Stop Your Doberman from Digging Holes NOW (Part 1)

[@sdfaulk01]

I have used Cayenne Pepper powder for years on our lawn and in planters when I have a new pup and it does not kill anything but it does stop the digging.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Really good to know! Thank you so much for letting us know!

[@sdfaulk01]

@Amanda Stojanovic yes completely safe.

[@somebb]

@Amanda Stojanovic My puppy loves it, thus doesn't work as a repellent

[@starlove661]

I'm definitely going to try this hope it works

[@calgal5752]

It also works for squirrels, etc.

[@MegaMalou123]

My doberman is making his own moon landscape, hes doing pretty well.

[@nycjayrave]

Thank you John , happy we are not alone ! Now , please do a video of “ reasons my Dobie puppy steals things in the house “... especially when he has 50 of his own toys ! Lol thank you

[@chachaelbrecht5860]

The poo trick works

[@DobermanPlanet]

Ohh great idea!

[@DobermanPlanet]

So sorry to hear that M B! Haha. Maybe some of these temporary fix ideas will help. I also have the "long-term solutions" video coming out soon that talks about behavior modification for the digging issue so it's solved more permanently! My thoughts and prayers are with your landscape! Haha.

[@suzannethepatriot8049]

That was pretty funny

[@nursecarolsue]

So my little girl seemed to enjoy everything I tried including cayenne, bitter spray etc and then I tried the poop trick! Hallelujah that was awesome 👏 Thank you!!

[@snappycattimesten]

Arlo pulling the circuit breaker at the end to stop the video being posted is next level intelligence 🤣

[@spankthemonkey3437]

They are incredibly smart dogs I started mine out teaching him words the he learned them like going out side he gets excited and barks if I ask him if he wants to go or if my mom tells me he needs to go, she could even say Dave go or my name and spell go and he would react. So we started spelling the words in communication to take him out to try to not have all the barking so I'll be danged he learned the spelling of every word in the phrase "do you want to go outside". He even wised up to my mom making a loud mhummm noise to going outside. He has gotten on a different level he listens to everything we say and knows when we are even talking about him without saying his name, he gets excited look on his face and depending on what we are talking about he might even bark or growl🤣 he growls sounds like he wants to eat us up when the word bath is talked about when we are talking about him but he never bites us he is just very vocal on his emotions. I never let it scare me or show the emotion if I'm scared I just say oh shut up and sometimes have to pick him up and carry him into bathroom 🤣 then he grows out his paws and tries to stop me on the door frame. And funny thing is the dog has learned to know that if any of the words of go outside are mentioned when we are not talking about him he doesn't react to any of them or if I say I got to go take a bath and I'm looking at him he doesn't react my mom while looking says my name like Dave needs to go take a bath he doesn't react because he also knows our names 😳. There is so much more he knows it's insane and to much to state🤣. It might also help his intelligence because I talk to him like a human. Like carry on a conversation sometimes 🤣 don't ever let anyone hear you doing this they will think you are crazy but in actuality it makes dog smarter

[@DobermanPlanet]

Hahaha, yeah he must have been bored and was tired of me recording another video! Lol

[@janhager3273]

We have two terriors and gophers, they have completely torn up both of our lawns, we fenced around the flower beds to save my plants, I am going to try some of these tricks, I want my lawn back!

[@devanarayananr6941]

Thnx alot fr this vid sir We don't have any lawn but a big backyard My dobie absolutely destroyed the backyard with holes near 4 ft deep And we don't have wooden fences our fences are made with bricks and cement and Rambo digs out all the soil from underneath which (hopefully doesn't) can lead to the wall collapsing and can prove fatal fr him An easy trick I found was to use any perfume on the area which surprisingly worked

[@DobermanPlanet]

Great tip! I haven't hear of that! Wow I can't believe the size of the holes your Dobie digs! Amazing!

[@devanarayananr6941]

@@DobermanPlanet I'm not exaggerating one bit it was 4ft 😂

[@debbe5429]

Poop trick works great! I've used that trick for years.

[@zekehu7701]

Hi John, I think this is telepathy. You can definitely read our minds because for the past few weeks my buddy kept digging up the yard although the soil is a bit frozen. Thanks for your video. Going to try your temporary fixes. Looking forward to your long term fixes video coming up.

