Why would the shelter even consider adopting out an aggressive dog? Especially a Rottweiler which is a very strong breed with an already damaged reputation and even more so to a less experienced owner? My concern is for you as well as the dog. That does not seem like a very smart decision on the shelters part. Tread with great caution, I wouldn't like to see you or anyone else get hurt. This has nothing to do with the breed. Any shelter that is adopting out aggressive dogs is really not doing their job. IMO