Why does my rescue Rottweiler puppy bite me and fear strangers?

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I have a Rottweiler puppy which I got at 4 months of age. The previous owner confessed of his own willingness that he was brutally beating the puppy. I bought the puppy from him out of sympathy. This Rottweiler puppy, now about five months old, right from the day I got her is scared of everything. She is not scared of me though which means I am now her chew toy. She tenaciously bites me and gives me scars, injuries and bruises. Strangely, when she sees a stranger, she bolts and goes to hide. Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 26 days old | 76 lbs

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

There are a lot of things going on here, so I'm not sure exactly what your question is. In generally, I would recommend going everything you can to be calm and consistent with your new pup. You should walk away whenever she mouths you inappropriately but not yell, etc. Try to become very boring whenever he's too rough. It's also important to offer appropriate chew toys for his normal need to chew. Keep a close eye for behavioral issues to develop over the next couple years and try to schedule a consultation with a veterinary behaviorist who can help you through them.

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