Dog question for Dog Owners
Dog question for Dog Owners
I seen a few post on here a while back where you guys had pictures of all your dogs. Well Ima be picking up a doberman pup tomorrow and was wondering what are some things I need. I already own 2 small dogs.. but I never dealt with a big dog like a doberman... Can these be kept indoors? Just need some basic info.. before I bring him home tomorrow.
TIA
TIA
I'm a dog enthusiast before a car enthusiast, so I hope my advice helps.
Dobermans are VERY beautiful, regal looking, dogs. Its hard not to be impressed with the way the look and they carry a very strong demeanor. They can be very rewaring pets if the circumstances are right, but it seems from what you have described so far, it would difficult for you as the owner, as well as the doberman itself if it lead a life indoors with two other (small) dogs.
Dobermans have a history of being dominators, it can be assumed that this dispositional trait was necessary during their reign as dogs of the law, which is what they were bred for. They have a tendency to become aggressive towards other dogs, especially other males, but this can generally be taken care of with proper socialization and raising the dobie with other dogs.
Dobermans require LOTS of exercise, so if your looking to add another pet to your family, it sounds like the smaller lap dog kind has suited (and will further suit) you well and you should probably consider either maybe getting another small dog or none at all. They are quite energetic and did i mention LARGE? Males can see weights of nearly 80-90 lbs--this translates to a BIG dog because of a doberman's thin frame.
In the dog world, there is a group of dogs called "loners," because they do best as single pets or they appreciate solitude. Siberian husky's arent one of them, and when I had my first siberian husky by himself, he would flip out at the thought of being alone, but dogs like dobermans, german sheperds, st. bernards, do very well as lone pets and need additional attention acclimating them to a home already inhabited by dogs, which is definately not as bad as introducing a new pet to a doberman's home, but it should be taken into consideration.
Hope I didnt discourage you, it's just hard for me to see people adopt pets and not take into consideration the pet's life and his/her necessities. I applaud you for not being impulsive and raising the question of compatability before making your decision, and whatever you do, make sure you consider things in the interest of the animal.
I've seen your situation successfuly be accomplished, but it takes alot of patience and commitment. good luck bro
Dobermans are VERY beautiful, regal looking, dogs. Its hard not to be impressed with the way the look and they carry a very strong demeanor. They can be very rewaring pets if the circumstances are right, but it seems from what you have described so far, it would difficult for you as the owner, as well as the doberman itself if it lead a life indoors with two other (small) dogs.
Dobermans have a history of being dominators, it can be assumed that this dispositional trait was necessary during their reign as dogs of the law, which is what they were bred for. They have a tendency to become aggressive towards other dogs, especially other males, but this can generally be taken care of with proper socialization and raising the dobie with other dogs.
Dobermans require LOTS of exercise, so if your looking to add another pet to your family, it sounds like the smaller lap dog kind has suited (and will further suit) you well and you should probably consider either maybe getting another small dog or none at all. They are quite energetic and did i mention LARGE? Males can see weights of nearly 80-90 lbs--this translates to a BIG dog because of a doberman's thin frame.
In the dog world, there is a group of dogs called "loners," because they do best as single pets or they appreciate solitude. Siberian husky's arent one of them, and when I had my first siberian husky by himself, he would flip out at the thought of being alone, but dogs like dobermans, german sheperds, st. bernards, do very well as lone pets and need additional attention acclimating them to a home already inhabited by dogs, which is definately not as bad as introducing a new pet to a doberman's home, but it should be taken into consideration.
Hope I didnt discourage you, it's just hard for me to see people adopt pets and not take into consideration the pet's life and his/her necessities. I applaud you for not being impulsive and raising the question of compatability before making your decision, and whatever you do, make sure you consider things in the interest of the animal.
I've seen your situation successfuly be accomplished, but it takes alot of patience and commitment. good luck bro
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I'm a dog enthusiast before a car enthusiast, so I hope my advice helps.
Dobermans are VERY beautiful, regal looking, dogs. Its hard not to be impressed with the way the look and they carry a very strong demeanor. They can be very rewaring pets if the circumstances are right, but it seems from what you have described so far, it would difficult for you as the owner, as well as the doberman itself if it lead a life indoors with two other (small) dogs.
Dobermans have a history of being dominators, it can be assumed that this dispositional trait was necessary during their reign as dogs of the law, which is what they were bred for. They have a tendency to become aggressive towards other dogs, especially other males, but this can generally be taken care of with proper socialization and raising the dobie with other dogs.
Dobermans require LOTS of exercise, so if your looking to add another pet to your family, it sounds like the smaller lap dog kind has suited (and will further suit) you well and you should probably consider either maybe getting another small dog or none at all. They are quite energetic and did i mention LARGE? Males can see weights of nearly 80-90 lbs--this translates to a BIG dog because of a doberman's thin frame.
