I hope that all breeders will see this and direct the owners to see this video..I wish I had you seen this before we got our puppy. that would have helped with her chewing/sucking. You gave many, many !!!necessary helpful pointers!!!
I have a Doberman he is like 13 Weeks old and he knows set and shake and down a little bit not potty trained yet but he will in a couple of weeks or months can you give us more advice
What's with the tape on Dobie's ears? Doesn't that hurt the ears when they are docked? What's involved in the healing process? What is recovery time? They do look "tougher" but is it necessary to put the little guy in pain? Exceptional videos!!! If I wasn't busy in the summer time and you bred Dobies I would definitely buy one from you. Dobermans the world over, should call you "Master". 😃
My baby girl is a monster. She could be called a demon. My first Donie, Summer was born good and when she passed nearly 13 yrs old I had to get another cause l missed her so much. She's just back from reform school aka a great trainer where she boarded whole my wounds healed from her biting. Now she's amazing and good.
Kinzee my certified monster is 6 months old today only cuz I let her live! She's beautiful and long legged and sweet but she destroys everything. The leather couch she finished off last night and th yard with pool n guest house has only patio furniture without cushions. She's a terror
Great job dad! This goes to show just how smart this breed is when you actually take the time to establish rules and boundaries. Going to share this in our group!
Impressive how far you already got him to listen. I wish everyone treated there dogs that way it would give more structure, which is good for the dog and will give less problems in the outside world.
I had to put my 12 year old female down yesterday and im devastated. The sweetest dog ive ever met. Rest in Peace Red a.k.a "Girlsey" you took a piece of me with you.
I’m so sorry, I had to do the same thing with my 11 year old dobie around 2 months ago and it was the hardest thing to do... I had had her since she was 35 days old. I understand your pain deeply.
After I had completed a job and it was time to go back home the apartment manager where I had rented an apartment had to check out the place. As she was checking to make sure we hadn’t done anything bad Buddy my male boxer just stands there right in front of her and full on pissed on the carpet. Not a little piss mind you, it was a major down load as if to say I’ll just leave this here so you won’t forget me. Buddy was a hoot. :)
@@DobermanPlanet I love your videos, also your Female versus Male Doberman video was super accuracte, I have a female Doberman and she fits in almost everything that you mentioned. 🤣
Very good informational video. This is the video I'm gonna recommend people watch when they're thinking of getting a new puppy. There is so much thoroughness here in training and establishing good habits. People don't understand the commitment needed early to have the perfect companion.
Well this guy already has his done before I ever picked him out. The breeder does all his dogs before he sells them. It's the breed standard for Dobermans in the U.S. so it's incredibly common. In fact, it's the norm. I did a video on this actually if you're interested ruclips.net/video/GoqrDMQjGpw/видео.html If done correctly be a reputable vet there shouldn't be any pain. I met this guy like an hour and a half after he got his ears done and he was running and jumping and playing with his litter mates.
I totally get that position and you certainly aren't alone in that viewpoint. So it's clear, I didn't get his ears cropped or do his tail. The breeder's vet did both to the entire litter before he even found buyers for the pups (before I met or picked out Arlo). So I never had a choice with Arlo. I know this is different in other countries but in the U.S. this is normal practice for breeders. Most breeders want their dogs to conform to the AKC breed standard for the Doberman which says they should have cropped ears. This is definitely a big difference from other countries.
cropping ears does have medical benefits!! please don’t spread false news dogs with standing ears may suffer from fewer ear infections than dogs with hanging ears. It’s been that standing ears are less prone to damage and subsequent medical complications, especially in working dogs.
@@DobermanPlanet So then don't endorse this by buying puppies from this type of breeder. Pretty fucking simple. Shelters are overfull and also often have pups.
Domo bihh big floppy ears are more prone to infection but Dobermans ears aren’t that long and floppy lol it’s purely cosmetic and that’s cruel, a basset hound is prone to ear infections not a Doberman , you are just making stuff up. Stick to your day job
I just brought home my first Doberman puppy yesterday so I was revisiting this video, I wanted to mention for any new Doberman owners or puppy owners in general who are crate training, I bought a toy called a huggiepup. It has a reusable heating pad and a little battery-operated heartbeat inside a plush dog. My dobie pup took immediately to it in his crate with the set-up John recommends here at night and didn't make a SINGLE whine for his first night and slept the whole night! HUGELY reccommend!
Thanks Hunter! That means a lot... I'm so much more intentional with every step now than I was with my first Doberman. Having a plan of sorts really makes a huge difference.
I actually was thinking about your channel earlier this morning and wondering when we get a new update...…..great to see you pop up in my notifications ! awesome channel
Yeah the breeder I used crops all his litters before he even finds buyers, so we really didn't have a choice with Arlo. It's pretty common with breeders here in the U.S. since the breed standard here says Dobermans should have cropped ears.
I never had any issues with the dobermans acting like an alpha. It is more the lab mixes my family has owned acted that way. Especially with the girls of my family (My mom and i). They never bossed us around. More liked walked with or in front of us. Also sitting between us and any man in the house that is not my dad and younger brother. The dobermans just want to be pet and fed.
@@lux6961 yeah cos cropping and docking prevents unwanted litters and potential health issues... There's a reason most countries have banned it. Cropping and docking dogs ears and tails is purely for aesthetics and is fucking cruel and completely unnecessary.
