{"id":1535,"date":"2021-08-23T22:59:11","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T22:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notabully.org\/?p=1535"},"modified":"2023-11-11T20:50:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T20:50:49","slug":"why-does-my-rottweiler-sit-on-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notabully.org\/why-does-my-rottweiler-sit-on-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Rottweiler Sit on Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rottweilers are a large, lovable breed\u2014and they sure do like to spread all their love around!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By now, you\u2019ve likely experienced a few of your Rottie\u2019s different ways of showing love, like licking your hand, giving you a happy rumble, or following your every move.<\/span><\/p>\n

And when that same Rottie decides they want to sit all that hunk-of-love weight on your lap, it\u2019s pretty hard not to notice!<\/span><\/p>\n

So, now you\u2019re asking yourself the question: why does my Rottweiler sit on me?<\/span><\/p>\n

When your Rottweiler sits on you, your big lovebug may be trying to communicate something to you. This could be that they love you, they\u2019re bored, or that they\u2019re channeling a little bit of their ancient drover. Moreover, by sitting on you, your Rottie could be expressing signs of separation anxiety or of being territorial.<\/b><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s explore each of these reasons for why your Rottweiler sits on you!<\/span><\/p>\n

Reason 1: Because They\u2019re Showing Affection<\/b><\/h2>\n

Rotties are one of the most affectionate dog breeds around and they have a lot of different ways of <\/span>showing you their love<\/span><\/a>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When your Rottweiler wants to show you their affection, they may lean up against you\u2014which, while similar, is a bit different from sitting on you. Other affectionate touches include your Rottie nosing your hand, pawing you, and resting their head in your lap.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most Rotties love physical touch, whether it\u2019s giving or receiving!<\/span><\/p>\n

So, it\u2019s no wonder that your Rottweiler sometimes wants to sit on you, if they consistently use other touches to say, \u201cHey, I love you!\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

When a full-grown <\/span>Rottie leans against you<\/span><\/a>, they\u2019re usually making a statement of some kind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Leaning allows your Rottweiler to express their love and devotion, any insecurities they may be feeling, or even a little stubbornness by physically pushing you where they want you to go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Leaning, however, simply may not be close enough for your Rottie and that’s why sitting is preferred!<\/span><\/p>\n

Reason 2: Because Your Rottie Is Bored<\/b><\/h2>\n

Many of us have heard sayings about idle hands, but have you ever heard one about idle paws?<\/span><\/p>\n

How about this one, \u201cCuriosity killed the cat\u201d?<\/span><\/p>\n

Though cats are notorious for sticking their head into things they shouldn\u2019t, the same principle applies to our pups. If a dog is allowed to be bored all the time, they\u2019re going to get into mischief, even if they aren\u2019t typically a bad-mannered dog.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are some telltale signs to look out for if you suspect that your dog is bored:<\/span><\/p>\n