[@DobermanPlanet]

So glad you needed this video Zeke! Ok, well maybe I'm not GLAD you needed it, but I'm glad it came around at the right time! :-) Haha. Yup, the long-term video is more on behavior-modifying the issue on a more permanent basis. Whereas this one was just more quick methods for discouraging it.

[@jennsroka2796]

Family member told me this weekend she's been binging this great guy on YT who does videos on all different topics with Dobermans and how wonderful they are, and their personalities, whether you should get one, how to train them and such. Of course, its Doberman Planet :) I see your videos posted to numerous dobe communities and rescue pages as well. Knowledge with this breed is so important! Keep up the good work, John.

[@dawnbutler2081]

I have a sand box in the back year and my dogs have learned this is the only place to dig. I some times hide treats or toys it so fun to watch them find the treasure. I have 3 dobermans and one Rat Terrier and no holes in my yard. A simple sand box is a small plastic baby pool filled with sand. Worried about animals using it for potty at night. Get the next size up plastic pool to cover the sand box at night.

[@DobermanPlanet]

That's a great idea honestly! I've heard of a lot of people making a "good place" for their dog to dig. It might be VERY effective if they're digging for the fun of it.

[@brandidick8012]

Brilliant . i hadnt thought of that yet

[@hectorskmetija3015]

My house is in the middle of a field with 100s of mouse holes. Luckily my Doby pup learnt quickly not to dig, with a firm NO. But his nearly 8 months old and has been getting a little teenager-ish with some commands, so maybe might have to reinforce the hole situation 🥰 bless him.

[@user-dn9vd9xg9p]

I am not sure if cinnamon is not good for dogs but I do know, based on my personal experiences with five dogs, that cinnamon does work 100% for me. I pour it generously everywhere the dog has dug, they sense it from afar and never touches it again. They even walk away from the area when they get near it. Yes you do have to put it out again if it rains. The dollar store sells large bottles much cheaper. Black pepper and cayenne pepper do not work for me. I even grind cinnamon sticks in a blender and use those. Cinnamon sticks have also worked for moles when I stick them down in the mole hole path.... in which my dogs love to dig up moles. The cinnamon sticks seems to deter moles as well. If you don't want to use cinnamon, keep rose clippings with thorns and put them everywhere the dog lays in your garden and they definitely don't like it. For those people that say the if the dog exercises, it will deter digging..... Not true, my five dogs live on large acre farm and play and run continuously. But my cure is cinnamon personally. I have never seen anything that works this good. It doesn't hurt my plants and also makes the outside smell so good.

[@alphadog5996]

When my Dobies go outside I always supervise their activity just to be safe.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Not a bad policy at all!!

[@chaos6687]

Thanks to you, I'm getting a doberman pup in March!!!!

[@DobermanPlanet]

That's so great to hear! Congrats!!!

[@Hedgeaboutme]

I adopted a ACD that likes to dig. First day I brought her home she began biting the grass, tear a chunk of sod out, and then start digging. 😮Nooo! I started searching “Stop-Dog-From-Digging” videos, wondering how I was going to stop this behavior. Then God sent a wasp-a beautiful yellow and black jacketed helper. The dog bit the grass which the wasp had burrowed into and it stung her! She tried again and got the same result. She has not been biting the grass since. 😅Now digging along the fence to try and play with the neighbor’s dog is another story. I think I’ll try the poop tip. Thanks for an informative and practical video!

[@Greekkitty]

I've used the poop trick for a couple of Dobermans I've had over the decades. It works every time. 😉

[@BobJJ9999]

Worked with my GSP too!

[@virgiwood5139]

My pup just turned 5 months old. She loves, loves, loves to dig. I had a patio poured around the apple tree in the backyard, and had to have sod laid where the existing grass was removed to pour the concrete. She was about 2 or 2 1/2 months old at this time, and she started digging, and pulling the sod up like she was unrolling a beach blanket. She actually chews off a hunk and eats it, grass, dirt and all. I've never tried it, but it must be pretty darned good, as a day does not go by where she does not eat a chunk. Cayenne has helped, a bit. I bought two rolls of chicken wire and cut out sections and laid them flat over the sod, securing them with U stakes. She still digs, pulls up, and eats the sod around the edges of the patio concrete. I'm confined to a wheelchair so it's difficult for me to get to her while she is doing the deed, and even if I do, it's a game to her. She takes off running only to return and start digging again, mocking me. Once I think I saw her wink at me just before she continued to dig and eat the sod. A few days ago I was out on the deck, and I had taken the pouch that I keep my wallet, checkbook, and iphone in, off my wheelchair, to shake the dust and dirt out of it. I laid it on the side table of the grill, turned around to come inside to grab some disinfectant to clean the pouch, and out of the corner of my eye, I saw Miss Scarlett jump on the grill, grab my pouch, and before I could get back out the door, she bolted to the backyard. I did not realize that I had forgotten to take my phone out of the pouch. Fortunately with a very bright LED flashlight, it was found at the far reaches of the backyard, despite it being pitch dark. She will be the death of me!

