Why You SHOULDN'T Be Scared of a Doberman (At All)

This might be a surprise to some, but Dobermans are NOT scary dogs! Discover the real deal behind these loyal guardians. From their innate discipline and trainability to their rarity in aggressive behavior, we showcase the true nature of Dobermans as loyal, protective companions. We're diving deep into their natural instincts including their protective instincts. This is why you shouldn't be scared of a Doberman attack. From jaw-dropping training footage to expert insights, we're revealing why the modern Doberman is more "buddy" than "beast". Don't miss out on this epic journey to uncover the truth about Dobermans. Tune in to Doberman Planet and unleash the awesomeness of these misunderstood heroes!
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[@CinnamonBath]

Getting my girl in 2 weeks;been counting down the days since she was born .😅 I’ve studied this channel like a college course for 2 months, hoping to do right by her❤

[@darbiemayberry2902]

Ohh congratulations 💜

[@aladinhalitovic3266]

Congrats! I’m getting mine in a week!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Congratulations!! Thank you for your support and kudos to you for wanting to learn all that you can!

[@CinnamonBath]

@@aladinhalitovic3266 congrats to you!😁 did you pick a name yet?

[@aladinhalitovic3266]

@@CinnamonBath Thank you! Finley is the name 😀

[@dooglitas]

My Doberman has learned several commands without me ever having to even teach him or work with him to learn them. He just knows what I want and understands. It's pretty amazing.

[@DobermanPlanet]

That is awesome! Almost like you can communicate telepathically!

[@dooglitas]

@@DobermanPlanet Sometimes it seems that way.

[@tinaosullivan6451]

The doberman is the smartest breed to train

[@dooglitas]

@@tinaosullivan6451 I believe it.

[@MeettheMorgans]

Same. She knows what I want with no previous practice on that specific command. Very smart.

[@karenruiz2835]

Oh my that puppy teething/nipping phase is brutal. Finally had to buy some good gloves and pet deterrent spray to give my hands a break. Always have a toy to offer instead. Loving my second Doberman, fawn colored! Such a unique breed.

[@DobermanPlanet]

It sure is a tough time, but sounds like you're doing a great job with offering a toy instead of your hand. Give your fawn Dobie pets from us!

[@lw1373]

Have owned Dobermans for decades. The last few have been from Dobie rescue organizations. Absolutely the smartest and very easy to train-even a rescue once they have adjusted to their new home. The Dobie I have now rested his head on my shoulder for the 2 hour drive to his new home-now a big lapdog.

[@tinaosullivan6451]

I rescue dobermans also

[@BohoMagik]

My boy will be 2 yrs old in September. It’s a shame no matter how well behaved he is, he has that stigma attached to him (the breed). He protects me, I feel confident with him by my side…his presence alone is a deterrent.

[@DobermanPlanet]

They are great companions and always welcome partners to be by our side - no matter what Joe Shmoe might think.

[@sheilahbuettner8452]

Great video, John. The loyalty and owner focus of this breed is truly unlike anything I have ever experienced, but you are so right about the relentless baby dobershark phase. Thank goodness it really is so brief and then one day it's over.

[@DobermanPlanet]

"This too shall pass" is a quote you can repeat in your head 100xs during the puppy nipping phase!

[@-mjey.h.246-3]

I love your videos. Thank you so much for spreading awareness. Doberman is an amazing breed of dog with the right owners.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thank you!! The positive feedback is so encouraging!

[@declankelly6509]

Lost my best friend recently. I’ll always miss you, my boy. Dobies are the best.

[@Deybicampo]

I can’t imagine your pain!😢 I found a female Doberman tide at one of the rail in a park at corner where l live. I rescue her . Took her to the vet because she was so sick and she is fine for 2 / 3 weeks than again is sick with something else and so on. I found her last December l love her so much ❤ but she is so so smart, sweet Do you mind if l ask. how old and was was the cause of your boy to be gone?

