K9 Pro calls it training—you call it control—I call it chess. Who’s really winning?

The secret weapon to dog training isn’t treats—it's thinking like your dog does.

Training a Rottie sounds tough—outwitting one? That’s the real challenge.

They used a clicker from K9 Pro and said I’d be following commands like a sheep on wheels. Hah. Hooman, you may have the tools, but do you have the strategy?

I’m Thor. Rottweiler. Snack connoisseur. Master of stubborn chin lifts and long emotional stares. If you’ve ever tried training one of us working dogs and felt like we were silently judging your tactics—you were right.

“Training me isn’t hard,” I once woofed proudly. “Outsmarting me is.”

The Day I Outsmarted the System

I remember it well. The morning was cool, birds chirping, the scent of slow-cooked chicken drifting from the kitchen. My hooman had that gleam in her eye—the same one she gets before obedience class.

Clicker? Check. Treat pouch? Locked and loaded. High hopes? Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

“Sit,” she said. I sat. “Stay.” I stayed.

Then she made her first mistake. She reached for the treat without clicking. No sound. No signal. Just a hand moving like she was passing top-secret documents under the table.

I tilted my head and blinked slowly. She froze.

The treat paused midair. “Did I…” she whispered. “Forget the click?”

I stood up and walked away. Not in defiance—in protest of unfair procedural execution of training protocol.

When Brains Meet Brawn

Look, I get it—we’re big. We look a bit intimidating with our deep chests and stronger-than-your-gym-trainer necks. But under this muscular shell is a high-octane brain.

We don’t just want to know what you’re asking; we want to know why. And if the why doesn’t make sense—or the reward isn’t up to standard—well... we stage silent sit-down protests. Rottie style.

So what actually works with dogs like me?

• Consistency. Don't bring your half-hearted training voice. Be clear and calm every time.
• Smarter rewards. The standard liver treat? Meh. Leftover lamb and gravy chunks? Now we’re talking game time.
• Reading the room—or yard. Are we distracted by the neighbour’s mower? Adjust, don’t power through.

Old Way vs. New Way

Used to be: You thought dogs followed commands because you barked them louder than us. Now: You realise we follow leaders, not megaphones.

Training a dog like me is 80% psychology and 20% bribery. You’ve got to engage my instincts—my desire to work, think, solve problems, and be part of the team. We're not just pawns in a game of 'sit-stay-fetch.' We're thinkers, observers, and sometimes, professional treat negotiators.

I’m Watching You (Train Me)

When you try to “trick” me into recalling mid-Zoomie with a dry biscuit, I remember that. When you pair that recall with a tug-of-war session and praise that would make a toddler blush—I remember that more.

It’s not just about the commands. It’s about your energy, your timing, your ability to observe that I’m refusing not because I’m stubborn… but because you brought chicken yesterday and today? Celery.

Don't be mad. Be better. That's what I'm here for.

What This Means for You (and Your Dog)

Your dog isn’t being “difficult.” They’re asking you to keep up.
Switch from commander to co-pilot. Start thinking like a dog—not just reacting to one.

Because when we feel understood? When you finally crack the code of our big heads and bigger hearts? We’ll do anything for you. Yes, even leave a half-eaten roast chicken on the bench if you ask nicely enough (with gravy).

One Last Tail-Wagging Thought

Training isn’t about control. It’s about communication.
Outsmart the dog? Nah. Out-understand the world together. That’s the real win.

Catch you in the next training session—with upgraded snacks, I hope.

Tail wags,
Thor

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