David Fuller That is completely false. The cropping and docking of the Doberman is done so that it is safe while doing its job. The Doberman was created for the purpose of being a guard dog. Well, the problem with its natural floppy ears and tails is that it can be used by an attacker against the dog to cause harm to the dog. To prevent this, the ears are cropped and the tail is docked to keep the dog safe. Now, for those that just have the dog as a house pet, I agree it is pointless. If you’re using the dog for what it was designed for though, you should crop and dock.
We had a week to prepare when we decided to buy the Cane Corso, so my girlfriend couldnt plan her work to fit better with puppy schedule. I had a month break from school and I mainly took care of the puppy for the first 3 weeks, I was exhausted went sleep at 9pm, took her out usually 2 times a night before waking up at 6. Potty training was my main thing, crates arent allowed here in Finland (only for travel, doctor) so didnt want the dog to take a piss on the floor. Probably took the dog outside for a wee 20 times a day, used the word "pee" in Finnish every time she did with high praises, not once we praised/gave a treat when it happened inside. I am so glad we went through the hassle, didnt took long before she learned to ask outside and did everything to hold until we were out(we live in 3rd floor). Shes 5 months old and accidents havent happened for a long time, if we visit my parents we can just open the door and say go for a pee, she goes outside and comes back immediately. Amazing dog she is and I would highly recommend everyone to go through the pain for the first weeks like I did, well worth it.
When I get a puppy I always take a blanket or towel and rub it all over the mother. This helps by putting the towel or blanket in his cage to sleep with. It helps them adjust to his new home because he smells his mother until he adjust.
The thing with the hand in the food bowl was very useful. My Doberman girl was such a sweetheart but if anyone came too close to her bowl when feeding she started to growl. That will change with my next Doberman puppy for sure. Thanks John. Love from Germany!
Wow your the first person to get the feeding part right. Your the first person to do almost what I have always done at feeding time. Where we do things differently is that I do not use my hand to block or stop my puppy from eating his food in his food dish. I use my hand to feed the puppy. I put my hand into the food dish and I keep it there. I then allow or give the command for the puppy to go ahead and start eating. But you see my hand is in his food bow and my hand is full of food. The puppy eats only from my hand until all the food is gone. Your right in that putting your hand into the puppy's food bow takes away his food protection response. The puppy will come to see your hand as the giver of food the giver of good things and not something to bite. What you will have trouble with later is teaching your dog to eat his food without eating from your hand. Ha ha ha. Everyone in my family feeds the puppy like this not just me. It conditions your dog that everyone in your family is family and not something to bite. I use to live in Fairfield California. I now live in Thailand. I will be getting my new Doberman puppy in about 3 weeks. Have a great day.
Aww bliss thank you for sharing and seems your son is gentle playing with him. Arlo is so sweet and thank you for sharing too made me smile all the end
Oh my goodness! I have a black & tan female Dobe I adopted as a 4 year old. So sweet to see puppy behavior and how precious he is! Thank you for sharing your experience with your watchers! Quality family time is what this breed loves!🍀 Ps~great ideas to play with his paws and feeding behavior. I had not considered the wait before entering the house. Absolutely recommend the puppy plan! They keep you up to date on everything your pet needs!
My Doberman is 3 years old now in human years and I wish I could’ve taught him how to be less aggressive but my Doberman got loose and when we found her she was pregnant also so I’m trying to not make such a demon again luckily It was just one dog
I'm just so happy to see this video John. Since I lost my Toby to lymphoma 14 months ago, I've developed arthritis in both knees, which I'm sure you know, rules me out from getting a new doberman puppy! However, I'm so looking forward to seeing little Arlo grow with your utube videos. You're beloved cooper went to the rainbow bridge because he knew Arlo was coming. God bless.
Stephen I have a bad knee and bad back and I had it with my past Dobie and my puppy who is almost 5 months. Get a Dobie and know they don't care and they romp around when they're in a safe space. There's a Doberman who needs your love. Go get it.
Jo e Cropping and docking isn’t just to look “cool” though I do agree a lot of people do it just for that reason. The true purpose of cropping and docking is to protect the dog while it’s working. The Doberman was created for the sole purpose of personal protection. Thus, the ears are cropped and tail is docked to prevent an attacker from using the natural floppy ears and tail against the dog and keep the dog from getting hurt. I do agree though that if you just have this dog as a house pet, you shouldn’t crop and dock. There’s no purpose.
Hi John & Arlo, Again.. lovely pup. I’m getting my pup at the turn of May/June. He’ll be 16 weeks old. Can you explain to me the purpose of splitting the crate/pen into two sections? Thanks.
It's for potty training, so the puppy doesn't make a corner of the crate his a potty spot. You dont want the puppy to get in the habit of peeing in the crate. I never split the crate for my doberman, but some puppies need the extra help.
Great video! Do you plan to do a future video showing the maintenance associated with Arlo's ear clipping? How often do you change out the ear supports and how often does Arlo take them out when playing or by scratching them out?
Craig Lee I switched out my dogs ear supports once a week. Sometimes he would get them out sooner but as I got better at it, he was less likely to get them out. They do well with them and it goes faster than you think.
