5 Training Techniques NEVER to Use on a Doberman

[@darbiemayberry2902]

WellThankyou Doberman planet when I first found you I knew I you knew about Dobermans I subscribed and watch every one since . I was 18 When I got my first Doberman , oh my gosh my best friend , my hiking parter , my protector .. when I had no clue I needed protecting 💜I so easily trained him to do so many things and tasks for me He mentally knew when I needed a hug he grew to be 120 lbs of love and guidance I needed he was my other half. ❤sinceBud I have had 4 other dobies you are so correct on your teachings and knowledge I’m 66 now 2 years without a dobie your shows fill me with memories and knowledge and more love for the breed. I am going to research the akc bloodline of my fist bud who I registered to see if I can get his bloodline again. And find my cabin in the woods and go hiking again Thankyou again Doberman planet for your knowledge and giving me a purpose of living and loving 💜

[@DobermanPlanet]

This comment means so much, thank you for taking the time to write this. I'm so thankful that you've enjoyed the videos and found them accurate and even enjoyable! That means a lot coming from someone with significant experience with these dogs such as yourself! I love that you have those memories of hiking together. This comment really touched me, I think I'll pin it to the top! :-)

[@johaniopperman]

I was playing tug-of-war with my male Doberman, and when he started to pull really hard, the female would run at full speed, right into his side, knocking him off the toy. At first I thought she wanted the toy, but then I realised that she was 'correcting' him for playing too rough. She is very special. If I call my Jack Russel and she doesn't come, she will go and fetch her. She is my special brown 'child'. What a joy it is to have dogs like these

[@stephenkillingham8474]

Special “brown” child? Not just your special child?

[@lorettapratt2202]

@stephenkillingham8474 I understood it as the color of the Doberman since they have different colors black brown silver/gray and white of wich I myself was just informed

[@sgpiepie]

I have Jack Russell Terriers, may I ask how different are JRT and Doberman? Can they get along?

[@sheilahbuettner8452]

Great job and 100% on point as usual. I'm sure non-doberman folks get weary of hearing us say our dogs aren't like their dogs, but that is so very true in some very important ways. The importance of the owner's emotions, attitude and expectations as they will relate to your dogs performance cannot be over-emphasized , you are so very right about that. If you expect your dog to react badly to an approaching stranger/other dog, they absolutely will. Dobermans are masters at picking up signals you don't even know you are sending.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Love this comment, Sheilah! Thanks for taking the time to write this. It's so important for owners to understand.

[@beckyroberson6060]

Never had to use treats for my training. I've had five Dobermans in 25 yrs. We usually have 2 at a time.I have been disabled for the last 10 in a wheelchair so training is really important. I have taken mine to Home Depot, and it makes me sad/angry how many people hurry away or yank their kids away when my girls look at them. 😢 I am so glad you're helping to inform more people about this spectacular breed. We will never be owned by anything else!😂

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

I used to go out of my way to get people to say hi to my boys. Took them everywhere in a tote bag until they got the ok from the vet for all 4 on the floor. Then, even at 6 months old, would you mind saying hi to my boy? He's just a puppy. He's now a therapy dog so we visit a local college, the airport, nursing homes, hoping to get him to assist as a READ dog to help students read too. Hope that helps.

[@christopherblack4520]

The entire family needs to be consistent in training. My vet said do not introduce to strange dogs till all vaccines are done but it took till 9 months old which made him more reactive. He met a lot of people as a puppy and always loved meeting new people but dogs was a problem. I always hated treat training or the clicker and food, Dobermans want to please praise was the reward.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Yes, praise is a great reward as well! They certainly know they've pleased you if you're petting and talking positively to them. Sorry to hear about the reactivity you've experienced! Totally agree with the fact that the whole family needs to be consistent in training. That helps a ton!

[@holgerdanske3960]

Very important video for beginners. Dobermans are so smart you do not believe...

[@yerintaem]

That’s why they require a smart and diligent owner. If you get lazy training your Doberman don’t be suprised when they start to not see you as the Alpha and act out occasionally

[@evelynchavez5274]

@@yerintaem🤔🤔🤔 i just started working at a dog daycare and i do see those trainers who have no idea what they are telling these dogs. i would definitely be scared to take my girl to some of them. but that affecting me as her owner? i think she would know just to listen to anyone really. because like right now she doesn’t listen to anyone but me bc im her “leader” and i want her to get comfortable with other ppl around me. im a big family and friends person and my dog really isn’t.. she doesn’t have that interaction but could also be bc others r scared of her bc of her size ig

[@DobermanPlanet]

Totally agree with you! So glad you can resonate with this video!

[@holgerdanske3960]

@@DobermanPlanet Hello John, most of your experiences I can share completely with you, but not all, which does not mean that the are not true, but our Doberman did not show this kind of behaviour and consequently we had not these kind of problems. Please keep on runing your YT chanel it is very valuable work for Doberman owners and the breed.

[@marleneclough3173]

They get bored easily. Don't do the same exercise over nd over fo a few them something else then go back to the other thing

[@nancychilds7175]

This is great! I wish i saw this when my dobie was younger! Definitely going to stop so much treat rewarding! I absolutely clicked with that they learn they just get a treat

[@annalisawinsthis]

Just FYI. Joel Beckman of Beckman's Dog Training (he has a great channel here on KZbin) is really into training/rehabbing dogs without treats and he has a dobie too that he uses as his helper dog. He's not militant against treats. There are times when he uses them, like getting a new fearful dog to trust him. But most of his method is without treats and he's great. His methods have really helped me w my dobie. My dobie isn't food motivated unless it's raw meat and I'm not walking around with a pocket of raw meat everywhere. Lol.

