5 Reasons New Owners Are FAILING With Their Doberman

[@sheepdogxpress]

First time Doberman owners here! Our Atlas (red male) is just about 8 months old now. We've had our moments where we almost gave up but putting the work in and sticking to a plan has paid off. The advice and motivation from your videos has been so valuable for us. He's got such a strong personality and he loves uncondtionaly. I always heard Dobermans were an amazing breed but now I've seen what that means first hand. The biggest thing for us was making sure he has an outlet for all that energy. I've never seen a breed with such focus and trainability. His food drive is 10/10 and I'm convinced you can train these dogs to complete any task u can think of. My family and our dog thank you so much for making these videos!

[@FrostE941]

I'd like to see your technique on treadmill training or swimming.

[@zekehu7701]

Oh wow!!!! That would be great 👍. Treadmill training we tried but were not successful, maybe we are not consistent. It would be great if John has a technique.

[@DobermanPlanet]

That's a great idea for a video on those techniques! It's been added to the list of ideas for future videos! Thanks for reaching out, Ethan!

[@josephbrown2222]

@@DobermanPlanet I have so much respect for you and sympathy for Arlo. You guys rock!

[@zekehu7701]

@@josephbrown2222 Arlo is a 🌟

[@wolfprowler]

Nyx High drive. Check Loves to work. Check Loves to cuddle. Check Knows who's boss. Check Always on guard...yep lol We've (I) always used balanced training. A firm no or ah ah to reinforce what you don't want them doing works wonders in high drive dogs....or any dog really. Lots of love, praise and whatever rewards motivate them for a job well-done is also key. Nothing is for free for Nyx....other than off the wall crazy play with me! Like you said John. Stay consistent, keep calm, and stay confident. Cheers

[@DobermanPlanet]

Great to hear from you again, Joshua! So glad you could relate to this video and echo where we're coming from. Tell Nyx Arlo says hi! They sound so much alike!

[@SolomonScorpions]

Thanks for being here on time John.

[@ajayvikramsingh3812]

mine is 10 months old now and this gives me a lot of reassurance, He's been improving a lot with socialising, loose lease walking, accidents at home etc...but he sleeps with me and I don't wanna change that 😅

[@pfitsyoga4572]

On our 2nd Doberman who is now 5yrs old and is a high drive female. Enjoy and always learn from your videos. Thank you.

[@DobermanPlanet]

That's great to hear! We make the videos to help people and are glad you're seeing success with your 5 year old female. Dobies with high drives can be difficult, but with consistency, very rewarding to be around!

[@johannaalarcon764]

Your videos are the most helpful! 1- they sold me on the breed and what I was looking for to add to my family and 2- in our first moment of weakness with our pup, it was your video on leadership that had turned it all around. I am a first time Dobie owner, and my doberman is blossoming, thanks to your videos. Now I'm waiting on your doberman with small children video, cuz that's an area that I would like to see get better with my family. Thank you for all you do!

[@zeropointenergy1574]

Common denominator advice from Doberman Planet videos: consistency, consistency, consistency.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha! Yes! So glad you picked up on that and left this comment to help drive that advice home for others!

[@daimonorr9544]

I recently rescued a male red doberman puppy that was dumped and neglected close to where i live, I've had him for a month now and your videos have saved my life thank you for sharing your knowledge. His name is Buck.

[@notreally5255]

I've been wanting a Doberman for years. Can't get one until I graduate. I want to be able to afford it lol. Until then, tons of videos to get ready to handle him.

[@DobermanPlanet]

That's very smart and responsible of you! We're here with the videos to help prepare you until then!

[@lesliemason6016]

Lb med doberman). All rescues including doberman from Germany working dog with all his papers,lineage,etc. Literally picked the clearance items at petsmart for real bones,chicken strips,chew toys (he figured out how to pull out the stitching from those "unchewable toys" so we have to watch him with toys...we spent a total with a $50 bed of $180 first month and now for all our dogs it's $85 a month including supplements for our old pitt and our german pincher that has seizures fom inbreeding (she's solid black found at 15weeks old full of fleas,tapeworms, and walking pneumonia). I would recommend lots and i mean LOTS of organic real animal bones because our doberman (every dog we have ever had) when he at all his bones would then eat ENTIRE SHOES AND POOP OUT!! Lots of canned mixed with kibble turkey,salmon,or lamb to prevent fatty liver disease. Sweaters are a MUST because anything colder than 70degrees makes them shiver! Rope toys are freat but watch him because they will eat that too. They have all natural fur toys that hunting dogs can safely eat and break down. $8/toy.

