Dobermans are bold, alert and loyal, and they have a strong desire to
please. They have an innate guarding instinct that makes them very
protective. Dobermans are usually aggressive and hostile towards
strangers, but these kinds of behaviour can be softened with training. A
well trained Doberman can be very loving and also a great protector for
his family. Although it is not generally recommended to keep Dobermans
when you have small children or other pets, as they do have very sharp
teeth and an innate aggressive nature.
Dobermans are very easy to train, as they are extremely intelligent and great at learning new things quickly.
Dobermans will use such methods as jumping up, play-biting, growling
and barking to get what they want, so if you find these traits
undesirable then this kind of behaviour should not be rewarded by giving
him what he wants.
Your authority needs to be instilled in the Doberman straight away,
so you will have to teach it that €no' means they have done something
negative, and the correct behaviour will be rewarded with a treat or a
cuddle. This will simmer down the dog's natural assertive behaviour. If
your Doberman pup is trying to bite, then grab it firmly (but without
causing any pain) by the shoulders and say €no,' giving him a toy to
chew on instead.
In order to assert your authority over the Doberman puppy, you need
to try setting a few of the following rules. Make sure your dog always
lets you walk through doorways first, and if he is in your way, make him
get out of the way rather than walking around him or stepping over him.
Also, make sure you eat yourself before you feed him. If you come home
and he ignores you, then you must also ignore him. Try to call your dog
to you, rather than going to him. Make sure when you play, you always
end up with possession of the toy and place it out of reach, and do not
let your Doberman sleep in your bed with you.
When your Doberman is a small puppy, make sure to cradle it in your
arms with its belly upwards. This is a vulnerable position for him, and
it will assert your authority over him. Also make sure to handle his
food before you give it to him, so that your scent is on it, and when
out on walks make sure he stays at your heel as much as possible.
It is also important to begin your puppy's socialisation at an early
age; including children, visitors and other animals. Dobermans are quick
to form strong and loyal bonds and also make a great protector for the
family. However, keep a close eye on the Doberman when children are
around, and make sure they are always in easy reach so you can restrain
them in case they attack. Doberman's are inherently aggressive, but with
proper socialisation from an early age they can learn to interact well.
It is extremely important with Dobermans never to hit them as a form
of punishment, as this will make them distrust humans and can make them
very unpredictable and more likely to attack.
The Doberman's high intelligence level means that he will need an
awful lot of mental stimulation. They are also very energetic, and they
enjoy long walks, running, playing and swimming. They require a lot of
regular exercise, and their brains will require a lot of stimulation.
Dobermans hate the cold, and shouldn't be left outside for too long.
They also aren't fond of being left alone for long periods of time, and
can quickly become destructive. Try not to leave your puppy alone for
too long, or if you have to then maybe consider an outside kennel where
he will have plenty of room to play (as long as it's not too cold!)
Please be sure to incorporate all of these tips into your basic training, which can be found in the other articles on this website.
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