Teaching Your Doberman Good Manners

[@dooglitas]

I'm so glad I found your channel awhile ago. I have a Doberman that was apparently abandoned who just showed up at my house in the country starving. He was so wild and crazy I thought I was going to have to get rid of him. I'm a senior citizen and have some balance issues. Thanks to your channel I've been able to train most of that wildness and undisciplined behavior out of him. He's now much calmer and more well-behaved, and he's become a good friend. Thanks so much for your videos.

[@nobitsnoshoes]

glad you stuck with him. they are the best of the dogs. :)

[@pjm0621]

Bless you for putting in the effort that his previous owner did not! Sounds like a nice dog for you. Would be nice if a photo could be added in comments!

[@jaynamsallis]

❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️so much love this story!!!!❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️ Yes, we would love to see pics!!!

[@dooglitas]

@@pjm0621 I think the type of Doberman is called red (?). He's chocolate brown. I already had two dogs when he showed up. One of my other dogs, a male, died suddenly of a series of strokes about 2 weeks after the Doberman showed up. I named the Doberman Eddie.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Wow that is a REALLY touching story! I'm so happy that Eddie found you (and you him)! I'm so glad I could help support you in that. You did a really good thing. Please let me know if you need anything.

[@selinablue7498]

Did you mean teaching him Dobermanners... ok I will go now 😅😂

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha love it! Sounds like the title of a future video right there!

[@SaraLedesma]

You’re the reason I go to the comments section. 👍🏻

[@persianprince815]

How does this comment not have more likes

[@wiseco68]

Lawl

[@rheamccants2227]

I like it 👍

[@chapo3992]

Doberman Planet is such a dad

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha... my wife points out my "Dad humor" all the time.

[@DosPerspectiva]

Thats what ur mom said last night

[@chazparker3657]

During that tea bit Arlo looks like he’s just humoring John the whole time. Arlo: “Sigh, the silliness I endure just for a treat. Jeesh!”

[@pjm0621]

😂😂😂

[@DobermanPlanet]

He really does put up with a lot during my intros.... poor dog. Haha. He's well rewarded though!

[@JattAnmoli]

I dont have a dog let alone a doberman. I just watch because I find these videos calming and interesting.

[@DobermanPlanet]

So cool, I really appreciate the support! Even if you don't have a dog! :-)

[@alphadog5996]

I can't wait to see Arlo when he's full grown. Great information.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thanks so much Alpha, yeah me too! He's growing so fast it's crazy. I'm really excited to see what he'll be like as an adult.

[@wakonalds3469]

The skits are fantastic 😂

[@DobermanPlanet]

Glad you enjoy them! They are getting a little out there lately! Haha.

[@reeeeeeee-e2g]

Arlos head tilt gets me every time!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha me too!

[@nikkilynne38555]

I am so excited. I have finally found a Doberman breeder that I think I can work with. In two weeks I go to meet the breeder and her dobies. The female is blue and the male is black and rust. She is expecting a mixed litter. European bloodlines. Your videos just became twice as important to me. Thank you and give Arlo a scratch for me. The two of you are great role models

[@pjm0621]

Would you be willing to share your breeder info? I’ve been looking but it’s getting overwhelming and disheartening!! Please?

[@DobermanPlanet]

Congrats Nikki! I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos and hopefully getting some useful nuggets of info from them every now and then! :-)

[@pjm0621]

Nikki Brewer would you be willing to share your breeder info? I’m still looking for a breeder!!!

[@nikkilynne38555]

pjm0621 I will be more than happy to after I have visited them and am sure they are what they say they are. nikkiwasa@yahoo. Please contact me privately. Where are you I am in Tennessee

[@jaynamsallis]

Another great video to prove what a GREAT companion dog Doberman's are! But you MUST work with them! The rewards are so worth it!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Totally agree Piper. Just a little work each day really does go a long way... It's great to see you here in the comments again! Always appreciate your support!

[@GlockLesnar_]

Loved seeing the "dog trainer" side of you. A lot of dog channels on here love to humanize their dogs and generally just have no idea that their habits are reinforcing bad behaviors every day. So refreshing when you come across people who know what they're talking about lol

[@buhbyedolly]

John, I’m getting my first Dobbie in a few months and I feel like a new parent! Trying to make sure I have everything he needs and make sure that I’M prepared to make him the best doggo he can be. I’ve been binging your videos like crazy and they are soooo helpful thank you!!!!

