The Rottweiler Institute

The Rottweiler Institute is the Colonial Rottweiler Club’s members-only educational series created for the people who love, live with, train, breed, and care for Rottweilers.

Each session brings trusted veterinarians, researchers, trainers, and breed experts directly to our members to explore the health, behavior, breeding, and everyday care topics that matter most to our dogs.

Whether you are an experienced breeder, a first-time Rottweiler owner, or somewhere in between, you’ll leave each lesson with practical knowledge you can use.

Class is in session at The Rottweiler Institute, but you won’t find pop quizzes or uncomfortable desks here.

Our lessons are designed to make important information approachable, useful, and easy to put into practice. Members can join live sessions, learn directly from respected experts, ask questions, and revisit available webinar replays and resources inside the Members Only Clubhouse.

Topics may include:

• Rottweiler health and emerging veterinary research
• Breeding and reproductive management
• Emergency preparedness and first-response decisions
• Training, behavior, and performance
• Genetics and inherited health conditions
• Puppy development and lifelong wellness
• Senior care and longevity

New lessons are planned throughout the year, with each one focused on helping our pack make informed decisions for the Rottweilers we love.

A practical guide you can keep close

Download the emergency cheat sheet

This printable emergency guide was created as a quick, at-a-glance companion to Dr. Voss’s seminar. Keep a copy in your tack box, vehicle, travel bag, or home emergency kit so it is easy to reach when you need it.

The guide is an educational resource and is not a substitute for professional veterinary care. Always contact a licensed veterinarian in an emergency or when you have concerns about your dog’s health.

If you have ever had that heart-dropping moment when you wondered, “Is this an emergency?”—this lesson is for you.

In this practical, real-world seminar, Dr. Diane Voss walks owners, breeders, and handlers through situations we all hope to avoid but need to be ready to handle.

What you’ll learn

• How to recognize the early signs of bloat, or GDV
• What is normal—and what is concerning—when a dog experiences vomiting or diarrhea
• How to respond safely to possible ingestion emergencies
• What to do when heat stroke is suspected and every minute matters
• How to handle wounds, allergic reactions, broken toenails, and other common emergencies
• When home care may be appropriate and when it is time to seek veterinary help

This is the kind of knowledge that can help you remain calm, recognize warning signs, and act quickly when your Rottweiler needs you.

The Dr. Diane Voss emergency seminar offers a complimentary look at the practical education available through The Rottweiler Institute. Upcoming live sessions, expert Q&As, webinar replays, and member resources are reserved for Colonial Rottweiler Club members.

Your CRC membership opens the door to:

• Live educational sessions with respected experts
• Opportunities to ask questions during select presentations
• Members-only webinar replays
• Downloadable guides and learning resources
• The CRC Members Only Clubhouse
• Club news, programs, events, and opportunities to get involved
• A welcoming community of people who share your love for Rottweilers