[@silviakapfinger5060]

Great Video,thank you so much! Greetings from germany!🐕🇩🇪

[@DobermanPlanet]

Greetings from the USA, Silvia! Thanks so much for leaving this comment!

[@cathyba5113]

Excellent video John, thank you for your work

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thanks so much Cathy! Love reading your comment each week - thanks for being a faithful watcher!

[@teresasimon7224]

Our rescue Dobe Pemmt Lane is by far THEE easiest dog I have ever trained. My husband and I have had 5 dogs over 30 years. All adult rescues and all large breeds. Penny is our 2nd dobe. I was STUNNED by how quickly she learned new commands. She also obeys hand signals without ever being trained on them. I have to say that I really like that a lot of people are afraid of Dobes. Our girl is sweet, funny and silly but also a protector. That's comforting because we we live in a medium crime neighborhood.

[@uffu2490]

After learning about Doberman’s, I’m floored by how intelligent and beautiful they are. I’m considering getting one but I’m cautious due to having no interactions with them. In your opinion, what is the best way to see/interact with them in real life?

[@MimikyuFan89]

Dobermans are great. I came home from the hospital on the 5th (I was there for 2 days after having a seizure) & my family said my Doberman Josie missed me to the point that she cried for me. When I got brought home she jumped me & showed me lots of love & affection. She sleeps next to me & never leaves my side. She's bonded to me 😊

[@suzannethepatriot8049]

John spitting out facts. Neither of my Dobes were aggressive.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha thank you for supporting these statements, Suzanne! Glad you can relate!

[@DeadlyChinchilla]

I have a family of 3 Pembrokes and 1 Doberman, and the Doberman is the least scary one between the 4 of them. He would literally run away screaming while my Corgi's would bullet in there and take someone down at the ankles. XD

[@MatthewBretton-cu2el]

That's really sad and a failure in breeding. The doberman breed was created to protect. Dobermans were used extensively to help US marines in wwii now can't even find one to reliably protect a person.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Oh wow! Definitely different personalities there!

[@user-Arty-2579au]

This is our dog combination too - corgi, then corgi + Dobie, then just Dobie after corgi died (too young), then after a year or so, added new corgi. Corgi and Dobie for several years, then just a Corgi after 1st Dobie passed at nearly 11 . Added new Dobie pup. 2nd corgi died at 13 years. Added new corgi four years ago. Dobie now 6.5 years.

[@lorilaughlin6177]

The only person that my male dobe has had problems with was my grandson when he was about 3 or 4. He did attack him, took him to the ground but my dog was in front of me and my grandson came running by. I think he was protecting me. He does get nervous around kids so we just put him in his room until their gone. He does love babies though.

[@wolfkid13011992]

Hi, I find your videos very interesting, especially because I love this breed and everything about it. Soon I will have my own house and space for 2 dogs, my question is, which breeds between German shepherd and rottweiler will make a good team for protecting a household and a family?

[@zdravkaslavik3967]

It's amazing how l can't explain that to most people.As soon as they see Gus in the yard, they immediately run away.But he is like a child,he would just play.He is two years old and very gentle, especially with children.But people say it looks scary 😂

[@DobermanPlanet]

Their looks can be quite intimidating!

[@karma9983]

Great information

[@KaiTheSlothKing]

Love your Chanel

[@DobermanPlanet]

Hey this means so much! I really appreciate the support. Seriously. Don't be a stranger!

[@gailwatson4927]

I love my Dobie

[@DobermanPlanet]

Awesome!!

[@CJames_87]

I love Dobies, and I'm still afraid of them! 🐕🐾💜

[@sandyvoss1894]

I love my Dobie best dog ever

[@sheilagarza7179]

Thankfully my current Doberman didn't go through the biting stage. I got her at 4 months and she was starved and sick from the ignorant person who was trying to breed Dobermans. The woman knew next to nothing about the breed and just locked mother and puppies in a 10 x 8 kennel and just threw a little food at them. My dog is the only puppy that survived. Even the mother died. I sent the local veterinarian to her house. He called the ASPCA. It was too late for the dogs I couldn't get. My girl is now a 10 year old healthy Doberman.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Oh that is so heartbreaking!