[@suzannethepatriot8049]

More play in the yard also destroys the yard....LOL! My yard gets destroyed from all the running and jumping when the yard is soft. My Dobe is usually begging me to go back inside to rest. I have a great sense of accomplishment when I can tire out my Dobe!!! Never really had a problem with digging with my Dobes...perhaps that is because they don’t get bored?

[@zekehu7701]

Great work!!!! Guess I got to take long walks. Trying to get him walk on the treadmill, not successful thus far

[@suzannethepatriot8049]

@@zekehu7701 yes! Dobes are a bit more skittish about things like treadmills. Mine would bark at it! Good luck.

[@zekehu7701]

@@suzannethepatriot8049 😃😀😆😅🤣

[@DobermanPlanet]

I'm sure that's it! You know the saying.. a tired Dobie is a happy Dobie! :-)

[@JoeR203]

Arlo just increased your property value. That's a nice swimming hole he made for you. :-)

[@louisewallace6434]

...i guess Arlo dug up the neighbourhood powerfeed!!🤔😉🙀😁😂🐕🐺🐼🐈❤😻...he is a beauty!...our lovely Rottie boy Strider was a digger...usedcto leave craters all over the lawn...i called them his "people traps"...as i regularly fell into them with my rechargeable lawnmowe...i lost a wheel regularly...hed watch me from his loungeing spot on the porch everyweek as i swerved to miss them at the last second ...i swear he was laughing!!...then there was a warm spring morning asvi went around the perimeter of our quarter acre yard planting my soon to be beautiful multi coloured Gladioli bulbs...as i continued the backbreaking process of bending every few feet in the flowerbeds painstakingly planting each bulb at the perfect depth with my bare fingers covered in dirt imagining the majestic 3 ft tall multicoloured blooms that my efforts would bring in August for my hubbys bday ( his bday flower thus a surprise present for him)...i thought i heard a strange "huffing" sound behind me...i turned to see lovely Strider ( my hubbys "daddys boy") painstakingly & systematically & most joyfully digging up each bulb!!...he was proudly chucking them around like the best toy ever...he had followed me around the whole yard & was most pleased with his job..."look mom...i saved them all for you"...i had to laugh of course...put him back in the house & started all over again!!...when we came backbout next morning he just followed me around again as i watered each spot but never touched thhhem after i said "no dont even think about it" after he sniffed the first one...& come August he seemed to enjoy the fruits of our combined labour...he was just loosening up the soil so theyd grow better...& they all flowered...every single one!!...i cant see a beautiful Gladioli to this day & not smile & miss my lovely boy Strider (2003-2016)🤔🤔🤔😳🤔😉😻😰😰🐕🐺🐼🐈❤❤❤❤❤

[@mitchblauser8100]

Just found this channel recently and subscribed. I love Dobermans and am nearing the end of college and plan on getting a Doberman down the road when it would be necessary for me to get one. Very informational channel and has given me insight on how to handle and train this breed of dog. Great work!

[@rmalmeida1976]

Thanks for the video. My Doberman, Aeryn, is a little over a year old and I've been dealing wit the digging issue ever since she learned that she could dig. I have numerous holes in my yard that I refill every time she creates them, just to have her dig in the exact same spots a day or two later. I'm going to try the poop trick starting today.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Give it a shot! Like I said in the video, that one is my favorite! Seems to work very well. Great for a temporary (but quick) solution. Keep an eye out for my next video which talks more about long-term solutions (behavior modification).

[@rmalmeida1976]

@@DobermanPlanet Working like a charm for the time being! Thanks for the tip! She hasn't made any new holes either...for now. I think I'm going to try covering the holes with more dirt while leaving her poop in the hole. My thinking is that she'll still be able to smell it and won't want to dig the newly re-filled hole. Will be a bonus if it acts like a fertilizer and helps the grass grow back faster.