[@lesliemason6016]

I thought a doberman would be expensive too...but actually i found good blue Buffalo food $40 bag lasts 2 months with my pitbull, 3 chihuahuas, and 1 german pincher (30

[@adriancontreras4438]

Consistency is the key. I'm working with my first one, he's 5 month old, and 5 weeks ago he's been acting on nipping behavior. I took the steps from one of your videos, and I've started seen some progress. I see it now as a natural stage he has to go through, and I could only support him. Thanks for this, it was really insightful on how they naturally expect to be led and guided!

[@beckyshah4600]

Hoping to be a first time dog and Dobermann owner next year. Another really useful video, thanks again. Am fine with the high energy needs, as I love exercising myself, and will socialise my puppy constantly, take it to training classes, IPO, agility, dancing with dogs and provide mental stimulation with puzzle toys and training commands. Am lucky enough to be home 24/7, so will have plenty of time for my Dobermann.

[@suzannethepatriot8049]

You will be the best kind of Doberman owner. If you do all of that, the bond with your dog will be amazing!!!! Have fun. It is a great ride.

[@DobermanPlanet]

That's great to hear, Becky! Suzanne is right in that doing all of those things will help you and your dog bond very tightly with each other! Let us know how it goes when you get your Dobermann next year! Wishing you the best of success through the entire process!

[@beckyshah4600]

@@DobermanPlanet thanks John. I'll definitely be using the techniques you've been teaching in your videos. I love Arlo, such a lovely dog with a great temperament. Can't wait to get my Dobie emotional support dog! Researching reputable and ethical breeders right now. Greetings from Liverpool, UK. 😊

[@leahcharles6600]

I watched every single video you’ve put out to prepare prior to me getting my puppy. Your videos are the absolute best thing a new dobie owner can do to prepare, they helped me soooooo much! I even refer back to favorite ones I saved.

[@JohnnyBGood11]

I got my 1st Doberman later in life I was around 48 and I work at home, I got him in 2016 Dec. 2nd I started to run him everyday for about 45 mins to an hour, then I started to give my Doberman an evening walk for about 30 mins now he gets two walks a day for the past 3 years and he is great...my Doberman does not jump on people I trained that out of him the first 6 months...as for my couch it's trashed but it was already ruined by the cat.

[@linakoh4206]

Love your intros makes me laugh 😂! Thank you John for sharing your tips and loving this journey with you thank you… take care too 👍🏻

[@torydean4879]

This video couldn't have come at a better time! I'm on week 2 of being a Doberman daddy.

[@NinoTheCorso]

Great video. 100% correct. Not just for Dobbies but any dominant breeds. I would add one variable. Control all of the dog’s resources: work for food, toys only to play with owner, etc.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Great thought, Norbert! Dobermans definitely need to know whose in control, that's why consistency is key when training them. Thanks so much for leaving that comment!

[@dbassir87]

My Doberman Banelli is 1, him and I always watch your videos and learn so much! I live with him in my RV and met another Doberman owner at this campground that knows your channel! Much love to your channel and Arlo!

[@tonimccallum5775]

I love my working Doberman💜 She is almost 18 months old now! And I love her drive and energy, she’s a sweet goofball really 😊 I prepared myself before I bought her though, and I provide her with the mental and physical stimulation that she needs on a daily basis, so she is a well balanced girl!

[@alphadog2133]

I learned a lot after meeting the parents if my Dobie's and I'm glad because they helped me prepare in advance, especially with the exercise. Great content.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Meeting the parents really can tell you so much! So glad you felt the same way that we did with that important step!

[@alphadog2133]

@@DobermanPlanet thanks

[@thomasgern5038]

My first Doberman named DonDon was just biting up everything from cement bag to poised rats. I had to bring him several times to the vet for treatment. He was very active and could run freely up and down my garden. At the age of 11 month, he killed and bit up a poisonous tod at night. In the morning I found DonDon with a foaming mouth. The vet couldn't save his life, he was dieing there over night. My new Doberman Dandy behaved little better and hope there is no more tod in my yard again. Both Dobers are very loving dogs, interacting with children and visiting friends very friendly. Anyway they are good watchdogs, barking and defending my yard at night.