[@nancychilds7175]

@user-ze8wg1mp5p thank you! I actually totally forgot i stumpled across him before!!! I enjoy his training style! Thank you for the reminder! I won't stop them all, but I absolutely understood what he meant by they learn to do the bad behavior, because I ask to come over and then reward! I always felt my Dobie would just do it to get a treat. Or when I give him the treat, he feels he doesn't need to do anymore! Could be his teenager phase, but I'm not helping the situation. He loves freeze dried beef liver. His high reward treat lol. But I think I'm just rewarding incorrectly!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Yes, they are so smart and can definitely take advantage of their owners.

[@GothBatty]

@@DobermanPlanetmy dobie does. He just turned 2 trying to get him to stop pulling and listen the first time.

[@jameswoynilko7962]

I found your videos about two months ago while researching this incredible canine. Owning one has been a bucket list thing for me for a long time. I have learned a lot watching your incredibly informative videos and thank you for that!

[@tikki3509]

I do not have a Doberman but what you said in this video was right on point for my beaten and terrified rescue dog. She is a mix of bully and herding breeds and the training methods used here is exactly the methods i use with my dog. I hadn't had a dog for about 20 years and she had issues so i reached out for help and unfortunately got some positive only trainers in. The first two told me to behaviorally euthanize her as she was dangerous and couldn't be helped. The next three were also positive only based and were useless. I went it alone for a long time figuring out what worked and what didn't until i found a trainer who teachers the methods this video shows. She is now an amazing and obedient dog who is well known in our community for her wonderful temperament. Positive only training only works for some breeds and in certain instances. If i had listened to the positive only trainers and their disciples i would not have an amazing, obedient and loving dog but ashes on the shelf. I wish more people would understand this and use training methods based on their dogs needs and not blindly follow any method which is not working to the detriment of their dogs.

[@FreeSpirit47]

Thank you so much for your videos. I've had 4 Dobermans. Sometime in the first 2 weeks in March 2024, I'll pick up my Doberman boy & bring him home. SO EXCITED! He will be the first Doberman I have ever bought from an AKC certified breeder. Expensive, yes. Worth it. Absolutely!

[@maverickspirit208]

I just love your videos. You made getting my new dobergirl through puppyhood a pure joy! What a fine dog she is now at just over a year old, and you helped me the entire way. Thank you!

[@constancevangroos5292]

John, I love how generous you are with these training tips!! I use so many and stay consistent. They have helped make my 'pack' successful and happy! Thank you😊

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thank you so much for this kind comment! Love helping others along in their "walk" with their Doberman!

[@BootneckAlphaKilo]

Really appreciate these videos mate. We are looking at a Dobermann for our family home next year, as it's taken us a long time to get over losing our chocolate Lab (over two years at this point 😢) and as I work away, I want a guard breed but also family friendly, which rules out the Akita and the Sharpei (imo) so a Dobe is my choice. It's great getting such detailed insight into their training needs and idiosyncrasies of the breed. Thank you from across the pond ❤

[@ang2624]

so sorry for your loss :c lost my labrador x pointer last year in july and i still miss him so much.

[@guycalabrese4040]

Best tips ever! Unfortunately many people buy a Dobermann and just leaves the dog in the back yard.... That should be a fellony i m o.

[@krupaturner2264]

💯 on the treat redirects. My dobi repeats the unwanted behaviour as knows he’ll get treats. He tries to outsmart me on every move😫 I see his little brain calculating😅

[@edengarden6811]

As a dogcoach i always tell people with a reactive dog, BREATH, no tension, lose leash.. but that's with all breeds. I think even more with our dobbies as well. The biting was horrible 😂 i just walked out of the room, he hated that.

[@lonaria]

Great Video! As someone who will probably adopt a Doberman in the far future could you maybe talk about how to train an adopted Doberman with wrong behaviors at an older age and what problems there might be?

[@janetgerney2094]

I never used treats as rewards for my two dobies. Happy praise, while looking them straight in their eye worked very well. Treats were things during non-training times. Great dogs, but not really for a first time owner. They're much too clever and smart.

[@matthewjay660]

That was cool seeing a Dobie in Home Dépôt. I've never seen that before.

[@DobermanPlanet]

They are allowed in there, Lowes, Hobby Lobby, and even some Old Navys (just make sure you call the manager and ask first!).

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

JoAnn fabrics, Tractor Supply, and TGIFridays on the decks as long as well behaved. Bring a mat, remember there may be other dogs there too and of course must be ok with wait staff coming and going. Hope that helps.

[@monicamikhailenko1518]

Thank you so much for this video! I have a 11 week old doberman puppy and she is learning commands real fast. The commands she knows well I dont reward anymore, but new ones such as heel or her jumping I use treats as a reward. A video I would love to watch is how to get full attention from a doberman with distractions (inside/outside). I'm slowly trying to leash train her and her distraction to external stimuli is strong. Thank you again!

[@amirhamza122]

Thank you for this. My wife and I just got a 7 week old blue dobie named Zuko. His teething is in full swing. We have a 3 year old female Lhasa apso and we’re trying to keep her safe as well.

[@DobermanPlanet]

If you ever need any help, please reach out to us on Facebook messenger or on Instagram messages. We'd be happy to help!

