I've wanted a doberman for years now, but I'm just waiting until the time is right to welcome one into my life. In the meantime, I'm doing a lot of research so I know what I'm getting myself into! Your videos help a lot with that :)
@@nikolasbravos5636 not yet! my family has 4 dogs rn, so i’m waiting to move out before i look into bringing one home. for now i’m just doing research :)
They want to be with you. The more love you give, the more love you get. They are the best. The cruelest thing ever, is putting them in the back yard or being heavy handed. They are gentle and sweet. THE BEST.
That's so great to hear, Liutaio! It really means a lot when other Doberman owners can relate to these videos! Thanks so much for reaching out and don't be a stranger! :)
I've learned that dobermans can tell time. Crowley will start barking at me at the same times daily at play outside time and bed time. It never fails. He also stares at the front door when it's time for the grandchildren to be dropped off.
hi doberman planet, we just got our doberman puppy last week! she is amazing on the first night she woke up once. thank you for all of the advice on dobermans if it weren’t for u me and my family wouldn’t even think about getting a doberman! there an amazing breed!!
Just got my Doberman puppy yesterday! She’s doing so good! I’ve watching almost all of Doberman planet videos and utilizing the training practices and she’s already letting me know when she needs to potty. She slept all night her first night without an accident in her kennel. I’m so proud of her!!! She’s so smart, even though I knew that before getting her, I am still impressed.
@@sonisam5782 she’s amazing! My big ole snuggle bug. She listens to commands and generally knows what I want from her she just turned one and went through heat at 10 months. Definitely acted out during that time and chewed some things up but doesn’t do that otherwise. She’s cage trained so she’ll sit in her cage if I leave her in there. When she does have accidents in the house (VERY RARELY) she knows she messed up and will put herself in her cage while I clean it up. I take her to the dog park everyday, her recall is really on point. She definitely has A LOT of energy. Since she’s turned one I noticed a huge jump in energy. Usually if I took her to the dog park and played fetch for an hour she’d be done for the rest of the day but now it seems like I need to make time for walk as well. She just turned one last month. She’s very protective but never aggressive. Velcro dog is REAL. When I have class at home, she will literally rest her head on my leg all day or lay right next to me. If I get up to go to the bathroom, she comes with me, if I close the bathroom door she waits right outside of it and waits for me to come out. If you’re thinking about a Doberman, definitely get one. There’s always an immediate kinship when I see someone else with a Doberman we always end up chatting for awhile and just sharing our love for the breed.
@@sonisam5782 I take her training very seriously, I put her in puppy classes as soon as I could (9 weeks) and had her on them for 3 months. That made a HUGE difference. I would have been completely lost without them and I’m not sure she’d be so well behaved. I can take her into stores and restaurants and she knows how to act. I’ve taken her into my doctors appointment and therapy appointments as well bc she is my service dog. My dobie is around 90 lbs so I feel like i have to very responsible with how she acts. I’m cautious when there’s kids running around. She’s never hurt or jumped on a kid but I’d rather not wait until an accident happens to become cautious of that. Not that I’d think she intentionally hurt them but bc she is so big and heavy even if she jumps on them it could be harmful. But! She doesn’t jump on people usually. It’s really just a precaution. Having a large dog means more responsibility.
I wish I would have watched your channel before I got mine.. not that there is anything wrong with her, she's amazing, there just things I would have done differently..one big thing I would recommend to everyone is make sure you socialize your dog as much as possible. Take them around other people, other dogs, kids, other animals, and continue to do this even when they are fully grown. I think this is key to having a good doberman or possibly having a doberman with issues...I also don't think it's ever you late to teach your dog something new...if you haven't socialized your puppy ...slowly begin to socialize your adult doberman, just be super safe when doing so. They protect you, but it's also your job to protect them :)
My advice: Have patience. Don’t give up and stay consistent. At one point, every doberman owner has thought that there dobe is a devil and that they’re a lost cause. Trust us, if you keep on doing what your doing everything will turn out good.
So true, I rehomed a European imported doberman 3wks ago that some young couple had decided wasn't for them after paying nearly 3k some twelve weeks earlier.. not house trained, underweight the poor boy didn't even respond to his name.. I already had a 3yr old boxer bitch who is well dialled in....It's only been 3 weeks and the dog Zeus has been making good progress, I'm with the dogs all the time, although there have been some devils spawn moments.. Im up for the challenge knowing the rewards that will be tenfold in the near future.. I always believed boxer dogs were the biggest clowns in the dog world.. I was wrong.. that prize has to go to the doberman.. they really are an amazing breed.
I started socializing a little late, when he was 7 months old. He has gotten a lot better. I really want to turn him into a trail dog whether it takes 1 year or 4 years. Thank you for the amazing video , really helps me bond with my dog.
That's so encouraging to hear, Randall! You are right that socialization will get better with more time and outings. We are happy you and your pup have such a close (and getting closer) connection!
We have two right now and the best advice I can give is to plan on spending lots of time with your Doberman. That time is not spent, it is time invested because they are such a loyal breed that there will come a day when you realize how much your Doberman has added to your life ( lots of time spent training to receive ten-fold the love returned).
I’ve had two rescues. One came from neglect and one from neglect and abuse. Be patient, it may take time but once they feel comfortable and confident again and know they can trust you, it’s a whole new ballgame. I have never raised one from a pup but that time might come at some point and I will follow the same advice.
Heard a rule of thumb from another doberman owner that mental exercise is 4x more effective than physical towards keeping a doberman happy all day! 15 mins of a treat puzzle vs 1 hour walk... I try to keep this in mind as we used to just walk/run our doberman 4+ miles per day to achieve the same result
I've had dobermans for 45 yrs! I'm always bringing in other dogs, big and small because I rescue and find dogs in the streets. Thats actually how I get all my dogs, from shelters or find them in the streets. YES, EVEN MY DOBES!!! Socialize, socialize, socialize. Did I mention SOCIALIZE????? Also, do not punish your dogs! Same thing with your human kids. Don't punish, TEACH. I am with mine 24/7. Thats the way they like it. (I do too).
I have 3 of these beautiful dogs and love them all. So well behaved and devoted. I can leave them alone in the house for hours with food on the counter and they won't touch it. I have an 80 acre horse ranch in the mountains so there is never a lack of things to give them exercise or new challenges. They know who belongs here and who doesn't...they love the horses and cats and ignore the chickens but if a ground squirrel or anything crosses their paths that don't belong...they go to work.
Great vid. Dobermans are the original Velcro dogs. Have had 2 over the past 2 decades. And they are great with kids. Affectionate, Naturally protective and fiercely loyal. I would advise against getting a Doberman if you plan on leaving him/her alone in an apartment. You need someone at home or get daycare. Dobbies do have issues of separation anxiety.
