Ok, I just adopted a doberman pinscher like 4 hours ago, and she growls A LOT just when i scratch behind her ears and pet her head, and she runs and hides when i try to pet her, what do i do?? ps: nobody has hit her here.
2007-02-10 09:59:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'd just give her a little time to get to know you and her new surroundings. If she's growling while your petting her, I'd STOP.
Some dogs just need a little more time than others to adjust.
Had a Grey Doberman for years, beautiful dog. You have yourself a great dog once she settles. Best of luck to both of you.
2007-02-10 10:03:43 · answer #1 · answered by Gargirl™® 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i do not recomend this dog to first time owners. The Doberman pinscher is an intelligent dog, It is also a loyal and adventurous companion. It likes to be mentally challenged and is a gifted obedience pupil,if properly trained. this breed dosnt do well with punishmentbased training. It is sensitive and very responsive to its owner's wishes, though some can be domineering. It is generally reserved with strangers. It can be aggressive with strange dogs,but with time and proper socilaztion this can be avoided. needs daily mental and physical exercise, lest it become frustrated or destructive due to bordom. Its exercise requirements can be met with a long jog or walk on leash, or a run in a safe area. The Doberman can live outside in temperate climates, but it is a much better companion (and better behaved) if it shares its human's home iv had 2 one was a rescue and wasnt to good with other animals due to an abusiv former owner. the other was the perfect pet.
2016-05-25 04:45:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 hours isn't a long time for your pup to get to know you. However, common sense will tell you that most rescue dobermans are not perfect. Dobermans that are often in rescue and subsequently adopted out have had their lives turned upside down by a human being. By that, I mean that first they were either abandoned or abused or were in some other situation that necessitated that they be be picked up by an animal control department or someone else who found them running loose as a stray. That was the first upside-down instance they encountered, as the life they had previously known was taken away - for better or worse.
Then, they go to a shelter where they learned the routine, new sounds, sights, and smells - along with a lot of new people and new dogs in their runs. All of this can take its toll on even the strongest of dogs.
When the lucky Doberman you adopted finally gets to go home with you, his life is turned upside down yet again. But this time for the better -- only your dog doesn’t know that yet.
While the dog’s underlying temperament is the result of its breeding, how the dog interacts with the world is enormously influenced by how the dog thinks of the world. If the world has seemed scary or threatening, the dog will likely be withdrawn and timid for a time. If the dog was subjected to aggression, attacks by other dogs, or cruelty, it may respond with a display of growling, barking, and aggression. Sounds like you may be facing this.
It's not unusal for a Doberman to be quiet and reserved for a few days in their new home while they patiently wait to see what the routine is going to be.
As your pup adjusts, I'd recommend getting a crate. Make sure it has a crate that is in a room or location in your home that is quiet and private. Introduce the dog to its crate by giving it a treat and talking calmly then praising it when it goes inside the crate. For the first few times of introducing it to its crate, you might not want to shut the door. You want your new dog’s initial exposure to its crate to be a positive one. As they adjust, the crate becomes a safe haven for them - their "den," so to speak.
Add to that LOTS of patience and time, and I hope your pup and you have many great years together.
Hope this helps!
BTW, I've had 5 Dobermans share their life with me. I wouldn't have traded any one of them!
2007-02-13 01:27:05 · answer #3 · answered by Surfer_Girl_59 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Awww poor thing, She's just scared, especially if shes a baby. All Dobermans are diffrent in adapting. Especially if you just got her. But do not become intiminated by her. If she growls at you, talk to her calmly and say its okay, and reassure her, by giving her a treat, treats are the best bribe! do this for a couple days. Shes just scared. When I adopted My Doberman he was happy as peaches when i brought him home and to the pet store. But I do admitt it took him awhile to know whos boss. But Just give her awhile she will come around. She just dosent know you well enough to trust you. let her sleep with you tonight, so she will be less scared on her first day home.
If you need any help with training her or anything, just e-mail me. My father and I raise dobermans and train them, so if you need help just let me know,i know alot about dobermans!
Good luck! And you made AN AWESOME CHOICE ON A DOG! dobes are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!! i promise, you wont be disapointed just give her time.
2007-02-10 10:15:54 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Cristina♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She needs to get used to your scent and new surroundings before she will trust you. Stop petting her. She doesn't know you. Just allow her some space. Make certain she has a place all her own to rest. Also, she's nervous now, so she may need to go outside often for the first few days. You'll know when she accepts, you... believe me !! She'll be right beside you when you come home.
2007-02-10 10:09:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just give her a little space and time to adjust. She is probably scared. Try giving her some treats so that she knows you are friendly. Don't push her though. If she wants to hide let her hide. She will probably go exploring through the house when you go to sleep tonight.
2007-02-10 10:03:43 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the people were mean to her. She probably will need some time to get used to the new surroundings. It is often traumatic for an animal just to move from one house to another, and here she has new people also. Just give her time and space and she will come around.
2007-02-10 10:10:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to back off. This dog doesn't even know you yet and therefore has no reason to trust you. If you want her to, you need to be patient. Let her come to you, don't try to force yourself on her. Crouch down or sit a little ways away from her, talk to her and let her come to you when she's ready. Dogs don't bond with new owners in a matter of minutes - all relationships take time.
2007-02-10 10:08:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just be patient...She is scared and will need time to get to know you and trust you. She will learn that you are going to take care of her and protect her...
2007-02-10 10:03:50 · answer #9 · answered by lora 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be careful when around this dog for a while. An abused dog is like dynamite, and can go off at any time.
2007-02-10 10:03:40 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