[@roach93536]

Love your videos, they’ve helped a lot. Do you have anything explaining how to stop a Doberman from eating bark? My little guy (16 weeks) is constantly eating bark off trees which we know can be dangerous to him. We try to exercise him as much as we can but a lot of the time he stops anytime he comes across bark.

[@L4stXxCh4nce]

Can you do a video on Doberman compulsive disorders ie. flank sucking?

[@beckyroberson6060]

My Shih Tzu taught my doberman puppy how to dig. I tried cayenne pepper it did not work. I will try the feces and see how it works. Looking forward to part two.

[@rudywatkins1312]

John, as much as I like u & Arlo, I think u have just about talked me out of a doberman. Used to raise min schnauzers & eng bulldogs. I never had any of the problems u speak about w dobermans. 😡 But I want one so bad. Never understood why people "got rid of" or "re-homed" their pets, but I'm understanding now. So bummed, but love to watch. 😍😍

[@rudywatkins1312]

@ Lola Lovric. I understand, have owned many dogs thru the years. But John is awesome but even he said his dog destroyed the backyard a couple of times.🤔

[@kimberlyd317]

You might be the most responsible dog owner out there! Kudos for thinking through the pros and cons.

[@rudywatkins1312]

@ Kimberly D ... ThankYou. I do use my head for something other than a hat rack. Dr here, single, & work 8-9 hr days. Perhaps after I retire. Sure do love John's videos. Just cant get enough.

[@DobermanPlanet]

So sorry to hear that! So when I say he "destroyed" my yard a few times, I mean pretty much only when the dogs were younger. And by destroyed... it really isn't as bad as it sounds. A hole or two I needed to fill in the lawn. One section of drip system met it's demise, and I think two planets got torn out. That was about it. After all my dogs were 2 years of age I never had those issues anymore. If the Dobie isn't for you, that's fair enough. But just don't let my "sensational" intros to my videos discourage you. You won't end up with a crater 200ft deep and a road wrapped around it for cars to drive on. Haha!

[@grn4rnr]

This is great! We will work on this when he’s back from obedience training. Thanks for sharing!

[@flordeespinart]

my male Boxer is an expert digger. I'm so ready to try the cayenne pepper and poop. he had 2 reoccurring spots that no matter how many time we refill the holes he digs it out again

[@anirudhponraj7159]

Your Intros are epic!

[@kikij7609]

My dogs have dug landmine holes around my freaking yard bamb you step in one you'll end up in Australia 🤣🤣🤣

[@spankthemonkey3437]

One time when I was about 9 I dug a boobie trap hole about 18 inches deep by about 1 foot wide and cover it with a big sheet of bark off a dying pine tree threw some dirt on top and the sprinkle some leaves and straw on top of it to make it look natural. Me and my dad were outside and he fell in it🤣. He's was the type to get mad easy and spank me, but for some reason all he did was look at it and said in a kinda loud tone a cuss word and my name. For some reason I think he was surprised and kinda proud of me for knowing how to do that at that age🤣

[@kikij7609]

@@spankthemonkey3437 lol that's a good story 🤣🤣🤣 I usually cover the holes back my 2 dobbies always get mad and dig them back like hey mom I'm setting up traps for that rabbit I saw 2 years ago ik hell be back and we need to be on standby 🤣🤣🤣

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha! I know the feeling. Although I usually know something is up when Arlo comes running in the house with mud all over his paws!

[@Lolly2601]

Hi, your channel is so helpful and I learn so much every time I come to your videos!!! I love Doberman’s however I have never met one in person! When I am older I really want to get one. Right now we have some chihuahuas but I am familiar with bug dogs as I help my mum with dog walking. Thank you so much for all of the tips!!! P.s. I am allergic to dogs!!!!

[@zekehu7701]

My son was allergic to dogs and cats as well, especially the furry ones. We have a Dobermam for the pass 7 months and my son did not have any allergic reaction.

[@Lolly2601]

@@zekehu7701 thank you so much!!! This helps ❤️

[@DobermanPlanet]

I'm so glad it has been helpful for you! I think getting yourself in a position to get a Doberman is a great goal! You mentioned allergies... I actually wrote a very in-depth article on Dobermans with allergic people on my website you might want to check out! www.dobermanplanet.com/are-doberman-pinschers-hypoallergenic/

[@Lolly2601]

@@DobermanPlanet thank you for replying i really appreciate it!! And thank you so much I will check it out now!

