Train Doberman
Puppies
The American Kennel Club describes the Doberman Pinscher as watchful, loyal and obedient. By paying close attention to training when a "Dobie" is a puppy, you can sculpt your new dog into a loyal companion and family pet. Proper Doberman training requires understanding the breed and building on its strengths to create a positive relationship between owner and puppy, while discouraging negative behaviors in a calm, consistent manner. Doberman puppies thrive on positive reinforcement and variety in the training sessions.
Instructions
Train Doberman Puppies
1. Maintain authority over your new puppy so you are viewed as the pack leader. One way to do this is to keep your puppy on a lead or in a kennel until it has learned the schedule and boundaries within your home.
2. Discourage jumping up when the Doberman puppy is small, because this behavior in adult Dobermans is dangerous. Do not reward this behavior with affection, but instead turn your back on the puppy and walk away when it tries to jump.
3. Recognize that Dobermans will engage in play biting, or a soft nip or bite puppies use when exploring their environment; it is not an aggressive behavior. While natural, this form of biting becomes dangerous for other dogs and children. When the dog bites, GentleDoberman.com recommends holding the pup firmly at his shoulders or on the collar, using a firm "no." Offer an appropriate chew toy to keep your Dobie's mouth busy.
4. Encourage calm behaviors. When the puppy is tempted to jump, place it in a sit with the "Sit" command and offer affection and praise when the puppy sits.
5. Keep training sessions interesting for the dog by changing the order of the commands. Dobermans are intelligent dogs and are easily bored, so they need each training session to feel like a new adventure.
6. Vary the reinforcements used in training to keep the dog's attention. Switch periodically between verbal praise, physical touch and dog treats. Use praise and physical touch more than dog treats.
7. Socialize your dog by taking it to places where it will be exposed to other people and animals when it is between 7 and 12 weeks, as recommended by Doberman.org, but be cautious about exposure to unvaccinated or unknown animals before the puppy vaccinations are complete. Consider the park, where other animals are on leashes, or outdoor shopping centers.
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