Doberman Puppy Update: 6 Months Old and a GREAT Dog!

[@frankyboy290]

When he gives you the yelp before going to sleep , its his way of saying good night .

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha never thought of it that way! It just went from annoying to cute!

[@sandrashort1221]

I have had only Dobermans for 55 years. Breeding, showing, then adopting (older Doberladies). Training is everything with Dobermans, and can even be successful with a senior dog. I have been complemented on the behavior of my ladies, even when they were abandoned due to bad habits/abuse. Training is a constant 24/7 job no matter what age. (Always stop and look both directions at the curb, Never cross in front of cars, moving or stopped). They are smart and know what they can get away with. I lost my last lady recently and will never get another Doberman. I no longer have the strength needed to properly care for a Doberman, even a senior. Watching your videos of Arlo brings back wonderful memories which I will cherish.

[@brianhepworth4854]

I'm not in any position to responsibly own a dog. Instead I've kind of video adopted Arlo. Thank you for sharing him with us.

[@micheletardelli2932]

As9aa0aaaa0aaa

[@tristanbacaron3993]

Man you and me the same but when I turn 20 I’m getting one for sure

[@jemwaves]

Awwee hes letting u kno he about to go to sleep thats so considerate and sweet of him pretty smart

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha a lot of comments are saying the same thing.... maybe you're right!

[@christosm1926]

@@DobermanPlanet she is man dont do none about that mine its does the same

[@christosm1926]

Ignore its

[@alphadog5996]

Arlo's turning out to be a handsome boy. You've done a awesome job with him. Keep it up.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thanks so much Alpha! Really appreciate it!

[@alayna7768]

@@DobermanPlanet Is Arlo European Bloodline?

[@DobermanPlanet]

@@alayna7768 Yeah he's full European

[@alayna7768]

@@DobermanPlanet I thought so I did not want to assume. I watch all your content I am sure you probably mentioned it before. I will be getting my first doberman in a few months.

[@randomguy-yv2ec]

That one bark is a good night call

[@bscsneakerguy4401]

Yea...my doberman does the same thing, Pretty sure he's just saying goodnight.

[@deborahfleming1056]

Yeah my doberman does the same, just going to say the same thing 😂 he saying Night Night 💜🐾

[@DobermanPlanet]

Really! Interesting! So glad to hear I'm not alone!

[@mikey6453375]

He's checking to make sure he's in for the night. My pup and Arlo are about the same age. I made the mistake checking on the bark and if I open the cage after he barks it takes him a while to wind down. Thanks for everything you do

[@sheridennis4870]

Mine too and he is almost 6 months.

[@carinbarkhuijsen6572]

Thans i i thought. Goodnihgt. 🥰

[@Meigchiu]

My red dobie is 5 months old right now, and it feels like he's growing up along with Arlo!

[@DobermanPlanet]

So cool! Thank you for following my videos! It's like we're in this together my friend!

[@wakonalds3469]

Hey I just wanted to say that I really appreciate this channel. I’ve just got another week left before I get my first doberman so I’ve been binging and studying all your videos and they’re a tremendous help. Keep up the work man

[@wakonalds3469]

Richard Mc Sweeney preciate it

[@DobermanPlanet]

So glad you found somethings useful in my videos! Thanks so much for taking a minute to leave this comment, really made my day. Good luck, you'll do great!

[@pattiworthy6076]

You will LOVE your doberman. There is no other dog that compares! I will be getting my third one in October. I can't wait!

[@wakonalds3469]

Doberman Planet I actually got my puppy today and it’s going well. Definitely a little overwhelming but I can’t express how excited I am about the process

[@AshlieJermaine]

I'm binging the videos in anticipation of getting my first Doberman too!!!!!!! I'm so excited and I can't wait!!!!

[@nikkyp4104]

9:40 when you are talking about Arlo’s 1 bark at bedtime, he is absolutely saying goodnight to you!

[@tayloredtiers]

I would LOVE to see a video on how you taped his ears! Such a handsome boy!

[@Kat-rl1nw]

Arlo is gorgeous. In addition to the usual commands, I taught my Doberman back up, left paw, right paw, and stand (from a sitting or down position). Leave it (something on the ground) or drop it (something already in his mouth), have saved him from eating things he shouldn't.

[@patricias5163]

That last nightly bark is “I wov u”!!!! My rotties purrrred showing there love for us!!!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha maybe you're right!

[@elliedee8829]

His night bark might be telling you "goodnight" 🥰🥰🥰

[@adhamelmaghalawi_7320]

My boy arlo is truly evolving. And he’s only using .1% of his good boy power

[@DobermanPlanet]

Yeah, he'll get there!