[@matty99]

Another great video John, I really enjoyed this one. Also, as an extra treat you only said 'super' once, proud of you buddy! 👌😁

[@AgentMiku]

I’m just learning this too. What’s funny that it’s the same with a bull terrier. I have a Doberman and a bull terrier. I have to give them both two separate training 😂 I’m learning many things and this is why I love watching your videos. I learned a lot from you! As for my bull terrier, I am doing a lot of research for her.

[@cathyba5113]

Excellent video John, thank you for your work

[@vivianvo7014]

Wow, Thanks for sharing, I can see the first one is true when walking my babies:) They relax when I am !

[@normanseaholm811]

Your first training tip is absolutely true. However, it's a huge struggle for me and my highly reactive Doberman. I take her to the park to run her but I have to have her in an enclosed space (in our case a gated baseball field). If she sees a dog approaching the fence, she barks, growls, and her hair stands on end. She definitely frightens other dog parents. Even our trainers said she wouldn't outgrow this. So when we are approached by dogs, I try to have her sit and focus on me. It's still a huge, seemingly overwhelming Task for her, so I almost instinctively tighten my grip on the leash so she doesn't lunge.

[@evelynchavez5274]

I just started working at a dog daycare and i also work at a normal daycare for kids. what ive learned recently is they they are all learning everyday. nothing will be a constant problem. there are ways to help a dog/child with whatever they are struggling with. takes time and technique. My girl used to be very reactive until i took control of her. i make sure anywhere we go im in control. she can still be stubborn to me but there are consequences for her now. Doesn’t want to listen to me ok! we’ll go back home and try it again next time.

[@PrepperKiwi]

They act differently when inside fenced boundaries IMO, go into property protecting mode.

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

There's a technique called LAT or look at that as well as the up down game and the engage disengage game. On walks will tell my guys no bark, just watch, so you're acknowledging their alert and giving them a job, just not allowing barking. Sometimes when you correct, they think they are right, there is something to be afraid of. Beckman's Rottweiler named Creed video is a great video for loose leash walking and reactivity. Hope that helps.

[@FantasyApprentice]

my friends doberman ran up to me to comfort me when I felt awfull. He thought the cute pupper not to bark too much, the doberman listens to me as well since I use the same things the owner dose, love the breed so much

[@b-utifulbruiser3693]

Where can I find a Doberdane for my service dog? I love the qualities of both dogs and have owned a European Dobermann in the past. My Dobermann was a very protective and loyal companion. The traits of both the Great Dane and the Dobermann would make a fantastic service dog for my ptsd and as well as a naturally protective dog!

[@Vivid22fly]

I redirect the attention of my Doberman and pull him close to me whenever we’re passing another dog and it works 100%. Before this he was always reactive towards other dogs. Actually what you said about increase sense of purpose, desensitization work.. doesn’t make any sense to me, how exactly do I do that? 😅

[@Caroline-pb8xx]

I would love a doberman! I generally struggle with anxiety, or social anxiety. What are some good ways to assert to your dog that everything is ok, or maybe even ways you manage your anxiety/stress around your dog? I would figure this would be super important when having a guard dog!

[@jakechristopher]

Thank you so much for making all these videos! They've been extremely helpful in the first month that I've had my first Doberman puppy and I've noted a lot of things to keep in mind as he grows. I do have a question that may be addressed in another video that I haven't found yet. My girlfriend has an adult shih tzu/cavalier king Charles mix. Our puppy, Phantom, has already out grown her and consistently wants to play with her, but tends to nip/bite and latch onto her ears, neck, and tail. We mainly stick to redirection and positive reinforcement, but will completely separate them before our smaller dog starts to get hurt. I understand he just wants to play and the nipping and biting will start declining in the next few months, but do you have any tips on curbing this behavior as he gets older? Or is there a better way of training a puppy Doberman as they grow around smaller, less dominant dogs? Thanks again for all the content! Its been a huge help in showing my girlfriend and daughter at these dogs are just big lovable oafs.

[@christinalarsonrealtordiam7642]

I have my first Doberman and watch your videos multiple times. In this video it would be helpful if you showed me how to train them. For example, my dog is a loud aggressive barker when she is in my fenced backyard. She is not left out in the yard. This happens within even 5 minutes in the yard. Thank you!!!!

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

She's letting everyone know, this is my back yard! Don't even think about coming in. Try patrol when you let her out. Who's a brave guard dog? McCann has a great video on what kind of barker do you have - very informative - what to do and not do, depending on what kind of barker you have. Hope that helps.

[@maudevandijk55]

Love your videos! They helped us a lot with our Dobie Jimmy :) He is almost 6 months now so things are changing a lot! What can we do when he barks at people suddenly? Also from inside through the windows. We walk another way or quiclky in the car or another room, but is this okay? Thank you in advance!!

[@laylatorres77]

Wow this is incredible!! 🙌🏼 I just got a two months old female doperman puppy and I had never trained any special dogs I have two toddlers and our first two weeks were so difficult with her she was bitten a lot specially the kids but I’m so happy to find your channel I had tried your techniques and it’s working well she still bite and jump a lot and I find it a bit difficult to make calm sometimes but at least she’s less bitten specially my two kids I hope I can keep going right with her training I just wanted to ask is it easy to potty train her and can I started now ?