They will adjust, some slower than others and some quickly. I had my last Dobe for a few years before I was forced to move to a 1 bedroom with her. The first week we got some complaints about her barking (while we left for work for 8 hours) but just wrote everyone on the floor a note to let them know this was new for her and was adjusting and that we were taking measures to fix the barking. After that she was fine, got her out 3-4 times a day to run and walk, which is VITAL if you're living in apartment. We were there for 4-5 years before getting her back into a house with us. She's the dobe in my avatar, lived to 13.
Jaisekhar, what a great point! Here is an article about how long you can leave a Doberman home alone that will help anyone struggling with this issue: www.dobermanplanet.com/how-long-can-you-leave-a-doberman-home-alone/ and one on separation anxiety: www.dobermanplanet.com/how-to-handle-a-needy-doberman-a-simple-guide/. We hope this helps! Great advice!
@@DobermanPlanet Nice to get a response from a fellow Doberman fanatic. Love your channel and the insights that you offer and especially about the many misconceptions/carnards that are spread about the most magnificent dogs on this planet
We have two dobies. Our male just turned 5 and our female is about to turn 4. I do not regret having our dobermans. Barrett and Ember our truly the best.
Over the past 50 years I've been an owner of Dobermans as rescues and one as my own baby pup I raised myself. Everything in this video is so true. But please imagine Dobies need,, of exercise, attention, training (plus food, water, vet visits). These are all things you can work creatively into your lifestyle, if you think about it. Dobies love to run, yes! When my pup was old enough, I'd have her run alongside my and my horse to short trail rides. I'd take her to my classes at college. Nor one prof objected. Times have changed. maybe, but think creatively on how you can socialize, exercise and involve your Dobie into your life. Dobies take on your life. so take then into yours. The people in your life would be bedazzled!
My Doberman loves agility training. I live in my RV in a nice park and he loves jumping on all the logs, over fences, chasing squirrels, jumping in the lake chasing ducks...he’s my favorite dog I’ve ever had and he’s only one!
My dog is 62,5% doberman 25%giant schnauzer 12,5 % german drahthaar. He behaves like a doberman 100pound very lovely intelligent playfull and obedient. 2.5 years old now love him very much ❤ My best friend. I follow this channel because Kefas is a doberman in disguise.
People get dogs and in many cases represents their selves. I like and one day I ll get doberman because is an athletic dog, powerful, strong, fast, excellent personality and skills.
I love Dobermans owned different types of dogs growing up. 20yrs ago I got my first Dobi and I will forever be a Doberman owner. They are the best and I love how they follow you even to the bathroom. Smart, loving and they can be clowns make you laugh the best dogs.
Thanks so much for this video! After a decade of waiting, I’m finally in a position to adopt my first Doberman, and your channel’s been a huge help - and a massive confidence booster!
I’m getting a new Doberman soon once I sell my motorcycle, I’m really excited and watching these videos are just making me antsy! Thanks for the content!
I’ve got a 10 month old Doberman (Kane), who is such a sweetheart. I guess my one piece of advice I would have with them is patience. This is especially key when they are going through their hormonal teenage stage (as my little guy is). You very much have to go back to the basics, as their attention tends to go as their confidence grows, all part of the fun though! Love the content, Arlo is looking great!
My advise research exercise for all seasons. I like in Pa and we get snow. In order to make sure he gets exercise I have him enrolled in a Dog Daycare.
I got my dude when he was a couple of years old, and I have no idea what his life was before then. He’s pretty much impossible to socialise, and has some phobias I can’t figure out. Maybe think twice before adopting a mature dobie. If (when) I have another, it will be from a puppy.
We absolutely adore our doberman! I love watching your UA-cam channel. You address basically all of my boys idiosyncrasies...lol. This breed is like no other in the absolute best way!
I watched this channel for a couple of weeks before I brought my puppy home and that prepared us, we knew what to expect and honestly have had an amazing experience! Our fur baby is 10 weeks old 👑Louis 🐾
Love to see Arlo enjoying his outing with you.. they pay back in multiple dividends is so true...🥰🥰🥰🥰 best breed ever Thanks for making such lovely videos John. Arlo n u show the real strong loving bond
I have a red Doberman she's 11 years old now but when she was a pup the best thing I found for her was a large deer horn she would chew on that thing for hours
i agree with everything here. one particular thing that stuck out to me is when you said some lines require more/less exercise. my 1yr old pup is perfectly happy with 45 minutes of exercise on hot days. i got him from a breeder that has focused on breeding calm, pet-ish dobermans (i know i know, save your effort people). he does require quite a bit of mental stimulation though. he's with me 24 hours a day and i find myself "testing" him and teaching him new commands all through the day (i have breaks throughout my work day where i just like to work him). and the socialization...that was the best thing i ever did for my pup. ever since he finished his immunizations, i took him to work with me every single day. there are always new people, new sounds, new smells, new environments. he's suuuper gentle and people friendly
I've had five Dobies over the past 43 years (with a long break from 1986 to October 2020, when I got Guinness here in Korea), and they are the only breed for me. From childhood our family has had many different breeds, but started with the Doberman when I was in high School back in Concord, California in 1974: our first dogs were an Akita and a Dachshund when I was born and lived in Japan from 1957 to '61. Though I love all dogs and have trained several Labrador and Golden Retrievers, and I do love the Retrievers, I would never have any other dog unless I had at least one or two Dobies in the house. Unfortunately, living in an apartment in Korea limits me to one, so I must wait until retiring next year and moving back to American before considering more. And John, just yesterday I watched your video of the Dog Mountain Rescue, and I would love to visit there in the future to get a couple and give them a good, loving home, which they deserve. My retirement dream is actually to work at or own a dog (preferably for Dobies) rescue center. I know I droned on, so to get to the point of my writing is advice: my number one advice is, if you want a Doberman, make sure you can afford them more than just a "hours" of walks. They definitely need to exert themselves to exhaustion. Since Guinness lives in an apartment, I take him out for his poop and at least 45 minutes when we first wake up and another at 7:30 p.m., same length and then some shorter training walks throughout the day, we normally get to the dog park and a friend's cattle farm three to four times a week, and it is just not enough, and the biggest problem here is we are currently in the monsoon season (constant rain and Guinness does not like being in the rain), so we have to walk in the basement car parking lot. As John said, Dobie owners can go on and on about their dogs, and I would love to do so about Guinness, who BTW just turned 10 months yesterday (the 1st). Enjoy your Dobies everyone.