[@magottx]

Be ready for ridiculous energy. Mine is 12 weeks and i have a massive backyard and take him for 1 mile walks in mornign and night. still doesnt stop jumping aroudn and going crazy inside

[@DobermanPlanet]

Congrats on your puppy on the way! That's great. I'm so glad I could be of some help... really is great to hear! Good luck and hang in there. They can test your patience a bit when their young but if you are consistent and do what you know you should do then you'll get past those puppy stages successfully and have a really great adult. I'm excited for you! Take lots of pictures and videos, they grow too quick!

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

I have to say my Dobermans are actually couch potatoes and they're not fat. When they go outside they run, but inside, they're chill. I guess it's because I insist on it. Have even mentioned it to breeders who laugh and say like there is such a thing as a calm Dobe. I didn't get a dog from that breeder....

[@pirateelfqt92]

What a stunner! Ears on fleek😏👌 I’d love to see you do a posting tutorial. The ones available on KZbin are old and kinda confusing.

[@ginochavez4009]

Yes he should

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thanks Amanda, I do plan an in-depth resource on ear posting but it won't be going up on KZbin for a few reasons. It'll go on my private website when it's ready and just be hosted there. My newsletter people will be first to know about it when it's ready. DobermanPlanet.com/newsletter

[@DanielThomas808]

He's such a handsome dobie! Can't wait to see him grow more!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thanks Daniel! I think so too!

[@namratasahoo8129]

@@DobermanPlanet yup, he sure is gonna get lotta ladies to come for tea

[@CindyJoy484]

Oh my gosh, that tea party! I can't imagine how many takes that took. I love your videos, been watching them nonstop the past couple of weeks as we prepared to get our dobie puppy. She's 7 weeks old and starting all the training you have recommended for her age and she's doing well so far, very smart! We are having to reward her with her own kibble and "good girl"s though. Rewarding with treats was terrible for her little puppy tummy and gave her serious diarrhea. Thanks for continuing your channel, looking forward to the next video!

[@Blacksheep12267]

Did you work with Arlo on his "indoor" voice? Spot on with manners: greeting, doors and stairs. I've been lucky with counter surfing. I put a lot of energy into aveting issues at feeding time. (jumping, pushing and of course any aggression). I think the feeding manners carried over to the other potential food stuffs. (Garbage, food on counters, toddlers with animal cookies...) The Doberman dialogue over tea was funny.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha thank you! Yeah, Arlo clearly needs some help with his indoor voice for sure!

[@michaeltomlinson7245]

Superb again John ! Praise and reward, consistency and best of all, make things YOUR habit. Terrific advice, have shared this with friends who have dogs - sadly, none have Dobermans - because I think your advice would work with most breeds. Maybe not so well with some as they are not as intelligent as Dobermans, but at least the owners will have a better idea on how they should be behaving with their dog. As always, keep up the excellent work and Arlo is such a dude !

[@DobermanPlanet]

Man Michael that really means a lot that you enjoyed the video and got something from it. Thank you for taking the time to leave this comment, it really did make my day!

[@edengarden6811]

Our 5 month old dobbie loves to put his paws up on the kitchen counter 😅 It's endless no and down. Anyway, their impuls control indeed is amazing, they learn it in NO time. I am amazed about how fast he learns and how smart he is. ❤

[@AG-tg9in]

Haha I love how Arlo reacts to every single word you tell him in tea time. I did the same thing except the fancy close lol only thing is I said “yes you may” and he started licking his tea. Your videos are great and Arlo is doing amazing I’ve been watching since you brought him up. 🤗👍✊💪

[@Davremdali]

John, I love the intro video. BTW, I will be getting my Euro Dobie in September. Already getting items I will need for his home coming.

[@RedRageStudio]

The positivity and wholesomeness on this channel is really a blessing

[@Trail-Bear]

Hi John, Arlo is looking beautiful , what a chunk. Bear has just turned 1 years old 🎂 now and in his teens, so like you said John training never stops, never. If you don’t train them, they will train you!!! 🐻🐻🐻❣️

[@iwonder-t1r]

Great advice 👏 I'm instilling threshold before and after with our 11 week old dobie.. It's rainy season so it's great to have him sit nicely once inside the door while I dry him and his paws off.

