Ive had a Rottie and a Doberman, both highly energetic working breeds. In addition to your awesome ideas, I'd also like to suggest letting them play with raw coconuts. What I do is get some raw coconuts, drink the water myself and then puncture some holes in the soft parts and hide some small pieces of kibble. Give these to the dogs and they rack their brains on how the get the treats out, they lift the coconuts and drop them (coconuts are of of decent weight so makes for powerful jaws and neck), use their paws, catch it when it rolls here and there and the best part if, its perfectly safe for them even if they ingest some of that tender fiber....All in all, a great way to get the recommended hours of exercise if you're busy to be around all the time.
same principal as those "Kong" toys right ? where you put kibble/food in and freeze it, maybe you could add water to the coconut with kibble and freeze it ? Let me know :)
DescendSquad he is growing like a weed! He’s 70lbs now! The only thing is his right ear. It still flops down after about 1-2 days when I take down the eat post . Any help would be helpful.
We play "hide the cookie/find the cookie." We make the dog stay by the back door, where he can't see us hiding kibble, and we hide kibble all over the house. Hiding it at various, within-reach levels, under and over furniture, in the bathtub, in his crate, and behind doors. Then we say, "Ok, find the cookie." He runs joyfully all over to find it. If the dog is on a "diet" you can use carrot chips or just feed him less at supper.
My 1st American Female Dobie was a phenomenal athlete. She could swim in heavy currents and dive 6ft deep. But, most of all...she was a frisbee dog. Great exercise for them! They are fast, agile, and can jump. A good throw and she would be airborne snatching it outta the sky. I highly recommend training them in this. It gives them a chance to Sprint for a reason. They are smart enough to time the jump and they never give up.
I know this video is a couple years old now, but it's one of many (so many haha) in a long line of videos I've watched of yours and I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for taking the time to create this content. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. Just.... just thank you. I know it's a lot of work and time on your part but MAN is it so helpful!!!!!! Your enthusiasm for this breed is contagious and you've really helped us on our journey while we research this breed. So again, THANK YOU!!!!
I am 80, have a 7 year old South American Doberman brought back to US with me but unlike active early years we now live in an apartment. So, we play fetch a lot, inside!
Am doing all of this, 2 hours a day (morning/afternoon) plus weekly new command but my 4 months old puppy still wakes up really early and is full of energy
Lol. 🤣 Besides me being obsessed with YOU and your training videos in general, all your videos have been extremely supportive in me both buying and raising my new Doberman puppy. You’re extremely knowledgeable in this field and I am honestly so grateful to have these videos as support. My 11 week old Doberman is thriving thus far 😘
So I am about to pick up my Doberman puppy and I am super excited :) The past 3 1/2 years I spent countless hours to prepare myself I order to get an idea on what it is to have a Dobermann puppy. I have watched nearly every video you have ever made even though I had to youse my dictionary here and there as I am from Germany 🙈 However I wanted to say thank you so much!! Your videos and the way you explain the content made me calm and confident to be able to become good Dobermann owner :) When ever you plan a trip to Germany just hit me up and I’ll show you around :)
Cersei is my third Doberman and she loves hide and seek--really good at it. The problem I have with stay commands and few others is because she is deaf from birth . Your walking with a leash helped but she still pulls hard. 9 months old today and just spayed. Keep up the fantastic info.
Another great video explaining in simple terms why it's so important too exercise your Doberman everyday and regularly. My female hybrid Doberman pinscher, 50% European and 50% American, is exercised by three sticks and sometimes even four! She will always get two out of the three sticks and usually three out of the four sticks. But four sticks seems to be her limit. She's very clever and she acts as though she doesn't know where the sticks are located, when in fact she really does. I throw the sticks to her as hard as I can in different spots all around the yard randomly. And she can't stand it when I get any stick first! So she pretends not to know where some sticks are, and then she goes and gets the other sticks. The last thing she will collect is the stick where she already knows where it is. Sometimes she takes sticks and tries to hide them from me. But it's all good fun and she gets to run around quite a bit. So in 30 minutes I can give her pretty much a complete workout. The second time I exercise her during the day is either just before or just after dinner. It's a long walk normally about one and a half to two and a half miles with a leash. And inside the house on those rainy days, we have multiple King Kong heavy duty rubber toys. But she's a great companion, always by my side highly alert and affectionate and obedience is something that is genetic. Clearly the best breed one could ever own! And I've owned a few different breeds. About the only downside I see is her need for regular medical Care and a high quality diet.
Love your videos! So informative. Cannot wait until my husband and I get our Doberman puppy. Didn’t think it will be that difficult to find a Doberman puppy. We’ve been looking for our future pup for two months and still no luck. We live in NY, and the closest state I was able to find a breeder in was MA. But puppies are not born yet. Hopefully we will get our future pup soon! Cannot wait to see more of your videos and learn more! Thank you so much for your videos! You have no idea how many times I’ve watched it, feeling like a total pro Doberman now
My Doberman likes being chased, playing tug, likes bubbles, we also go on bike runs, which is awesome. He loves meeting people, of all ages including children and other animals
Love, love, love you hear videos so full of great breed info. My South American Doberman is smaller than US and European onex at 50 lbs. But most amazing dog I have ever had as my companion. Have raised 110 dogs of several breeds I. My 😘 ng life having shown and raised Afghan Hounds then moving to country, raised Border Collies and Great Pyrenees. Dog I grew up with was a Collie/Coyote mix and awesome as was an Anatolian Shepherd I was privileged with but Rex, my Doberman outshines them all day n every level.
