT get two dogs at once. We bred our labradoodle and kept 2 of her puppies. They're just now a year old and even though I love them with my whole heart, the last year has been hell. When there are two of them, they don't listen to you, they listen to each other. They're finally growing out of that, but it's been tough. I'd wait until your pup turns a year and then get another one. Potty training's awful with two.Joann Mannixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163491824085428085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-59968669100487227802010-11-21T16:29:52.498-05:002010-11-21T16:29:52.498-05:00Rotties are wonderful. Our dog Hoover's two be...Rotties are wonderful. Our dog Hoover's two best dog friends are Tessa and Lexie, two rotties from Quintessential Rottweilers (NAYY, they are our neighbors). We take them when their owners are on vacation, and they take Hoovie for us. They are big creampuffs, with bigger barks. Tessa is pregnant, I think, in case you want a dog some time next summer ;)Gorgeous Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105281854898289918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-45318764607963592562010-11-21T16:05:48.967-05:002010-11-21T16:05:48.967-05:00Tammi, I'm leaning that way, too.Tammi, I'm leaning that way, too.Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-74912630950124239922010-11-21T11:29:03.404-05:002010-11-21T11:29:03.404-05:00we had a Rottweiler/lab mix and she was the best. ...we had a Rottweiler/lab mix and she was the best. However, I thought it would be good for her to not be alone so I also took her sister too. Big mistake. One dog is much easier to train and handle than two. They would look at me and laugh and then run!<br /><br />I had a dog trainer come to the house and we had training for an hour. It was well worth it, although I then realized I needed a trainer for my husband!, who worked outside instead of learning the commands with me for the girls!<br /><br />One dog is sufficient especially at that size.<br />Tammi xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-30973239704549032682010-11-19T15:04:13.565-05:002010-11-19T15:04:13.565-05:00Well, in order to pack his bags into the car insid...Well, in order to pack his bags into the car inside the garage, Bernie would have to make room for his car in the garage. He has a classic car under wraps in there that he plans to install floors in someday (right now it's a Flintstones Mobile), table saws, jig saws, band saws... I'm lucky there's room for MY car in the garage, and even I have to park in the driveway when he has a project underway.Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-56052457316508051222010-11-19T14:37:53.462-05:002010-11-19T14:37:53.462-05:00Awesome. I wish everyone would put this much thoug...Awesome. I wish everyone would put this much thought and care into the decision to bring a dog into the family. And the guys? In the car? SO scary! Um...can Bernie please pack his bags into the car inside the garage from now on? With the door closed? Because now I'm worrying about you.carihttp://fromutopia.comnoreply@blogger.com