I have a doberman Shephard mix rescue. She recently became a certified therapy dog, so she now has 2 jobs..Visiting patients at the hospital and also part of the child read to a dog program at the library. We do training twice a week and now are training for beginning rally..and in the future also beginning agility. She's a big love bug and does like to follow me and my other dog everywhere. Great video and agree with your comments
Wow nice video John!! So true! DOBERMAN always in action, i know ! MY Finn has now intrest in toys for long, he just won't MY to go for a run and mental playing, he is soooooo smart.so proud of my Finn the doberman ,MISTER BELGIUM 😄grts from belgium from Finn the doberman and Maja 😉❤
🤣❤️yes, the attention tip LOL I cuddle with my girl every night while watching TV, if I don’t … she gets pesty. Big ass 80lb baby 😍 Karma was my first ever dog and she was the best decision I ever made. It’s been an intense journey, but I’m so proud of who she’s become (WITH LOTS OF HARD WORK AND TLC OF COURSE). Doberman’s are also extremely adaptable to their environment and a lot of people don’t realize that. I live in smaller Toronto condo (850sqft) and my dog is so well behaved. Why?… Because I keep her very well exercised and disciplined. MY MAIN TIP TO ANYONE WANTING A DOBERMAN: I believe that a lazy person CANNOT own a Doberman. I’m sorry to say. I know it all seems like fun and games lol but its difficult. The breed is very high energy (crack of dawn wake up calls and 2-4 walks a day if you don’t have a yard), the breed is stubborn and extremely intelligent so if you are lazy, they find new ways to disobey you and outsmart you. Lastly, they have strong and dominant personalities and I believe if they sense that you can’t control them, they will control you 😉
We got a boxer puppy right around the same time as COVID started, so socializing him it has been difficult. I would love to get a Doberman puppy as a companion to my boxer next year. Could you please make a video or post some comments about how to bring a new puppy to a household with existing dogs in a successful manner? Best wishes
Your videos are the best mate. I have a 9 month old Doberman in Australia and your videos have helped me out so much. It's just the two of us and I work full-time but he the happiest and best behaved puppy. He is my first Doberman and they are the best breed.
Great video John Find your pups favourite toy and only use that for outdoor exercise and training. When Nyx sees me pull out her blue and orange chuckit, she knows exactly what's coming. When the game/training is over that toy gets taken and placed out of sight. Also, she's not allowed to walk home with that toy in her mouth. Cheers
I am searching for a Doberman for my Best Friend. I used to have a Female Dob several years ago. I have a large yard now, and I want a Doberman to fill it. Anyone with info about Dobermans being for sale in Michigan, please share with me.
@@carolqueenbee1227 I'm from Ontario so I started with the CKC then picked the breed, then my province. I assume the AKC is the exact same. That's probably your best bet looking for a Dobermann in Michigan.
Amazing video... Arlo has grown to be such a handsome young guy!!! So true statement"they are the kind of dogs you speak about forever in your life till yu die and even after" best statement John👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you for all your informative videos! We got our first dobie 7 years ago, she was an amazing dog. Unfortunately she passed away earlier this year and our home has felt so empty. We just put a down payment for our newest addition💜 Thanks to your videos we looked into more information with the breeders and the health of the parents. You really can’t guarantee the length of life you will get from your pet, but losing Brooke so early in her life taught us some lessens. We have our whole family watching your videos so they can help with the raising of our new little lady when she arrives! Thank you again for doing what you are doing! Arlo is a beautiful pup and we love watching him grow!!
Great advice! If you do it right from the beginning, spending quality time with your Doberman will automatically become high on your list because they will be so awesome and fun. John, Loved hearing you spell Dog Park…..we have to spell bubbles and play 😂🤣😂
I have 4 female dobermans my 8 month old is fierce and bites All of them. I don’t know what to do. The other 3 are total calm and cuties. 9 years; 1 year old; 8 month and 4 months.
I just got MY 1st but not my husband's 1st dobby.... 7/22/23..... She is 7 weeks old.... about 10 days early....but from CO to AZ and back..... 7/21-7/7/22.... She is doing AWESOME with her Berner Bro.... Any anticipated issues that you could point out and advise on?!?!?!?
Trifecta ! Back - to Back - to Back great videos, John! I mark my Sundays by your Doberman videos! My advice is to think carefully before you commit yourself to a Doberman. Just today, I was thinking how I finally got Vladimir Putin to where I want him, after 4 years! Then I took him to a gas station and he got of the leash, and came inside the store, looking for me! But he didn't go out in traffic, or drift off. And find as good a breeder as possible. I live in Mississippi and I found a breeder in N.J. He was kind enough to ship him to me at 8 weeks old. I told him what I needed a dog for, and he sent me a gangster! At 7 months old he lunged at a violent drug dealer who was laying in wait for me! He hasn't been aggressive since! I could have a calmer Doberman if I neutered him, like so many people do, but then, how could I call him my friend? Besides, on a utility level, taking his boys, could slow him down a fraction - enough time for a bad guy to get the better of a situation!
Thanks so much for your kind words, Raymond! We really appreciate you sharing your experience with us, too. They definitely are a time commitment, but well worth it, as you know!
Agree on everything. Dobies need a diverse life for best social interaction. I'm fortunate to have my Daisy 24/7 with me. She is a shop pup and has a ton of random clients,delivery driver's, and salespeople coming in and out. One thing I do on weekend's is to do the dog park/field thing. Ball throwing and training reinforcement. We might go to 2 to 3 places to visit. Dobies are conversation magnets. Hanging out with people or passer byes are a positive way to talk about the breed. I do use a training collar when in public. Daisy loves everyone and small children. Other dogs? What we're working one. I never ever have to use the correction mode. Just me putting around her neck.,.she understands to behave. Dobermans are highly superior in intelligence. Super sensitive so you almost need to treat them as humans. Funny. They are so smart you almost forget they are dogs. They will be you're best friend and companion. I would have a whole pack of these beautiful animals if only the energy they require. If you are thinking of getting a dobie... helpful tip. Try a find a good family or person who already has one. It has helped me for sure. Dobermans are very particular and have a play style that looks different when playing with other breeds. Good luck and please don't commit to that dog without considering all that comes with ownership.
Loki (my doberman puppy) and I LOVE watching your videos! As many hours/days of research I did about this beautiful breed and your videos still educate me more and more! As always thank you so much for your dedication to this breed! Can't wait for the next video! 👌👏
Our dobie died of a liver disease called hepatitis. This was due to the grain-free food we were giving her which we were told by so many that was the best food to give our dog. This turned out to be false, in fact, all the vets I took her too when she started having problems ALL told me to stay away from grain-free dog food. Stick to Science Diet, Purina, or any other name brand was their advice. She was the ABSOLUTE BEST DOG IVE EVER HAD!!! And watching Arlo, there playing and being cute reminds me so much of our sweet girl. Man. I miss her. Great with kids too
Arlo is such a beautiful boy! The advice I would give us that be aware that Dobermans tend to be"clingy". So if you don't like a dog everywhere you are, this isn't the breed for you.
My first Doberman was quite independent and didn’t need constant companionship. My current girl has separation anxiety. You’re right, they need daily activities, daily visits to the dog park if possible, or a run on the beach. Without those two things my girl destroys the house. .