[@elenapalnova1628]

Do you have any tricks for getting a dobie to release the ball/ toy when they retrieve it. My dobie just doesn’t let go

[@awkwardmaddie7335]

I had this same problem with my own dobie. What worked for her is me completely ignoring/losing interest if she didn't drop it. I would give her one solid drop it command, and if she didn't listen, I'd turn my back and ignore her until she released it. Then we resumed play. This might not work for everyone but it's worth a try!

[@user-Arty-2579au]

That should be second ball!

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

Check out Susan Garrett's retrieve video - it's one of the best on KZbin. The video even has a Dobe in it. The fun is playing with you so you save that toy for only when you say, let's play. AKC just started a new program called FETCH if you're interested in competing. The key is to stop 1-3 times before he looks at you and says you fetch it. They also have balls that you can wrap with treats if you have a food motivated dog. Hope that helps.

[@l4eona3do61]

Great video . Thank you for information . I wanna buy one doberman . but I don't know from where . Can you help me ? Thank you

[@pizzatonno3361]

I had a Kangal, there are simularities. Giving treats only worked on learning 'sit' etc. Outside giving treats woud mean to her she will do it again to get the treat. She had to learn that I simply expected things. I never met people image it would work like that as that is what I learned fast from my late Kangal. People think it's all the same, even stopped dog training and had to figure it out myself. I didn't know this about Doberman, they are so intresting.

[@sabrinas.8034]

I’m looking so forward to having my Dobby lady.

[@rocoperroni7664]

Big fan of the channel, i know its been like 4 years but i was wondering how old was copper when he died?

[@hlamont70]

HELP!! I adopted a 2 yr. old male Dobbie, and he needs a lot of work, he is super skittish, his anxiety is unmeasurable, he apparently was not introduced to socialization. He isn't my first Dobbie, I have owned a Dobbie in the past (while in the military overseas), and was not allowed to bring him with me to the states, so I adopted another one. When I got him, he was under weight, ribcage showing, spine was visible, and just thin all around. he is also, unresponsive to any commands. I had him now for a little over a month - he is starting to warm up to the name I gave him (General). Would love to get some advise.

[@loridelorenzo4393]

Wow thank you

[@ruester_YT]

what’s your opinion on open farm kibble for dobies? if you’ve heard of it.

[@peterbarnes2845]

Ive been wondering why my 8 month old doberman staffy cross seems to now and then ignore commands that he had dialled and I dont fall foul of any of those pointers you made in this video so maybe it is that 6-9 month difficult phase you mention.

[@markymark9935]

Which harness is this at 2:35?

[@sgpiepie]

Mr Doberman Planet, do you think these training techniques for Doberman will work for Jack Russell Terriers?

[@JdM-vy9wo]

I need a bit help with my Doberman he is a puppy 6,5 months old and I can’t walk with him in a leash he walks fine but when he sees 1 or 2 persons or 1 or 2 dogs he goes insane but when he is in crowded places he doesn’t care about anyone he is socialized and gets trains many times a day and is alone home max 2-4 hours a day. What should I do beacuse now I have to walk him out in the wilderness where there is no one.

[@donwadd9143]

I have owned Dobes for sixty years. After losing my last one my dog days are over. I have seven Dobe books for sale. Some are out of print and are hard to find.

[@sskl9167]

Hello fellow Doberman owners, please me some advice if you have any. Less than two months ago I adopted my dobie and he is my first dog. His background is being abused and neglected in the backyard, so he's kind of fearful. He is 1 year old. Ever since I got him I've thought him basic obedience and he's very good at it at home. But my problem is when I walk him. He walks pretty well next to me/behind me but when another person appears on the street he starts walking in front of me and pulls towards the other person like crazy, sometimes barking at them too. He is acting anxious and I guess out of fear and wanting to protect me, but I want to teach him to be calm in these situations. I am trying to be the best leader for him so please if you have an exact technique how to fix this and what exactly I should do in this case, please share your advice and experience with me. It would be very appreciated. Thanks

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

You pretty much have to step up and become an advocate for your dog, getting in front of your dog to let them know, you got this so they don't feel like they have to react. For people and my less confident Dobe, will say no bark, just watch so you're acknowledging his alert, giving him a job, and praising him for not barking once you've passed. Distance is your friend for now. The key is for you to remain calm, like it's nothing, no tight leash, etc. If you're having trouble, because it's a powerful Dobe, check out Chirag Patel and emergency pets with the super reactive JRT named pappaganos. There's also Beckman's Rottweiler named Creed video for the foundation video for loose leash walking and reactivity. Hope that helps.

[@sskl9167]

@@robinrutherfordcost4748 Thank you so so much for the advice and all the recommendations. I will definetily check them out. I have seen improvement since I posted my original comment but I know there is a lot more work ahead of me. Also, now we are struggling with separation axiety, too. When he is left alone for several hours he goes crazy - barking, howling, being destructive. Otherwise he's been a perfect dog at home. I have seen personally now why they are known for their extreme intelligence.

[@NoDayDreamZ]

So start off with treats to teach the command then take them away once they learn the command and to not be reliant on treats ?

[@kevinleung9289]

I just lost my Doberman Alfie and I hope there will be a way to save Dobermans from heart problems in the future。

[@FrancoCaserta]

100% agreed

[@ivanracine431]

Great job you are truly excellent now your stuff 👍👍👍👍✅

[@ericgrace9995]

Thanks.... useful !