[@DobermanPlanet]

"After threshold" that's a good idea!

[@kharloualanangub8811]

I cannot express how much I appreciate your channel, man. Without your channel I don't know what would happen. Keep it up and more power! ❤

[@6700adam]

John that was SO FUNNYYYYYYYYY very very good start i know for sure i'm gonna enjoy this video

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha so glad you enjoyed it. Credit goes to Arlo though!

[@6700adam]

@@DobermanPlanet Very well acted from Arlo yes indeed !

[@KharessaHabichuelita4564]

Thanks so so much for all those tips is really helping me , we just got our Doberman pincher female puppy two weeks ago , yes I’m working with her not to be biting so much

[@gaetanozannelli3578]

Getting my 1st Doberman in 4 weeks and your videos have been super helpful. Thank you for putting these videos out.

[@suzannethepatriot8049]

Gaetano Zannelli Yeah! Have fun. It is a great ride. Just remember to socialize socialize and socialize. People can’t believe my dog is a “killer” breed as portrayed in the movies.

[@6Deep6]

My dobe pup had an issue with jumping up in her early months. I learned a technique that went something like this. With a dedicated training session and treats on hand. Encourage the dog to jump up on you. As soon as the dog tries, back up a step and say something like "hey". The dog will stop jump, mark and reward. Start reducing the reward quickly once the dog has learned to stop jumping on your mark. Make the reward more random for some future training sessions. She learned this very quickly and I was amazed how quick it worked. Her jumping was a real problem. There are some videos on this technique on youtube. Arlo continues to look fantastic. I love the euro!

[@reflexmata9327]

Hi John, first of all I really love your channel and hope youll keep the good work with it. Second - sorry for my english. I would like to ask you: my wife and I decided to buy a house and start a family. We love dogs. I rised and trained hungarian viszla, took care of golden retriever, help to rised two bassets and we will finally have space to have a dog by ourselfs. I would love to have guardian dog so my family feels safe when im out of town and alert potential visitors/intruders to pick some other house or use the doorbell at the gate before entering my property. Problem is my wife get easily scared (got scared by basset "evil", as she mention, barking) and looking at doberman gives her chills and terrifies her. She tries to get more information, she understands they are good quality dogs but she thinks she will be affraid of the dog. I tried to find some videos of dobbies having fun but there were usually large ones not behaving or not responding to the command of their master. Could you recommend what to tell/show her to change her mind or put her mind on ease? I saw the video where you told about dobermans attacks and how there are only 6 cases and it could be intruder not the owner but maybe i need something more owner perpective like. Thank you and thanks for all the videos. Michael

[@MuradKablan]

Wow, I can't believe how much Arlo looks huge in this video!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Yeah he is growing really fast, it's crazy how fast these dogs grow.

[@henroddl.9829]

Thank you for making videos! Super helpful, especially since my doberman puppy is coming home next week!

[@suzannethepatriot8049]

Henrodd L. Yeah!!!!! Have fun but be in charge. Best dogs ever!!! I

[@DobermanPlanet]

So glad to hear! Thank you. And congrats on the new pup, you're going to have a blast. Just do what you know is right and hang in there. It can be tough during that first year!

[@reeyahussain4093]

I have been religiously binge watching your videos my dobbie puppy arrives in 6 weeks !! Thank you so much for the videos they've helped alot !!

[@lanadelrey0933]

My family and I are so excited, are Doberman puppy was born yesterday 🐾

[@thomasandrewphd.5844]

Wow. Many thing I am learning from your Chanel. I did not know about Dobermans. Actually I really like them at least what is bread into them. Some individual dogs may be a pain but your is actually amazing. I would never consider a Doberman before But now I am seeing a lot of things I love. Thank you for sharing

[@juslookin2]

As always your spot on. I loved how you pointed out the Doberman thinking part. That’s one thing that truly sets them apart from other breeds. Your Arlo is coming along beautifully. Can’t wait to see him at a year and at two yrs old when that thinking brain wants to test you. Lol

[@DobermanPlanet]

Oh man Janet, I'm excited/nervous for that too! Haha. But I won't let Arlo know that! Thanks so much for your support. Really nice to see you in the comments again!