[@Lolly2601]

@@DobermanPlanet I have just read your Article and it is soooooo interesting and helpful! Thank for making it!!! I actually used to have an ETT ( English Toy Terrier ) and I wasn’t allergic to him. They look pretty similar to dobies in ways but are smaller and I had no problem with him! I show dogs ( but I didn’t want a Doberman to show) and after the pandemic calms down if I end up going to crufts I am going to neet some dobies and find out if they give me a reaction! Thank you for your help!!

[@lilquiz1301]

Several years ago we had a Dobe that would hide behind a recliner in our carpeted living room and use her pincher teeth to pull up hunks of carpet. We didn’t know about this until I spotted bald spots in the living room behind chairs and under tables. She was real sneaky about it. So I brushed in cayenne pepper into the carpet. Stopped the problem in its tracks.

[@charlesjonesjr.864]

I always wanted a Doberman. My dog died a week ago and when I'm ready to get another one it will most definitely be a Doberman

[@chazparker3657]

Arlo is such a good boy I can’t imagine him going rogue and digging up the backyard.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Only a time or two. And it wasn't a "destroyed" backyard or anything. Just a hole or two I had to fill in. He responded to training on that issue fairly quick so it really isn't an issue anymore. EXCEPT I did encourage him to dig for the footage in this video :-( So now I'm trying to gently redirect him back to how he was before with no digging. Poor pup, I'm sure he's thinking "so which is it?! Can I dig or not?!"

[@suzannethepatriot8049]

Me either!!!

[@saanvinakra6543]

John your acting = 💯💯💯 I've seen it 4 times!!😂😂

[@emchammer1815]

Mines been doing this and it’s driving me nuts

[@Chad_KBH]

Alot of if great tips here can’t wait to try them.

[@kristianwilliams4253]

John, I have 2 questions. Im getting a doberman puppy in just 3 (couldn't happen any sooner) weeks and I want to be fully prepared. My question is: based on the puppys age (weeks) when is the best time to begin training the puppy and for how long should i teach each command?

[@luisalopes1095]

Thanks heaps for putting up this video. We have a half Doberman x Belgian Malinois Shepherd . And he loves to dig for attention, he certainly shows his Doberman side. 👍

[@MS-mr4zm]

This sounds like an INSANE dog breed combo that would make for outrageous levels of energy & intelligence that could potentially be TOO much😂😂😂

[@professor2771]

You mention the hearing ability of a Doberman again in this video, as in hearing a digging rodent underground, and I can confirm this with an hilarious example: Guinness gets excited when I prepare for a walk, grabbing the leash, mentioning the walk, putting on specific clothing, etc. Therefore, I tried having my wife occupy him while I went into the bedroom to put my socks on. Guys, Guinness can hear me putting on my socks more than 30 feet away, in a different room, down the hallway...COME ON!!!

[@nickschreiber2502]

Have 2 Cane Corso's, 200lbs each ! one swipe of there paws is equivalent to a shovel of dirt. The poop trick and a firm point to the hole and a shake of the skin on their neck/ like their mom would correct them/ stopped the problem. Thank god haven't had the problem with the brains of the operation, the Dobermann!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Glad the poop trick worked for you too! That's great your dogs figured it out so quick!

[@lailajones7596]

Please could you advise on how train a very anxious Doberman puppy (16 weeks old). She gets very scared when taking her out on a leash- she barks at the slightest thing even when she sees her own reflection!! Thanks. Laila in Cardiff (Uk)

[@tabithaalexis816]

May I request more training videos ? How is Arlo’s training going ? How many commands does he know now?

[@kamin3895]

I got this notification as my 10 week old puppy was digging a tunnel to Vietnam right under my feet 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@poppyilsand7926]

We have a Doberman, but she is very, very rough when she plays with kids/adults etc. Is that a normal behavior? I sometimes get nervous having her with young kids. We’ve had her since she was 10 weeks old. She’s just over a year old now.

[@OmgNoey]

I always have the bad feeling when the boys are outside. We had to make gates within the backyard to keep them from ripping up the deck! I still love them though !