[@shootingstarsx4726]

I am finally getting a Doberman this month just because of your videos inspiring me to do so! I already have a bulldog so I wonder if they will get along well……

[@naradtheocd9261]

Ok. I have a 14 month Doberman who has been living with us for about exactly a year(he was 7 to 8 weeks when he became part of our family) Our Doberman isn't exactly properly trained. Like we taught him basic obedience but he does that only when he see treats. And in many ways he might be considered disobedient. But it's just that we treat him as a family member and Love him a lot. So we let him Do whatever he wants. We take him for walks and runs and playtime whenever he wants. But I think we are happy with how he is. It's just that he is a free spirited Young dog and we let him be that. And he respects boundaries and listens when we are serious. We might have done most mistakes said in the video But it doesn't mean we were wrong are our dog is unruly. Everyone says that our dog is the friendlest Doberman they have ever seen or That they didn't think Doberman can be friendly. I think even with minimum training a Doberman can be a perfect new family member. It's just that different people have different expectations from there Pets. And for the right family A free spirited Naughty dog is perfect

[@JoeR203]

Same here. I got my Dobie when he was 10 months old. Not including the breeder, he's had 2 previous owners. He's intact and can be stubborn. I never taught him anything using treats as a reward. I just let him learn on his own. He's learned many thing quickly. Except for pulling on the leash during walks, and jumping up on people to meet them. He loves other dogs and has never shown aggression towards strangers. His one big problem, is when he picks up something (usually garbage people throw on the ground that has some food residue left on it) he gets mad if I tell him he can't have it. He'll start to snarl and show teeth. He'll sometimes touch his mouth to my hand as if he's going to bite if I move. He doesn't do this at home with his toys or food though.

[@naradtheocd9261]

@@JoeR203 ya. The garbage and leash pulling my Doberman does the same

[@4Khyla]

I recommend getting a "show-line Doberman. Their exercise requirements are a bit lower and they seem to me that they settle down a bit around the house. Still, stays protective. Anyway, that is what I've experienced.

[@debbieforehand2640]

I was a new owner and your videos really really helped me and my Dobie is almost 3

[@summerstarr9339]

My first Doberman was a love half American & European. She passed at almost 13 years. My European female puppy I got at 8 week and she's gonna be 2 years in 2 weeks. She's sweet but a monster and too much for my 2 daughters and me. She is from a lying breeder and since my first one was an angel I never knew I'd get a pup like the one you describe. My dog has had 2 experienced trainers and she's still a chore. Our boundaries are firm, as is our dog. From your video I've already failed. She can be so sweet and loving, I'm a sap! Leader, well it's her. And you know when you have a child you can't return her. I'm stuck, I love her! But we're all wear. She loves balls most of all and she plays and runs with them all the time. She's had 2 gastric surgeries to save her life where she ate a stuffed animal whole for $7,000 and the rope on a Kong toy for $8,200 so I shudder to think it'll happen again. Suggestions? And yes, I have to keep her cause each day she has to have massages and kisses and love and well, like I said, I'm stuck!

[@kathleenkistler3403]

Your videos are excellent. I am on my 4th doberman and absolutely love the breed. I have had very few problems with any of them but there is always room for improvement. My current dog.... super velcro and attention seeking... was becoming inappropriately demanding. I needed to exert more control. Once I did she became a great dog again in a matter of just a couple of days. Keep these great videos coming. Old owner or new owner, we all have room for improvement!

[@Snobbeautyplace]

Great advice. Thank you. I look forward picking up my European Dobermann soon.

[@DobermanPlanet]

We really appreciate the kind words! Congratulations on your new European Dobermann!

[@Snobbeautyplace]

@@DobermanPlanet Thank you 🙏. Your videos are so helpful and straight to the point unlike some other channels. Big fan. Thank you 😊

[@sampasultana4285]

I had no problems with my first five dobermans (European dobermans whole litter of five males and there were no females ) because before buying them I trained my self by reading all books about dobermans and got suggestions from experts like you John so I bought them two weeks later after my planning and it went great and I thought to buy some more (I could afford it) I bought another litter of(American dobermans) four doberman puppies well I didn't bought any female from that litter After and after I got more experienced and I bought six American + European mix dobermans just two years ago and my Europeans age for 4 years and Americans age for 3.5 years. But I gotta say you really made a legendary video for first time owners. Wish you good luck for one billion subscribers(10000000 subscribers). Thank you very much I can't thank you enough for your service.