I bought a 12 piece set of dog training cones off of eBay. I have hardwood floor so its easy to just put a treats under one while I have him away where he can't see. Then I release him to find which cone its under.
Hi! New to your channel (Arlo is incredibly handsome AND adorable) and I just want to say thank you for not just saying "they're high energy dogs" but saying how much exercise they need TIME-wise. 1-2 hrs a day (that includes food puzzles right?) Is a much more stomach able time than what I was thinking. Also your ideas on how to wear them out were very useful! I used to play hide & seek with my boxer, and I loved seeing her run around the house trying to find me. I think Dobermans are beautiful dogs, but I'm still researching and considering if my household is a good fit for them. I just want to say thank you for being specific in how much time they need/detailed list in fun time activities (1-2 hours, maybe more, maybe less).
I've wanted an dobe forever! Last week, I was super blessed to adopt a sweet red doberman from the city pound. I'm totally guessing he's not quite a year old. He's joining our newly adopted shepard mix, newly adopted pittie mix and 2 Chihuahua mixes. Django definitely has a unique personality and I love it! There are 2 main issues I'm having trouble addressing. If you have any advice it would be much appreciated. The whole pack enjoys running up and down our neighbors fence barking at the 2 neighbor dogs. The dobe is the most focused... even after everyone gets bored and wanders off, Django is still out there watching/running up and down the fence. I've had to leash him to get him away to rest and get a drink of water. Also, the pittie mix LOVES to play with the 2 big boys but I'm noticing that the dobe is playing a little 2 rough with her, randomly going for her neck, holding on too long. He doesn't bother the tiny Chihuahuas at all after they told him off. I want to set him up for success as much as possible! He has shown no people aggression and no dog aggression save the neighbor dogs. Has shown no food aggression, tho I do not allow dogs to go in another's bowl.
My Doberman, Jolie, and I either walk, jog, or bike run every morning and evening everyday. In the middle of a walk or at the end of a jog, I will let run off leash at the dog park. There she gets several minutes of sprinting in the park as joggers, cyclists, or dog walkers pass by. Also our walks vary: a traditional heel walk; training walks working on basic obedience; an agility walk using the equipment on the playgrounds/parks in the community as a convenient obstacle course; and backpacking and hiking. We also get in two sessions a week of strength and balance exercises using a variety of inflatable equipment. Probably her most favorite things to do is running the stairs. I will stand at the top and toss a treat down. She runs down to retrieve/eat and hurries back up. She can easily get in 20-25 reps of this. We also play brain games for mental stimulation also. Another activity I do not know if it one of her favorites but she eagerly does it is run her treadmill. Our walks are 30-45 minutes and the treadmill lasts 30 minutes. So before I leave for work, she already has at least an hour of exercise completed. In evening, depending on what is scheduled, she will get another 30-60 minutes.
Such great ideas! Thank you so much for taking the time to post these for everyone else to draw from! Sounds like your dog gets a lot of variety, which is so important. I love backpacking with my dog!
Wow, thatsa lotsa exercise! That's the only sticking point for me in investing my heart, time and money in a dobie; I don't know if I can exercise her/him as much as is required 🤔🙄.
My Doberman loves to play light game it’s just a handheld laser pointer that we play with at night in the grass you can even use it in the house on a rainy day
Hello, Love your videos! Im thinking of getting a dobe pup. I live in Chicago, so its very cold here during the winter. Should i wait until spring? It would be my first dog, and i live in an 2 bedroom apt.
murat bashelvaci I live in the suburbs north of you in Chicago. I will be getting a Doberman in about 6-9weeks and I’m excited. I live in a one bedroom apartment but live near 3 parks. You are right. It does get cold.
Our dobermans name is Loki... she still lives up to her name. We used to use a lazer pointer...but it got to the point of it getting out of hand...got to that time of the day and our dog insisted on playing and basically got lazer on the brain...not my mother takes our doberman for a run using a bike...the fasted we have gotten our doberman is 23mph on the bike speedometer...i have heard of other people taking there doberman on bike rides and hurting there knees and getting injured... I am a young adult and I am a decent welder and i am trying to figure out a four wheeled sit-in for the dog to pull using a harness...I hope to get another doberman pincher soon...our dog is 7 and has had some injuries that have put her out here and there but nothing that was needed to take her in... she still runs well...we live near the Green Bay Packer land in Wisconsin...we got our present doberman in Crystal Lake, Illinois. My parents first dog together as a married couple was a doberman. Then after she passed we got a German Shepherd black with a white spot on her chest which is what I grew up with...after she passed we got our present dog, a Doberman Pincher. Our dog is 7 and is still afraid of thunderstorms and gunshots and fireworks...any suggestions on the noise part and a website where I can get a contraption to sit in and have a working dog pull me instead of using a bike because I refuse to use a bike because I've talked with those who have and had injuries. There has been countless times where my mom is taking our dog and the dog does an emergency stop and pops-a-squat because she has to go...
My doberman (Duke) just turned 1, he was suppose to be a service dog but he is so shy and scare of the world. I socialized him as a puppy ( dog parks, lowes, home depo’s , puppy classes) is all hope lost for him? I’ve already sank $1k into different trainers and classes trying to build his confidence and training. IDK what else to do.