[@evascholl5552]

Hey in my classes I use something easy to remember, copyright CPR CONSTANCY PRESISTENCY REPETITION GREAT JOB

[@ejohnson3837]

Love watching your young boy grow up. Had to put down my Sarge today at an age of 14.years and 2 months old.

[@tommystenger]

I always get compliments on how well behaved my doberman is and I have all your tips and tricks to thank for that. Appreciate you bud

[@averagestew-cd6sn]

I love your channel so much.. great information and Arlo is a beautiful pup keep up the great work

[@RemixModular]

Omg man your channel is just amazing I have been learning so much from your tips n guides. I literally have seen all your videos like 3 or 4 times , some one even 10 or so... just wanted to show some appreciation, real happy to find y9ur channel

[@MrMrsteveo84]

I have a 4 month old blue doberman your videos are lock in step with what we have going on thank you

[@DobermanPlanet]

So glad to hear that you're finding something useful from them Steven! Congrats on your pup by the way, that's awesome!

[@MrMrsteveo84]

@@DobermanPlanet helps out alot thank you

[@dennisgarcia1179]

This channel is the best I'm getting my first doberman puppy soon and I feel like I've learned so much about the breed watching these videos

[@rosemarymarsh3357]

Thanks so much for all your training tips. My Doberman puppy arrives in two weeks and I really want to do a good job training her.

[@Saturninemute]

Arlo is growing fast! Beautiful Dog!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thank you!

[@chelseafarnsworth6247]

I'm getting a Doberman in 2weeks I'm excited and thank you for your help

[@waynebryantg]

youre so positive man, so inspirational

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thank you so much! I'm really happy to hear you're enjoying the videos!

[@waynebryantg]

Doberman Planet i really am enjoying them. I really want a doberman and have done already much research. The only thing stopping me is the fact that I am 17 and know that it wont be best for the dog for someone who is still in school and part time work to take care of a velcro dog. One day though I will go back to your videos to help me and my puppy. Hopefully you'll still be making great videos for us!

[@motherlodedualsport]

We are in the first week with our Doberman pup and love your channel and have learned so much, thank you. Have you done a video on leash training? thanks again

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thank you! I'm so glad... and congrats on the new pup! Not yet but it's coming!

[@motherlodedualsport]

@@DobermanPlanet We live in citrus heights and found our pup in fair oaks....I saw you got Cooper in Sacramento so I assume you're local....?

[@jackiehaws1547]

I will be getting my Doberman pup in about 7 weeks I have been watching you religiously I want to learn to be a good a parent!! Thanks

[@namratasahoo8129]

really love and appreciate the time and effort put into this....the skits and thorough explanations make everything so easier and it really shows your love for this breed...... it's really rare to find people take such good initiative.

[@mrdopeshoes]

love the skits! We got our dobbie pup last week and he has been great!

[@yinchim3647]

Thank you so much for educating us all on Doberman’s. I’ve never wanted to buy one but you have really change me mind. Arlo is truly a beautiful dog.

[@rimringill2772]

Arlo's a real doll! So gorgeous! Hugs & kisses to the baby boy.....🤗🤗😘😘

[@blackadder1966]

I agree dont feed them anywhere other than their bowl, we trained our last girl she had to wait until after we ate our evening meal. We did feed her scraps and she was 100% trustworthy with food left out. She was fed twice a day once in the morning after her walk and after we had dinner at night. I prefer not to train using treats. Some dogs are simply driven by food more than others.

[@AC-lp5uo]

Hi, John, u r doing a good job, my puppy Doberman is 4.5months, use to have Rottweiler, but this little one yes, every reward for a single task ,with a single word command, for sure is moving me, with a lot of affection & notice needs socialize, because every outside environment is doubtful & therefore kind of enemy,jaja, regards andres

[@ortegvvl]

it was the skits for me, not going to lie they grow on me every time 😂

[@lapezmoore7461]

Thanks for the that you have been posting, been working my puppy with quite a bit of the tasks. She is doing good for two months, great on the potty deal a couple of misses. All is working in just fine the door deal is great thanks,working on the human food to ignore my meals.