[@sskl9167]

So sad. Thank you for saving her. She is lucky to have you as her new owner.

[@lucinaramsey4705]

My female was very protective of me in our yard, she bit my brother and he didn’t do anything except walk in the yard like he had many other times, it came out of no where and it was a pretty bad bite. She was around people all the time outside of the yard on leash and was very well behaved around everyone, she was just very protective of the back yard. My point is you never know when they will bite…..

[@tomparquez]

Puppy teeth wow. Love them on my 3rd now

[@DobermanPlanet]

Those little puppy teeth are SHARP!

[@erikburns1787]

I can honestly say my dobermans only show aggression towards certain people & not even a bark towards others. Like somehow they know/sense who are a threat or just not good people.

[@Ainara-b1s]

As a doberman owner, not scaried at all by these breed, they all are so good boys, protective, lovely and so goofy. When he wants yo ask for something, when it is something that he REALLY wants l, he come to us with that silly puppy face despiste he is a year and a half old. He loves cuddling and sleep with us. And kisses too! Dobby loves kisses. Hahaha

[@DobermanPlanet]

So true! They are affectionate and great companions!

[@brankostojsavljevic2929]

My Doberman - Mila turned 1 year old today, she still likes to bite and use me as a trampoline, it's her way of being affectionate and interactive.

[@rachelcassidy1461]

My girl is so sweet. It's funny she lets others put hands in her mouth and won't bite at all...

[@joeh14]

Do you offer one on one counseling sessions?

[@DobermanPlanet]

Yes! Right now they are currently on "pause" though because of focusing on the in-person training sessions with individuals, but you can sign up to be put on the wait list for when the one-on-one online counseling sessions are available again. Here is the link for that: www.dobermanplanet.com/coaching/

[@sherrcon]

quote: Dogs can be trained to recognize and respond to shapes and words. They have the mental capacity of a human 2- to 3-year-old, so they can learn simple word recognition. Learning the first word is easy, but subsequent words are more difficult for the dog to learn. Dogs can also learn logos or symbols that can control their behavior even when the owner is not physically present...just saying and every dog is different...

[@Capt..obvious]

As a doberman owner. My dog is more afraid of everyone else. He has the looks which many are intimidated by, but by no means will he ever protect me if it ever comes down to it. Hes 2.

[@MatthewBretton-cu2el]

Very sad. Dobermans were created to protect, that's a failure in breeding.

[@DobermanPlanet]

He's a lover, not a fighter!

[@Capt..obvious]

Ugh. To be more specific. I take him everywhere. He was socialized at a very young age. He is not afraid of being in public. Ive tested him before, and if I get attacked he’s more likely to befriend the attacker rather than protect me. As mentioned, he’s a lover not a fighter.

[@MatthewBretton-cu2el]

Why delete my comment ? ... I didn't tell any lies ... DCM non original doberman temperaments all stem from breeders being irresponsible and putting money and or titles over what's best for the breed. How does a breed regress from being the mascot of the US marines to large % of individuals being unable / unwilling to protect their family ? For those who want a working doberman it's becoming increasingly hard to source because of wanton breeding practices . This issue shouldn't be ignored and smile/laughed at ... and then people tell lies saying the breed is PROTECTIVE and FEARLESS while every year its becoming less so. Then they are additional lies about why its no longer used in military and police applications. The real reason is dobermans as a vast majority no longer have the drives and capability. If you love the breed Why not be honest and work to have its working ability improve to what it once was ?

[@zenrand688]

Our Doberman’s biting phase really wasn’t that bad - she was the smartest and best dog I ever had.