Hi, Darren! Glad to have you join us!! Thanks so much for the kind words and for taking the time to leave a comment. We're glad to hear your rescue Dobie has been a blessing in your life! We hope you have many more years of fun together that bond you even closer to each other!
I just rescued a 3 year old girl that wasn’t trained all that much. She counter surfs and will only ever follow my commands if I have food. We’ve been working daily for a month solid since she came home and man she’s stubborn unless I have goodies. Help!!! Btw we exercise daily and play games as well
Thanks for all the years of bringing us videos, John. It is much appreciated! If I may, I would like to ask your advice. I’ve been informing me on Dobermanns now for over a year as I am interested in getting one. I’ve had a Malinois and a cross between a German Shepherd and a border collie before. Covid and lockdown has led people to buy dogs and as the restrictions are being eased these lockdown dogs are now being dumped. I’ve looked at websites from rescue centres and found some 1-year old Dobermanns waiting for a new owner to come by. May I ask your advice/thoughts on so-called rescue Dobermanns. I assume they’re not properly trained etc. What would you recommend? I hope my question here makes sense.
@@suzannethepatriot8049 Thanks for your reply, Suzanne. Much appreciated! That's what I've heard from people who have adopted a rescue dog: bit more attention needed, but very rewarding.
I volunteer for a Doberman rescue and have rescued five over the years. IMO, a rescue dog will bond with their new owner extremely tightly. Don't worry about that part!! Dogs seem to go through a process when coming into a new home. They are trying to figure out the new rules and to see if they are safe and if they are loved. Likely they will be on best behavior for a period of time, sometimes months. Once they do relax into the new situation, then you really see what they are all about. Everything John talks about in this video apply equally well to rescued dogs! Just understand that patience, love, consistency and more love will help you and your rescue dog do well together. A good breed rescue will have had the dog in a foster home and can give you a good head start on what to expect. Of course, just a guideline, as the dog will be reserved for a period of time. But, you can get some information on compatibility with other animals, leash walking, housebroken or not, and many traits if you adopt from a good rescue. And, if I could add one other thought. Don't overlook senior dogs (age 7 and above). There is quite a special bond when you give a senior dog a second chance on life! They seem to know they've hit the jackpot and they will love you like you can't imagine! That's been my experience.
I would love to get a doberman, i have a chihuahua who is still a pup and i e joyed training him (he learned tricks quickly as if he wanted to please me) however he is more for the wife and is a small dog which is fine however i would love to have a doberman as a second dog but i am unsure how it would be around a smaller dog 😕
I am looking to get a dobberman as my first dog so I have been doing some research and I see lots of them with clipped tails and clipped ears or tape on the ears. Is this something necessary for just a family dog or just the working ones? And would it be good/safe to train it as a puppy then when it is abit older get it guard dog training or do the guard dog training from the beginning. And would it be bad for the dog if it was left at home from just and example 8:30 am - 3:30 pm but keeping a good routine like 30 mins of activity in the morning then another hour when I would get home. Sorry alot of questions but much very appreciated if answered
My advice is as much as you put into this breed is what you will get out of it. If ask yourself what can I do to make this dog the best dog and give them the life he/she needs instead of what can this dog do for me? You will get it back 10 fold. Granted this breed is outstandingly beautiful. BUT if you arent willing or able to give them what they need for their mind and body, you are gonna have a hard road ahead and maybe this breed isnt for you. I have rescued and rehabilitated multiple Dobermans that have been surrendered with aggression issues, possessiveness, fear, anti social, and depression that do a 360° as soon as their needs are met and become the best dog on the block. A true example of how amazing this breed is. I currently have an 8 year old that was surrendered 8 months ago with ALL the problems and warning labels you could put on a Doberman including having no clue how to walk on a leash. Today she walks off leash, is social, driven, obedient, had a plethora of tricks in her back pocket and is the best example of an American Doberman. As you said be an advocate for this breed by showcasing exactly how epic they can be. And that means being self sacrificing of your time and energy. But I tell you, IT IS WORTH IT.
Arlo remembers me so much my older Kurt, who passed away two years ago. Could not gree more with all your recommendations. Question: What do you think of taking a long (several months) small/miduim size caravan trip with a young Dobbie on board? Appreciate your suggestions. Greetings from Bolivia
I've wanted a doberman for years now, but I'm just waiting until the time is right to welcome one into my life. In the meantime, I'm doing a lot of research so I know what I'm getting myself into! Your videos help a lot with that :)
Me, too!
u get a dobbie yet?? Mine coming in 10 days, not to make u dobbie anxious lmao
@@nikolasbravos5636 not yet! my family has 4 dogs rn, so i’m waiting to move out before i look into bringing one home. for now i’m just doing research :)
@@morganzme267 I'm getting a dobie in about a year
They want to be with you. The more love you give, the more love you get. They are the best. The cruelest thing ever, is putting them in the back yard or being heavy handed. They are gentle and sweet. THE BEST.
Evrything's said Is right. I'm an italian owner of a hungarian/russian champion Dobermann and I agree with all your suggestions 👍💪🐾❤️🐾
That's so great to hear, Liutaio! It really means a lot when other Doberman owners can relate to these videos! Thanks so much for reaching out and don't be a stranger! :)
I've learned that dobermans can tell time. Crowley will start barking at me at the same times daily at play outside time and bed time. It never fails. He also stares at the front door when it's time for the grandchildren to be dropped off.
I've noticed this too, but I think other breeds, can do this too.
Some, better than others!
My dobie wakes me up in the morning 😊😊😊
HI FROM PORTUGAL 🇵🇹
hi doberman planet, we just got our doberman puppy last week! she is amazing on the first night she woke up once. thank you for all of the advice on dobermans if it weren’t for u me and my family wouldn’t even think about getting a doberman! there an amazing breed!!
good luck and socialize her I also recommend the doberman subreddit.
That's so great to hear, Adam!!! We are extremely happy for you and that everything went well your first night home! Great to hear!
@@namishkesavan4053 thank u! i will check it out.
@@DobermanPlanet thank you so much and keep up with the amazing content!
No dog in planet can reflects their owners more than a Doberman. Your doing an amazing thing for people to fall in love with dobbz, even me.
Just got my Doberman puppy yesterday! She’s doing so good! I’ve watching almost all of Doberman planet videos and utilizing the training practices and she’s already letting me know when she needs to potty. She slept all night her first night without an accident in her kennel. I’m so proud of her!!! She’s so smart, even though I knew that before getting her, I am still impressed.
How’s she doing now ?
What about now? How is she behaving?