[@endlessdiep]

WOW, that is a lot of work right? So many dogs. I'm happy it all worked out in the end.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Oh wow! You've sure got your hands full - in a good way! How many total do you own now? With all those Dobermans we know you've got to have a lot of stories and experience to share with others. Thanks for being a great Doberman ambassador! We're glad you're enjoying our videos as well and appreciate the well-wishes on more subscribers!

[@endlessdiep]

@@DobermanPlanet Love you man

[@CrandalRankinsofficial]

Your videos are excellent. Thank You for your support. You are a great trainer and Coach!!!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Crandal, we're glad to hear you enjoy these videos! Thanks so much for your kind words and feedback!

[@timchaffin5663]

Number 5 is really the key, plus lots,and lots of time being with them. The rest should be self evident.

[@vaishalib5400]

Yes right!! I have to keep up with his energy level, well, he keeps me fit👍😃

[@DobermanPlanet]

Dobermans definitely don't allow much time for their owners to be lazy! They require so much exercise and training - mentally and physically. Great to hear from you, Vaishali!

[@kitty-kattkline9956]

YOUR VIDEOS HAVE HELPED AND PREPARED ME IMMENSELY!!!!!!!!!!! I follow to a T your instructions. Though my dobie mix...I adopted her... still has a bit of an issue with seeing other dogs and yelping... long story on that gem... my puppy is AWESOME STILL. SO, THANK Y❤U 🐾🎀

[@DobermanPlanet]

We're so glad to hear that the videos are helping you! Your rescue Dobie is very lucky to have such a caring owner. Don't be a stranger!

[@heidigouws6561]

Thank you so much for the videos. I skipped the puppy stage with Luca (previously known as Blackie, we think he is about 3 years) because we adopted him from my father-in-law who moved to an old age home. My father-in-law taught him nothing except come. Luca is doing really well with the training we give him. And I have learned the hard way how important consistancy is with leash training...the afternoons I don’t have the willpower to be consistant with him on the walk, I do something else with him. Leash training is a challenge because he wants to be in front of me pulling, but if I am consistant to bring him back to the heel position, he complies, he is very smart, but he always try to take chances on the next walk. We love him to pieces, he is just a wonderful dog, and he is such a good brother to our 2 cats of 8 and 16 years. Keep up the good work! Hugs to Arlo.

[@lamar4234]

Halloween weekend i get my Prince! cant wait. Thanks for the information !

[@DobermanPlanet]

We are so excited for you, Lamar! Congrats on your new upcoming family member!

[@tinaosullivan6451]

Love this video's he certainly understands this breed all you need is patience and lots of love for your doberman

[@majajaspaert8661]

Nice video!! Thanful . Greets from belgium from Maja and finn the doberman!😉❤🐾🐾

[@ITSTJJ]

Thanks for the Doberman vids they help I have an American one

[@DobermanPlanet]

That's great to hear! We love reading feedback like this from our viewers. Tell your American Dobie that Arlo says hi!

[@ITSTJJ]

@@DobermanPlanet I will

[@Tazjatoz]

Byen in love with dobbers since my teens when i found a breed specific book on them problem was my mom was is still scared of them and I have add so consistency and confidence are traits i struggle to show

[@early_morning_sd_team]

I'm planning to get a Doberman as a service dog. I've been doing alot of research into them, and they fit well with the tasks I need. After helping my mom with her Pit Husky pup, I am even more confident that I could handle a Doberman.

[@debbieforehand2640]

Your videos definitely helped me and Ziva. She is now almost three and so glad I didn't sell her. She is the best, smartest well behaved dog I have ever been around.

[@marykeeven5153]

These videos are very helpful. We've always had dobermans and never had a problem. This last one was 4 months old when we got her. A complete wild child. We were to the point of giving up and these videos are helping alot

[@whydoyoucare27]

Great video! What are your thoughts on dogs with 2 masters? I have a female Doberman and I now have a job so I am gone a few hours in the evening. I do most of the training, but hubby takes her for walks when I am gone and does some training with her as well. We also share in feeding and potty trips outside. She seems bonded to us both. I know that it is unusual with a female. She is still a bit mouthy, but nothing hard or mean, I think it's mainly teething. Just a fun fact...she is also OBSESSED with cats! Her behavior towards them depends on their behavior towards her. She loves my cat, sometimes a bit too much! Now when hubby takes her for walks, there is a friendly little orange kitty that walks right up to them. My dog will lunge and the kitty lays down and rolls over, happy pawing the air. So my dog likes this cat. Now, if a cat growls, hisses or aggressively swipes, my dogs barks ferociously! Thanks for the videos! They are very helpful!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Your pup sounds very in-tune with the cat's emotions and reactions towards her! Dobermans can definitely have two masters - as long as the responsibility of training and exercising is shared, she will view you both as the alpha and respect each of you. Great to hear from you!

