Doberman Puppies Blog

Having a puppy around the house can be a huge source for entertainment and play. But how does that saying go? “It’s all fun until someone gets hurt’. Due to the excitement and fun, a Doberman puppy may just bite a little too hard and its sharp teeth can puncture skin. What can be done to avoid this? One way is to immediately tell them NO. This may be a party pooper method but they need to learn that they shouldn’t bite hard.

At an early age they should know what they are allowed to chew hard on such as their toys. Have a spray bottle handy and if they start to bite or chew on something that is off limits or too hard, spray them with a little water. This will cause him to stop and it is definitely better than a loud verbal scolding and soon they will know what and who not to bite.

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1 Why Accept the Crate First?
2 Why is not Peeing or Pooping in the House the Second Thing to Learn?
3 Why is Pack Structure Important?
4 Why is Being Calm in the House Part of House Training?
5 The Benefits of Crate Training
6 Kinds of Crates
7 Puppies and Dog Crates
8 Owner’s Attitude About Crates
9 Getting the Dog into the Crate
10 Size, Locations, and How Many Crates?
11 How Long in the Crate?
12 Teach Pee Break Vs. Play
13 When Accidents Happen
14 Feeding in the Crate
15 Exercise and House Training
16 How to Take a Dog Out of the Crate
17 When to Stop Using the Leash
18 Teaching Puppy To Ring a Bell on the Door
19 When to Stop Using the Crate
20 The Umbilical Cord Method
21 A Four Week Training Program to House Train Your Adult Dog
22 Marking In Your House
23 When to leave an adult dog home alone and loose in the house
24 Difference Between Walks and Elimination Periods Outside
25 Dog Doors are a BAD Idea!
26 Obedience Training goes along with House Training in Adult Dogs
27 Old Wives Tails on House Training Dogs
28 Using Crates as Punishment
29 Crate Aggression in Adult Dogs
30 Hard to Train Dogs
31 Emails on House Training Problems

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Often seen as fierce protectors in some many cinema and television shows, the Doberman is a favored canine when it comes to the field of security. However these dogs are not just fearsome guards but affectionate and loving canines as well. If you really want to own a Doberman, put that aside for having the ability to excel in police, detective and search and rescue missions, they are considered to be loyal companions and even great with children when socialized properly. Take a look at some of their trademark traits that make a Doberman sought by many: they have a sleek and powerful frame and have a dignified poise that is always alert and ready to move in an instant in any direction. They have a narrow wedge shaped like head with erect ears when cropped. The coats are close lying hair with colors of black, black and tan, fawn and even blue with rust markings on the eyes, muzzle, throat chest and paws. Reading and understanding the breed standard can arm you when you go out and visit breeders for a puppy. Here are some tips when going on your trip; Read the rest of this entry »

What a position for a Doberman pup to take! He will make a perfect watchdog when he grows up.

Too young to walk, but he just keeps trying!  He will make a strong Doberman.

Breeder Louis Dobermann had wanted to streamline the look of the dog by giving it a fierce and sleek appearance by cropping the ears and docking the tail. Other people may see docking as an aesthetic or cosmetic aspect and totally unnecessary but Doberman enthusiasts are also trying to avoid the dog from “broken tail” injury due to the thin tail bone that can break by excessive wagging or striking an object unintentionally.

Breeders who are strict in following the standard have the tails docked as early as a few hours after the puppies have been born. There isn’t any real scalpel surgery done but an orthodontic-type band is placed around the tail cutting the blood circulation to it. In a few days the tails eventually just fall off.  Future owners who want undocked tails will have to search for breeders who will allow as many are stuck with the standard, sleek that comes after docking.

Dobermans are very strong and powerful dogs and it can be one’s pride when showing its sleekness while going on an afternoon walk. However walks can turn into disaster when the Doberman darts out and drags the owner to the ground. How can this be remedied to further prevent harm as well to the Doberman? Well, obedience training is the solution.

Here are some techniques: train the dog with commands to STOP and SIT while they are on the leash without any strong pulls. Hopefully they will do the commands as you stop walking. Another is tug on the leash with a verbal command as the dog starts to pull.  If it persists, walk the other way and pull harder on it, Dobermans learn fast and this may help.  Pinch collars can also be utilized however, they cause pain and if the dog keeps dragging the owner; the spikes will cut into the skin. Pain is not a healthy form of positive reinforcement.

All our dogs have the ability to break our hearts. Whether you share your life with a DOBERMAN or a Labrador Retriever, the bond you form with your dog can be one of the closest and most powerful you will ever experience.

If you want proof of just how extraordinary the relationsip between man and his best friend can be then you really must read a stunning new book called One Dog At A Time. It has been written by a British Marine and dog lover called Pen Farthing and tells of his time serving in the violent Helmand Province of Afghanistan.