My Zeba was my service dog. When I first got her she was rescued from a horrible abusive person. It took time for her to feel confident. The best i can tell you is build the trust between you and Duke. If he feels confident in you he will come around to being out and about. Keep taking him places and use positive reinforcement. Put him through his paces with sit down stay walk away stay 6ft. and place where you get him to stand on an object. Extended down with distractions is very important. Most male Dobies mature later than females. In his head he will still be a puppy till around 3 years. Dont give up on him. When you finally reach the breakthrough point you will be so pleased with him.
What size doggy door do you recommend? My puppy isn’t ready to come home but I want to get the door installed. I’m not sure is to install a large or XL.
I have a new Doberman puppy, he is 13 weeks old. He has had his vaccinations and is able to go out for walks now. I have read that exercise is limited to 5 minutes for every month of age so we are taking him for 2 x 15 minute walks a day. Is this correct and if so how long would this principle apply for ? Thanks in advance for any advice.
I have a 3 year old german sheperd and thats why i bring a doberman home because tey are 2 energy dog and they can play at home and in the park and like this they do all the exercise they need
Hi.. I'm getting a dobe(yayyy) pretty soon and I wanted to know how to differentiate European dobe puppies from American puppies. Please help me with this. Thanks
CONGRATS! That's very exciting! Judging by the puppies alone can be tough to tell the difference. The best bet is by their nose. The American puppies will have a slender, more pointy nose than the Europeans. It's best if the breeder will let you see the parents. Then use this to help: www.dobermanplanet.com/difference-between-an-american-and-european-doberman/
Ha! Jus the confirmation I needed ! My pup is only 13 wks but I just keep looking at her like I need 2 ! I have a sheltie and they play just fine . I jus fear when she’s of full grown size she will be a bit much for him to keep up with and be pouncing on . What are your thoughts ? Will the sheltie stand up to the rough housing lol
It depends on the individual dog and their play style - some dogs like wrestling, others prefer chasing, etc. Since the sheltie is already full grown, the puppy *should* learn how rough is too rough before getting to full size. You can always separate them if things are getting out of control, just taking away the chance to play may be enough to teach the puppy some self control. "If I get too rough, I don't get to keep playing."
My doberman thinks the 4 wheeler is hers. She loves that thing, if I start it up and don't take her out with me she has a fit. When I get it pulled around back where I let her out she goes out and prances all around it. When I start it up she wants me to go, she loves running behind it and chasing it. She has never ran in front of it, but she definitely gets her exercise in with that. We go about 4 miles a day and she wants more
I'll be my new puppy in a few weeks, I will take a week off anf then my partner will be home (FIFO) for 9 days after that I'm a little concerned about maintaining his routine.
I’m a casual runner, I run anywhere from 12 - 15 miles per week 3-4 miles at a time. I have a 4 month on Doberman. Will it be too much to bring him out with me on these runs ??? Can these dogs handle that kind of exercise?
if my human were to get a doberman AS A SECOND dog for me to play with would that work? or are they to big for me? my human lets me walk next to the bike, and i love running and teasing bigger dog with my agile movement. :D
john: thank-you for the video/My doberman is getting older/ The video gives refreshing approach/Jessie /My doberman loves if other read this to play me hide small bits of salami/pepporoini/meat ect..around room/I put him outside then you can see him catch the scent and the game/ they need positive praise/attention/ its a challenge to keep them busy/ Jason
I bought two female litter mates from a good breeder but one of them was utterly vicious with the other. The submissive pup ended up being born with only one kidney, and the existing one wasn’t fully formed and she also had some gut issues; we had to put her to sleep the day before she turned 9 months old. They came from a very large litter (13). The remaining dog is now almost 2 years of age but, as much as she loves the company of other dogs, I think that Princess Amber would have her royal nose put right out of joint if another dog came to live here; I don’t think she’s willing to share her Mummy on a full-time basis ;) haha. Oh, and she doesn’t like the water... or playing fetch. She’ll find food, and ONLY food (or her Kong... so I can stuff it for her). I bought some obstacle/agility things for the girls when they were very young, but they ate/smashed it all. And Amber doesn’t like bubbles. She does, however, have her own version of a flirt pole... it’s one of our big, plastic rakes... she loves that even more than food (dare I say it... yes, I do!). And hide and seek is the next game for us to play... on a 2 acre property, half of which is native bushland. I think I need to check out some more of your vids ;)
Hello sir ! I have a question . I mentioned to my family I wanted a Doberman after doing TONS of research and I feel like I’m ready . They all responded on how they are very aggressive especially with little kids I’m starting to think about my choice .
Keep watching these videos! Dobermans are GREAT family dogs. Being a guard dog means that they're loyal, not aggressive. Good with kids. ❤️ ua-cam.com/video/kSgCR9BZMHs/v-deo.html
I know a very good thing u can train a dog a to do that will definitely ware them out.... u can train them to jump. But idk if that’s a great idea Bc they are very smart dogs and might jump the fence 😅😂
Hello sir. Can I buy doberman because I am a fist time that bringing dog to home my bro has one of that europen so please help me sir for fist time owner.