Dude I have to be honest you are the most amazing trainer. I know little to nothing about dogs but you make this breed come to life. As I wrote this in a college library i fall in love with your dog and the breed more and more. Plz plz plz keep doing what your doing and make more videos. You are the most incredible RUclips personality.
Is there any reason you do that with their ears, I’ve done my research on it and found it pointless and painful, but I wanna hear from someone who actually does it Edit: hey sorry everyone but I want to point out. I find it pointless if it is just a house dog, no guarding, if there is no purpose for a dog, then don’t change them, if they are truly a guard dog and it’s for their safety do it in a humane way please :))
Actually dobermans have been getting there’s ears cropped since the 1600 they did it to protect the dogs ears from other Animals as that tends to be a weak spot on dogs and Germans were the ones who made the breed standard (cropped and docked)
@@huntergoyen4601germany 2020 here -it is illegal because of animal cruelity. That´s no doberman love. I pimp my car but won´t cut my dog if I want a "cool" look. The purpose it was done for in 1600 isn´t needed nowadays.
Hunter Goyen oh I full on well know the origins, they cropped them really short for war, but there’s really not wars, and that’s a long crop, so what’s the point now?? Especially when it is really painful
You've got to show him this video when hes older and say look how weak your bark used to be. My late dog used to give me this sideways glance when I would tease him about how small he used to be.
The breeder cropped his entire litter before he ever found buyers for the dogs. So Arlo already had his ears cropped before we even knew he existed and was available. That's pretty common practice in the U.S. since the breed standard here for Dobermans says their ears should be cropped. My wife and I weren't sure about if we wanted to leave the ears natural or not, but in the end we didn't have a choice with Arlo anyway.
Yeah there are a lot of people that feel they shouldn't be and a lot that feel that they should. I actually did a video all about this if you're interested ruclips.net/video/GoqrDMQjGpw/видео.html
Hi dobby planet! I just got my new Dobberman! I cant get him to my parents home due to dirtiness and smell issues... so he’s in a garden near the garage! Its cozy and warm ( weather is nice I am in Morocco) with a nice niche & toys and far from any stairs or noise etc! Is it a bad thing to grow a dog 100% outside ? With much love and many people giving his some time! Thanks in advance for your answer
Cropped ears are so not cool. You may say its for so called medical reasons but in todays time this dog is not going into a fight where his ears maybe injured.
I didn't cut them. The breeder did the ears of his entire litter before he found buyers (and before we ever met Arlo). Most breeders in the U.S. do that. I don't mind answering your questions, or even that you are against ear cropping (I'm not necessarily "for it" anyway), but thanks for not bringing my son into this conversation next time.
I was circumcised. I'm glad I was because it's cleaner and my wife prefers it, which also means I'm less self conscious. Telling someone they're cruel just because they don't share your opinion is rude, makes you cruel.
I agree. My mum loves it. But i'm glad she did not get a dobermen pup. She cant handle these breed of dogs. I can understand if it is a working dog and those sensitive areas like the long thin tail and floppy ears. But a pets. No way
It’s not illegal to kill and eat animals, but circumcision is illegal?! I’d like to see killing to be made illegal!!!! Eating animal is horrible evil act mass cannibalism is fine? and circumcision is illegal ? What a hypocrisy Circumcision is good for Dobie which is going to keep them safe (it’s working dog) infection free No natural dog has floppy ears have you seen wolf wild dogs
I miss having a big dog and want a doberman so bad.... when I was a stay at home mom, I use to do this with my Akita.... it got to the point my 3 yr old at the time she's 20 now, could do just about anything with him.... love this and miss all the training fun with puppies ❤❤❤❤
In Germany it‘s animal cruelty to cut the ears and tail. It was the military dog for german army in WWII. They have cut the ears and tails because that were the first body parts that were frozen in cold winters.
Excellent video John! That close up of him on the bed, so cute and those big chunky legs 😄 they have to be the most beautiful breed of dog. Good to see Arlo progress so much in such a little amount if time, good job. Seriously. Great tips and info. I would love to see how a vet visit goes. I've seen so many dogs at my local vet with such bad behaviour in the waiting room, makes it a dangerous environment for owners and pets sometimes, Would be cool to see any tricks you have for acclimatising Arlo to being around strange dogs in the vet. 👍 just an idea. Keep up the good work.
Amaizing thank you so much... my goal in life is to be able to have a doberman....since I was a child... I am 54 now...I had many dogs and I know how important is the training for a doberman so I have to wait a little longer....probably when I retire......I the meanwhile thank you so much...I am learning a lot (I will apply all thi to my very young small dog)
John, a great vid; I've been wondering how Arlo was coming along. You bring some very important points out; a firm, but, gentle guidance for Arlo. You're right, he has to learn his place in his new pack. I'm rather surprised just how quickly he's been picking this up; he's well on his way of being a great partner, even for your toddler! Great work; keep it up. Y'all Be Safe!
why the clipped ears and tail? this is highly illegal in my country to do this to dogs and very unnecessary from what i've read. Just curious, I love dobermans!
@@DobermanPlanet This is my third Doberman...but only the second one I have had from a puppy. The first I got when I was 10 (Great Grandson of one of the Dobermans that was in the Movie The Doberman Gang) so I didn't remember a lot of what we did raising him...but I do know, now, we did a lot wrong. Thank you so much for your videos so I can get more right this time.