[@nogoodhandlesavailable]

My dog is only aggressive when ordered to be so. He only acts in ways approved by me at any given time. You should be scared of me as I am the key to my dog.

[@davessparetime83]

The only time my Doberman will bite me is if I hold on to the ball or toy too long when he is trying to get it. It's my own fault.

[@NotAsTraceable]

Who is that guy in the puppy nipping part of the video with all that hair?

[@NoziFoodBloger]

Gentle man 23

[@chrisgraham2904]

Let's give some credit to Doberman owners. People who make an educated decision to own a Doberman are well aware of the strength, power and negative potential of this breed. They are well aware that owning a doberman does require a substantial commitment of time to train and socialize their pet. This is not just a Cocker Spaniel or a cat that just exists in your house. A Doberman needs to be a hobby that you love to interact with. The time you put in will be returned to you ten fold. If you don't recognize this commitment....find another breed.

[@DobermanPlanet]

True! People should definitely do their research before signing up to take on a Doberman. They require a lot of time and effort, but it pays off ten fold - like you said!

[@sskl9167]

Absolutely. It is a huge responsibility owning one. They might be as goofy as one can get but in the same time they are strong and visually intimidating dogs. Unfortunately the social stigma around the breed is so big (we live in Europe), I cannot imagine letting my dog play leash free in public area and not because he would do anything but because someone would make a scene just because he is a dobie. People avoid us even when I walk my boy on the street. It is bad but also good at the same time. Maybe more good than bad. 😂 Also, lets not forget that you should be financially prepared because for a dog this big vet bills are not small, too, and being able to provide diverse quality food in large quantities because these dogs are picky eaters and do need to eat a lot daily (at least in my personal experience).

[@lisanidog8178]

I’m not scared of Dobermans because two I met taught me there’s nothing to fear. I met a friend’s Rottweiler, the first I’ve ever met, and Lucky was the sweetest and loved my lap. As a kid scared of dogs a poodle and a runt German Shepherd taught me not to be scared of dogs. And it was two grown Pit Bulls and a Pit Bull puppy taught me not to be afraid of them and I had a Pit Bull for a couple months. She was just too strong for me physically but she was a sweetheart and she finished my grief counciling a shelter Pitty started after my beloved Chihuahua passed in 2018. Cats taught me not to be scared of them and I’m a cat owner for 44 years. Animals are amazing teachers.

[@Armilus666]

Exactly bigger brain & real ones know how to get the job done not just out of anger. Everyone fears what they don’t understand but I don’t recommend buying one they turn on who they know they can it’s embedded in animals. Big mans dog.

[@eppyz]

The Title of this video is kinda clickbait. As nice as these dogs are they are still on many State's "Banned" lists for a reason. As a Doberman owner myself, one reason why I got one is for personal protection for my Family and our home. So I will say this. If you break into our home? Well, I will just quote the sign we have on our front door, says it all. "This home is protected by the Good Lord and a Doberman Pinscher, If your here to do harm to us or this home you might meet them both". You should be VERY afraid of a Doberman protecting its family and home.

[@donavinvaladez215]

Obviously someone doesn’t get what he’s saying 💀 he’s saying a Doberman will never go out of its way to bite someone obviously a dog is gonna attack an intruder smh

[@budadi]

4 months and tiny 😂 My dobermann is not 4 months and he is almost 17kg😋

[@MyInsaneWorldofBeautyTara]

My Doberman is protective but he’s not mean by nature

[@DobermanPlanet]

Great way to put it! You've got someone who will look out for you!

[@linma7997]

What we should be scared of is an irresponsible owner who does not train their dobbie

[@Blacksheep12267]

Ugh, puppy biting. Their teeth are just so sharp.

[@nycas2192]

Do you think they are a one person dog?