[@whydoyoucare27]

@@DobermanPlanet Thank you!

[@brettlynn7753]

This is a breed that needs training…this is not an ankle biter that if they act up you can ignore (although those need training too).. so many get Dobermans because they “look cool” and know nothing about the breed, to the detriment of the animal…and to the detriment of responsible Doberman owners. I have an almost 3 year old intact male who has hit his “teenage-young adult”stage and still needs training as he hits each of his phases of growth. Like children they have different behaviors at different stages of life.

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[@DobermanPlanet]

BrettLynn, you're so right! Dobermans need lots of training and attention throughout each phase of their life. Since they are such a smart and strong breed, staying mentally and physically active is important!

[@juslookin2]

LOVED this! It is so needed. This is definitely how owners fail their Doberman. I always tell first timers to research research research the breed and find a breeder they “click” with. A good breeder will always be available after the pup goes home to questions that may come up in the future. This clearly separates good breeders from back yard breeders who want to make a buck. Even high drive Dobermans want to please. Clear rules and boundaries are the key to having a happy home life for everyone in the family.

[@chelsearipley2451]

Hi ! Thank you for you videos! Hope to see something about reactive dobermans, thanks again!

[@sasjavannoten1965]

thank you for all the videos, raising a pup can be challenging sometimes. Thanks for all the great tips!! Love it

[@silviakapfinger4956]

Great video! 👍👏 You are the best of the best! ❤ warm regards from bavaria, germany!🇩🇪👋

[@Wrenchen-with-Darren]

You are SO, spot on. And you do help. Thanks for your insight. 👍

[@DobermanPlanet]

Hey, Darren, thanks so much for that comment! We're so glad you found this video helpful and can relate to it!

[@vaibhavvnaik]

Awww Watching lil Arlo just turned me to mush! ❤️

[@XB4RRA]

I hope you never stop making content

[@timmyadam3542]

I've always found that boundries/kennel time makes a huge difference in how my 2 behave. I used to see it as a punishment, but now it is a tool, sometimes they can't chill, sometimes they are chilling, sometimes I just need some time wo them around, sometimes they just need some time apart, there are plenty of reasons, but your dog should be comfortable w being kenneled and it will take alot of stress out of your relationship esp helping w separation anxiety which believe me, your dobe will suffer from esp due to covid. These dogs love you and wanna be w you always, but sometimes for all parties involved a kennel is a great tool.

[@cloverazar5315]

Thank you for sharing this information, you’re the real MVP! FWIW, I think it’s a great idea to have both the KZbin videos and the coaching- that way, people who do need the service have it available! I’m adopting my first Doberman soon, and having a breed-specific approach has been incredibly helpful in preparation… but if I need a bit of pro-level support, it’s reassuring to know there’s someone out there with the tools and talent to help!

[@DobermanPlanet]

We really appreciate that comment!! It's so nice to know that the KZbin videos are helping so many people, but you're right, some Dobies and owners need more one-on-one support depending on their circumstances, and we are here to help with that as well!

[@lesliedegeorge5949]

First I’d like to say your videos are so helpful in training a Doberman puppy and that I have learned a lot from you. I have a 4 month old dobie named Lexi and I also have a 12 yr old Fox Terrier named Myla who isn’t very fond of Lexi. I was wondering if you had any suggestions on an issue we’re having with the two of them. Myla is older and doesn’t want to be bothered by Lexi. Lexi always goes up to Myla and gooses her butt and turns around waiting for Myla to do the same meanwhile Lexi is playfully barking nonstop and Myla is aggressively barking at Lexi to leave her alone. This happens all day and I say no over and over and try to separate them but she run right back to her and does the same thing as soon as I allow them to play again. Also, Myla doesn’t want to share any toys with Lexi because Myla thinks they are all hers. There is chaos in the house whenever they are around each other. We bring Lexi to my in-laws to play and romp around with their two Doberman dogs two to three times a week so she can release some of her energy and so she can socialize with other dogs. Is there anything I can do to help them get along so my house doesn’t sound like a war zone all day.