I'm so sorry that you had that loss but I am not really that sorry that I'm making you want another one :-) Although I'm a little biased I think almost every home needs a good Dobie! Haha. Thanks so much for dropping the comment!
Helloo from a farm in Colombia. Wow. That dog Is amazing. I have a couple of 9 weeks old male dobbies. You need a looot of patience. They are not so improved as yours but they understand sit and stay for now. I am so glad to find your page. It is gonna help me a lot!
Still scratching my head why doberman pups owners have the pups ears surgically altered and tails cut off. This was outlawed in UK, Australia and NZ in the 70s. Such great dogs.
Disgusting. Ultimate betrayal of trust from the start. Getting a baby puppy bred to be your companion starting off life with having its ears broken and a limb (tail) removed. I’m sure you’ll argue it was already done. Yes I’m sure it was, but buying the puppy, you paid for it. Shameful
Yup it was already done.. you're right. I wasn't about to let him go when I felt he was the perfect dog for us because of his ears. Especially when it's the norm in the U.S. and most breeders do it. A lot of people would argue the opposite... that would be shameful to have a Doberman outside the breed standard that Louis Dobermann intended, which was a dog with cropped ears. Very passionate arguements on both sides. I totally get it. I have a video on ear cropping specifically which would definitely be a more appropriate place to argue these points (ruclips.net/video/GoqrDMQjGpw/видео.html). This video is more just about my first week with my pup and how he's doing.
Doberman Planet Your profile pic has a picture of a Doberman with mutilated ears. Your position is clearly also that it would be shameful to have an unmutilated dog. How sad.
@@katepoll6047 I'm sorry you feel so much anger towards me about this topic. I think maybe your anger would probably be better directed towards someone who strongly disagrees with you... I just don't strongly disagree with your position. In fact, I can certainly see your side of things. I love all Dobies... cropped or uncropped.
Kate Poll but it’s to allow air flow and prevent ear problems.... plus would u rather put them through more pain by not docing their tails when their nerves aren’t even fully developed bc they broke their tail? Doberman have very fragile tails.
I hope that all breeders will see this and direct the owners to see this video..I wish I had you seen this before we got our puppy. that would have helped with her chewing/sucking. You gave many, many !!!necessary helpful pointers!!!
My doberman girly has a sucky blanket. Apparently this is not uncommon with other dobies. Its just a form of soothing and calming for the dog.
I have a Doberman he is like 13 Weeks old and he knows set and shake and down a little bit not potty trained yet but he will in a couple of weeks or months can you give us more advice
Great video on my 7th Doberman pup in 40 years brilliant advice 👍
What's with the tape on Dobie's ears? Doesn't that hurt the ears when they are docked? What's involved in the healing process? What is recovery time? They do look "tougher" but is it necessary to put the little guy in pain?
Exceptional videos!!!
If I wasn't busy in the summer time and you bred Dobies I would definitely buy one from you.
Dobermans the world over, should call you "Master". 😃
@@michaelbucar9471 He’s not in pain. Do your research before making such opinionated and uneducated comments.
Hes more trained than my 8 year old cousin.
He’s more trained than me
Haha😂😂
Lmao
Lmao 😂
Ahahahahahahahah imm laughing so baddd
Alternate title for this video: "Help me, I am tired"
Haha very accurate alternate title too!
update: everything is fine now.
His 9week old dobyy- Calm, Trained,Mature.
My 9 week old dobyy- absolute demon.
My baby girl is a monster. She could be called a demon. My first Donie, Summer was born good and when she passed nearly 13 yrs old I had to get another cause l missed her so much. She's just back from reform school aka a great trainer where she boarded whole my wounds healed from her biting. Now she's amazing and good.
Can relate
@@summerstarr9339 What did I just read lol
Kinzee my certified monster is 6 months old today only cuz I let her live! She's beautiful and long legged and sweet but she destroys everything. The leather couch she finished off last night and th yard with pool n guest house has only patio furniture without cushions.
She's a terror
Gotta wait 13 till my next Doberman though
I'm stuck loving this baby girl!
ill get my doberman puppy in like 12 hours, im shaking cant wait!!!!
Lucky
Hows he doing?
Wish i was you
@ilovemyblunt how is he
@@Qwertyyyy379 looking huge about to turn 11 months old in 5 days!! He weighs 40 kg right now
Omg I’ve never seen a Doberman puppy before he’s absolutely gorgeous 💜💜
Thank you so much! We're pretty in love with him!
Doberman Planet you must be he’s adorable. Greetings to you and your family I’m a new subscriber from uk ✌🏻
Great job dad! This goes to show just how smart this breed is when you actually take the time to establish rules and boundaries. Going to share this in our group!
Juslookin - what group are you in?
pjm0621 I’m an admin for a FB group called I Love My Doberman. Your welcome to join. Just remember to answer the questions 👍🙂
Thanks so much Janet! Really means a lot! 😁👍
Impressive how far you already got him to listen. I wish everyone treated there dogs that way it would give more structure, which is good for the dog and will give less problems in the outside world.
Is he ur dad
I had to put my 12 year old female down yesterday and im devastated. The sweetest dog ive ever met.
Rest in Peace Red a.k.a "Girlsey" you took a piece of me with you.