[@priyankamukherjee263]

Hi John . We have been wanting to get a Doberman for a while. Awaiting to hear from the breeder now.Never had a dog before. Your channel has been a life saver to understand and learn about them. Pls keep up the good work. Also if possible do let us know the difference between a male and female in reference to what suits a household better. We have 2 cats and the puppy will adjust better if it’s a femaile as males are more territorial. That’s our thought.Do share your thoughts. Cheers.

[@RB-eg6jm]

I have a cocker spaniel but I really love your videos. Dog lover here ❤

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thank you so much!!! 😁👍

[@avakocchi5842]

Your channel provides so much information and has been really helpful! Could you do a video on grooming, how much they shed, and how often you bathe them?

[@silviakapfinger4956]

HI JOHN! ARLO IS PHANTASTIC, I LOVE HIM!👍👍💜💜💜

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thank you so much Silvia!

[@johnm2617]

Miss my doberman ! But arlo is the cutest well temperamental smartest pup ! Love him so so cute ! Good job with the videos * thanks

[@samo6083]

I really like your vids man. I mean I dont have a doberman i have a rottweiler but a lot of the things you say seem to apply

[@khalithered-dobbie7149]

Great video, AGAIN! Arlo looks great brotha!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Hey thanks Khali! Much appreciated!

[@dcxbaobao]

Thank you, John! I've been taking a lot of notes and I really enjoy your videos. We're getting a Doberman pinscher puppy next May. I'm so glad I found your channel! Thank you again for posting and updating your videos! I found your website useful too! 🙏🙏🙏

[@kliggyskarts2664]

First, I love your channel! You pack a lot of great information into compacted videos where those with shorter attention spans, (like my hubby), are happy to watch them; -and like a dog, it's all about keeping them happy, right? My question though, is which crop style did you use on Arlo's ears? He's gorgeous! We're picking up our baby girl, (European), in a couple of weeks and I'd like her to have the same crop.

[@keithminnich4017]

Hahahaha. Love this video (and the channel). Great sense of humor on this channel, and Arlo is very handsome!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thank you Keith! It really means a lot that you're enjoying it!

[@Takisblueheatt]

Yay I’m glad I found the manners!

[@lhmcd5538]

They love to know what you want. The more positive direction you can give a dog the happier they are.

[@devendrapersaud9446]

Hey John, first off i want to thank you for the content you provide. I've been watching your videos for quite some time now and learned so much in my research of getting a Doberman. I actually flew from Florida to California about 3 weeks ago to pick up my doberman puppy. I have some questions/help im in need of with my new family addition lol. If possible would there be a way to get some advice?

[@mariamarvosh3600]

Your training methods are very on point with this breed! You have a very good understanding of how they think and how to get us to think like them! Any advice on how to get my doberman to be a swimmer? He likes it but fears it, and it's a very good swimmer lol. He doesnt use his back legs too much. I have two labs so maybe my standards are too high lol.

[@emmamemma4162]

Use a life west to help him feel secure and be more horizontal in the water. Touch the pads of his back paws to help him "find" them in the water.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thanks so much Maria! I actually spent a lot of energy on an article going really in depth on the whole swimming topic awhile back that might be of interest to you. Here's the link: www.dobermanplanet.com/getting-your-doberman-to-love-swimming/ But yeah, I don't think it's fair to compare your pup to a lab! Haha.

[@sheilashull408]

Thank you! Your's are the only training techniques that have been helpful to my 14wk old boy and myself. I'm having problems with Riley jumping onto the backs of my legs while I'm walking around the yard. How would you suggest I handle this? If I turn around and say "no jump" he just runs off.

[@jonkennedy1771]

Great tips as always. Thank you!

[@oneshon500]

As always great info! I love watching your videos as we all do. Been wanting to ask a question for a while now, ive not looked it up yet but where did you get the statue one the desk top behind you? The Dobie bust. I love it

[@carpenjd2]

Love your channel. Im retired with lots of free time on my hands. I decided I want to use my free time to train a companion for hiking bikepacking and kayaking. I would also like to compete in obedience completions. I want my pooch to be very disciplined with professional training in conjuction with self training. I'm researching breeders and I was wondering how to go about increasing my chances of picking a puppy with a high level of intelegance or is it luck when picking a puppy for intelligence?