@@sonisam5782 she’s amazing! My big ole snuggle bug. She listens to commands and generally knows what I want from her she just turned one and went through heat at 10 months. Definitely acted out during that time and chewed some things up but doesn’t do that otherwise. She’s cage trained so she’ll sit in her cage if I leave her in there. When she does have accidents in the house (VERY RARELY) she knows she messed up and will put herself in her cage while I clean it up. I take her to the dog park everyday, her recall is really on point. She definitely has A LOT of energy. Since she’s turned one I noticed a huge jump in energy. Usually if I took her to the dog park and played fetch for an hour she’d be done for the rest of the day but now it seems like I need to make time for walk as well. She just turned one last month. She’s very protective but never aggressive. Velcro dog is REAL. When I have class at home, she will literally rest her head on my leg all day or lay right next to me. If I get up to go to the bathroom, she comes with me, if I close the bathroom door she waits right outside of it and waits for me to come out. If you’re thinking about a Doberman, definitely get one. There’s always an immediate kinship when I see someone else with a Doberman we always end up chatting for awhile and just sharing our love for the breed.
@@sonisam5782 I take her training very seriously, I put her in puppy classes as soon as I could (9 weeks) and had her on them for 3 months. That made a HUGE difference. I would have been completely lost without them and I’m not sure she’d be so well behaved. I can take her into stores and restaurants and she knows how to act. I’ve taken her into my doctors appointment and therapy appointments as well bc she is my service dog. My dobie is around 90 lbs so I feel like i have to very responsible with how she acts. I’m cautious when there’s kids running around. She’s never hurt or jumped on a kid but I’d rather not wait until an accident happens to become cautious of that. Not that I’d think she intentionally hurt them but bc she is so big and heavy even if she jumps on them it could be harmful. But! She doesn’t jump on people usually. It’s really just a precaution. Having a large dog means more responsibility.
I wish I would have watched your channel before I got mine.. not that there is anything wrong with her, she's amazing, there just things I would have done differently..one big thing I would recommend to everyone is make sure you socialize your dog as much as possible. Take them around other people, other dogs, kids, other animals, and continue to do this even when they are fully grown. I think this is key to having a good doberman or possibly having a doberman with issues...I also don't think it's ever you late to teach your dog something new...if you haven't socialized your puppy ...slowly begin to socialize your adult doberman, just be super safe when doing so. They protect you, but it's also your job to protect them :)
My advice: Have patience. Don’t give up and stay consistent. At one point, every doberman owner has thought that there dobe is a devil and that they’re a lost cause. Trust us, if you keep on doing what your doing everything will turn out good.
Well said, well said!
So true!
YES!!! Mine is at 8 months and I swear she is a devil lol very adorable one though
So true, I rehomed a European imported doberman 3wks ago that some young couple had decided wasn't for them after paying nearly 3k some twelve weeks earlier.. not house trained, underweight the poor boy didn't even respond to his name..
I already had a 3yr old boxer bitch who is well dialled in....It's only been 3 weeks and the dog Zeus has been making good progress, I'm with the dogs all the time, although there have been some devils spawn moments.. Im up for the challenge knowing the rewards that will be tenfold in the near future..
I always believed boxer dogs were the biggest clowns in the dog world.. I was wrong.. that prize has to go to the doberman.. they really are an amazing breed.
@@rickyraw5457 This sounds like a UA-cam video. Get going!
And send me a message when you get there!
I started socializing a little late, when he was 7 months old. He has gotten a lot better. I really want to turn him into a trail dog whether it takes 1 year or 4 years. Thank you for the amazing video , really helps me bond with my dog.
That's so encouraging to hear, Randall! You are right that socialization will get better with more time and outings. We are happy you and your pup have such a close (and getting closer) connection!
We have two right now and the best advice I can give is to plan on spending lots of time with your Doberman. That time is not spent, it is time invested because they are such a loyal breed that there will come a day when you realize how much your Doberman has added to your life ( lots of time spent training to receive ten-fold the love returned).
I’ve had two rescues. One came from neglect and one from neglect and abuse. Be patient, it may take time but once they feel comfortable and confident again and know they can trust you, it’s a whole new ballgame. I have never raised one from a pup but that time might come at some point and I will follow the same advice.
Heard a rule of thumb from another doberman owner that mental exercise is 4x more effective than physical towards keeping a doberman happy all day! 15 mins of a treat puzzle vs 1 hour walk... I try to keep this in mind as we used to just walk/run our doberman 4+ miles per day to achieve the same result
I've had dobermans for 45 yrs! I'm always bringing in other dogs, big and small because I rescue and find dogs in the streets. Thats actually how I get all my dogs, from shelters or find them in the streets. YES, EVEN MY DOBES!!! Socialize, socialize, socialize. Did I mention SOCIALIZE????? Also, do not punish your dogs! Same thing with your human kids. Don't punish, TEACH.
I am with mine 24/7. Thats the way they like it. (I do too).
I just got my red Dobie today here in Spain. He’s coming back to the U.S with me next year.
I have 3 of these beautiful dogs and love them all. So well behaved and devoted. I can leave them alone in the house for hours with food on the counter and they won't touch it. I have an 80 acre horse ranch in the mountains so there is never a lack of things to give them exercise or new challenges. They know who belongs here and who doesn't...they love the horses and cats and ignore the chickens but if a ground squirrel or anything crosses their paths that don't belong...they go to work.
Great vid. Dobermans are the original Velcro dogs. Have had 2 over the past 2 decades. And they are great with kids. Affectionate, Naturally protective and fiercely loyal.
I would advise against getting a Doberman if you plan on leaving him/her alone in an apartment. You need someone at home or get daycare. Dobbies do have issues of separation anxiety.
They will adjust, some slower than others and some quickly. I had my last Dobe for a few years before I was forced to move to a 1 bedroom with her. The first week we got some complaints about her barking (while we left for work for 8 hours) but just wrote everyone on the floor a note to let them know this was new for her and was adjusting and that we were taking measures to fix the barking. After that she was fine, got her out 3-4 times a day to run and walk, which is VITAL if you're living in apartment. We were there for 4-5 years before getting her back into a house with us. She's the dobe in my avatar, lived to 13.
Jaisekhar, what a great point! Here is an article about how long you can leave a Doberman home alone that will help anyone struggling with this issue: www.dobermanplanet.com/how-long-can-you-leave-a-doberman-home-alone/ and one on separation anxiety: www.dobermanplanet.com/how-to-handle-a-needy-doberman-a-simple-guide/. We hope this helps! Great advice!
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Nice to get a response from a fellow Doberman fanatic. Love your channel and the insights that you offer and especially about the many misconceptions/carnards that are spread about the most magnificent dogs on this planet
Doberman Planet - my happy place. Arlo rocks!
Thank you so much for your kind words! They are much appreciated. Arlo says hi! :)
We have two dobies. Our male just turned 5 and our female is about to turn 4. I do not regret having our dobermans. Barrett and Ember our truly the best.
That's so great to hear! Barrett and Ember are, no doubt, lucky to have you as their mom!