[@hermannlind7298]

Watching your videos is the next best thing to owning a Dobermann.

[@GingersnapLizz]

My dark blue girl is part European and part American (North & South). She just turned 8 months. She is my 4th Dobie, and I have always done my own training. I grew up in a small town and was allowed to watch the police dogs train, through a fence. I got Bella at 5 months from wonderful man, who loved her very much, but did no training with her. Most things she has picked up quickly, but things like jumping, pulling, person space have been soooooo much work. She can be stubborn, and is very strong. She has learned look at me, back up, bang (you're dead), wait, leave it, down, platz (for lay down). Your videos have been a great help with her, thank you. Jumping has gotten much better, still jerking and running on leash. Oh, she is learning the names of all of her toys, great mental exercise, and fun for both of us.

[@LisaAtherton]

Arlo is so beautiful! You can see his personality really taking shape. Our little guy Chalupa just turned 11 weeks old and is already such a lovely family member, we are glad we got a Doberman. He’s so dang smart and just wants to be loved.

[@DJ_Blaker]

Alro is coming along amazing! Love to see how well he is doing with kids! My Dobie Darko was amazing with kids! I have 2 nieces who were just young when Darko was around and he was so gentle with them

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thank you Blaker! It's good to see you in the comments again. Yeah he's doing really well with the kids. It's amazing.

[@kalamillar1525]

Hes being a good dog i think that bark is just to jet your attention i have one to

[@johngiovine8792]

Your videos are truly the best that I've ever seen, regardless of the breed of dog! Your training is gentle and respectful, yet firm enough to course correct behaviors, but not break the wonderful natural spirit of a Doberman. My boy "Zeke" (RIP) literally learned to sit within 20 minutes, at the same time his first really serious training I gave him was "NO bite faces" at all. It took about 4-fifteen minute sessions for him to really get it, as we have extended family kids around often. We also had a special "gloves game" Zeke that and I played, and he knew if I put on some heavy leather gloves it was "Battle time" and he could bite "firmly" . IMO it is a dogs nature and need to bite something, but they need to know the rules of society. A couple of time he did get carried away and bite rather hard, but he immediately backed right off at my wincing. He was always sweet with kids and "Nannied" them as if they were his. Pardon my rambling, I just really miss my boy!

[@groooah]

I don’t have a Dobermann yet, but It amazes me how smart dogs can be. My dog recently started to go further towards the green sides of the walkways as soon as she notices some other people that want to go past us. She is fairly gentle with that and I used to Interpret that as bathroom time. A few times after that, one where she couldn’t go to the green side, she started nudging me. Only then I noticed that she was just trying to move me out of the way of the bicyclists. I am slightly hearing impaired so it sometimes happens that I overhear some noises. It seems that my dog noticed it and decided to help me. We never taught that.

[@juslookin2]

Wow! Crazy how fast they grow!!! Again, great job John. The bedtime bark thing... he’s just voicing his opinion. He’s saying “bedtime, really dad, you serious?” Both of mine are talkers. I love it!

[@keithyeoannsoon7476]

That bark before sleep is he shout out Good Night..!

[@sangeethakannan7862]

Wow arlo is growing so fast. He is very intelligent too

[@BikerBrother180]

It is like the everything's okay bark. He will want to check the house at night and probably through the night, especially the kids. After the crate training is done. Very happy he has such a great home.

[@keithdittmar1701]

Your doberman puppy looks great! I see that others have suggested that the single yelp is to say goodnight. It could also be that he is telling you to go to bed. My doberman was fine in the car until we lost our older lab/shep mix. Once he had to ride alone in the back seat he became nervous and I was concerned that it would advance to car sickness. I solved the problem by stacking several dog beds on the back seat. Once he could lay down and look out the window, the problem was solved. Thanks for your videos. My Doberman was the dog of my lifetime and I really miss him. He died suddenly from Cardiomyopathy at about 8 years old.

[@rboone50]

I'm raising a doberman mix who is the same age as Arlo! I am so lucky to have this channel as a resource

[@rorin.4798]

Awww when he was playing with that wrapping paper with your toddler that was soooo adorable

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha thank you! Amazing how much fun a box from Amazon can be. 🤣

[@RazzTazzTX]

Our Dobie is 3 months younger so these are priceless tools for us. Thank you.

[@MinPinNation]

John, Arlo is a great looking dog. It will be interesting to see him another 6 months from now.

[@danyellsherburne5360]

Thanks for documenting Arlo’s growth! I am expecting to get my first Doberman in 8 weeks! He was just born! I have been doing A TON of researching and your videos have been so helpful!