[@CharityUniqueBlackwell]

Awesome video

[@philscat]

Great video! So excited to get our Dobie next year.

[@jacksonforney6375]

Great vid John. My Dober is 5 months as well. I was wondering if you are done posting his ears? They are looking great as well. I know there are many options and opinions when it come to posting so I was wondering what your thoughts were

[@DobermanPlanet]

I'm not done with Arlo, but I'm close. Another few weeks or so probably. His ears stood very quickly. Usually by 5 or 6 months you can start leaving out the posts for longer periods and see how long before the ears start to flop. If you can go a few days with no flopping then your dog is probably done. Some dogs won't get there until 8 to 12 months depending on the individual dog and the length of the crop.

[@melitabeliaperezleanos7844]

Mr. Arlo ❤️❤️

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

I do a door exercise. All my dogs, 2 of which are Red Dobermans, sit at any door because they know that's how it gets opened. At first I would say Sit/wait, then the release word (Free). The reward is going in/out of the door. Start at an inside door to practice. The first time you say Sit/wait, you won't even be able to touch the doorknob before the butt gets up. Hands down at side, standing straight up, Sit/wait, hand on knob, may be able to turn the knob before the butt gets up, turn knob back, hands at your side, Sit/ wait, now maybe open the door a crack before the butt gets up, close the door, hands off the knob, hands at your side. Sit/wait, until you are able to have the dog remain in the same position while you walk through the door (I step away from the dog on the foot furthest from the dog as an extra clue they are to wait there rather than follow you) then turn back to the dog after you are on the other side of the open door. Free - the dog can then come through the door. I use wait because they are going to be able to move in a few. When I use Stay, the dog is safe and nothing bad is going to happen to them. I will come back to the dog to release them. They don't move until I come back to them before giving the release word. For the door exercise though it's wait and every single door, same exercise. Eventually you get to a door, your dog just automatically sits, without you having to say a word. They wait till you give them the release word.

[@birdmann9197]

Very humbly... One mistake I see people make a lot is naming a behavior before teaching the behavior. Shaping the behavior before putting a name to it will set your pup up for success rather than failure.

[@samueldeter9735]

How do you reinforce discipline while you're not around? (Like you mentioned going into the other room if foods available or if they're not allowed on the furniture and you go run errands or something)

[@DobermanPlanet]

You can't really. You can do the "sting operation" approach which I've experimented with before. This is where you watch remotely from a camera and then come into the room when they've done something they shouldn't. I've had mixed results with that, still working on that technique. But basically the answer is you don't. You just slowly give them more freedom as you trust them more and more. It's a progressive thing.

[@samueldeter9735]

@@DobermanPlanet that's kind of what I figured. I didn't know if there were any other good exercises you knew of to help with it.

[@ewertonaraujo1551]

I learned something new today. Thanks.

[@Parad0xical]

Arlo is growling up quickly 🐕

[@mayasunil9279]

Your dog is so good

[@wallycan85]

Hi John, we got our Dobie at 15 weeks and we are in love! She hasn’t had much socialization at all before we got her and it’s evident she gets nervous. Any tips on how to socialize an older pup?

[@claymack2790]

Hello My wife and I love your videos and have a question? We have a 7yr old Male Tabby Cat and are thinking about getting a 5wk old Girl Doberman. Do you think they will get along or do you have any suggestions. Thanks

[@aaryamk7552]

I am looking for a Male Black and Rust American Doberman in Bangalore,India. Where do you think I can find one?

[@jerich4709]

Mr Walter. Have new girl and would love a way to organize your amazing videos? You are truly the best authority on Doberman training. I want to use your methods kinda with a structure. Absolutely don’t want to miss any. I would gladly pay for a list or something. Is that possible?

[@tyrannotherium7873]

What about bike riding how old can you teach your dog how to get along with the bike

[@DobermanPlanet]

Pretty young, but honestly what you should probably be most careful about is not running them on hard surfaces like concrete until their joints have developed enough to handle it. At 18 months old your dog's joints should be developed enough to handle a bit more extended runs.