[@SeanVanDorff-s3t]

Way to many don't videos! Now a video with what does works!!!🙏🏻

[@hannahconfer4625]

My friend who is a Doberman Breeder in PA just had an accidental litter of Doberman/Pittbull Mix puppies and I've been doing a ton of research on both breeds but do you have any experience with Doberman Mix breeds and if you have any general advice for them?? I have so many questions but am not sure where to look for answers since their mama is a purebred Doberman and their dad is a pitbull mix.

[@judithoconnor-moreno7633]

Help my 10 month old rescue female doberman is very sweet, but I also have 6 and half year old Smooth Collie and when play my rescue doberman gets a bit rough. I want her to respect and not try to dominate my Collie how do I handle. Just today she had some of the Collie hair around her neck and pulling that is not acceptable.I know you say not to send to kennel but I did to separate them.

[@victoriadlynne]

great video!!

[@danadvm4127]

My 4 month old dobie won't chase any balls or fetch. Do you have any suggestions?

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

Susan Garrett's retrieve videos is one of the best on KZbin. AKC just started a new class called FETCH, if you're interested in competing - the item just can't squeak though. If you need a more methodical way, training positive guy has one as well. They have balls that you can wrap with treats too, to entice them to want to check it out. Save that toy for just when you guys play and always leave them wanting more. i.e. don't keep playing until the dog basically says fetch it yourself - always stop 1 to 3 times before that point! Hope that helps.

[@RobDrakon]

Great tips.

[@thomasboller9861]

I have been covertly reading as much of Doberman Planet as I can. I say covertly because my wife knows I have wanted a Doberman but I think she feels she couldn’t bond with one. I think she could if I feel comfortable and confident about owning one. My wife is 4’ 10” and I think she feels somewhat intimidated. Have any advice that I could use to make her feel better about a Doberman? I won’t tell her whatever insight you give me. Thanks!

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

Lol, it'll probably end up being her dog and protector! Check out the local Dobe club. Sometimes they have events for fundraisers or meet up groups , they usually always need foster people, which might help her get on board. We're just fostering. Used to tell my first husband that all the time. When it was time to take the dog back to the shelter because they had space now, he was the one that would say, yeah, they're not going anywhere - so foster fail. One Boxer group I assisted just needed drivers to get from one area to the next so just drivers. Hope that helps.

[@kaycarpenter33]

When I walk my 5 ear old Doberman downtown, I tend to shorten the leash as we approach people as the tend to act afraid of her although see is acting fine. Any suggestions?

[@FrancoCaserta]

It sounds stupid, but when I put a pink scarf on my Doberman girl, the same mothers who pulled their children away in a panic yesterday come and want to take a photo with the cute dog today. People are stupid. However, my Doberman is not cropped. that also makes a big difference

[@kaycarpenter33]

@@FrancoCaserta thanks for the reply. Selene always has a collar with a large 🌸 flower and a people say oh he’s so handsome.☺️

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

Lol. I used to walk my male Dobe with a hot pink harness, but figured he was manly enough to pull it off.

[@Blacksheep12267]

Thinking about the Doberman... The herding dogs seem imprinted with the understanding of sheep, cattle etc. My thought was the Doberman is similarly imprinted on humans. They just get Us establishing why the breed is so unique and so capable of communicating/reading the body language of people.

[@mrsmagallan4486]

Hey John, we currently have a 12 week old labradoodle pup and we really want a doberman. I've been watching you for a long time and was wondering if it'd be a good idea to get a doberman puppy around the same age as him or older. What do you think?

[@dianadeejarvis7074]

You might want to look up "littermate syndrome" because it also applies to dogs who are not related to each other.

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

One of my dog training assistants got all her dogs and cats about the same age. When it was time, years later, she said it was the worst year ever as she lost them all the same year. She said she'd never do it again. Just a thought.

[@xmontero7055]

I’m having a hard time finding a trainer that has experience with dobermans. I’ve been through two trainers already, no luck. Do you have any recommendations? I’m located in Central California and I am willing to travel to the Bay Area if needed.

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

Joel Beckman is in CA, there's Baebae's training in Oregon if you're interested in competing - she's actually a judge. Check out the Dobe club in your area too. Hope that helps.

[@debbiepaquin8842]

The vet i used for years until he retired he said Dobermans were the rockstars of dogs.

[@LaLa615]

Do you have any tips on how to get your 1.5 year old Doberman to get in a car and go to the park.. we made the mistake of not taking him out enough as a puppy & now he has this fear of getting in a vehicle.. even if the car is not running, he tenses up and runs away. It’s difficult to pick him up and put him in & the one time I tried, he froze when we got out of the car at the park and he wouldn’t budge.

[@user-Arty-2579au]

It will happen in time. Our girl used to always back away from the car when we were trying to leave. So frustrating! At the other end, when heading home, she was quite happy to approach the car, but still needed to be helped up. Suddenly it clicked, and from about 2yo she happily started to jump in, sometimes before the rate door is open. Lots of praise!

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

Start with the car not even started. You're just hopping in, bunch of exciting treats, and getting out. No worries, like it's nothing. Most dogs are afraid of the car because they usually only get in the car to go to the vet or somewhere they don't like. I usually suggest having 2 people in the car once you're able to get it started, turn it off, go back to the house. Before any drooling starts, pull over, the one person walks the dog back to the house. No big deal. Eventually you should be able to go for an ice cream, maybe the park even, without incident. You want to go at the dog's pace, not yours though. Need some insights on their body language, check out Susan Garrett's TEMP video or Kikopup's calming signals video. I had to get very in tune to my one Dobe's body language as it was subtle even for me. Hope that helps.