Amanda Smith I’m so sorry
why ? im so sorry
I’m so sorry, I had to do the same thing with my 11 year old dobie around 2 months ago and it was the hardest thing to do... I had had her since she was 35 days old. I understand your pain deeply.
I out down my 9 year old last year, i wish we could have had even a say more. Cant agree with you more, took a part of me with him
@@ΆγγεΤαβ thought to habw a bleeding tumour in her lung. She was dying
You've got him trained so well already. He's going to be a wonderful adult dog!
Thank you so much Debbie! I think he's gonna be pretty great too!
Was watching this, then my puppy started pissing on the floor while staring at me.
😂
Someone What a legend
He was just asserting his dominance
After I had completed a job and it was time to go back home the apartment manager where I had rented an apartment had to check out the place.
As she was checking to make sure we hadn’t done anything bad Buddy my male boxer just stands there right in front of her and full on pissed on the carpet.
Not a little piss mind you, it was a major down load as if to say I’ll just leave this here so you won’t forget me. Buddy was a hoot. :)
Your 9 week Doberman is more trained than my 5 year old Doberman. 😂 Good job!
Haha!
@@DobermanPlanet I love your videos, also your Female versus Male Doberman video was super accuracte, I have a female Doberman and she fits in almost everything that you mentioned. 🤣
@@oceaniwave Thank you so much!!! I'm really glad to hear that matched with your experience also.
@@oceaniwave furry
@@oceaniwave uWu
Very good informational video. This is the video I'm gonna recommend people watch when they're thinking of getting a new puppy. There is so much thoroughness here in training and establishing good habits. People don't understand the commitment needed early to have the perfect companion.
Thank you so much Juni, I'm really glad you enjoyed it! I hope someone gets something useful from it!
Stefan Löfven ummm it’s a dog that’s domesticated and can’t live exclusively without humans chill!
Stefan Löfven It says “MY New Doberman Puppy” not sure why stating the breed so people know what he is makes it any less personal.
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cutting your ears off and tail must be painful,why?
Well this guy already has his done before I ever picked him out. The breeder does all his dogs before he sells them. It's the breed standard for Dobermans in the U.S. so it's incredibly common. In fact, it's the norm. I did a video on this actually if you're interested ruclips.net/video/GoqrDMQjGpw/видео.html
If done correctly be a reputable vet there shouldn't be any pain. I met this guy like an hour and a half after he got his ears done and he was running and jumping and playing with his litter mates.
Great stuff but it’s cruel to crop the ears 👂 tail medically make sense as it’s fragile but the ears are straight cruel and unnecessary
I totally get that position and you certainly aren't alone in that viewpoint. So it's clear, I didn't get his ears cropped or do his tail. The breeder's vet did both to the entire litter before he even found buyers for the pups (before I met or picked out Arlo). So I never had a choice with Arlo. I know this is different in other countries but in the U.S. this is normal practice for breeders. Most breeders want their dogs to conform to the AKC breed standard for the Doberman which says they should have cropped ears. This is definitely a big difference from other countries.
cropping ears does have medical benefits!! please don’t spread false news
dogs with standing ears may suffer from fewer ear infections than dogs with hanging ears. It’s been that standing ears are less prone to damage and subsequent medical complications, especially in working dogs.
Domo bihh It doesn’t help all dogs but some people just do it for the look. That’s when it’s cruel.
@@DobermanPlanet So then don't endorse this by buying puppies from this type of breeder. Pretty fucking simple. Shelters are overfull and also often have pups.
Domo bihh big floppy ears are more prone to infection but Dobermans ears aren’t that long and floppy lol it’s purely cosmetic and that’s cruel, a basset hound is prone to ear infections not a Doberman , you are just making stuff up. Stick to your day job
I just brought home my first Doberman puppy yesterday so I was revisiting this video, I wanted to mention for any new Doberman owners or puppy owners in general who are crate training, I bought a toy called a huggiepup. It has a reusable heating pad and a little battery-operated heartbeat inside a plush dog. My dobie pup took immediately to it in his crate with the set-up John recommends here at night and didn't make a SINGLE whine for his first night and slept the whole night! HUGELY reccommend!
Insane how good of a job you've done and how smart he is. I'm impressed!
Thanks Hunter! That means a lot... I'm so much more intentional with every step now than I was with my first Doberman. Having a plan of sorts really makes a huge difference.
I actually was thinking about your channel earlier this morning and wondering when we get a new update...…..great to see you pop up in my notifications ! awesome channel
Thank you so much!
So, are you gonna show us his training process? I would love to see your leash training technics! Arlo is super cute btw!
That puppy would be even cuter if someone hadn't chopped off his ears and tail. :((((
Yeah the breeder I used crops all his litters before he even finds buyers, so we really didn't have a choice with Arlo. It's pretty common with breeders here in the U.S. since the breed standard here says Dobermans should have cropped ears.
@@DobermanPlanet I know the feeling........happened to me with my great dane. Anyways: Cute little guy and I hope you'll have a lot of fun together !
I never had any issues with the dobermans acting like an alpha. It is more the lab mixes my family has owned acted that way. Especially with the girls of my family (My mom and i). They never bossed us around. More liked walked with or in front of us. Also sitting between us and any man in the house that is not my dad and younger brother. The dobermans just want to be pet and fed.