In the dog world, there is a group of dogs called "loners," because they do best as single pets or they appreciate solitude. Siberian husky's arent one of them, and when I had my first siberian husky by himself, he would flip out at the thought of being alone, but dogs like dobermans, german sheperds, st. bernards, do very well as lone pets and need additional attention acclimating them to a home already inhabited by dogs, which is definately not as bad as introducing a new pet to a doberman's home, but it should be taken into consideration.
Hope I didnt discourage you, it's just hard for me to see people adopt pets and not take into consideration the pet's life and his/her necessities. I applaud you for not being impulsive and raising the question of compatability before making your decision, and whatever you do, make sure you consider things in the interest of the animal.
I've seen your situation successfuly be accomplished, but it takes alot of patience and commitment. good luck bro
Dobermans are VERY beautiful, regal looking, dogs. Its hard not to be impressed with the way the look and they carry a very strong demeanor. They can be very rewaring pets if the circumstances are right, but it seems from what you have described so far, it would difficult for you as the owner, as well as the doberman itself if it lead a life indoors with two other (small) dogs.
Dobermans have a history of being dominators, it can be assumed that this dispositional trait was necessary during their reign as dogs of the law, which is what they were bred for. They have a tendency to become aggressive towards other dogs, especially other males, but this can generally be taken care of with proper socialization and raising the dobie with other dogs.
Dobermans require LOTS of exercise, so if your looking to add another pet to your family, it sounds like the smaller lap dog kind has suited (and will further suit) you well and you should probably consider either maybe getting another small dog or none at all. They are quite energetic and did i mention LARGE? Males can see weights of nearly 80-90 lbs--this translates to a BIG dog because of a doberman's thin frame.
In the dog world, there is a group of dogs called "loners," because they do best as single pets or they appreciate solitude. Siberian husky's arent one of them, and when I had my first siberian husky by himself, he would flip out at the thought of being alone, but dogs like dobermans, german sheperds, st. bernards, do very well as lone pets and need additional attention acclimating them to a home already inhabited by dogs, which is definately not as bad as introducing a new pet to a doberman's home, but it should be taken into consideration.
Hope I didnt discourage you, it's just hard for me to see people adopt pets and not take into consideration the pet's life and his/her necessities. I applaud you for not being impulsive and raising the question of compatability before making your decision, and whatever you do, make sure you consider things in the interest of the animal.
I've seen your situation successfuly be accomplished, but it takes alot of patience and commitment. good luck bro
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my dad found a coyote pup off the side of our road...we took it home, then our neighbors paid for its 1st vet visit. not sure if its a mix or full on wild.
after 1 minutes on our kitchen floor, it came out of its kennel and explored the house (unlike a domestic dog would...i think) then it started playing with me, wagging its tail and everything...they said its 6 weeks old...it would follow me everywhere i walked and would run towards me when id smooch my lips together or got close to the ground. it bites your hands a bit, since i played that way and shouldnt have, but licks your face a bunch.
we had a neighbor with a wolf he got from Alaska...it was a really nice dog, it would come over with our dog and stay at our house with 4 cats...but when it got in the woods, if it saw a deer, it would be dead in 5 minutes after it would get exhausted from running away from the wolf.
so i dont know about this coyote pup my neighbor now adopted from us, im sure it will be fine around kids cats etc...since its only 6 weeks and is really playful and social...just gotta let it kill deer if it feels like it i guess which is bad, but at least it wont be someones house cat.
after 1 minutes on our kitchen floor, it came out of its kennel and explored the house (unlike a domestic dog would...i think) then it started playing with me, wagging its tail and everything...they said its 6 weeks old...it would follow me everywhere i walked and would run towards me when id smooch my lips together or got close to the ground. it bites your hands a bit, since i played that way and shouldnt have, but licks your face a bunch.
we had a neighbor with a wolf he got from Alaska...it was a really nice dog, it would come over with our dog and stay at our house with 4 cats...but when it got in the woods, if it saw a deer, it would be dead in 5 minutes after it would get exhausted from running away from the wolf.
so i dont know about this coyote pup my neighbor now adopted from us, im sure it will be fine around kids cats etc...since its only 6 weeks and is really playful and social...just gotta let it kill deer if it feels like it i guess which is bad, but at least it wont be someones house cat.
hahah yeah its still a pup right now.. all it does is eat sleep play for 15mins then sleep again.... Does anyone know where a good place to crop doberman ears?
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^ Call some vets I know they do em. I'm against croppin though =\
How old is your dobey? You shouldn't be cropping past 12 weeks and thats late.
Just like all dogs socialize with people and other dogs. Please spay or neuter =\
Ok enough of my preaching.
How old is your dobey? You shouldn't be cropping past 12 weeks and thats late.
Just like all dogs socialize with people and other dogs. Please spay or neuter =\
Ok enough of my preaching.
Get him down the dog park early and regular...Dobies are great dogs when they are well socialised, I know of a couple of really well balanced house Dobies but they get 2 good 45-60 minute workouts a day, without fail.
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