[@lehicalvo3453]

Hello, my name is Lehi. Thank you very much for your videos. They have definitely helped in my decision on getting my first Doberman

[@lal61052]

Violet is our now 11-1/2 week old Doberman puppy and she’s doing awesome! We’ve learned a ton from your videos, please keep sharing. She is already making it through the night in her crate with no yelping! Sit, shake, lay down, and wait, she is already responding to these commands and has only had one accident in the house. So smart! Thanks for sharing your content, love the channel!

[@marialuisacapuano1507]

What a good boy!! My partner and I are getting a Doberman in August! It’s my first pup ever and our first Doberman. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and being a resource- I have a lot more confidence bringing our girl home thanks to you!

[@f.e.parker4855]

I love Dobes - they (and Corgies) are my favorite breed. We had a German-bred male Dobe when I was a kid (natural ears) - very intelligent. He went everywhere with me and stayed at my side as we walked. When I was playing at a friend’s house, he would sit in the yard a good distance from where we played, but would always have me in sight. He was a great dog and I often think of him almost 60 years later! 😊

[@brianbrown6342]

That one loud bark is him saying good night

[@terrirood8407]

I think the one-time final bark before he goes to sleep at night might just be him saying good-night. Love your videos.

[@ejohnson3837]

Love watching your video's especially now that we had just put down our 14 year old red dobe. Keep up the good work you and Arlo are doing just great together. As he gets older he will be very gentle with your children and will start protecting them as if they are his own.

[@AshlieJermaine]

Aww, he's just saying goodnight to you🥰🥰 Say it back!! When I was crate training my dog (and even now, without a crate, just his bed) I give my dog a treat for going in the crate/on his bed for bed time. I find that it reinforces that it's a good place to be.

[@silviakapfinger4956]

HI JOHN! ARLO IS GROWING VERY FAST! HE IS WONDERFUL! REGARDS FROM BAVARIA, GERMANY!❤💜🧡💛💚💙👍👍👍

[@stevecook9946]

I’m curious about what has been his monthly weight gain along with what are you feeding him and daily quantity. Thank you ahead of time!

[@maureenbrennanrealtor1953]

Arlo is saying Good Night with that one little yelp!

[@vintagespirit2836]

How did this happen, Arlo was just 8 weeks old !! Arlo is his own little man, just doing fantastically. He is a great dog (so intelligent), and he could simply not be in a better home. He is such a good boy; if anyone has any issues though with their pups/dogs-chewing on the bedding/pads in a crate- do not despair! Kuranda makes a fit-to-crate elevated dog bed (the slimline). Unfortunately, my boy wasn't ok with bedding inside the crate, like Arlo. I have started taking a few walks alone (hate it lol)...but to get the boy more used to me being out, once we get semi-back to normalcy-to curb the separation anxiety. Great update John!

[@idabaker9320]

He's doing so good! One command that I taught my girl that helped quite a bit with napping children - whisper. It worked with mailmen, folks coming to the door and with anything when kids were snoozing.

[@baileyjohnston8827]

Mate your a legend just picked up a 6 month boy off an old lady , your tips are correcting and getting him to be the best boy he is Big love from Australia

[@kyndalezell2406]

I have a male Doberman who just turned 6mo as well. Arlo and him look SOOO identical! It blows my mind. My boy is half American and half European.

[@acb1722]

I think the one loud bark he makes before he go to sleep is him saying goodnight

[@sandib4234]

He is one beautiful Doberman!

[@juliemayorga6298]

Awe, Arlo is simply saying " Good night!

[@Priscapup]

My boy Tony is about the same age as Arlo, he is a December litter as well. He is such a big boy now, I am amazed at how quickly he has grown! I have always crate trained, but have failed to do so with Tony. He came to me already sleeping in a dog bed, so continued on. He sleeps fine all night on his bed, but I am starting the crate training so that I may leave him at home for short times. Arlo is a keeper, for sure!

[@blee580]

My Doberman does it once in a great while. I have noticed it happens when she isn’t really ready to go to sleep. Thank you for your video’s. We have learned so much from them. Keep up the great job.

[@ursulahartunian4018]

SOOOO glad i found your video and instruction. Just lost my precious 13 year old rescue chocolate dobie (4 weeks ago) and am "adjusting" to seeking to 'find' another dobie love. Am thinking It would be best to find another rescue, who likes cats, as well as me. Yes, you are doing 'an awesome job with Arlo".