I’d think the lab mixes would be less alpha 😂
Oof my dad is le alpha. Of le dogo
Nothing cuter than a Doberman puppy gallop
fortunately in Italy it has become illegal to cut the ears and tails of dogs. A truly barbaric tradition
Yeah, just like neutering
@@lux6961 yeah cos cropping and docking prevents unwanted litters and potential health issues... There's a reason most countries have banned it. Cropping and docking dogs ears and tails is purely for aesthetics and is fucking cruel and completely unnecessary.
David Fuller That is completely false. The cropping and docking of the Doberman is done so that it is safe while doing its job. The Doberman was created for the purpose of being a guard dog. Well, the problem with its natural floppy ears and tails is that it can be used by an attacker against the dog to cause harm to the dog. To prevent this, the ears are cropped and the tail is docked to keep the dog safe. Now, for those that just have the dog as a house pet, I agree it is pointless. If you’re using the dog for what it was designed for though, you should crop and dock.
danfusavig You need to crop and dock to protect the dog if you want to use the dog for what it was designed for, personal protection.
We had a week to prepare when we decided to buy the Cane Corso, so my girlfriend couldnt plan her work to fit better with puppy schedule. I had a month break from school and I mainly took care of the puppy for the first 3 weeks, I was exhausted went sleep at 9pm, took her out usually 2 times a night before waking up at 6. Potty training was my main thing, crates arent allowed here in Finland (only for travel, doctor) so didnt want the dog to take a piss on the floor. Probably took the dog outside for a wee 20 times a day, used the word "pee" in Finnish every time she did with high praises, not once we praised/gave a treat when it happened inside. I am so glad we went through the hassle, didnt took long before she learned to ask outside and did everything to hold until we were out(we live in 3rd floor). Shes 5 months old and accidents havent happened for a long time, if we visit my parents we can just open the door and say go for a pee, she goes outside and comes back immediately. Amazing dog she is and I would highly recommend everyone to go through the pain for the first weeks like I did, well worth it.
When I get a puppy I always take a blanket or towel and rub it all over the mother. This helps by putting the towel or blanket in his cage to sleep with. It helps them adjust to his new home because he smells his mother until he adjust.
The thing with the hand in the food bowl was very useful. My Doberman girl was such a sweetheart but if anyone came too close to her bowl when feeding she started to growl.
That will change with my next Doberman puppy for sure. Thanks John. Love from Germany!
Yes, this is a good tip and will be trying it with my two new pups soon to come.
Please do a video on how to take care of his ears
Diego Cerda and nails
isnt it illegal to clip the ears and tail and highly unnecessary?
@@samnewman3123 not in the states.
@@jazzjosen Thanks. In australia it is illegal but it is still done often on the 'black market'
Wow your the first person to get the feeding part right. Your the first person to do almost what I have always done at feeding time. Where we do things differently is that I do not use my hand to block or stop my puppy from eating his food in his food dish. I use my hand to feed the puppy. I put my hand into the food dish and I keep it there. I then allow or give the command for the puppy to go ahead and start eating. But you see my hand is in his food bow and my hand is full of food. The puppy eats only from my hand until all the food is gone. Your right in that putting your hand into the puppy's food bow takes away his food protection response. The puppy will come to see your hand as the giver of food the giver of good things and not something to bite. What you will have trouble with later is teaching your dog to eat his food without eating from your hand. Ha ha ha. Everyone in my family feeds the puppy like this not just me. It conditions your dog that everyone in your family is family and not something to bite. I use to live in Fairfield California. I now live in Thailand. I will be getting my new Doberman puppy in about 3 weeks. Have a great day.
I agree, hand feeding is the way to go for any new puppy.
Aww bliss thank you for sharing and seems your son is gentle playing with him. Arlo is so sweet and thank you for sharing too made me smile all the end
Oh my goodness! I have a black & tan female Dobe I adopted as a 4 year old. So sweet to see puppy behavior and how precious he is! Thank you for sharing your experience with your watchers! Quality family time is what this breed loves!🍀
Ps~great ideas to play with his paws and feeding behavior. I had not considered the wait before entering the house.
Absolutely recommend the puppy plan! They keep you up to date on everything your pet needs!
My Doberman is 3 years old now in human years and I wish I could’ve taught him how to be less aggressive but my Doberman got loose and when we found her she was pregnant also so I’m trying to not make such a demon again luckily It was just one dog
I'm just so happy to see this video John. Since I lost my Toby to lymphoma 14 months ago, I've developed arthritis in both knees, which I'm sure you know, rules me out from getting a new doberman puppy! However, I'm so looking forward to seeing little Arlo grow with your utube videos. You're beloved cooper went to the rainbow bridge because he knew Arlo was coming. God bless.
Stephen I have a bad knee and bad back and I had it with my past Dobie and my puppy who is almost 5 months. Get a Dobie and know they don't care and they romp around when they're in a safe space. There's a Doberman who needs your love. Go get it.
Waiting for the day that people who claim to like dobermans stop cropping and docking them for aesthetics
Jo e Cropping and docking isn’t just to look “cool” though I do agree a lot of people do it just for that reason. The true purpose of cropping and docking is to protect the dog while it’s working. The Doberman was created for the sole purpose of personal protection. Thus, the ears are cropped and tail is docked to prevent an attacker from using the natural floppy ears and tail against the dog and keep the dog from getting hurt. I do agree though that if you just have this dog as a house pet, you shouldn’t crop and dock. There’s no purpose.