While dodging the bullets and mortars, Sergeant Farthing witnessed the cruel and barbaric Afghan tradition of dog fighting. Rather than standing by as many would have done, he risked his life by breaking up the fighting and freeing the dogs. One of them, a big, battle-scarred mastiff he christened Nowzad after the town he was stationed in, found his way into the Marine compound where he befriended his liberator. As Farthing’’s tour of duty continued, he and Nowzad became inseparable buddies. The tough British soldier and the powerful dog formed an odd couple in the middle of the war zone. They were soon joined by other dogs who were drawn to the sanctuary the Marine compound provided. At one point, one dog pushed her litter of newborn pups through the wall of the compound so that they could be safe from the Taliban bombs and general cruelty of the Afghans towards the dog.

By the end of his time in Afghanistan, Farthing had more than a dozen dogs and puppies living in his makeshift sanctuary. As he prepared to leave, he was faced with the heartbreaking prospect of leaving them all behind.

We won’t spoil the ending of this powerful book, but suffice it to say that two of the dogs he rescued are now living with Pen Farthing in England. He has also set up a fantastic charity to rescue other abused dogs in Afghanistan. His work is truly inspirational and is winning the admiration and support of dog lovers everywhere. Part of the proceeds from the book will go towards his charity.

If you only buy and read one dog book this year, make it One Dog At A Time.

Some funny facts about canine sleeping habits.

One in five dogs snore. That’s what a group of scientists discovered when they did a study on canine sleeping habits.

They also discovered that dogs dream. In a series of tests vets recorded dogs experiencing Rapid Eye Movement or REM sleep, which in humans indicate a dreamy state. Interestingly, the vets also discovered that dogs tend to doze in on-off sequences, snoozing for an hour then waking for half an hour. During the waking period dogs are often highly active and do things like pacing around and barking. No one yet has explained whether this is related to their dreams.

Not all dogs are able to control their sleeping habits so well.
Dobermans were bred by a German tax-collector who wanted to produce a dog so fierce that it could protect him on travels through bandit-infested countryside and persuade reluctant debtors to pay up. One line of the breed didn’t quite work out according to plan, however.

This unfortunate strain of Dobermans suffer from narcolepsy- an inherited condition which makes them drop sound asleep whenever they get excited. Even the sight or smell of a favourite snack is enough to send them into a deep slumber.

For more odd and interesting scientific facts about man’s best friend you should read ‘ ‘Play It Again Tom: Curious Truths About Cats And Dogs’ by Augustus Brown
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Dogs have become such an important part of our society, that the need for them to fit in well with other human beings and not pose a threat or a disturbance is critical to their long term acceptance by our neighbors and others around us. Not all people are dog lovers and to make sure that they’re not inconvenienced by our pets, training is essential.

Also, dog training is an integral part of a working dog’s life for them to be able to assist humans in activities like hunting and police work. Training dogs is a specialized skill since the key difficulty lies in how to communicate efficiently with them.

All training of dogs is a repetition of the basic principle of reward and punishment in various forms and combinations. Communication of these signals is the key to proper training. One very important thing to remember is consistency of signals. The reliability of the training depends on how well a dog is able to be sure of what your signals mean.

It must also be mentioned that different dog breeds take to training differently. Dogs like the iconic German Shepherd are very easily trained due to their high intelligence. Another important factor is the emotional state of the dog. A dog that is frightened, anxious, or insecure doesn’t train well and this reflects the importance of factors like proper socialization of Doberman puppies.

A lot of studies have shown that proper puppy socialization goes a long way towards ensuring a good temperament and receptivity towards training. Lots of handling, petting and generally being around humans in their everyday life goes a long way towards making a dog well behaved and easy to train.

Training Doberman puppies should not begin too early however, as there is evidence to show that before a certain age, the brains of puppies are not significantly developed enough to process complex learning.

Professional dog trainers are best when it comes to training your dog as they will ensure that the proper habits are set for life, including how to behave around strangers. For the safety of your dog, it is your duty as an owner to ensure that he or she is well trained.

The secret of a Happy Doberman Puppy and Owner

The first 8 months in a puppy’s life are very special for both dog and owner. Whether you have decided to train your puppy yourself or are attending puppy training classes, you will find this video extremely useful. It will not only show you how to train your puppy, but also what you should train your puppy to do (or not to do) in the first place. This way you can eliminate unrealistic expectations and get a happy puppy, which will make you happy! This is not just any video, but the product of one of the world’s most respected dog trainers whose free podcasts are available on itunes and who we highly recommend (just look for Leerburg Kennel Dog Training).

The DVD is 3 hours and 18 minutes long, costs $40 and covers all the most important topics of puppy training including:

How and Where to Socialize Your Puppy
Pups in the House
Safe Toys
Communication Between You and Your Dog
Obedience Training Your Puppy
Health Care for Your Pup
Grooming you pup
Behavioral Problems
Kids and Puppies
Raising Two Pups at the Same Time
Introducing Pups to Cats
Riding in the Car
Feeding Your Puppy

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There are several websites competing for the dog training keyword and many sells training material/services. It is so hard to choose which one you should go with. I started to listen to podcasts on iTunes and this is how I came across with Leerburg Training. The FREE podcast proved how professional and knowledgeable they are.  Well, I have spoken to several professionals and read many books. 

There is only one I can recommend and this is the Leerburg Training Materials. Here are just a few of my favorites:

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