[@dhairyathakur9673]

My female dobie is a month younger than Arlo, your videos really helps and also makes kind of emotional contact with Arlo

[@vidhyaramdas]

Awesome video...so happy to see Arlo grow up and being such a sweetheart.. only a doberman owner can understand the beautiful golden heart behind that robust body of a doberman...he is precious.. m

[@PONTIACDIEDIN1981]

you and arlo are always a joy to view. its great seeing arlo progress

[@scottprice4813]

Smart dogs. I think with the bark he's saying - I'm not a kid anymore. Let's dispense with this crate😊

[@eh4236]

Love your channel. Our male black and tan dobie is 81 lbs and he turns 6 mos old January 5th, 2021. He is a very big boy. We got him from a breeder in McDonough, GA. He is not overweight at all. He is tall though and loves to play with our three girls. He is a beautiful, sweet and very intelligent. He learned how to do the sit command at 3 mos old! I think he blows the growth statistics out of the water. His daddy is 121 lbs. He has our routine down pat. He is crate trained and goes in there like a dream every day/night. Sometimes he will just go in there because it is like a den to him. I would love to share a picture or two with you but don't know how to do it.

[@lifewithdoberman1701]

Men this Dobermans are so fun they have unique personalities , nice Doberman you have 👍

[@jennyperea3268]

You’re so nice haha “interesting freeway trip” My dobie had awful anxiety in the car for many trips and it’s so stressful but at 3months he’s finally getting a hang of it 😅 it helped that my Boxer came along trips and she was very chill and happy so I think he calmed down

[@cristinaklun3665]

Beautiful boy! Lovely family! Congratulations for the love and caring you're giving them. I had a brown and tan girl who sadly died from cancer a few months ago. She was so sweet, my best friend ever. I'm going to miss her and grieve her all my life. They are so special, dobermans! We were inseparable. She was was only 6. That's why I'm scared to get another one, because they are plagued with genetic health problems. I couldn't stand to see a pup suffering that much again. It seems that with all the good comes all the bad. I wish there would be a way to rescue the breed from that gloomy prospect. Anyway, my Brownie was a much calmer, steady pup. She wasn't a nibbler, but a BIG TIME nudger. She slept on her mattress beside me. Before we went to sleep, she used to gently touch me with her nose. I think it was a way to have a mutual reassurance of being there to keep each other safe. My guess is that your smart boy is doing the same with the bark. It's like saying 'Hey, remember I'll be here for you all night.' You're super lucky! Thanks for sharing!

[@Ali_rerey]

Growing up so fast!

[@seldomseen9367]

When do swimming lessons start for him? Already kinda late. And is that a old school diving board I see? Dive/fetch commands are so fun. I have 4 weeks more to wait for my red EuroDobe to be ready.

[@og9839]

He’s just saying goodnight. Great videos. picked up my Doberman in May and Boy is he smart. He used the doggy door by himself rather quickly and he could barely get thru it because of how high it’s is. It took my Boston another week to figure it out that he could go through it without our help.

[@-KimberlyKay]

He's saying "night!" 🤣I love Dobies!!!!!

[@hamhands5106]

I'm glad you did a video like this. I was just saying to myself wow hes getting big.

[@mydogsSnore]

My dobie is 4 almost 5 months its nice to see Arlo is close in age and has been very help. I love growth transformation and the check in videos! Thank you for making them!❤

[@paulafeenandez3769]

His paws were massive at 8 weeks such a cutie

[@jamesdean7586]

Love Doberman mannerisms.

[@michaelleddy5634]

We have two Dobermans and that Yelp at night we feel is him and her saying we don't want to sleep in this crate anymore we want to be able to patrol the house and protect you. When we let them out, they now do a lap around the house and then come back to the master bedroom where they are with both my wife and I

[@DobermanPlanet]

Hmm interesting! Thank you! We'll be transferring him out of the crate into a normal dog bed soon. We'll see if that solves it!

[@sandygraham7071]

My dog does the same thing. I think it is a good night bark. Doberman's are so smart, he is just being a good boy and saying "Good night Dad". They all have their own funny little quirks. My doberman is almost 5 now. Looking into adding another one to the mix.

[@NABrides]

Hey John im in the car with the new Doberman pup and i wanted to say thx for making this video’s

[@6Deep6]

He's top dog on the block. Looking fantastic!

[@joeyzaguirre7008]

I may be a year late but i love these videos you make! definitely want a euro dobie of my own

[@luvelyjay]

The one loud yelp at bed time is to say goodnight 😁🤣

[@michaeltomlinson7245]

Arlo is coming on a storm ! What a handsome dude ! Top job again John

[@MrMrsteveo84]

Puppy and babies cuteness overload lol great video again thank you

[@johnkosior6189]

Excellent job documenting Arlo’s development. Your affection and caring for him is beautiful to see. Thanks for sharing.