[@DobermanPlanet]

Yeah they sure seem to stay lovable regardless of the headaches they can cause at times! Haha. Thanks for checking out my newest video Noey! :-)

[@lilquiz1301]

My new Doberman pup must be part Korean. She loves hot pepper. Discovered this when she came up to me in the yard with her nose and mouth covered in hot pepper powder…the pepper powder Koreans use to make kimchi. So now I have to put dog poo in with the hot pepper. I may try perfume as another commenter suggested. However this trick does deter my geriatric beagle from digging.

[@emilystudebaker8759]

Random question, what blanket did you use to cover Arlo’s bed in his crate and pen? My 15 week old pup has gone through so many blankets and beds but he doesn’t sleep as well if he doesn’t have them

[@AFractal]

My dog digs holes in the yard where rodents are tunneling. So it is a sign of other issues sometimes too.

[@lesliemason6016]

I THANK GOD the only thing my dogs do in the yard other than going to the bathroom in it is SUN BATHE! Lol!

[@singh11373]

I have a two yr old shitzu dog and thinking of getting a doberman do you think two can be compatible because of the size difference. Thanks.

[@juslookin2]

Great topic! All great ideas. Enjoyed the video. 👍

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thanks Janet! So glad you enjoyed it! I tried to put this video (short term solutions) with my other video I have coming (long term solutions/behavior modification) but it turned into a VERY long video. So I split it into too parts. The behavior modification side of things can easily get pretty in-depth! Anyway, SO glad you enjoyed it!

[@krayzie281]

Does other interaction with another dog in the household help from keeping them stimulated and keep them company when you are away?

[@DobermanPlanet]

Definitely! Depending on the dog, they can usually really help entertain each other and tire each other out too. Great way to exercise your dog even when you aren't around. More than that it just keeps their mind away from destructive outlets for any pent up stress or energy.

[@krayzie281]

@@DobermanPlanet my other dog loves to play with other dogs, as of now he doesn’t play with her because he knows she’s still a puppy and is much smaller than him but that’s what I’m hoping lol

[@epunatural4910]

Would a doberman be a good trail dog for moutain biking

[@GurpreetKaur-cq1ft]

Hi Arlo, my pup is of 4 months. He not only dig but also eat small pebbles. What should do? Pls help...

[@TheLhester1965]

I have moles. The pest guy said usually you only have one in a yard. I know we've had three. They've been gifted to me on the couch or the Florida Room. However, she keeps the rodents away, I guess. We have giant dug tunnel and one in the rocks. My husband saw this video before I did and said, "Doberman Planet has been spying on your dog again." We have an acre fenced in with a pool, extra fence there. Thank you for the poop trick. If she has a severe attack of gastroenteritis, I could get about half the holes. Not to mention, she gets off the bed or the couch and looks just like your image, but she's always loaded. The thing about the holes is that they're so skinny on bottom because of that snout. I can barely stand to discipline her because God created her (Through Lewis Doberman), to be a ratter. Not her fault but a real mess.

[@MinPinNation]

Great Video! Hopefully you have the power on by Part 2 lol

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha I hope so! Good to see you here @Min Pin Nation! I was on a roll when that power outage hit! So frustrated. Ha

[@CUniqueTheOneAndOnly]

Peter Pipers picked a pot of pickled peppers. How many pots of pickled peppers did Peter Piper pick? lol Great video! :)

[@DobermanPlanet]

Oh man, I got SO tongue tied! Those words... cayenne pepper powder.... started not even sounding like words anymore! Haha.

[@TheDAPler]

My girl rarely digs outside (and only after some small critter). But - she is really annoying digging inside. Especially in her basket, at the sofa and in bed... Don’t have a sheet without a hole because of her. Also - when we got kittens, she started nesting in our guest sofa-bed (which she is not allowed in) and dug a whole in that... Probably the only annoying destruction she has done. A sheet is easily replaced and a hole in her basket can easily be patched.

[@ambs77]

Hello John, what kind of exercise do you do on his daily routine? Do you bike Arlo? If you can,please tell about his routine during the week days.

[@bigsolo762]

Doberman love to dig !!!