[@tinaosullivan6451]

Agree

[@macdawg6403]

Nice Vid!

[@stryker6509th]

I love my Dobie!!!!!!!!!

[@No-yv5ix]

I asked three different dog trainers. One said choke collar, one said prong collar, one said shock collar. I couldn’t do it. I just have a no pull harness. That is kind of effective. He’s 90 pounds and he’s 14 months. He is perfect in every way, except for pulling. What do I do?

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

Check out Beckman's Rottweiler named Creed video for the foundation video for loose leash walking and reactivity. I walk my 100 lb Dobes with 2 fingers on the leash and the front clip of a Didog padded harness. We have a lot of feral cats in our area so will say no bark or we're going home, your choice. You have to follow through that very first time so they know you're not crying wolf. And you go back home on the boring part of the walk you've already been on. Next walk, could even be later that day, same thing. No bark or we're going home, your choice. You can almost see the wheels turning, hmmm, do I want to keep walking or do I want to bark? They almost always choose the walk. For dogs barking in their own yard will say, that's their yard, he's doing his job. You'd do the same thing if that was your yard. Usually get one whine and we continue on our walk. For people, will say no bark, just watch. You're acknowledging their alert, giving them a job, and usually don't get any barking, especially when you praise for no barking. Who's a brave Dozer? Have also done a few about turns to give the cat a chance to get out of there and give my Dobe time to realize we're not going forward until he can walk on a loose leash. McCann and instructor Carol have a few great videos - one of a Field Spaniel named Cheerio and an empty dish across the room. We use this in our classes. The dish represents anything the dog wants. Practice at home, in the back yard, park, etc. The other video is a cute little dog named Holly - private lesson. Hope that helps.

[@johaniopperman]

Hey, you used my scenario, that I asked you about, with the jumping and the treat, and then jumping to get the treat. 😂 That was a viscous circle. I'm not a people's person, so I talk to my dogs, cats and horse ,RIP, like humans, and they understand that better than 'training'. I do the basic training of sit etc with them, but other than that, I just talk to them like I would to a human, and their response is special. I'll ask if they want to help me carry something and then they help. If you understand how intelligent they are, then they are the easiest dogs ever.

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

OMG, right!?! Just saw the lady with 2 Malinois' that helps her clean the front porch, make cookies, carry a cooler, etc. It's awesome! And if you see those videos of the talk buttons. The one dog pushes wet dry after seeing the owner blow drying her hair. Kind of scary actually. Had one student with a Papillon who carried on a whole conversation with him. I was biting my tongue when I asked her to leave her dog, then pointed to her to call the dog to her. I honestly think the dog understood every word she said.

[@eviltango]

Thanks for clarifying the “alpha dog” myth/misunderstanding

[@silviakapfinger5060]

Great!👍 Greetings from Bavaria Germany🙋‍♀️🍀🐾

[@DobermanPlanet]

Hi, Silvia! Greetings from the US - love hearing from you!!

[@MimikyuFan89]

I call myself my Doberman's Mommy (she knows it too) instead of her boss, etc. My family even goes "Where's your Mommy?" Josie goes straight to me. I'm definitely her #1 😊

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

Right!?! My boy still makes me cry and he's 7 now. Just love him so much!

[@dannid123]

Dobermans absolutely r not like other dogs. I have rescued many dogs & kept a dog since i was little. This is the 1st dog i had to research & try 2 understand the breed.

[@DarkSnP]

You really know you stuff. love the channel and been going through it today for any help in my world. Ive found myself hopefully more normal and maybe this is just the side people are showing on the internet, are all dobi owners entitled high horse snobish annoying Karen's? And is this how i seem irl to irl humans? These owners vibes are so unpleasantly snobish on most your videos.

[@cherrayegullett6175]

My husband got a Doberman for me when he worked night shift and I was home with the children that led me to get another one. My Dobermans were the best guard, dogs, house, dogs, love company, dogs, so gentle with my children that my children could do anything they wanted, and never were the Dobermans bite them. But they did show one time that they would protect all of us with their lives, and we never expected to see the beast mode when it came down to them protecting their pack, which was us. I will always love the Doberman & I want to get another one so badly. I have mini rescue animals and there’s no question in my mind that with training and love that the Doberman would be a perfect match for this pack again.❤️

[@samihandt6043]

It's so funny watching this 😂 we seriously consider to change to a Dobermann only group for training. We life in Berlin and it's like an hour away. Here is why... Our current trainer is wonderful but never trained a Dobermann. She has no clue of how clever he is. To get rid of his "bad" behaviour on the leash (he pulled all the time) she suggest to lure him back, reward and go on. Yeah.. he just run forward come back immediately an looked at us like: so where is my treat 😂 we figured this one out ourselves and now he walks very good on the leash. The only problem we still have is him whining in a very high pitch every time he did not get what he wants immediately. The biggest problem here is then we drive in the car together. He has no problem doing whining for hours and we are kind of exhausted. Ignoring him did not work at all.. it made it worse i think. Giving him treats then he is quiet will obviously not work ever. We tried doing small trips, get out and walk away a little without him (trainer suggested it) but we are doing it for months now and the whining is only getting louder an higher. He has no problem with the car in general. He actually likes it very much. But he knows that we will eventually go somewhere nice. Any ideas?