Over the past 50 years I've been an owner of Dobermans as rescues and one as my own baby pup I raised myself. Everything in this video is so true. But please imagine Dobies need,, of exercise, attention, training (plus food, water, vet visits). These are all things you can work creatively into your lifestyle, if you think about it. Dobies love to run, yes! When my pup was old enough, I'd have her run alongside my and my horse to short trail rides. I'd take her to my classes at college. Nor one prof objected. Times have changed. maybe, but think creatively on how you can socialize, exercise and involve your Dobie into your life. Dobies take on your life. so take then into yours. The people in your life would be bedazzled!
My Doberman loves agility training. I live in my RV in a nice park and he loves jumping on all the logs, over fences, chasing squirrels, jumping in the lake chasing ducks...he’s my favorite dog I’ve ever had and he’s only one!
I should be getting my puppy next week. Cant wait to start the training.
Yessss!!!! Have fun! So excited for you.
Yay!! Congratulations on your new family member! We are happy for you both! Doberman Planet is here for resources if you need any help!
#2 and #4 is super big with my boy
My dog is 62,5% doberman 25%giant schnauzer 12,5 % german drahthaar. He behaves like a doberman 100pound very lovely intelligent playfull and obedient. 2.5 years old now love him very much ❤ My best friend. I follow this channel because Kefas is a doberman in disguise.
Velcro dog is no joke with Dobermans, love my girl 🐕🥰
People get dogs and in many cases represents their selves. I like and one day I ll get doberman because is an athletic dog, powerful, strong, fast, excellent personality and skills.
Absolutely a Great owner and cool Doberman.
I love Dobermans owned different types of dogs growing up. 20yrs ago I got my first Dobi and I will forever be a Doberman owner. They are the best and I love how they follow you even to the bathroom. Smart, loving and they can be clowns make you laugh the best dogs.
Thanks so much for this video! After a decade of waiting, I’m finally in a position to adopt my first Doberman, and your channel’s been a huge help - and a massive confidence booster!
My advice would be get a golf cart, my Doberman loves running along side, he’s sooo fast! :) 🐕
I’m getting a new Doberman soon once I sell my motorcycle, I’m really excited and watching these videos are just making me antsy! Thanks for the content!
Arlo is one of the cutest dobermans I have ever seen ! Beautiful dog ! Well tempered!!
I have a Doberman and was inspired to make a UA-cam channel Bc of you 🤎
This channel is so helpful Thank you for loving this breed so much !!!
My pup is 4 1/2 months old. And today we are going to puppy training. He is super smart so I’m hoping this will be good for us.
I have a doberman coming this month and I'm ready.
I’ve got a 10 month old Doberman (Kane), who is such a sweetheart. I guess my one piece of advice I would have with them is patience. This is especially key when they are going through their hormonal teenage stage (as my little guy is). You very much have to go back to the basics, as their attention tends to go as their confidence grows, all part of the fun though!
Love the content, Arlo is looking great!
My advise research exercise for all seasons. I like in Pa and we get snow. In order to make sure he gets exercise I have him enrolled in a Dog Daycare.
Spot on analysis of our breed!
I got my dude when he was a couple of years old, and I have no idea what his life was before then.
He’s pretty much impossible to socialise, and has some phobias I can’t figure out.
Maybe think twice before adopting a mature dobie.
If (when) I have another, it will be from a puppy.
I agree with everything especially the part about giving them a task, because mine love a good challenge.
We absolutely adore our doberman! I love watching your UA-cam channel. You address basically all of my boys idiosyncrasies...lol. This breed is like no other in the absolute best way!
As always, great video 📹👍
That Arlo really loves his dad!
Are you Richie from the Fonz? Great vids btw 👌
I watched this channel for a couple of weeks before I brought my puppy home and that prepared us, we knew what to expect and honestly have had an amazing experience! Our fur baby is 10 weeks old 👑Louis 🐾
Love to see Arlo enjoying his outing with you.. they pay back in multiple dividends is so true...🥰🥰🥰🥰 best breed ever
Thanks for making such lovely videos John. Arlo n u show the real strong loving bond
I have a red Doberman she's 11 years old now but when she was a pup the best thing I found for her was a large deer horn she would chew on that thing for hours
i agree with everything here. one particular thing that stuck out to me is when you said some lines require more/less exercise. my 1yr old pup is perfectly happy with 45 minutes of exercise on hot days. i got him from a breeder that has focused on breeding calm, pet-ish dobermans (i know i know, save your effort people). he does require quite a bit of mental stimulation though. he's with me 24 hours a day and i find myself "testing" him and teaching him new commands all through the day (i have breaks throughout my work day where i just like to work him). and the socialization...that was the best thing i ever did for my pup. ever since he finished his immunizations, i took him to work with me every single day. there are always new people, new sounds, new smells, new environments. he's suuuper gentle and people friendly
I've had five Dobies over the past 43 years (with a long break from 1986 to October 2020, when I got Guinness here in Korea), and they are the only breed for me. From childhood our family has had many different breeds, but started with the Doberman when I was in high School back in Concord, California in 1974: our first dogs were an Akita and a Dachshund when I was born and lived in Japan from 1957 to '61. Though I love all dogs and have trained several Labrador and Golden Retrievers, and I do love the Retrievers, I would never have any other dog unless I had at least one or two Dobies in the house. Unfortunately, living in an apartment in Korea limits me to one, so I must wait until retiring next year and moving back to American before considering more. And John, just yesterday I watched your video of the Dog Mountain Rescue, and I would love to visit there in the future to get a couple and give them a good, loving home, which they deserve. My retirement dream is actually to work at or own a dog (preferably for Dobies) rescue center. I know I droned on, so to get to the point of my writing is advice: my number one advice is, if you want a Doberman, make sure you can afford them more than just a "hours" of walks. They definitely need to exert themselves to exhaustion. Since Guinness lives in an apartment, I take him out for his poop and at least 45 minutes when we first wake up and another at 7:30 p.m., same length and then some shorter training walks throughout the day, we normally get to the dog park and a friend's cattle farm three to four times a week, and it is just not enough, and the biggest problem here is we are currently in the monsoon season (constant rain and Guinness does not like being in the rain), so we have to walk in the basement car parking lot. As John said, Dobie owners can go on and on about their dogs, and I would love to do so about Guinness, who BTW just turned 10 months yesterday (the 1st). Enjoy your Dobies everyone.
I have a doberman Shephard mix rescue. She recently became a certified therapy dog, so she now has 2 jobs..Visiting patients at the hospital and also part of the child read to a dog program at the library.
We do training twice a week and now are training for beginning rally..and in the future also beginning agility. She's a big love bug and does like to follow me and my other dog everywhere.