[@WriterOfMany]

Omg when the power went out 😂 "Somehow I know this is Arlo's fault" 😂

[@sinevins]

loving seeing this video, just entered that phase last week! Oh and been trying to get him to be a little more independent in his play pen, he's between 5 and six months so definitely time for him to learn this. But tried it once, came back to check on him, left him in there for a bit with toys, came back and was horrified to find he had tore up a decent size spot in the carpet! Ahhh! We have corrected him on this many times, but to no avail, might even say it is getting worse. He's coming into his stage were he wants to push his luck, do what he wants, and really, really, explore everything he wants. Whether he knows he shouldn't or not. But I digress, if anyone has any suggestions for best ways to get him to stop chewing up the carpet, it would be very much appreciated!

[@sinevins]

thinking probably going to have to buy a pad for the bottom of the play pen, but seriously he needs to stop chewing the carpet period through out the house.

[@sinevins]

He's to smart for his own good and a sly one, if we correct him about chewing the carpet he will then chew on a toy, then as time moves by slowly move from the toy right back to the carpet right next to the toy so it looks like he's still just playing with his toy. Does the same thing when it comes to chewing on blankets or the legs of the dining room chairs. Believe me I am used to very intelligent dogs, I had a couple Schnauzers growing up. I always like to say they were very smart in almost a human like way. But geez, Gabriel, my dobbi pup, is intelligent in a whole new unique way. It's actually insane to think about how smart they really are, and yet at the same time, he is just a huge pain in the butt!

[@sinevins]

Funny , or ironic thing is that's how I think of him when it comes to his intelligence, most of the time anyways, and that's that he is so intelligent but he knows it to, and he knows he can just chose not to listen and do what he wants, and tests you constantly. Sometimes it honestly just comes of as he's being a @sswhole just cause he can and he felt like it, even if he does know better. Believe me his intelligence has amazed me, and but also it has created situations where I tell my fiance, take him and you deal with him for a while, so mad don't even want to see him right now, lol, if you know what mean. Patience, something I can say you most definitely need to have quite a bit of when thinking about getting a dobbi pup, is patience and tolerance, lots. Because no all the time, but there will definitely be many times where you will need every ounce of it that you have, and maybe a bit more.

[@sinevins]

Don't get me wrong, I don't regret the decision to get him, he is apart of our family and so amazingly wonderful, and sweet, and so so loving and caring. But I'm just saying, I guess these are the things you may hear about before you bring them home, but only fully understand once you've truly experienced it.

[@dscritter614]

Love the crater. Very funny.

[@zeusthegsd365]

Hi omg I am early please reply I really want a Doberman I did a lot of research and my dad says we can get one in a new houses so thanks for this vid

[@DobermanPlanet]

So happy for you! That's such good news! Thanks so much for dropping a comment, definitely appreciate you!

[@zeusthegsd365]

@@DobermanPlanet thank you so much for replying 😆

[@moisesgarcia3821]

What do you you feed arlo?

[@royking7298]

The poop trick works for my Scottish Terrier. The cheyenne pepper thing did nothing for her. Weird. The things we do for canine love. LOL

[@ssplixz1850]

Can you make a video on how to do the zip tie ear posting method

[@MuradKablan]

The best advice to prevent all bad behaviors comes from Larry Krohn. "1) The dog sleeps in its crate until they're 1 year old at night no matter how well trained they are. 2) The dog is not left uncrated until they are 2 years old if there is no one around to supervise them." That's of course given that the dog is given then necessary physicals and mental exercises. Bottom-line, if the dog is less than 2 years old and not supervised, they stay in crate.

[@samrichardson1267]

How much did you purchase your Doberman for because I’m thinking about buying one but want to know the right price for one

[@apatchytv8524]

Having this problem right now!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Good timing for this video! Buy yourself some time and I'll have my next video about long term behavior modification with the digging issue out soon!

[@MS-mr4zm]

Jesus….as I watch & type this my 9.5 month old dobie just got finished digging up the “hole” to our septic tank, this has already been patched & grew grass 4x!!!!!!!! Driving me nuts!!!!!!!!

[@tyrannotherium7873]

Also the German pincher as well because it has the terrier in it

[@abominablestormtroopersnow4510]

A dab of Vicks Vapor Rub on or in the hole or area works like a charm. On or around furniture, places they are chewing (great for chewing puppies). It doesn't stain and can be washed or wiped off with ease.

[@randall3786]

Loved the vid especially the intro because that happens to me most of the time

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha so glad you enjoyed it Randall!

[@MrNeversweat]

Nice episode, as always

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment!!

[@jorge0748]

What kind of food do you recommend for dobermans ?

