My Husband Wants A Rottweiler

[Unregistered]

Im a licensed daycare provider for the past 5 years. My daycare is going good and Ive been pretty fortunate to have good families and kids. I mainly care for toddlers. We have 3 children of our own that are older (5 years and up).

All of a sudden my husband is driving me crazy because he is dying to get a Rottweiler puppy. He is literally obsessed with the idea. He used to have one like 20 years ago and wants one so badly. We already have 2 small dogs that are really sweet - so I have no urge to get another dog right now.

I know that Rottweilers get a bad rap and can be great dogs when they are properly trained and socialized a lot. BUT --- I keep telling him that I believe that my daycare parents and future daycare families will probably be afraid to bring their children here if we have a big Rottweiler as a family pet. Even if she is the sweetest most cutest, kindest Rottweiler ever, I just know that is how a lot of people (who dont know how sweet they can be when raised correctly) will react.

He thinks I'm crazy and that nobody will feel worried about it being here. If we did get one, of course she would be trained and socialized like crazy to be sure she was good to be here. Especially since we have our own kids as well. But during the day she would have to spend a lot of time in a crate while the kids are here and that would be hard too.

Am I wrong for thinking this is a bad idea for the future of my daycare? I dont think I am. But I think I just need reassurance. I would personally love to have a Rottweiler someday... but just think its bad timing right now while I am running a daycare. I am pretty sure it would freak out my current parents. Another negative is that my husband will be leaving for 6 months (deployment) next month. So I will be left to do all the puppy training while hes gone. I told him its just bad timing right now. Hes driving me crazy with it.

[JenNJ]

My insurance will not accept providers with Rottweilers, Pitt Bulls, or Dobermans.

[youretooloud]

My insurance will not accept providers with Rottweilers, Pitt Bulls, or Dobermans.

Mine either.

[sharlan]

I would say ABSOLUTELY NOT!

He is getting ready to leave, leaving you alone as a single mother. (I realize he may not have a choice in this, but this is what is happening.) Your children will need all of your spare time to be both a mother and a father. You will have your hands full without the added burden of a hyper puppy that will need a lot of attention and exercise on its own.

As a parent, I would most likely bypass you as a provider. I've had bad experiences with large dogs. Both were professionally trained dogs.

[daycare]

Ditto!!! My insurance will not cover that breed of dog!!

As a parent, I would never allow my child to attend a DC where a dog of that breed is present.

[MyAngels]

I would say ABSOLUTELY NOT!

He is getting ready to leave, leaving you alone as a single mother. (I realize he may not have a choice in this, but this is what is happening.) Your children will need all of your spare time to be both a mother and a father. You will have your hands full without the added burden of a hyper puppy that will need a lot of attention and exercise on its own.

As a parent, I would most likely bypass you as a provider. I've had bad experiences with large dogs. Both were professionally trained dogs.

Ditto this.

My insurance wouldn't allow it, either.

It's not worth the potential liability, IMPO.

[Unregistered]

Thank you all for your input. I know that it's an awful idea and I've told him no. He's upset with me but will hopefully get over it soon. I know it was completely illogical but guess I just needed to hear someone else who does daycare for a living agree with me. I was starting to think I was the crazy one here for being the bad guy an saying no. I know I wouldn't take my kids to a daycare either that had that breed or other large breeds only because I wouldn't really now how well trained an trustworthy they were.

Thanks again.

[Cat Herder]

My insurance will not accept providers with Rottweilers, Pitt Bulls, or Dobermans.

Our regs even say those breeds (also German Sheppard's) are specifically banned.....and Ferrets oddly enough. :confused:

[Michael]

They can make great pets but note; Rottweilers kill more people then Pitt Bulls.

[Zoe]

I would say no to getting ANY type of puppy while your hubby is at his deployment. As someone who just got a black lab puppy (adding to the doggy total of 3) it has been SOOOOO much work during the day to train her, keep the house clean, and oh yeah. My daycare.

Personally, I have a rotty mix but she looks like a small lab and is the sweetest thing in the world. The kids love her! I have never had a problem getting clients, though I tell all potential clients that it's a "love me love my dog" situation. You don't love dogs, you will not fit in here.

That being said, as much as I'd love to tell you that getting a purebred rotty is a good idea, it's evident even from everyone else's answers that these dogs have a bad rap and it will most likely affect your business even with dog lovers if you had a purebred rottweiler. Maybe have DH bring it up in a few years and see how things are then.

[Breezy]

Our regs even say those breeds (also German Sheppard's) are specifically banned.....and Ferrets oddly enough. :confused:

Probably because a ferret recently ate the fingers off of a baby

[AnneCordelia]

They can make great pets but note; Rottweilers kill more people then Pitt Bulls.

In the 3-year period from 2006 to 2008, pit bull type dogs killed 52 Americans and accounted for 59% of all fatal dog attacks. Combined, pit bulls and rottweilers accounted for 73% of these deaths.

I would absolutely not bring in a rottie, pit, shepherd or dobie into a dayhome. Nope. Like lots of people I have had great experiences with these dogs and shared my bed with a rottie for years. However, that doesn't disclude the facts. Parent's won't put their children into a daycare with a rottie.

[Kaddidle Care]

Do tell him to do his research properly. The Rotties today are not the Rotties of 20 years ago.

My Brother In Law had 3 at different times in his life. Only 1 I would trust and he was an absolute doll.

As with any guarding breed, if you don't do your homework and don't train them to a T, you're in for trouble.

They are also an indimidating looking breed and can sense the fear in people. Their approach with other dogs is even different from the norm.

I used to love Rottweillers and wanted one many moons ago. But like I said, they were pretty popular a way back and became overbred and some of the breeders weren't too picky about what they bred together.

That said, there are even bad Golden Retrievers out there because of poor breeding and I am a huge advocate of Goldens.

Also puppies and small children .. while they look cute together - are a bad mix.

[CheekyChick]

No!!! I don't care how "sweet" this dog may turn out to be, I would NEVER, EVER send my child to a daycare with a Rottweiler. That will definitely hurt your business.

[countrymom]

they are banned in ontario unless they are grandfathered in and there are very strict rules.