My doberman gets over an hour every day in the park I run him hard I'm sure he gets more exercise than most dogs having a open field by my house sure helps
Right now, focus on socialization - just take him everywhere and introduce him to everything you can think of, all different kinds of people, other dogs, animals, situations, noises, smells, everything. It'll wear out his little brain, like when you go on a vacation to a new place. Taking a puppy class will also start training on the right foot, and usually there's a puppy play time included, to help socialize the puppies with each other.
In future, avoid getting a dog before they’re 8 weeks old. Dogs who are separated from their mothers and siblings too early can have serious behavioral issues later in life. For now, introduce the puppy to everything you can. Walking over grates, meeting cats, birds, other dogs, children, adults, and introduce commands early.
Jaydip Patel I would keep it very low. If you do too much in puppy stages it could have some negative effects on the joints in older ages. You also don’t want to give too much stamina in the puppy stage. How much exercise does depend on the dog itself of course. I would watch the dog and how it acts if it is tired. A puppy should sleep quite a lot at this age, so you could say it should be around 70% of sleeping and resting. The rest can be used to train and play.
Hi thanks for the video I love watching all your video's. Just finished a 7 week rookie dog training with my 15 month old bitch. The trainer suggest I do not play chasing the ball with her as it is building her pray drive. He's probably right. I have tried tug but it tended to make her mouthy so stopped that. I like some of your ideas and I will try and implement them. Delayed fetch obstical course and flirt pole. In England we have very small gardens and homes so Hyde and seek is out. Great video thank you.
I'd take her out to pee more often. Her bladder control may not be very strong while she's sleeping as she's still a baby, so if you take her out more often, say every hour or two, she won't have any pee in her while she's sleeping.
My husband came up with another treat for our dog that he can't destroy and is reusable. We bought lengths of straight pvc pipe and plumbing elbows at the hardware store. He cut the straight pipes into 2 1/2 " lengths and filled them with kibble mixed with canned dog food. Then we froze the "Pipe bones" and just give them to him when we want to reward him in the evenings.
Ive had a Rottie and a Doberman, both highly energetic working breeds. In addition to your awesome ideas, I'd also like to suggest letting them play with raw coconuts. What I do is get some raw coconuts, drink the water myself and then puncture some holes in the soft parts and hide some small pieces of kibble. Give these to the dogs and they rack their brains on how the get the treats out, they lift the coconuts and drop them (coconuts are of of decent weight so makes for powerful jaws and neck), use their paws, catch it when it rolls here and there and the best part if, its perfectly safe for them even if they ingest some of that tender fiber....All in all, a great way to get the recommended hours of exercise if you're busy to be around all the time.
This is a fantastic idea !
And tell me some other things to busy Dobermans
Never heard that one before
same principal as those "Kong" toys right ? where you put kibble/food in and freeze it, maybe you could add water to the coconut with kibble and freeze it ?
Let me know :)
This man is my spirit animal. Someone who’s as equally obsessed with their doberman as me 😂😂
J West this guy is not obese! He is a smart and caring man.
@@anthonygonzalez4303 she said obsessed not obese, and it was a complement
Oh sorry
We've had Dobermans in our family since I was a little kid I'm on my second one right now he is 4 years old
I will be getting a Doberman puppy in about 3 months. He was born 2 weeks ago. Great job on creating this channel.
Congrats! That's so great! And thank you so much on the kind words!
Clear Results Fitness congrats, I grew up with them and their fearless animals that are loyal and intelligent and they act like clowns 😂💀
Clear Results Fitness I already have a Doberman and he’s doing awesome and yours will be to
It has been 7 months, could you please give us an update to let us know how he is getting on? Thanks :)
DescendSquad he is growing like a weed! He’s 70lbs now! The only thing is his right ear. It still flops down after about 1-2 days when I take down the eat post . Any help would be helpful.
We play "hide the cookie/find the cookie." We make the dog stay by the back door, where he can't see us hiding kibble, and we hide kibble all over the house. Hiding it at various, within-reach levels, under and over furniture, in the bathtub, in his crate, and behind doors. Then we say, "Ok, find the cookie." He runs joyfully all over to find it. If the dog is on a "diet" you can use carrot chips or just feed him less at supper.
That's an awesome idea! Thanks so much for adding that here! Their nose is really amazing!
Thank you so much for your advice
My 1st American Female Dobie was a phenomenal athlete. She could swim in heavy currents and dive 6ft deep. But, most of all...she was a frisbee dog. Great exercise for them! They are fast, agile, and can jump. A good throw and she would be airborne snatching it outta the sky. I highly recommend training them in this. It gives them a chance to Sprint for a reason. They are smart enough to time the jump and they never give up.
You give me more confidence for becoming a first time Doberman owner. Thank you
My Dobe, Moses, is a maniac for bubbles!!!!! At night we break out the laser pointer and he runs and runs in the yard. Makes me laugh every time.
I know this video is a couple years old now, but it's one of many (so many haha) in a long line of videos I've watched of yours and I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for taking the time to create this content. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. Just.... just thank you. I know it's a lot of work and time on your part but MAN is it so helpful!!!!!! Your enthusiasm for this breed is contagious and you've really helped us on our journey while we research this breed. So again, THANK YOU!!!!
That means SO much Ashley! Thank you!!! 😊
This was EXTREMELY helpful! Thank You for dropping some knowledge!
So glad you found it useful Warren! Thanks so much for watching my video!