[@kaylajad3]

Hi john !! I absolutely love your videos theyre always so helpful! I do have some questions for you though. I wasn't able to find an email for you to respond to, so I'm hoping you see this comment! ( sorry its so long ) I notice that you always say that being consistent is key! But my question is, does it have to be the same person every time correcting and teaching commands or would my partner be able to teach commands as well when im the main owner. Also, what are some good scoulding tips? My next question is, Im a total of 80 pounds. What if when I go to level 3 of correcting my dog on biting, she over powers me and makes me struggle to have a grip but im still persistent in at least trying to hold her down? Would she take that as her being alfa? Or would she recognize after a time period that im correcting her? And lastly, should i be concerned about maybe some negative results from the DNA testing? Should I test her when she's a pup before I buy her from the breeder and look elsewhere if unhealthy?

[@dannyvargas8465]

first and foremost love the channel and all the information you have. I do have one question for you tho, How is Arlo with your wife? Can there be 2 alphas in the home? how would you go about training the doberman to listen to the non alpha? thanks

[@Makkah_man]

Thanks for all these information

[@DobermanPlanet]

Of course! Thank you so much for your support.

[@kylee6064]

I’m hoping you will see this question and thank you for all you do! What would you do if...my 9 week old girl does SO WELL for my “come” and visual cue. However there are times when she will flat out ignore me and just stare at me while I’m giving the command. What would you do in this case? THANK YOU!!!

[@emmamemma4162]

Keep her on a lead. If she does not react within a few seconds you just gently pull her towards you while speaking in a happy voice. Remember to repeat the original teaching process you first used to teach her "come" whenever you're in a new place, around more difficult distractions, or further away from her. (It will be easier and faster every time). If she knows what "come" means when you're standing a few steps away from her in the kitchen, that does not mean she knows what it means when you are laying far away on the grass in a park filled with new smells and sounds. Being a puppy, she might also forget what "come" means in the kitchen, but that's what the lead is for. Before potentially going off-lead you can let her drag a very long lead behind her so that you can enforce the "come" command in case she gets distracted. Getting and maintaining a good recall takes months/a lifetime, but you are off to a good start and I'm sure your puppy will grow up to be amazing :)

[@mariotrevino1527]

Great advice

[@T0mtoma]

The intro was so funny for some reason lolll 😂

[@avakocchi5842]

I’m a new dog owner and I would like to get a Doberman. I’ve done a lot of research and I think they’re the right dog for me. Do you think it’s better to get one that is older and has been trained or get a puppy?

[@suzannethepatriot8049]

Ava Grace That is really just personal preference. I like to train my own dogs as puppies because then I have more say in the commands and build a stronger relationship with my dog. Some people hate the mess of a puppy and the constant work to get them trained where you want to be. Plus, I socialize my dogs more than most people just because of the Dobie reputation. The only scary thing about my dog is his appearance and what people deduce from their own fears.

[@hellaflushrob]

Could you film a full day of what you do with Arlo from waking up to going to bed and educate new owners on how they should exercise they’re puppy

[@alexandriaglaude1265]

Hi John! My husband and I have been watching your videos for a while now and they’re so helpful. We got our Doberman girl Lulu almost 2 months ago now, she’s 5 months today. We worked really hard to teach the basic commands, leave it included. We’re having difficulty with her following the command after there’s no treats involved. For example, we put human food on the table and tell her to leave it. She leaves it even if we walk away, praise and reward. After the food is removed, she goes back to the table where the food was and sniffs around and will try to lick around. She shows impulse control when treats are involved but it seems in practice she will still try to get away with what she can. Is this normal? Is she not making the connection or is there something else we need to improve upon in our training?

[@arundathisubramanian9856]

Can u do a Q And A about yourself And ur dobermann In case u do make a Q And A... My question is would you Buy 2 More dobermanns Or have 2 More kids ?? Luv ur vids And arlo ❤️❤️❤️

[@margheritagagliardi2566]

Wonderful video!!! My dobie, 3 months old, is so far to be like Arlo!!! But in the last scene who is drinking the tea with you? Because you can see Arlo outside from the door... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@monkeydobi]

Where in europe is your Dobi from. Beautiful