I have owned a Doberman in the past and was thinking about getting a dog soon. I was just looking for information on owning Doberman's and their abality and difficulty to be trained.
2006-12-14 16:34:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have currently 2 dobes and both were very easy to train being very food oriented. The eldest was actually a rescue from a puppy farm (had to have her uterus removed due to it prolapsed at the age of 4) and the poor thing had absolutely no positive contact with people. Now she is the most well behaved girl you have ever seen. I must admit though that sometimes it was hard because they would try to anticipate what i wanted because they just wanted the treat. Hand signals turned out to be the best commands for them but they both now do voice commands as well. There doesnt seem to be anything i cant get my girls to do. They sit, stay,lie down,roll over, play dead, speak, beg, hold(allow me to handle them in any fashion standing),fetch, dance, and they also hide(head down, bum up and hide their eyes under their leg).
2006-12-14 16:47:42 · answer #1 · answered by Big red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with purchasing a horse, you need to locate a knowledgeable and responsible breeder. They can be a great breed for the right situation and a horrible one for the wrong situation. They are very smart dogs -- they were actually bred for their intelligence with early breeders eliminating from the gene pool any dogs that weren't exceptionally intelligent so you have a medium/large breed that is often smarter than the dog sense of the person owning them and they often can train their people well - not a good thing. They are not all weather dogs -- they are house dogs - personal dogs that need to be a part of their family and with them at all times - not left in a yard to become bored and destructive. They will find something to do and it usually isn't something a person wants them to do. They thrive on attention and socialization. They need to be very well socialized for most of their youth so that they are confident in any and all situations and know when a situation is right and when it isn't. It is always a good idea for the owner of a Doberman to take them through good obedience classes - even if they think they know how to train a dog the class situation as well as another set of experienced eyes watching for the dog training the handler is always an asset. The breed, like all breeds and mixes, have health, temperament and structural issues that need to be fully evaluated. A good breeder will be able to discuss all of these aspects with you regarding your dog (and junk hanging out is not indicative of the breed and a really poor rationale for selection of a b*tch over a dog - hopefully more information was taken into that decision or you need to do a lot more homework before selecting ANY dog). There are testing criteria that the DPCA has set up for the CHIC certification - you can locate that on the CHIC site and do a lot of reading on the DPCA site and UDC site as well so that you aren't just getting a pup without knowing what you are doing. There are a number of puppy millers in the world of Dobermans as well as a TON of irresponsible back yard greeders and you might get a decent dog but the odds are against it if you don't do your homework. Steer clear of the likes of Kimbertal, House of Hoytt, Altobello, Amaris, JbarS, Lornich, oh God the list is endless... almost anyone that is selling their dogs on the internet is likely not someone you should get a dog from... if you want to ask please don't hesitate to contact me directly and I will give you honest input about your potential dog. If you are getting a dog from a legitimate rescue then it will have been well evaluated for your situation and I wouldn't hesitate.
2016-05-24 18:29:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This website might help - the reviews of the breed are written by actual owners, so there are loads of different opinions on what owning a Doberman is actually like:
http://www.hoflin.com/BR/Doberman%20Pinscher
2006-12-14 23:28:27 · answer #3 · answered by Solow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you owned one before then you should know how they are to train.
In my experience they are extremely alert and eager to learn.Obedience school is always a good thing in the beginning if you get a pup. Setting boundaries is a must since they are bred to be guard dogs. Good Luck.
2006-12-14 17:46:59 · answer #4 · answered by C M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry,i don't keep a Doberman Pinchers but u can ask d vet or go to d shelter where u got it and tell them ur problem ,hope this helps
2006-12-14 16:40:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love them. I have never owned one, but have trained many. They are very quick learners, and smart dogs.
2006-12-14 16:38:20 · answer #6 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ya they bite really f****** hard so look out
2006-12-14 16:40:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