I am 80, have a 7 year old South American Doberman brought back to US with me but unlike active early years we now live in an apartment. So, we play fetch a lot, inside!
3:55 I thought it was only my Doberman that swam like that! 😂
Just got my Dobie 3 days ago , 8 weeks and omg im tired 😂😂😂 I keep watching your videos and they help a lot !!! Thank you 😊
Am doing all of this, 2 hours a day (morning/afternoon) plus weekly new command but my 4 months old puppy still wakes up really early and is full of energy
Lol. 🤣 Besides me being obsessed with YOU and your training videos in general, all your videos have been extremely supportive in me both buying and raising my new Doberman puppy. You’re extremely knowledgeable in this field and I am honestly so grateful to have these videos as support. My 11 week old Doberman is thriving thus far 😘
So I am about to pick up my Doberman puppy and I am super excited :) The past 3 1/2 years I spent countless hours to prepare myself I order to get an idea on what it is to have a Dobermann puppy. I have watched nearly every video you have ever made even though I had to youse my dictionary here and there as I am from Germany 🙈
However I wanted to say thank you so much!! Your videos and the way you explain the content made me calm and confident to be able to become good Dobermann owner :)
When ever you plan a trip to Germany just hit me up and I’ll show you around :)
Cersei is my third Doberman and she loves hide and seek--really good at it. The problem I have with stay commands and few others is because she is deaf from birth . Your walking with a leash helped but she still pulls hard. 9 months old today and just spayed. Keep up the fantastic info.
Another great video explaining in simple terms why it's so important too exercise your Doberman everyday and regularly. My female hybrid Doberman pinscher, 50% European and 50% American, is exercised by three sticks and sometimes even four! She will always get two out of the three sticks and usually three out of the four sticks. But four sticks seems to be her limit. She's very clever and she acts as though she doesn't know where the sticks are located, when in fact she really does. I throw the sticks to her as hard as I can in different spots all around the yard randomly. And she can't stand it when I get any stick first! So she pretends not to know where some sticks are, and then she goes and gets the other sticks. The last thing she will collect is the stick where she already knows where it is. Sometimes she takes sticks and tries to hide them from me. But it's all good fun and she gets to run around quite a bit. So in 30 minutes I can give her pretty much a complete workout. The second time I exercise her during the day is either just before or just after dinner. It's a long walk normally about one and a half to two and a half miles with a leash. And inside the house on those rainy days, we have multiple King Kong heavy duty rubber toys. But she's a great companion, always by my side highly alert and affectionate and obedience is something that is genetic. Clearly the best breed one could ever own! And I've owned a few different breeds. About the only downside I see is her need for regular medical Care and a high quality diet.
I am about to get a doberman soon so i have watched so much of these videos they help
Love your videos! So informative. Cannot wait until my husband and I get our Doberman puppy. Didn’t think it will be that difficult to find a Doberman puppy. We’ve been looking for our future pup for two months and still no luck. We live in NY, and the closest state I was able to find a breeder in was MA. But puppies are not born yet. Hopefully we will get our future pup soon! Cannot wait to see more of your videos and learn more! Thank you so much for your videos! You have no idea how many times I’ve watched it, feeling like a total pro Doberman now
The “find it” game is such a good cheat. You can literally relax while your dog is busy running around the house getting exercise
My Doberman likes being chased, playing tug, likes bubbles, we also go on bike runs, which is awesome. He loves meeting people, of all ages including children and other animals
Love, love, love you hear videos so full of great breed info. My South American Doberman is smaller than US and European onex at 50 lbs. But most amazing dog I have ever had as my companion. Have raised 110 dogs of several breeds I. My 😘 ng life having shown and raised Afghan Hounds then moving to country, raised Border Collies and Great Pyrenees. Dog I grew up with was a Collie/Coyote mix and awesome as was an Anatolian Shepherd I was privileged with but Rex, my Doberman outshines them all day n every level.
Good job on the vid thanks for this channel to help prepare for getting my Doberman when older
I laughed so much at “get another dog” 😂 I have a 2 kg Lhasa Apso but I don’t think that’s what you’re talking about 😂😂😂
I bought a 12 piece set of dog training cones off of eBay. I have hardwood floor so its easy to just put a treats under one while I have him away where he can't see. Then I release him to find which cone its under.
Excellent I use cups, my hands around the house too! They're such great seekers!
your videos have been so helpful and confidence building for me!
Hi! New to your channel (Arlo is incredibly handsome AND adorable) and I just want to say thank you for not just saying "they're high energy dogs" but saying how much exercise they need TIME-wise. 1-2 hrs a day (that includes food puzzles right?) Is a much more stomach able time than what I was thinking. Also your ideas on how to wear them out were very useful! I used to play hide & seek with my boxer, and I loved seeing her run around the house trying to find me. I think Dobermans are beautiful dogs, but I'm still researching and considering if my household is a good fit for them. I just want to say thank you for being specific in how much time they need/detailed list in fun time activities (1-2 hours, maybe more, maybe less).
