Browse ›
Three black and tan Rottweiler puppies pull on a pale piece of cloth on a gray carpet. 15 / 27

Three Rottweiler Puppies Each Had a Grip on the Same Scrap of Cloth

AI imagerottweilertug of warpuppies

On a gray carpet in a sunny living room, three black and tan puppies have all clamped onto the same pale scrap of cloth. The pup on the left leans back and pulls, the middle one holds its end with a paw, and the one on the right pushes forward with a serious face. A couch, a pair of slippers, and a few clumps of dog hair on the carpet set the scene.

Tug of war is a favorite with puppies, but the object matters. Cloth and socks may smell like their people, but they can be swallowed and cause blockages. A proper tug toy made of sturdy rope or rubber is a safer choice. If a puppy swallows fabric, call your vet.

With a strong breed like the Rottweiler, a few rules make tug a good game: let her pull, then ask for a "drop it" and reward with a treat. Keep the game gentle, avoid shaking the toy in a way that could hurt her neck, and stop if she gets too wound up. A calm, well-run game helps with impulse control. Rottweilers are loyal and responsive, and learning to let go on cue is a skill that serves them well for life. Group play also lets puppies learn from each other how hard is too hard.

For now, nobody is giving up, and the cloth is getting stretched in every direction.

More from this collection

All 27 →
Three black and tan Rottweiler puppies sleep in a row on a patchwork quilt spread on the lawn.Three Rottweiler Puppies Fell Asleep in a Row on a Patchwork QuiltA black and tan Rottweiler puppy peers out from a wicker basket full of daisies and lavender.A Rottweiler Puppy Made Herself at Home in a Basket of Wildflowers
A black and tan Rottweiler puppy sits next to a large white bowl of dry kibble on a wooden floor.A Rottweiler Puppy Waited Beside a Full Bowl With Surprising PatienceThree black and tan Rottweiler puppies sit in a weathered wooden crate lined with a gray cloth.Three Rottweiler Puppies Looked Out From an Old Wooden CrateA black and tan Rottweiler puppy lies on a wooden floor with a green tennis ball between her paws.A Rottweiler Puppy Pinned a Bright Green Tennis Ball Under Her PawThree black and tan Rottweiler puppies sit in a row in tall green grass in a backyard.Three Rottweiler Puppies Sat in a Row in the Tall Grass, Looking Serious