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

Victoria Stilwell has a few awesome videos of barking Great Danes and one with barking Dalmatians in the car. Hope that helps.

[@samihandt6043]

@@robinrutherfordcost4748 thanks i will take a look :)

[@angelamartin8499]

Only listened to the first two because what you said applies to all dogs… not just Dobermans… really don’t understand why you think that it only applies to this particular protection dog… it’s in every dogs nature to protect 🐕🌻

[@cbcteaser7587]

G'DAY FRIENDS ! MY GRANDPARENTS WERE PROUD OWNERS OF A NICE CHOC/TAN MINIATURE DOBERMAN PINCHER. THEY NAMED HIM FOR ONE OF HIS PHYSICAL TRAITS, SO HE WAS KNOWN AS " PEANUTS " (story behind this) . PEANUTS WAS THE RUNT OF THE LITTER AND AS SUCH AS A GROWN UP DOG HE MEASURED 7 1/4 inches AT THE SHOULDER AND HE WAS A WHOPPING 5 POUNDS COMPLETELY SYMMETRICAL MARKINGS BUT HIS TESTES WERE THE SIZE OF A REGULAR MINI PIN HENCE THE NAME PEANUTS !!! THE POOR GUY SAT ON THEM (balls) AND HE LOOKED KINDA REGAL 😂 ! I LOVED THE LITTLE GUY. RIP NUTTERS🙏

[@gvybin]

Excellent video and your tips for (New) Doberman owners are so true. Don't trust the "positive only" techniques to train or live with your beloved dog. Chances are you mess him up and in the end , the dog wil be the victim. They are beautifull, intelligent, strong,energetic, protective, working dogs that really need and deserve a human that leads them.....The only thing I slightly disagree . It is not Doberman specific. Your excellent recommendations are also very valuable for some other working breed dogs such as The Belgian Malinois or My German Shepherd (working line). Anyways. I really appreciate Dobermans. They are beautiful creatures

[@TheBurrito171]

Hoo wow you are brave. Tackling the alpha theory discussion that way? Nobody does that. But that's the nuance we need. Moreover, in some rare cases in the wild, the originally documented alpha dynamic actually does surface, but this is when mega packs temporarily form, which is only under specific conditions. They also disband as soon as possible. Additionally, the "alpha" wolf in the parental role is not necessarily a biological parent, it can also be an adoptive parent. Family is truly the strong suit and the advantage of the wolf.

[@Blood_Boltz]

Dobie's ARE different from any other dog. They are BETTER!❤

[@indiandoc2]

My Doberman hated to be scolded. Hurt him worse than anything. If another dog approached us & he was on a leash, he would look at me as though he were asking permission. If the dog was threatening, when it got within leash range, I would stop any pressure on leash, he went into protection mode. Then just ate the other dog up. We had a neighbor who had a young St, Bernard. It was bigger than my 4-5 year old Doberman. That dog came into my yard, I had just let my dog loose. He had went to do his business away from the house. The St. Bernard caught me trying to unlock my door, I thought I was going to get torn up, but luckily my dog came to the door. He immediately rolled the dog a couple times, then got it by the back of the neck & tried to shake him, but couldn’t because of its size. But he never let go of that poor dog. He drug it around my yard for 15 minutes. He would let it up & if it was aggressive, he whooped it again, finally he crossed the road & went home. My Doberman would sit at the end of our drive & if that dog acted like it was coming off the porch. Sarge would stand up that St Bernard did it’s business on the porch for 3-4 days. I was getting my mail ( box was at end of driveway) & the neighbor said something was wrong with his dog. Next day it was gone. Dobermans learn by watching, listening, & observing you. Scolding my dog worked because he wanted to please me. After obedience school I took him to a woman who trained police dogs. We went once a week for 6 months, worked on hand signals, voice commands, whispers vs loud commands. If you told him to sit, he stayed till you come & got him. Wonderful dog, I loved him, we ran everyday for 6-7 years. I was in accident & had to stop running, but my nieces & nephews would play with him anything he couldn’t do they couldn’t do, get in flowers, go to road, get out of yard. He would lay on them & bark till you released him. One of my nephews was like 14 & a ball got in ditch next to road. Sarge wouldn’t let him go get it, that was funny. Love them wish I had one now, but I can’t run, can’t train one. Best dogs in the world if trained right. Mine spent time with my mother every day she had 7 -8 flower beds she maintained, he was step by step with her. Super good dog.

[@MyInsaneWorldofBeautyTara]

My Doberman is a spoiled brat. He’s so smart it’s scary he’s one year old and he’s still nipping and chewing things up, this isn’t the first Doberman I’ve owned but he’s definitely the hardest one I’ve owned to train!! Zeke is an European Doberman and he’s definitely different from the American Dobermans I’ve owned 😅

[@victorglez2122]

Por curiosidad qué diferencias, al margen del físico, observas: inteligencia, comportamiento, etc entre el americano y el europeo? Gracias

[@budadi]

When walking a dog dont give a damn about things the dog shoulndt, so tightned the rope will just mess it up. How I did with my old dog (not a doberman) was to just push my knee very gently at his backleg so he loose some balance, then looked me in my eyes to see whats up. :) That was if he reacted how I didnt want him to do, worked so good. He lived to 15 1/2y and was deaf and the end but he could read my body language and hand gestures so we could communicate 100%.