A dog that forces you to exercise everyday? The horror... Haha
I've wanted an dobe forever! Last week, I was super blessed to adopt a sweet red doberman from the city pound. I'm totally guessing he's not quite a year old. He's joining our newly adopted shepard mix, newly adopted pittie mix and 2 Chihuahua mixes. Django definitely has a unique personality and I love it! There are 2 main issues I'm having trouble addressing. If you have any advice it would be much appreciated. The whole pack enjoys running up and down our neighbors fence barking at the 2 neighbor dogs. The dobe is the most focused... even after everyone gets bored and wanders off, Django is still out there watching/running up and down the fence. I've had to leash him to get him away to rest and get a drink of water. Also, the pittie mix LOVES to play with the 2 big boys but I'm noticing that the dobe is playing a little 2 rough with her, randomly going for her neck, holding on too long. He doesn't bother the tiny Chihuahuas at all after they told him off. I want to set him up for success as much as possible! He has shown no people aggression and no dog aggression save the neighbor dogs. Has shown no food aggression, tho I do not allow dogs to go in another's bowl.
Also add a weighted vest when you take them on walks, during training sessions and what not
Every time we play fetch with a ball etc he just wants to tear it up. He won't let it go. Still working on that part LOL
Sit, down, release. The sooner he releases, there sooner the game continues
My Doberman, Jolie, and I either walk, jog, or bike run every morning and evening everyday. In the middle of a walk or at the end of a jog, I will let run off leash at the dog park. There she gets several minutes of sprinting in the park as joggers, cyclists, or dog walkers pass by. Also our walks vary: a traditional heel walk; training walks working on basic obedience; an agility walk using the equipment on the playgrounds/parks in the community as a convenient obstacle course; and backpacking and hiking. We also get in two sessions a week of strength and balance exercises using a variety of inflatable equipment. Probably her most favorite things to do is running the stairs. I will stand at the top and toss a treat down. She runs down to retrieve/eat and hurries back up. She can easily get in 20-25 reps of this. We also play brain games for mental stimulation also. Another activity I do not know if it one of her favorites but she eagerly does it is run her treadmill. Our walks are 30-45 minutes and the treadmill lasts 30 minutes. So before I leave for work, she already has at least an hour of exercise completed. In evening, depending on what is scheduled, she will get another 30-60 minutes.
Such great ideas! Thank you so much for taking the time to post these for everyone else to draw from! Sounds like your dog gets a lot of variety, which is so important. I love backpacking with my dog!
Wow, thatsa lotsa exercise! That's the only sticking point for me in investing my heart, time and money in a dobie; I don't know if I can exercise her/him as much as is required 🤔🙄.
Your vids are truly helpful
Love this video!
Thank you for your content!!! Can you do find it with an actual treat instead of a toy?
My Doberman loves to play light game it’s just a handheld laser pointer that we play with at night in the grass you can even use it in the house on a rainy day
Hello,
Love your videos! Im thinking of getting a dobe pup. I live in Chicago, so its very cold here during the winter. Should i wait until spring? It would be my first dog, and i live in an 2 bedroom apt.
murat bashelvaci I live in the suburbs north of you in Chicago. I will be getting a Doberman in about 6-9weeks and I’m excited. I live in a one bedroom apartment but live near 3 parks. You are right. It does get cold.
I use a laser pointer when its raining she loves it but hates the spot wears her out great.
Thanks for the tips; mine liked dancing.
That's an awesome idea. Dancing with you or solo dancing? I would love to see that!
Our dobermans name is Loki... she still lives up to her name. We used to use a lazer pointer...but it got to the point of it getting out of hand...got to that time of the day and our dog insisted on playing and basically got lazer on the brain...not my mother takes our doberman for a run using a bike...the fasted we have gotten our doberman is 23mph on the bike speedometer...i have heard of other people taking there doberman on bike rides and hurting there knees and getting injured... I am a young adult and I am a decent welder and i am trying to figure out a four wheeled sit-in for the dog to pull using a harness...I hope to get another doberman pincher soon...our dog is 7 and has had some injuries that have put her out here and there but nothing that was needed to take her in... she still runs well...we live near the Green Bay Packer land in Wisconsin...we got our present doberman in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
My parents first dog together as a married couple was a doberman. Then after she passed we got a German Shepherd black with a white spot on her chest which is what I grew up with...after she passed we got our present dog, a Doberman Pincher.
Our dog is 7 and is still afraid of thunderstorms and gunshots and fireworks...any suggestions on the noise part and a website where I can get a contraption to sit in and have a working dog pull me instead of using a bike because I refuse to use a bike because I've talked with those who have and had injuries. There has been countless times where my mom is taking our dog and the dog does an emergency stop and pops-a-squat because she has to go...
Take a look at what dog mushers use in the summer for their dog teams.
Thx for these vids !
Thanks!
My doberman (Duke) just turned 1, he was suppose to be a service dog but he is so shy and scare of the world. I socialized him as a puppy ( dog parks, lowes, home depo’s , puppy classes) is all hope lost for him? I’ve already sank $1k into different trainers and classes trying to build his confidence and training. IDK what else to do.
My Zeba was my service dog. When I first got her she was rescued from a horrible abusive person. It took time for her to feel confident. The best i can tell you is build the trust between you and Duke. If he feels confident in you he will come around to being out and about. Keep taking him places and use positive reinforcement. Put him through his paces with sit down stay walk away stay 6ft. and place where you get him to stand on an object. Extended down with distractions is very important. Most male Dobies mature later than females. In his head he will still be a puppy till around 3 years. Dont give up on him. When you finally reach the breakthrough point you will be so pleased with him.