[@laizagrasyavlogs8386]

This video is so perfect for me 🥺 My 3 months old doberman Sasha is suchhhhhh a headache

[@LightofGaladriel]

Big thank you for videos, tips and tricks! They are very useful, not only for doberman owners, but also for other dog owners with 'stobburn' dogs 🙈. It certainly helped me in raising my Dalmatian. 🙏

[@krisfujimoto72]

I have a rescued female Dobie and I work alot and live alone. I need to develope a plan to work with Samantha and her separation anxiety. I want to get her training for agility for the purpose of a good physical activity.

[@planetdisco4821]

G’day from Melbourne, Australia mate! Great content as always. A point I’d like to make is that Doberman’s are a breed that are masters at training their owners and that they are also continuously trying to assess their position in the pack hierarchy. But yep, they definitely thrive on having rules in their life, it’s amazes me sometimes, once they “get” it, they almost train themselves, but give them an inch and they’ll take a mile! Archers six now and I’d love to get him a couple of playmates and contemplating importing from the US which is incredibly difficult due to quarantine regs here. Except for Hawaii and Guam. Oh and on the subject of quarantine, I’d just like to say my hometown now beats the world! 260 days of lockdown and counting. Barely been able to leave the house except to walk the hound and buy food. For me it’s been a nightmare seemingly without end, but for my Doberman it’s literally been a golden age lol. 24/7 contact with just me in a tiny 150 year old cottage. I suspect that he has now developed the ability to read my mind. Aaaaaand finally I’d just like to say I’m so glad that he’s been here with me this whole time, I honestly don’t know if I’d have made it through all this crap if it wasn’t for his company. Best dog ever. A one in a million…🥲

[@pfitsyoga4572]

They are the best companions.

[@DobermanPlanet]

It's great to hear from people all over the country! We're so glad you're enjoying the content on our channel. You're totally right with that phrase "give them an inch and they'll take a mile". They can definitely push your boundaries if you let them! So sorry to hear about the quarantine time there - sounds terrible for you, but like you said, not for Archer! Haha. So glad he's such a wonderful companion for you to enjoy!

[@raggisarkar9605]

Thank you so much for the video John. All your video's are really helpful and sometimes life saver for a new owner. Please make a video on daily routine of a doberman. It will be very helpful. Please please.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Hi, Raggi! Great idea - that topic has been added to the list of video ideas so you might see it in the future! We are so glad to hear that you're enjoying these videos and finding them helpful!

[@loridelorenzo4393]

Love your video’s Constantly, Consistently, with training

[@johnolsen394]

Great content, again.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thanks so much, John! We're here to help and are glad you enjoyed it!

[@aminebenali4707]

I'm new with Doberman and I have a female doberman.... Can you talk about American Doberman more and thank you ..... Fan from tunisia

[@kerwindapog]

I'm gonna have my Doberman soon and alot of your videos are helping me prepare myself for the futur. Thank you very much!

[@Xoxo-nf3ni]

OMG this video is exactly what I need to push through with raising my new doberman puppy. He is such a handful, but I know that with good training it will only be temporary

[@Dobiemom420]

Yes! I have been watching his videos over & over before & even since I got my new Doberman puppy a few weeks ago. She is so smart & amazing but boy is she stubborn! There have been times that I’ve thought oh man I don’t know if I can do this but watch these videos & try something from the videos & she gets it. I know she is still really young & need to give her time but oh man she’s tested me a few times lol how is it going now with your pup? I see your comment was 9 months ago.

[@Xoxo-nf3ni]

@@Dobiemom420 My doberman is also really stubborn and you notice that when they test your limits they tend to have a cheeky look in their eyes.

[@Dobiemom420]

@@Xoxo-nf3ni lol she absolutely gets that look in her eyes 😝 sneaky girl. I love her so much but I am looking forward to her getting a little older and calmer.

[@Xoxo-nf3ni]

@@Dobiemom420 yup me too! I'm waiting for him to reach 2 years old 😂😂

[@melissaavendano5076]

I have an 8 month Doberman, overall he is very well behaved super mellow he knows when it’s time to play and sleep. He loves hiking we take them to day care all the time. But the biggest issue that I’m having is taking him out on a walk where I live I live in downtown LA so there’s a lot of stimulation. He has gotten better but still is really afraid to go on a walk I’ve had him since he was eight weeks and now that he’s getting older and is aware of his surroundings he’s become very scared.😫

[@HakunaMatatah93]

Thanks for all your hard work!!