[@sskl9167]

They are considered to be a one person dog but at the same time loving the whole family. I expected it to be this way in my situation,too, but in my experience our boy loves me and my husband equally. I thought he would be more bonded with me because I spend more time with him but he does actually get the same level of excitement and affection when he sees both of us. Also when on a walk if one of us is walking slower and leaves behind he always turns around and multiple times checks to make sure we are ok and still coming. Dobie definitely loves a lot everyone in his family.

[@Erhankesik]

Most trainable dog in the world is malinois

[@DobermanPlanet]

Would love to see your sources for that! Although Malinois are trainable and a great working breed, here is what Dr. Coren found after his extensive research: www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/smartest-dog-breeds/

[@Erhankesik]

Belgian Malinois, also known as Belgian Shephard was declared to be the most intelligent dog by the scientists from the University of Helsinki in Finland. More than 1,000 dogs from 13 different breeds were competed against each other in 10 tasks and were assessed by experts who created the smartDOG battery of tests, the Telegraph reported.@@DobermanPlanet

[@kristinlawrence3704]

More like Dobermans are dorky 🤣 Mine has a severe case of selective hearing. I got her at 5 and shes a garbage digger

[@lostinspacerobinson1527]

Well , giving any dog a whole chicken leg is a no no .....

[@joelcaleb1781]

My dog bites he’s dangerous if I want him to be

[@DobermanPlanet]

You've got a great protector on your hands!

[@myfivestarrealty]

Feed raw where in the wild to animals cook there foid???? Raw is best. Not cooked lol

[@DougHinVA]

3 minutes into the video and he is still talking and not showing

[@meatsax]

To add to the pit bull statistics, there are so many different lines that are tossed into that category. Every pitty I have had has been a true house hippo/ lick-a-sourus/ love bug.

[@roxane4757]

Agreed. I’ve had both Dobermans and pitties. Love both breeds. Actually had both at the same time until my latest Dover boy passed. I think the stats here are deceptive because there are FAR more pitties in the US than there are Dobermans. Hence, higher bite numbers recorded by pitties.

[@B1G613]

Idk what kind of breeding or upbringing the dog classified as pitbull are having but I've never had a bit incident with any of my pitbull or Doberman. All my dogs have been unfixed females without a single escape, pregnancy scare, or aggression issue. Previously had one pitbull and Doberman before the pitbull passed in her sleep at nearly 12 years. A year passed before I got a second Doberman which is actually on one of these videos. I've more recently got another pitbull to accompany the two Doberman.

[@meatsax]

@B1G613 right. It's the human factor. I did have a pit mix when I was a kid that that we assume was very inbred and he just snapped one day and started going for blood. He went to a farm for people aggressive pit bulls that work with them for finding proper homes for their issues. He lived his life out at the farm was totally un rehomeable we were told. Still do to humans.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Yes, most of them are lovers not fighters - just like Dobermans!

[@zenrand688]

To flip this around, our Doberman was highly tuned to anyone around her that was afraid of her. If someone just walked up to her on the street with confidence and no fear, she was docile and friendly. But if someone was afraid, she would sense it and it put her totally in defensive mode (she was trained for protection). I started paying attention to people as they approached her and if it looked like they were afraid, I would just take her away from that person.

[@DobermanPlanet]

They really are great judges of character! Dobermans are so in tune with their owner's emotions and can read other people's intentions as well.

[@StuWNZ]

Nice video. The stats on dog bites are interesting

[@0o0o0o0o.8]

Just google "dog attack" or "killed by dog." Nearly a daily occurance from the #1.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Yes, they sure are interesting to see!

[@leodegas7731]

I love Dobermans. I had 5 at one time. One was a retired actor and was in the Doberman Gang movie. Saying that, i think the intro was terrible. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Don't lower yourself to youtube standards by luring people to watch your videos. Just make good content and if it is good and well thought out, people will watch. Just my humble opinion. ✌️😊

[@DobermanPlanet]

That's such a fun fact that you had a Doberman who was part of the Doberman Gang! Thank you for your take on the video. We strive to make educational content that people can learn from, yet also enjoy!