50 years ago we took our mom's dining room chairs out onto the lawn and made jumps for our Dobe. The dog loved it, Mom not so much
0:18 How much exercise does a normal Doberman need with a normal person with a normal family in a normal house😂
My parents said I need to. Wait 1 more year to get a Doberman pup 🐶 x
I often did the shell game with my Dobermann or the name game
What size doggy door do you recommend? My puppy isn’t ready to come home but I want to get the door installed. I’m not sure is to install a large or XL.
I have a new Doberman puppy, he is 13 weeks old. He has had his vaccinations and is able to go out for walks now. I have read that exercise is limited to 5 minutes for every month of age so we are taking him for 2 x 15 minute walks a day. Is this correct and if so how long would this principle apply for ? Thanks in advance for any advice.
You surely do good videos
I have a 3 year old german sheperd and thats why i bring a doberman home because tey are 2 energy dog and they can play at home and in the park and like this they do all the exercise they need
What's are some ideas for cold/harsh winters?
Get some snow make sure it's clean and then hide a treat in it and make multiple and put them in more snow
Yo!! Mah dog really enjoys playing tug of war with me 😂😂😂😂
Hi.. I'm getting a dobe(yayyy) pretty soon and I wanted to know how to differentiate European dobe puppies from American puppies. Please help me with this. Thanks
CONGRATS! That's very exciting! Judging by the puppies alone can be tough to tell the difference. The best bet is by their nose. The American puppies will have a slender, more pointy nose than the Europeans. It's best if the breeder will let you see the parents. Then use this to help: www.dobermanplanet.com/difference-between-an-american-and-european-doberman/
Ha! Jus the confirmation I needed ! My pup is only 13 wks but I just keep looking at her like I need 2 ! I have a sheltie and they play just fine . I jus fear when she’s of full grown size she will be a bit much for him to keep up with and be pouncing on . What are your thoughts ? Will the sheltie stand up to the rough housing lol
It depends on the individual dog and their play style - some dogs like wrestling, others prefer chasing, etc. Since the sheltie is already full grown, the puppy *should* learn how rough is too rough before getting to full size. You can always separate them if things are getting out of control, just taking away the chance to play may be enough to teach the puppy some self control. "If I get too rough, I don't get to keep playing."
How do you stop them from running fast into you?
For #8, I thought you said "Hide a Steak" at first ;-)
Im getting 1 in 2 weeks I’m so hyped
Excellent strategy--
If anybody has any tips for taking care of a Doberman when living outside of the U.S please let me know… I live in rural mexico on a large ranch
My doberman thinks the 4 wheeler is hers. She loves that thing, if I start it up and don't take her out with me she has a fit. When I get it pulled around back where I let her out she goes out and prances all around it. When I start it up she wants me to go, she loves running behind it and chasing it. She has never ran in front of it, but she definitely gets her exercise in with that. We go about 4 miles a day and she wants more
I forgot to add that she is 6 months old and wide open all the time
Treadmill is an excellent way to keep your Dobie in top physical condition.
I love playing hide and seek with my dobie! It’s so fun lol and cute to peek out and watch him look for me
Have you tried it with all the lights out in the pitch black? It's amazing to see how much they rely on their nose (and how well it works)!
Hello... I want to get another doberman. Should I get a doberman of the same age or I should go for a puppy
Get a Dobermann instead 😜
I'll be my new puppy in a few weeks, I will take a week off anf then my partner will be home (FIFO) for 9 days after that I'm a little concerned about maintaining his routine.
I’m a casual runner, I run anywhere from 12 - 15 miles per week 3-4 miles at a time. I have a 4 month on Doberman. Will it be too much to bring him out with me on these runs ???
Can these dogs handle that kind of exercise?
I didn't get mine cropped and bobbed walk and play everyday and I run my puppy cooper every day !!!
So good you keep him active. Great name too! Mine is Cooper also!
if my human were to get a doberman AS A SECOND dog for me to play with would that work? or are they to big for me? my human lets me walk next to the bike, and i love running and teasing bigger dog with my agile movement. :D
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john: thank-you for the video/My doberman is getting older/ The video gives refreshing approach/Jessie /My doberman loves if other read this to play me hide small bits of salami/pepporoini/meat ect..around room/I put him outside then you can see him catch the scent and the game/ they need positive praise/attention/ its a challenge to keep them busy/ Jason
Bro, do thread mill is enough for American dobermann, is it good exercise? ?
Yea they are really a handful. Would not recommend if you do not have the energy or time to constantly be able to give them attentioj
0:44 dang you keep your camera on all day, even when you go out to exercise? :P
LOLLLL those of us who live a Doberman life style...”active” have no problems. As for getting a second Dobe, they call me fearless, not foolish. 😎
Oh I'm sure you'd have LOTS of fun with a second Dobie! Your bank account may not though... Haha
Doberman Planet ... LoL I have down sized my pac from 4 to 1. At 67 my better days are behind me. 😎
Gotta dial it back at some point I suppose. I'm sure they were all amazing dogs though!
