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Rottweiler · Male · Adult · 6 years

Breed: Rottweiler Color: black-brown Age: 10.6.2020 Gender: male Neutered: yes Reason for surrender: confiscation Characteristics: Ari is a young, intelligent, and extremely eager-to-learn Rottweiler who seeks an experienced and consistent handler. He shows a strong work motivation and already masters numerous commands, which he executes reliably. He is particularly enthusiastic about nose work, in which he demonstrates great talent. At home, Ari is a pleasant and quiet companion who is house-trained and enjoys being petted. However, he tries to control his trusted people. If shown his place and made aware of where he should stay, he likes to lie down on his assigned spot for long periods. Despite his many positive qualities, Ari also brings with him some age- and breed-specific challenges. He is stubborn, has a low threshold for stimuli, and a strongly developed prey drive, which can lead to uncertainties in stressful or unfamiliar situations. Therefore, he requires a calm, experienced primary caregiver who sets clear boundaries and offers him security. In new or stressful situations, Ari tends to go forward, which requires a consistent but sensitive handling. Ari is seeking a home in a rural environment, ideally with dog owners experienced in handling Rottweilers or Molossers. An own house without cats or small children would be optimal. As Ari is a very hard-working dog, he would benefit from a job as a sport or working dog. In handling many people or unneutered male dogs, he sometimes reacts insecurely, which requires a step-by-step habituation and clear rituals. His foster home has made positive experiences with targeted training, especially with the "Up/Down" method, where Ari learns to focus on his people in challenging situations. This has already helped reduce his reactivity in certain situations. Castration is currently not recommended, as it could intensify his insecurities. In summary, Ari is a lovable and hard-working Rottweiler who can grow into a balanced and loyal companion in the right hands. Country of origin (where the dog is currently located): Switzerland Breeding country: Germany Contact address: Stiftung Tierschutz beider Basel animal shelter at Birsfelderstrasse 45 420 Basel www.tbb.

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Rasse: Rottweiler Farbe: schwarz-braun Alter: 6.10.2020 Geschlecht: männlich Kastriert: ja Verzichtgrund: Beschlagnahmung Eigenschaften: Ari ist ein junger, intelligenter und äusserst lernfreudiger Rottweiler, der nach einer erfahrenen und konsequenten Führung sucht. Er zeigt eine starke Arbeitsmotivation und beherrscht bereits zahlreiche Kommandos, die er zuverlässig ausführt. Besonders begeistert er sich für Nasenarbeit, in der er großes Talent beweist. Zuhause ist Ari ein angenehmer und ruhiger Begleiter, der stubenrein ist und sich gerne streicheln lässt. Allerdings versucht er seine Bezugspersonen zu kontrollieren. Wenn man ihm allerdings seinen Platz zeigt und er weiss wo er bleiben muss liegt er gerne und lange auf seinem zugewiesenen Plätzchen. Trotz seiner vielen positiven Eigenschaften bringt Ari auch einige alters- und rassetypische Herausforderungen mit sich. Er ist dickköpfig, hat eine niedrige Reizschwelle und ein stark ausgeprägtes Beuteverhalten, was in stressigen oder unbekannten Situationen zu Unsicherheiten führen kann. Daher benötigt er eine ruhige, erfahrene Bezugsperson, die ihm klare Grenzen setzt und ihm Sicherheit bietet. In neuen oder für ihn stressigen Situationen neigt Ari dazu, nach vorne zu gehen, was eine konsequente, aber einfühlsame Führung erfordert. Ari sucht ein Zuhause in einer ländlichen Umgebung, idealerweise bei Hundebesitzern mit Erfahrung im Umgang mit Rottweilern oder Molossern. Ein eigenes Haus ohne Katzen oder kleine Kinder wäre optimal. Da Ari ein sehr arbeitswilliger Hund ist, würde er von einer Aufgabe als Sport- oder Arbeitshund profitieren. Im Umgang mit vielen Menschen oder unkastrierten Rüden reagiert er teilweise noch unsicher, weshalb eine schrittweise Gewöhnung und klare Rituale notwendig sind. Seine Pflegestelle hat positive Erfahrungen mit gezieltem Training gemacht, insbesondere mit der „Up/Down“-Methode, bei der Ari lernt, sich in herausfordernden Situationen auf seinen Menschen zu konzentrieren. Dies hat ihm bereits geholfen, seine Reaktivität in bestimmten Situationen deutlich zu reduzieren. Eine Kastration wird aktuell nicht empfohlen, da dies seine Unsicherheiten verstärken könnte. Zusammengefasst ist Ari ein liebenswerter und arbeitsfreudiger Rottweiler, der in den richtigen Händen zu einem ausgeglichenen und treuen Begleiter heranwachsen kann. Herkunftsland (wo sich der Hund momentan aufhält): Schweiz Zuchtland: Deutschland Kontaktadresse: Stiftung Tierschutz beider Basel Tierheim an der Birs Birsfelderstrasse 45 420 Basel www.tbb.ch Diesen Beitrag teilen

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
Berner Tierzentrum
Living with Ari
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Ari home

What you'll need for Ari in week one.

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About Ari

What life with Ari looks like

Ari is a medium-sized adult rottweiler dog waiting at Berner Tierzentrum in Switzerland.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ari, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ari?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Berner Tierzentrum handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ari on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ari if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Berner Tierzentrum will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Ari already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Ari isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Berner Tierzentrum early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ari and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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