Great video and agree with your comments
Wow nice video John!! So true! DOBERMAN always in action, i know ! MY Finn has now intrest in toys for long, he just won't MY to go for a run and mental playing, he is soooooo smart.so proud of my Finn the doberman ,MISTER BELGIUM 😄grts from belgium from Finn the doberman and Maja 😉❤
Hello Maja and Finn! Great to hear from you again! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this comment!
Thank you so much for all of your videos!
You should do a video on raising a doberman with an unpredictable schedule
You made me want to get a dobie, thank you!
I’m thinking about getting a Doberman.
I have a European Doberman puppy coming around October
Your videos are so great and have been helpful for me I have been thinking of getting a Doberman
That's so great to hear, Avery! Love that you've been able to gain confidence in your decision and have found some helpful tips in these videos!
I’m on my 8th Doberman great dog if you have time for it they don’t just sit around great dogs
🤣❤️yes, the attention tip LOL I cuddle with my girl every night while watching TV, if I don’t … she gets pesty. Big ass 80lb baby 😍 Karma was my first ever dog and she was the best decision I ever made. It’s been an intense journey, but I’m so proud of who she’s become (WITH LOTS OF HARD WORK AND TLC OF COURSE). Doberman’s are also extremely adaptable to their environment and a lot of people don’t realize that. I live in smaller Toronto condo (850sqft) and my dog is so well behaved. Why?… Because I keep her very well exercised and disciplined. MY MAIN TIP TO ANYONE WANTING A DOBERMAN: I believe that a lazy person CANNOT own a Doberman. I’m sorry to say. I know it all seems like fun and games lol but its difficult. The breed is very high energy (crack of dawn wake up calls and 2-4 walks a day if you don’t have a yard), the breed is stubborn and extremely intelligent so if you are lazy, they find new ways to disobey you and outsmart you. Lastly, they have strong and dominant personalities and I believe if they sense that you can’t control them, they will control you 😉
We got a boxer puppy right around the same time as COVID started, so socializing him it has been difficult. I would love to get a Doberman puppy as a companion to my boxer next year. Could you please make a video or post some comments about how to bring a new puppy to a household with existing dogs in a successful manner? Best wishes
Your videos are the best mate. I have a 9 month old Doberman in Australia and your videos have helped me out so much. It's just the two of us and I work full-time but he the happiest and best behaved puppy. He is my first Doberman and they are the best breed.
Once again an awesome video. I really follow all your tips and so happy with our puppy's progress. Can't thank you enough John for your videos.
Another genius video
Great video John
Find your pups favourite toy and only use that for outdoor exercise and training. When Nyx sees me pull out her blue and orange chuckit, she knows exactly what's coming. When the game/training is over that toy gets taken and placed out of sight. Also, she's not allowed to walk home with that toy in her mouth.
Cheers
I am searching for a Doberman for my Best Friend. I used to have a Female Dob several years ago. I have a large yard now, and I want a Doberman to fill it. Anyone with info about Dobermans being for sale in Michigan, please share with me.
@@carolqueenbee1227 I'm from Ontario so I started with the CKC then picked the breed, then my province. I assume the AKC is the exact same.
That's probably your best bet looking for a Dobermann in Michigan.
Thanks so much for your kind words, Joshua! Great advice - we appreciate you sharing it with us!
He's Beautiful Doberman. So true what you say about them. I've had mine for nine years and hasn't slowed down much.
Amazing video...
Arlo has grown to be such a handsome young guy!!!
So true statement"they are the kind of dogs you speak about forever in your life till yu die and even after" best statement John👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you for all your informative videos! We got our first dobie 7 years ago, she was an amazing dog. Unfortunately she passed away earlier this year and our home has felt so empty. We just put a down payment for our newest addition💜 Thanks to your videos we looked into more information with the breeders and the health of the parents. You really can’t guarantee the length of life you will get from your pet, but losing Brooke so early in her life taught us some lessens.
We have our whole family watching your videos so they can help with the raising of our new little lady when she arrives! Thank you again for doing what you are doing! Arlo is a beautiful pup and we love watching him grow!!
Mann I wished I had doberman but my mom doesn't like it but when she sees a puppy pic of doberman she just says aww
Great advice! If you do it right from the beginning, spending quality time with your Doberman will automatically become high on your list because they will be so awesome and fun. John, Loved hearing you spell Dog Park…..we have to spell bubbles and play 😂🤣😂
I have 4 female dobermans my 8 month old is fierce and bites All of them. I don’t know what to do. The other 3 are total calm and cuties. 9 years; 1 year old; 8 month and 4 months.
Please HELP
Getting my first Doberman within the next 2 weeks. Definitely feel great about it overall after watching your videos. I appreciate your service 🤝
I just got MY 1st but not my husband's 1st dobby.... 7/22/23.....
She is 7 weeks old.... about 10 days early....but from CO to AZ and back..... 7/21-7/7/22....
She is doing AWESOME with her Berner Bro....
Any anticipated issues that you could point out and advise on?!?!?!?
Trifecta !
Back - to Back - to Back great videos, John!
I mark my Sundays by your Doberman videos!
My advice is to think carefully before you commit yourself to a Doberman.
Just today, I was thinking how I finally got Vladimir Putin to where I want him, after 4 years! Then I took him to a gas station and he got of the leash, and came inside the store, looking for me! But he didn't go out in traffic, or drift off.
And find as good a breeder as possible. I live in Mississippi and I found a breeder in N.J. He was kind enough to ship him to me at 8 weeks old. I told him what I needed a dog for, and he sent me a gangster! At 7 months old he lunged at a violent drug dealer who was laying in wait for me!
He hasn't been aggressive since!
I could have a calmer Doberman if I neutered him, like so many people do, but then, how could I call him my friend? Besides, on a utility level, taking his boys, could slow him down a fraction - enough time for a bad guy to get the better of a situation!
Thanks so much for your kind words, Raymond! We really appreciate you sharing your experience with us, too. They definitely are a time commitment, but well worth it, as you know!
Agree on everything. Dobies need a diverse life for best social interaction. I'm fortunate to have my Daisy 24/7 with me. She is a shop pup and has a ton of random clients,delivery driver's, and salespeople coming in and out. One thing I do on weekend's is to do the dog park/field thing. Ball throwing and training reinforcement. We might go to 2 to 3 places to visit. Dobies are conversation magnets. Hanging out with people or passer byes are a positive way to talk about the breed. I do use a training collar when in public. Daisy loves everyone and small children. Other dogs? What we're working one. I never ever have to use the correction mode. Just me putting around her neck.,.she understands to behave. Dobermans are highly superior in intelligence. Super sensitive so you almost need to treat them as humans. Funny. They are so smart you almost forget they are dogs. They will be you're best friend and companion. I would have a whole pack of these beautiful animals if only the energy they require. If you are thinking of getting a dobie... helpful tip. Try a find a good family or person who already has one. It has helped me for sure. Dobermans are very particular and have a play style that looks different when playing with other breeds. Good luck and please don't commit to that dog without considering all that comes with ownership.