[@cherrayegullett6175]

The alpha theory being debunked? Come to my house and see if that’s true. My dog, my cats and my nine guinea pigs. You will see how much respect all of my animals have for each other and for me. All rescues, the cats would never harm the guinea pigs, and they’ve been together for years. That is because I became the alpha and they fearfully respect me with love, therefore respecting each other, because they know I love all of them,

[@earthrooster1969]

First point counter..no good trainer ever asks for tight leash on meeting other dogs. Tight leash NEVER works for any breed. Best to place yourself in between your dog and the other one and just pass by calmly. And if you are observant, and know your dog, and they want to sniff, let them sniff, but move off on, at first signs of tension. I also have never heard of trainers giving treats once they jumped on you😅. How is that redirect.That's rewarding the jump... All dogs 'train' their owners in case the owners are not proactive enough..not just dobes...but yes, Dobes surely are more adept and very quick to learn.. Calmness and Confidence is VERY important for all dogs... But thanks for your points...it helps us no matter what.. But I felt you sort of generalised how other trainers train...

[@lisathewhitewolf]

If you're going to use a treat as a redirect, it has to be done when you know it's coming, NOT when it's already happened.

[@Ricquisimo]

People dont understand why I don't give many treats. The treats mean so much more when I give it to him.

[@Berts-pets]

This video could be titled "5 Training Techniques NEVER to Use on a Working Breed" Everything you said applies to Giant Schnauzer, Rottweilers, GSD etc.

[@sguerrero2000]

I was wondering the exact same thing

[@DobermanPlanet]

I agree, a lot of this can apply to other breeds. I think their high intelligence (and dare I say... cunningness?) is a big one though for some of these, such as figuring out their owners when they try to "redirect bad behavior with a treat" and then just behaving badly to get treats along the way. The Doberman is VERY inclined to figure that out because of how they think. Although you mentioned some other very bright breeds as well who could probably figure it out quite often also, so I don't entirely disagree at all!

[@SandyRavenAuthor]

It all comes down to Dobermans being a very sensitive and intuitive breed. Also, don't think that training is ever really complete. Every single time you handle your Doberman, you're teaching him something. Make sure that what it is you're teaching is something you want or need him to learn.

[@taramcfadden7076]

Positive only training is ineffective on literally everything. People are waking up and realizing this, thankfully, and it will soon go the way of the dinosaur. Positive reinforcement for desirable behaviors is wonderful and essential for teaching new commands, but a dog is a living thing with a mind of its own and it may find lunging at the end of the leash more rewarding than your hot dog treat. Flint (my doberman) used to pull like a freight train on walks until I got a prong collar AND used it properly. The tool does NOT train the dog, it merely assists. So John, I have a goal that I am determined to meet and I'd love to show you when Flint and I meet that goal: I want to walk through a busy shopping center with Flint at my side in a heel position with no leash. There will be no issues with people, kids or other dogs. I want to and I WILL accomplish this BEFORE Flint is a year old. That gives me until July of this year. I'll put it on KZbin!

[@תזו]

as soon as u said wolf packs are family i knew u know what u talk about sadly most pepole mistake them as a pack of non related but studies proved us that they are a family and there is no such a thing as "alpha" wolf

[@claudiaachutti5813]

I don't agree... a dog is a dog, regardless of the breed, there are particularities, but the training is the same. They need rules, love and a leader.

[@DogBehaviorGuy]

1. This applies to literally every breed. 2. Yes, alpha wolves exist as the parents. Correct. Dogs do not have alphas. Wild / feral dog studies from Africa, Russia, and India have all pretty much confirmed that dogs form very loose social structures with pretty much no hierarchy whatsoever. Wolves and dogs are separated by ~30k years of evolution. Drawing comparisons, especially in behavior, is foolish. It really is best to just consider yourself their parent or guardian. Your job is the same: keep them healthy and happy to the greatest extent possible. They don't even have the cognitive capabilities to understand "being in charge" let alone seek it out. 3. This applies to every living organism. It's called a behavior chain. Dobies are just smart enough that behavior chains form with fewer repetitions. I've worked with wolves, and by contrast they can pick up behavior chains in fewer than five repetitions. 4. It's less about weening off of treats and more about maintaining your criteria. Early in any dog's training, they'll need frequent reinforcement and proofing. Late, when you might consider them "trained," you should still be treating them for every instance of your highest difficulty (example: a sit while there's a clown juggling steaks five feet away during a fireworks show), and occassionally treat for the lower difficulties (one or two treats per week for a simple sit in your kitchen won't hurt anyone and helps keep the behavior fluent). 5. 30k years of coevolution means dogs pick up on our emotions at least as well as we do. So, again, this applies to all dogs in addition to children. None of the stuff in this video is "unique" to doberman dogs. Credentials: 15 years of professional training experience specializing in anxiety and aggression cases, certified by cpdt and iaabc, ms in behavioral neurobiology with a research thesis specifically related to reward-based learning

[@eppyz]

Also keep in mind most if not all Doberman Pincher's have ADHD haha. For real. They will run you ragged if you don't engage with them. The bit on the treats I am finding very ture as well.

[@sweetandsourluna]

When I was training my girl I used redirects for the nipping on chew on me nope here is a toy, and we can play with the toy.

[@consultoronline4356]

If the term "apha" trigger someone, this person should not have a doberman. Hahahaha

[@tophercoy8471]

As a doberman owner, both current and past, I have to say that there are entirely too many generalizations in this video. You could take the word "doberman" out, and it would be generic dog information.