[@sinntheeeuhh]

I needed this video sooo badly lol I have 2 10 month old doberman and it is hard sometimes

[@endlessdiep]

I'm convincing my family to get our hosehold a doberman right now. Sadly here in Germany many people are prejudiced against this breed, even tho it originally is from here. They dont see what we see ;D

[@zwuckel1260]

Same here in Switzerland! That's the reason we need to be ambassadors for this fantastic, but often misunderstood, breed

[@endlessdiep]

@@zwuckel1260 Thats the spirit. Lets make some great memories.

[@zwuckel1260]

@@endlessdiep YESSS! by all means! :-)

[@SuperDD3392]

I was thinking of getting a Doberman now you made me scared!

[@peterharper2803]

I haven’t got a specific comment for this video my friend, thanks for posting it though

[@DobermanPlanet]

No worries, Peter! You're very welcome!

[@lainiegriffo4954]

I really appreciate your videos! Ever since discovering your channel, I’ve had my heart set on getting a Doberman!

[@suzannethepatriot8049]

All want-to-be Doberman owners should make this a mandatory video. Outstanding advice! Funny story: when we went to pick out a puppy there was one that was always climbing a rope to the ceiling. As cute as it was, we knew that it was the dog that watched Netflix with the breeder that was the one for us!!! Full disclosure, Moses is by no means a couch potato. We exercise him vigorously which makes him a behavioral angle…most of the time. I do think of the rope-climbing Doberman and hope that he landed an athlete for his owner and hope he did not end up a statistic.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thanks so much, Suzanne! It's always great to hear from you. That rope climbing Doberman sure would turn out to be a handful in the wrong family! We hope he got an athletic owner as well. Moses sounds like a great fit for your house! Tell him Arlo says hi!

[@suzannethepatriot8049]

@@DobermanPlanet Thanks, John. I just enjoy your videos so much! Moses says “Hi” back to Arlo. If we lived closer I am sure Moses would want a bubble play date☺️ Looking forward to Sundays content!!

[@PirateKalypso]

Love your videos.. Doberman puppies are Velociraptors.. True story. 😂🤣

[@javierlopez223]

My hands tore up 😂😂

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha yes they are!! So glad you're enjoying these videos!

[@PirateKalypso]

@@DobermanPlanet me and the hubs watch every one! We have our second Doberman and you are always spot on! 💯

[@TheTradingRoomLLC]

Hahaha that’s crazy my dobie is named velo for velociraptor

[@susannewilliams]

Wonderful, sensible stuff. Thank you!

[@OmicronOfIce]

I'm so glad I found this page! I'm not getting a doberman just yet but thank you for the videos!

[@17JessicaMarie]

This is my biggest fear while living completely alone and wanting to get a doberman to train myself as a service dog for my disabilities.

[@kikikaakau-delizo8152]

Excellent video, John! We're planning on getting a Dobie pup in spring and this is a great start. Thank you for all you do!

[@raymonddeflaviis2306]

I like this, and I haven't even started watching!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha thanks so much, Raymond! It's great to have your steadfast support!

[@raymonddeflaviis2306]

@@DobermanPlanet Thanks for underlining how some of us have Dobermans from champion working line IPO dogs /and may have taken on more than we understood. I only understood the concept on a superficial level. But you drove it home John! Thanks so much for this. I don't know if a pet quality Doberman would have been ready to take on a Linebacker sized bad guy at 7 months old.

[@thedoo777]

John you are the greatest again

[@gsanchezlifestyle]

great info

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thanks so much, Guillermo!

[@miguelcecenas2068]

How do I post my Doberman puppy ears? I really like the way you post your Doberman ears. Looks like a half post or only taped on top

[@gjimenez1293]

