So You Want A Doberman Puppy
Any puppy is tough to handle, however, Doberman puppies are famous for being a rowdy and rascally breed. Regardless of the high-energy large and fast growing puppy's minor downfalls, this brilliant animal can be trained with love and care to be an amazing, obedient, beautiful, and loving companion.
Before choosing the Doberman as your companion or family pet, you must fully understand what you're getting yourself in to. The Doberman is a very social and loving animal, and will almost always want somebody's full attention. Dobermans do not do well when left alone for long periods at a time. If you plan on leaving your dog alone for 5+ hours a day, a Doberman may not be for you. Dobermans are very smart and curious animals, and when left alone will play and experiment, usually getting into something you don't want them to.
Before bringing a puppy home, you and the family should have a well developed plan for training and caring for the puppy and should all read up about the Doberman breed. Make sure you have all the right supplies! Click here for my list of Ten supplies to prepare for your Doberman post!
During the first few months socialization is key to your puppy will grow to be lovable and accepting towards other animals and people as an adult dog. Take your puppy to dog parks and puppy classes, anywhere dogs and people are acceptable to be together and socializing. Teaching your Doberman puppy to get along with people and other animals at a young stage is very important.
When beginning to train your Doberman, your puppy will have a very excitable and short attention span. It is best to begin training lessons for 30 seconds to 2 minutes at a time, and graduating up to 3-5 minute training sessions when your puppy is capable.