Loki (my doberman puppy) and I LOVE watching your videos! As many hours/days of research I did about this beautiful breed and your videos still educate me more and more! As always thank you so much for your dedication to this breed! Can't wait for the next video! 👌👏
Our dobie died of a liver disease called hepatitis. This was due to the grain-free food we were giving her which we were told by so many that was the best food to give our dog. This turned out to be false, in fact, all the vets I took her too when she started having problems ALL told me to stay away from grain-free dog food. Stick to Science Diet, Purina, or any other name brand was their advice. She was the ABSOLUTE BEST DOG IVE EVER HAD!!! And watching Arlo, there playing and being cute reminds me so much of our sweet girl. Man. I miss her. Great with kids too
Great Video!! 👍👏👌
Excellent,Thank's!! 🐾🐾
Regards from bavaria,germany!
Love your channel!! 🇩🇪👋🙋♀️❤
Arlo is such a beautiful boy! The advice I would give us that be aware that Dobermans tend to be"clingy". So if you don't like a dog everywhere you are, this isn't the breed for you.
Wow! Arlo is looking amazing ❤️
I’ve been thinking about getting a dobbie, then your channel magically showed up XD
Can you do a video in how you posted his ears?
My first Doberman was quite independent and didn’t need constant companionship. My current girl has separation anxiety.
You’re right, they need daily activities, daily visits to the dog park if possible, or a run on the beach. Without those two things my girl destroys the house. .
Great information
I'm new here, but these video's are very well done and helpful. I have a rescue Dobie pup and he's the best puppy I've ever had...so far 😁
Hi, Darren! Glad to have you join us!! Thanks so much for the kind words and for taking the time to leave a comment. We're glad to hear your rescue Dobie has been a blessing in your life! We hope you have many more years of fun together that bond you even closer to each other!
Sir im your number one fun about your doberman i always finish all your vlogs i hope you raffle some bloodlines or puppies.
Im from the Philippines
I just rescued a 3 year old girl that wasn’t trained all that much. She counter surfs and will only ever follow my commands if I have food. We’ve been working daily for a month solid since she came home and man she’s stubborn unless I have goodies. Help!!! Btw we exercise daily and play games as well
Can you do a video about living alone with a Doberman
😁 buddy said “Real Talk” 😎
Thanks for all the years of bringing us videos, John. It is much appreciated!
If I may, I would like to ask your advice. I’ve been informing me on Dobermanns now for over a year as I am interested in getting one. I’ve had a Malinois and a cross between a German Shepherd and a border collie before. Covid and lockdown has led people to buy dogs and as the restrictions are being eased these lockdown dogs are now being dumped. I’ve looked at websites from rescue centres and found some 1-year old Dobermanns waiting for a new owner to come by. May I ask your advice/thoughts on so-called rescue Dobermanns. I assume they’re not properly trained etc. What would you recommend? I hope my question here makes sense.
My coworker gets hand-me-down-Dobes. She has had good dogs. Usually require a little more effort but, according to her, worth it.
@@suzannethepatriot8049 Thanks for your reply, Suzanne. Much appreciated! That's what I've heard from people who have adopted a rescue dog: bit more attention needed, but very rewarding.
I volunteer for a Doberman rescue and have rescued five over the years. IMO, a rescue dog will bond with their new owner extremely tightly. Don't worry about that part!! Dogs seem to go through a process when coming into a new home. They are trying to figure out the new rules and to see if they are safe and if they are loved. Likely they will be on best behavior for a period of time, sometimes months. Once they do relax into the new situation, then you really see what they are all about. Everything John talks about in this video apply equally well to rescued dogs! Just understand that patience, love, consistency and more love will help you and your rescue dog do well together. A good breed rescue will have had the dog in a foster home and can give you a good head start on what to expect. Of course, just a guideline, as the dog will be reserved for a period of time. But, you can get some information on compatibility with other animals, leash walking, housebroken or not, and many traits if you adopt from a good rescue. And, if I could add one other thought. Don't overlook senior dogs (age 7 and above). There is quite a special bond when you give a senior dog a second chance on life! They seem to know they've hit the jackpot and they will love you like you can't imagine! That's been my experience.
@@NoBite2 Thank you for your lengthy reply, John! This is really helpful! Many thanks again!
@@arefinedsolitude5199 You are most welcome! Down the road, if you adopt, please reach out with any questions!
Unfortunately I had to put my 11 year old Dobe down today, he had lymphoma and was steadily getting worse. His ears still stood up even after death.
John another interesting vlog
The young man is getting big !
I would love to get a doberman, i have a chihuahua who is still a pup and i e joyed training him (he learned tricks quickly as if he wanted to please me) however he is more for the wife and is a small dog which is fine however i would love to have a doberman as a second dog but i am unsure how it would be around a smaller dog 😕
Where can I get a Doberman? I live in New York.
I’m about to have a litter of Dobermans this month and I’m going to sell them.
I am looking to get a dobberman as my first dog so I have been doing some research and I see lots of them with clipped tails and clipped ears or tape on the ears.
Is this something necessary for just a family dog or just the working ones?
And would it be good/safe to train it as a puppy then when it is abit older get it guard dog training or do the guard dog training from the beginning.
And would it be bad for the dog if it was left at home from just and example 8:30 am - 3:30 pm but keeping a good routine like 30 mins of activity in the morning then another hour when I would get home.
Sorry alot of questions but much very appreciated if answered
Do your Dobermans get fleas? I’ve owned two over the past 15 years one red and one black and tan and have never had to use flea and tick medicine.
My advice is as much as you put into this breed is what you will get out of it. If ask yourself what can I do to make this dog the best dog and give them the life he/she needs instead of what can this dog do for me? You will get it back 10 fold. Granted this breed is outstandingly beautiful. BUT if you arent willing or able to give them what they need for their mind and body, you are gonna have a hard road ahead and maybe this breed isnt for you. I have rescued and rehabilitated multiple Dobermans that have been surrendered with aggression issues, possessiveness, fear, anti social, and depression that do a 360° as soon as their needs are met and become the best dog on the block. A true example of how amazing this breed is. I currently have an 8 year old that was surrendered 8 months ago with ALL the problems and warning labels you could put on a Doberman including having no clue how to walk on a leash. Today she walks off leash, is social, driven, obedient, had a plethora of tricks in her back pocket and is the best example of an American Doberman. As you said be an advocate for this breed by showcasing exactly how epic they can be. And that means being self sacrificing of your time and energy. But I tell you, IT IS WORTH IT.
Arlo remembers me so much my older Kurt, who passed away two years ago. Could not gree more with all your recommendations.
Question: What do you think of taking a long (several months) small/miduim size caravan trip with a young Dobbie on board? Appreciate your suggestions.
Greetings from Bolivia