I Love this youtube page, great help, THANK YOU! HOWEVER, I feel the need to share my personal exp. and STRUGGLES w/ a Dobie pup (just turned 1 yr old...) AND how this youtube page was NOT my "saving grace" in the "ordeal". This page just shows you the "POSITIVES" and not the STRUGGLES of what having a Dobie means. And so, based on my exp, I rec that you take your ownership/responsibility to your dog's actual "THRIVING", (and simultaneously helping YOU), to a "higher" level and; moreover, an example that shows you the "ugly/difficult" as well. I think that's a FAIR way to put it, to any new Dog owner, ESPECIALLY a WORKING dog like the DOBERMAN, so stop watching youtube videos on how to train just any dog, i.e. most popular breeds on youtube: small &/or slightly medium dogs. So, I just want to remind Doberman puppy owners that before long their "pup", will be HUGE (they grow FAST), and how important EARLY OBEDIENCE TRAINING is/that beyond what this great youtube page offers. Hence, I HIGHLY recommend watching @Maligatormom youtube channel for some SERIOUS guidance and advice on your Dobie pup. Although her "forte" is the BM breed & not the Dobie, the BM in my opinion WAY MORE "needy" of "serious" training than the Dobie, I guess THAT IS MY POINT! STEP-IT-UP if you are "serious" about the Dobie pup you just adopted... DO NOT STOP HERE! This channel (which again, I LOVE and SUPPORT)... is too "SOFT" on what having a Doberman will mean on a person/family. Soooo my advice I guess is just DON'T STOP HERE with your research/understanding of Dobie pups and what THEY need to thrive in a household. And as above mentioned, is one page a recommend (Malialigatormom.com)... but it's just a rec., my genuine ask/req of those reading this right now is to continue your research on Dobies to help establish the best home/lifestyle/upbringing and always keep in mind that they are a seperate/particular breed... JUST ONE (1) EXAMPLE: the "tips" on how to house train a Poople or American Bully may not serve for a Doberman. Peace Out. Namaste.

[@mikedonovan9783]

Thanks dude, very generous of you. Just subscribed :)

[@sacha1259]

Great content, fabulous video. Thank you.

[@mitnameloc2]

You're amazing! Thank you so much for making these videos. You've opened my eyes so much with my 6 month old! Keep up the good work 😊

[@kyleyates5078]

Thank you for the help

[@arissimion67]

This is helpful. Thanks.🙏🏻

[@krisfujimoto72]

Great channel!

[@rachelhowe784]

Thanks always for the great content you produce! I would love to see something about how to introduce your puppy or adult Dobi to water both pools and natural water like lakes/ oceans.

[@nevineldhobinu4859]

Can you make a video comparing Doberman and APB.

[@ronnie696]

Excellent video, super great job and thanks.

[@TheEnchantressAlexa]

Love your channel it is so so helpful! Keep at it!

[@southpole380]

Can you do a video on how to deal with losing a pet Doberman? I just lost my doberman of 10 years a few days ago and it's been very hard.

[@sheepdogxpress]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It really is like losing a family member. We lost our Koda (purebred boxer, 12 years old) last year and it was so painful. I'm tearing up just writing this. Every day gets a bit easier. Try to focus on the great memories you had with that dog and be grateful to have had 10 wonderful years with an amazing animal. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family in this difficult time.

[@lindseyballiette2024]

Hi John and all!! I am meeting my future puppies mother today and am getting excited! But I also want to make the most of it, are there any tips on what to look for and questions to ask during this meet? Thank you!!

[@hannahandrainn]

Liv is my first dobermann and she has high prey drive. I thought I did everything right but next time I bring another Dobermann home, I will do even more socialisation. If you think you've done enough...do more. Don't give them an inch...they'll take a mile. Saying that I will always have a dobermann in my life 😊

[@DobermanPlanet]

Hannah, you are so right! Liv sounds like a bundle of energy! Socialization is so important to their development.

[@hannahandrainn]

@@DobermanPlanet ...and a bundle of joy 😊

[@isaiahhart2800]

@@DobermanPlanet plllo

[@vidhyaramdas]

As always amazing video.. 🤩🤩

[@manuelharrison]

Need to re home my 3 month old mixed dobber , my ex and i broke up it was her dog and she didn’t want her so I decided to keep her , but I’m never home and I just feel so bad

[@michaelscott751]

Hello planet doberman I live in Pahrump nv I have a three Acre property that I live on I owned a Staffordshire bull terrier for 12 years she way a blast to live with. She passed away last year of old age I've been very depressed sent I lost my girl now lm ready for another dog I did a lot of research on the doberman and that's the breed on k9 that I want I whiched most of your videos and I learned a lot. Now I'm ready for a doberman puppy do you know any breeders close to Las Vegas NV thanks your a great spokes man for the breed.

[@lawrencenatividad2012]

I enjoy watching your videos, gives me knowledge on how to raise a disciplined doberman. Also want to raise one someday., I just want to ask how did Arlo get that perfect ear cropped? (Watching from Philippines)

[@R3tr0V3rt1g0]

First two dobies were rescues about 1-2yo, they really can be hard mode when they are young.