[@rook4067]

I had a good laugh watching this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@DobermanPlanet]

That means so much to hear! Glad I could bring a chuckle!

[@mrafam626]

😁 I enjoy your sense of humor

[@40KoopasWereHere]

The sigh after the lights go out, lol

[@roman_texasrealtor]

Can you please share your method for wrapping ears

[@Flexb123]

My issue is she's going under the smallish deck, so I've placed a bunch of extra wood panels just to try to block off the ground but she's still getting in there the odd time. I can't fit in there of course and lots of ground to cover. Obviously I need to close the deck off, wish I would have thought of it before though. We're in lockdown and nobody is allowed to come out plus lumber is 300x more expensive now.

[@marcusolah6245]

I had to use bricks to stop our dog from digging , she kept taking the small rocks lol but now she’s back at it

[@DobermanPlanet]

Wow! Sorry to hear that. You have to keep an eye out for part two of this video then - that one is more about behavior modification stuff (long term solutions) for the digging issue. Sounds like your pup is a little spit-fire!

[@mrinmoyseal5671]

My dobe pupp is only 55 days old, it's been 3 days she is in our house.. yesterday I found out she shakes sometimes at night in her sleep, not all the time but when she shakes her heartbeat and breathing gets higher. She is my 1st dog. I want to know why she shakes sometimes, is it normal at this age after seperation from mother? (She sleeps at her couch and I live in kolkata it's only 15°c lowest)

[@carolanienhuis7775]

My dogs do that too. They also make funny sounds. No worries, probably dreaming about they past day. Sometimes it can look like nightmares

[@mrinmoyseal5671]

@@carolanienhuis7775 Thanks a lot....

[@samueljesushuertacruz9470]

Hey!!! Could you please make a video explaining how can we deal with the ears training? My puppy always find the way to throw away it's apposites, and in some of your videos I could watch that your puppy had a kind of weird material inside it's ears, and nothing in the external part of them. Please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🥺🥺 I really would like my puppy keep stand its ears correctly... Regards from 🇲🇽

[@alinavillarreal5136]

You need to do one for the after care cropped ears!🥺

[@Mike-su8si]

Mine found a old sock in the dirt and I'm gonna teach my new one to get the moles

[@ralphrodriguez9037]

Yup, the prey drive is real. My backyard is filled with holes. One time I was shocked. My dogs were running in a circle and settled on a spot to dig. They could smell and hear the movement of a gopher. My backyard has a lot of holes, but there are fewer gophers😂

[@silviakapfinger4956]

Great video!!🙏👍👌👏 Blessings from germany!! Arlo is soooo beautiful!!!👌💙🐾🐾

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thank you Silvia! So glad you liked this one!

[@animater2658]

if you had another dog, would that prevent the seperation anxiety and stop the escape diging to try and locate their owner?

[@stevenstokes9995]

I really want a American Doberman for a family dog but I live in MS and all I can find is European ones. The closest I came was this great breeder in my home town and he has the American and European mixed and it’s only $750. I don’t know if I should go out of state for a American Doberman or just chance it with the mix?

[@King-nb1hy]

hey man i have a question we just got a doberman but my dad won't chop his ears or his tail he thinks the dog turns violent is that true ?

[@opokuaddae5290]

I like the music

[@lemonchanel4589]

Congrats your almost at 100k

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thank you cant wait!

[@josejuliaperez9205]

LOLOL love the intro!

[@DobermanPlanet]

So glad someone appreciated it! Haha

[@itzyzaza1806]

I can't do the poop hack bc she sometimes eats her poop. She doesn't have any health conditions that should cause this, unless it's something she hasn't been tested for yet. I may try cayenne pepper if the other interventions don't work.

[@jayantzutshi5958]

Nice new intro, looks good

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha thanks! I like having a bit of fun with them!

[@wandadorsey8895]

My Veterinary friend would also recommend moth balls. Yes they stink but they repel most animals.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Ohhh I love the new idea! Thank you I haven't heard that one!

[@CajunRemnant]

I’ve tried the cayenne pepper truck and I swear my dog likes it . He’ll lick it up walk away and come back and do it again 🥲

[@ycumbess]

Well. So far nothing has worked. Mine is a pitbull mix with bulldog, German shepherd, and husky. I’ve tried cayenne pepper. She likes to hunt and she’s bored despite spending hours in day care.