Love your videos but I can't get the links below to work. It says "warning: Potential security risk" :(
I bought two female litter mates from a good breeder but one of them was utterly vicious with the other. The submissive pup ended up being born with only one kidney, and the existing one wasn’t fully formed and she also had some gut issues; we had to put her to sleep the day before she turned 9 months old. They came from a very large litter (13). The remaining dog is now almost 2 years of age but, as much as she loves the company of other dogs, I think that Princess Amber would have her royal nose put right out of joint if another dog came to live here; I don’t think she’s willing to share her Mummy on a full-time basis ;) haha. Oh, and she doesn’t like the water... or playing fetch. She’ll find food, and ONLY food (or her Kong... so I can stuff it for her). I bought some obstacle/agility things for the girls when they were very young, but they ate/smashed it all. And Amber doesn’t like bubbles. She does, however, have her own version of a flirt pole... it’s one of our big, plastic rakes... she loves that even more than food (dare I say it... yes, I do!). And hide and seek is the next game for us to play... on a 2 acre property, half of which is native bushland. I think I need to check out some more of your vids ;)
Sounds like a great place to play hide and seek! Haha. Thanks so much for watching!
Another video of Doovermann 😜
When you find out that teaching tricks to your pets is not as easy clicking a button in a game. You actually have to teach them, damn.
Hello sir ! I have a question . I mentioned to my family I wanted a Doberman after doing TONS of research and I feel like I’m ready . They all responded on how they are very aggressive especially with little kids I’m starting to think about my choice .
Is that true ? I haven’t found a Doberman owner say they are very aggressive .
Keep watching these videos! Dobermans are GREAT family dogs. Being a guard dog means that they're loyal, not aggressive. Good with kids. ❤️
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@@victoriavilla193 How are things now 2 years later?
I know a very good thing u can train a dog a to do that will definitely ware them out.... u can train them to jump. But idk if that’s a great idea Bc they are very smart dogs and might jump the fence 😅😂
I’d looove to get another dobie!!! But my girlie would be annoyed with it
How do I get my Doberman to play fetch he won’t even pay attention to the ball or a toy or a frisbee I am open and need help
Hello sir. Can I buy doberman because I am a fist time that bringing dog to home my bro has one of that europen so please help me sir for fist time owner.
My doberman gets over an hour every day in the park I run him hard I'm sure he gets more exercise than most dogs having a open field by my house sure helps
4:58 Or when they sprained something and need to convalesce!
I love playing with the frisbee because I pretend to throw it and my pup goes running and then looks confused and looks back at me 😂
2nd doberman 😳😩 im tired already
At what age can I start this with my dobie , it's less than 8 weeks old
Right now, focus on socialization - just take him everywhere and introduce him to everything you can think of, all different kinds of people, other dogs, animals, situations, noises, smells, everything. It'll wear out his little brain, like when you go on a vacation to a new place. Taking a puppy class will also start training on the right foot, and usually there's a puppy play time included, to help socialize the puppies with each other.
In future, avoid getting a dog before they’re 8 weeks old. Dogs who are separated from their mothers and siblings too early can have serious behavioral issues later in life.
For now, introduce the puppy to everything you can. Walking over grates, meeting cats, birds, other dogs, children, adults, and introduce commands early.
Lyre Paradox you can’t take a dog to see other before he gets all his shots tho
I feel a little bad for my 8 week Doberman puppy, I think we overexercise today. How long do they need to exercise???
I wss just telling my husband i wanna get another one!
I think you should! :-)
Don't forget teaching them Tricks! Wears out their brain and the AKC actually offers trick dog titles now. 😁
I live on the ocean so I'm good !!
Perfect. Running in sand is such a good workout for the dog also.
How much exercise does a 2 months old puppy need?
Jaydip Patel I would keep it very low. If you do too much in puppy stages it could have some negative effects on the joints in older ages. You also don’t want to give too much stamina in the puppy stage. How much exercise does depend on the dog itself of course. I would watch the dog and how it acts if it is tired. A puppy should sleep quite a lot at this age, so you could say it should be around 70% of sleeping and resting. The rest can be used to train and play.
Hi thanks for the video I love watching all your video's. Just finished a 7 week rookie dog training with my 15 month old bitch. The trainer suggest I do not play chasing the ball with her as it is building her pray drive. He's probably right. I have tried tug but it tended to make her mouthy so stopped that. I like some of your ideas and I will try and implement them. Delayed fetch obstical course and flirt pole. In England we have very small gardens and homes so Hyde and seek is out. Great video thank you.
Is it legal for me to watch these videos and use the advice for my ROTTWEILER??
Only if you promise to consider getting a Doberman in the future. 😉
my 6 year old dobie just likes to sleep in the house bjut when outside likes to dig holes. She doesnt like playing with toys never r4eally has
I dont know what is my doobie suffering from she is 3 months old
She is peeing in her bed while sleeping 🤔
Im really worried help me
I'd take her out to pee more often. Her bladder control may not be very strong while she's sleeping as she's still a baby, so if you take her out more often, say every hour or two, she won't have any pee in her while she's sleeping.
My husband came up with another treat for our dog that he can't destroy and is reusable. We bought lengths of straight pvc pipe and plumbing elbows at the hardware store. He cut the straight pipes into 2 1/2 " lengths and filled them with kibble mixed with canned dog food. Then we froze the "Pipe bones" and just give them to him when we want to reward him in the evenings.
That sounds so interesting! I would love to see one of those!!!
You didnt really went for running didnt you
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At 00:45
Oh! No I didn't... I would have been all sweaty and nasty in the rest of my video. I doubt you would have enjoyed seeing that! Haha.
You speak too much 😁