[@lauraaaass5446]

Arlo is such great dog! 💕

[@debbiedunn4477]

He's a beautiful dobie! So well mannered, attentive and looks like he loves your older child very much. Maybe best buddies soon. Thank you for sharing his progress from 8 weeks until now.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thank you so much Debbie! He really is doing so well and responding exceptionally well to training.

[@adityapatel3159]

Superb keep making videos as I liked your doberman, I am also having doberman which is 6 months old

[@kimberleyorcutt6546]

When arlo approaches the dogs at the dog park thats like me approaching a wasp, i love all animals

[@JL-ic4zy]

Arlo is so cute it makes me emotional, I love watching him as it reminds me of when my dobie was a pup, mine will be 6 years old this year, the best dogs with the best personalities ❤️

[@ethannguyen9075]

I’m getting a doberman in 6 months and your videos are really helping me to prepare what to expect! Keep up the good work!

[@stephenallen3203]

He is one happy dog John, I'm so very happy for you !

[@jawbreaker8125]

What a beautiful dog!! I love dobermanns, I appreciate their loving and fun personality, smartness and striking look. Can't wait to get my own puppy someday. Arlo seems to be very nice mannered for a dog his age, I especially liked his gentle way of playing with kids.

[@skkrrdungkebeeyle1279]

Congratulations! Great work with Arlo really seeing progress keep it up!

[@jorgeviera4610]

Could you please make a video on the ear cropping maintenance? How to wrap the ears and get them to stand up?

[@stannicholson9622]

Good show thank you we are getting another job and then I had a couple different Dobermans when I was young now my wife and I are going to get a couple thanks for the video they’re great dogs see you later

[@dobermanlover9273]

Hello. Happy Father’s Day. You are a great owner and father. Today is also my birthday. I am now 12 years old 😀

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thank you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

[@dobermanlover9273]

Doberman Planet aww. Thank you. It always makes me happy when you reply. 😇

[@1La2La3La4La]

Hello John, you seem to be a very talented dog-trainer. Also, like your commentary skills on your videos. Greets from Germany!

[@territn8871]

I love Dobermans so much and, after having had 4 in my adult life, I so miss not having one now. Arlo is so handsome. You're doing great with his training too. I never had one to bark the one time when crated at bedtime. Maybe it's just his way to say "goodnight" to his family.😉 They are great with children too if they are raised around them. My neighbor's are getting a new Doberman puppy in a couple weeks and said their breeder had one more female to sell. But on my retirement income I can't afford the $2,000 they're selling the pup for. Wish I could win the lottery to buy a Doberman!😉 You're doing a great job training Arlo to be a wonderful family member!!

[@ThebadMAN747]

I have found that if the dog doesn't like rides you can train them to. Short rides to play somewhere.. Then slowly increase drives times to play area.... Worked for multiple dogs I've had issues.

[@samld7143]

Always good to have an uptade on the awesome Arlo man (good to hear that you're doing good too brother !) Keep up the good work !!

[@tonyanderson6235]

I have had multiple dobermans that I have raised both male and female and that bark thing seems to be a case of the dog needing to say good night and it has been a consistent thing for dogs who spend a lot of time with their owners.

[@mariof3022]

I’m having a little bit of trouble with my doberman’s ears. He’s 3 months old, he’s ears are standing but i need to fix the ear pockets. Where did you got those ear braces/wrap !?

[@av_tbk8605]

you usually automatically get those after the ear job

[@pjm0621]

Just curious ... what do you mean “need to fix the ear pockets”?

[@andrei-.]

@@pjm0621 maybe the shape of the ears is off. like its not round i m guessing

[@DobermanPlanet]

I use the zip tie ear posting method which uses Torbot cement to hold things in place. If you Google it there should be some examples. I'm working on an ear posting tutorial but it won't go on KZbin. It'll be released to those on my email list when it's ready. DobermanPlanet.com/newsletter

[@mariof3022]

pjm0621 if you check this link, you can se what i’m referring by pockets. www.dobermantalk.com/ear-cropping-posting/187985-ear-pockets-what-they-how-fix-them.html I tried the tampon method but the puppy took it off within a few days. I put them back. The zip tie ear posting method looks more comfortable for the puppy

[@rblues01]

Loving the Arlo updates! Keep 'em coming!

[@patriciafigueroa861]

I’m considering getting a Doberman and these videos are so helpful! Thank you sooo much🤓

[@doront472]

Amazing attitude and progress... Looks like becoming a great mature dobi. Wish to see him more with other dogs...

[@kingcornelius865]

He is so handsome!