@@cloroxbleach8087 Fully agree, I have no problem with it when theyre working dogs
Hi John & Arlo,
Again.. lovely pup.
I’m getting my pup at the turn of May/June. He’ll be 16 weeks old.
Can you explain to me the purpose of splitting the crate/pen into two sections?
Thanks.
It's for potty training, so the puppy doesn't make a corner of the crate his a potty spot. You dont want the puppy to get in the habit of peeing in the crate. I never split the crate for my doberman, but some puppies need the extra help.
@@vanessabennett7922 Thanks, but how does the puppy know to use your designated section?
Daniele Iannarelli the separation only allows him access to part of it. There isn't an option.
@@BlueShadow777 dogs dont like to pee where they sleep, so they try to hold it longer until you let them out.
raprilc2
You completely misunderstand my question.
Can you make a Video how you tape the Ears? All Love from Germany
Great video! Do you plan to do a future video showing the maintenance associated with Arlo's ear clipping? How often do you change out the ear supports and how often does Arlo take them out when playing or by scratching them out?
Craig Lee I switched out my dogs ear supports once a week. Sometimes he would get them out sooner but as I got better at it, he was less likely to get them out. They do well with them and it goes faster than you think.
Such an adorable pup. The ball pit scene was the cutest. It's awesome to see the hard work youre putting into him so early! Best of luck
Dude I have to be honest you are the most amazing trainer. I know little to nothing about dogs but you make this breed come to life. As I wrote this in a college library i fall in love with your dog and the breed more and more. Plz plz plz keep doing what your doing and make more videos. You are the most incredible RUclips personality.
Is there any reason you do that with their ears, I’ve done my research on it and found it pointless and painful, but I wanna hear from someone who actually does it
Edit: hey sorry everyone but I want to point out. I find it pointless if it is just a house dog, no guarding, if there is no purpose for a dog, then don’t change them, if they are truly a guard dog and it’s for their safety do it in a humane way please :))
It’s illegal in Europe to do this. It is purely cosmetic and cruel. Shame on US owners who do this barbaric practice still
Actually dobermans have been getting there’s ears cropped since the 1600 they did it to protect the dogs ears from other Animals as that tends to be a weak spot on dogs and Germans were the ones who made the breed standard (cropped and docked)
@@huntergoyen4601germany 2020 here -it is illegal because of animal cruelity. That´s no doberman love. I pimp my car but won´t cut my dog if I want a "cool" look. The purpose it was done for in 1600 isn´t needed nowadays.
I think dobermans look better without cropped ears. Less scary looking but who needs that when they look so cute / beautiful with ears down.
Hunter Goyen oh I full on well know the origins, they cropped them really short for war, but there’s really not wars, and that’s a long crop, so what’s the point now?? Especially when it is really painful
You've got to show him this video when hes older and say look how weak your bark used to be. My late dog used to give me this sideways glance when I would tease him about how small he used to be.
Why did you choose to crop the ears and tail? Was that done by the breeder? If so, why?
Why crop there ears and tale it’s so painful 🥺
Marina Reese doberman without croped ears is not doberman
Lol you have a turtle , don’t talk about the dog like you own one
I love these highly informative, shows! Thank you so much!👍
his little bark :’)))
I know I love it too! haha
This man will eventually make everyone Doberman lovers like himself :)
Great puppy, great progress and a great video 👍
He just a goofy baby! 💞💞💞💞
I’m grin the whole time I watch him!
Why do they do this awful thing to their ears totally for aesthetics disgusting......
The breeder cropped his entire litter before he ever found buyers for the dogs. So Arlo already had his ears cropped before we even knew he existed and was available. That's pretty common practice in the U.S. since the breed standard here for Dobermans says their ears should be cropped. My wife and I weren't sure about if we wanted to leave the ears natural or not, but in the end we didn't have a choice with Arlo anyway.
Dogs should not be docked
Yeah there are a lot of people that feel they shouldn't be and a lot that feel that they should. I actually did a video all about this if you're interested ruclips.net/video/GoqrDMQjGpw/видео.html
Would u rather have them break them tails and then go through an even more painful experience? Bc that’s what probably is gunna happen if they aren’t
Hi dobby planet! I just got my new Dobberman! I cant get him to my parents home due to dirtiness and smell issues... so he’s in a garden near the garage! Its cozy and warm ( weather is nice I am in Morocco) with a nice niche & toys and far from any stairs or noise etc!
Is it a bad thing to grow a dog 100% outside ? With much love and many people giving his some time!
Thanks in advance for your answer
My Dobers 50 years back in time I handle them with hard hand in a soft clove and patience !
Why do people inflict unnecessary harm to a puppy by docking their ears and tails?
Why would you mutilate his ears? Purely aesthetic purposes??
No, medical benefits.
Is this the big Doberman Pincher on your recent review? I watched you have a big Doberman now. Just curious 🤨
What a personality! Beautiful puppy, omg I want one!!!! 😍
I agree! He's a great pup so far. Haha. Thank you so much for watching!
Cropped ears are so not cool. You may say its for so called medical reasons but in todays time this dog is not going into a fight where his ears maybe injured.
My question is why ruin this little souls ears... why do they keep doing this to dobermans? youre supposed to love your dog just the way he is
Awful to crop their ears!!! Dobermans are buitiful with floppy healthy ears.
Why do you cut the ears and tail that's cruel? Let's try that on your son. Cruel and illegal here thank goodness
I didn't cut them. The breeder did the ears of his entire litter before he found buyers (and before we ever met Arlo). Most breeders in the U.S. do that. I don't mind answering your questions, or even that you are against ear cropping (I'm not necessarily "for it" anyway), but thanks for not bringing my son into this conversation next time.
@@DobermanPlanet I taught this was forbidden in most countries. But okay the dog is fine and will have happy life I'm sure.
@@DobermanPlanet keeping it classy! Well done mate. Befitting answer
Eating and killing animals is cruel and evil mass cannibalism should be illegal
I was circumcised. I'm glad I was because it's cleaner and my wife prefers it, which also means I'm less self conscious. Telling someone they're cruel just because they don't share your opinion is rude, makes you cruel.
Our doberman will be born on 29th of September 2022.. when will be the best time to seperate him from his mother and bring him home?
Congratulations to the new family member. Welcome home Arlo. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
i love your videos. but i really want to know what ear posting/taping Arlo had on, and what age was he when the breeder cropped the ears.
The ears, poor
The breeder did it before the puppies were sold
But why are they white?
A floppy eared Doberman is not a real Doberman
@@Victoria_183 it's the stuff holding them upright as they heal
@@armandsmith1027 an intact penis isn't a real penis then. In your opinion
why would you mutilate the poor puppy's ears? What on earth is wrong with natural ears?
Why do people do this to their ears and tail? It's illegal in my country, which i think it should be everywhere
I agree. My mum loves it. But i'm glad she did not get a dobermen pup. She cant handle these breed of dogs. I can understand if it is a working dog and those sensitive areas like the long thin tail and floppy ears. But a pets. No way
It’s not illegal to kill and eat animals, but circumcision is illegal?!
I’d like to see killing to be made illegal!!!!
Eating animal is horrible evil act
mass cannibalism is fine? and circumcision is illegal ? What a hypocrisy
Circumcision is good for Dobie which is going to keep them safe (it’s working dog) infection free
No natural dog has floppy ears have you seen wolf wild dogs
Its not bad at all,they don't feel pain...
Is it not similar to circumcision?
@@noclipp circumcising babies is very much like doing this kind og stuff to puppies, why of course
Excellent video. Very educational. Thanks.
I miss having a big dog and want a doberman so bad.... when I was a stay at home mom, I use to do this with my Akita.... it got to the point my 3 yr old at the time she's 20 now, could do just about anything with him.... love this and miss all the training fun with puppies ❤❤❤❤
In Germany it‘s animal cruelty to cut the ears and tail.
It was the military dog for german army in WWII. They have cut the ears and tails because that were the first body parts that were frozen in cold winters.
It's sad they cut the ears. Your're right!
How could you do that to he’s ears and tail?? 😢
It's meant to be like that. Ears and tail must be cut off for a doberman. Like circumcision for jews and other guys
@@hoodlum4511 lol that's the dumbest analogy I've ever heard
MatterFall HD that is NOT true, just torturing dogs so that you like how they look
@@kirank5514 its quick and painless. Nothing else.
MatterFall HD how do you know it’s painless, have you had someone chop off parts of your ears cartilages, no hate ofc
Where did you get your Doberman puppy from? What breeder? European?
I picked my doberman Shiloh up February 22nd. She's also 9 weeks. I'm excited to follow Arlos progression while Shiloh and I also progress together.
He looks just like ours, what breeder did you get him from? Same ear posting and collar.
I'd love to get some breeder recommendations also. If that is possible.
Excellent video John! That close up of him on the bed, so cute and those big chunky legs 😄 they have to be the most beautiful breed of dog. Good to see Arlo progress so much in such a little amount if time, good job. Seriously. Great tips and info. I would love to see how a vet visit goes. I've seen so many dogs at my local vet with such bad behaviour in the waiting room, makes it a dangerous environment for owners and pets sometimes, Would be cool to see any tricks you have for acclimatising Arlo to being around strange dogs in the vet. 👍 just an idea. Keep up the good work.
Amaizing thank you so much... my goal in life is to be able to have a doberman....since I was a child... I am 54 now...I had many dogs and I know how important is the training for a doberman so I have to wait a little longer....probably when I retire......I the meanwhile thank you so much...I am learning a lot (I will apply all thi to my very young small dog)
Congratulations John!!
So happy for you and your family.
I think your new puppy hit the dog jackpot in life having you as its alpha Dad.
Haha thank you so much! We're really excited about him for sure!
My family are afraid of Dobermans. I really want one, but as the dad, I get the last vote.
John, a great vid; I've been wondering how Arlo was coming along. You bring some very important points out; a firm, but, gentle guidance for Arlo. You're right, he has to learn his place in his new pack. I'm rather surprised just how quickly he's been picking this up; he's well on his way of being a great partner, even for your toddler! Great work; keep it up. Y'all Be Safe!
Invest in your pets. You will be rewarded!
New subscriber from Sweden! Really appreciated this video, thank you!
ear cropping is just pointless and mutilating a dog for no reason.
2:52 the lil head peakin out :’))))
Lástima que no tenga subtítulos en español!
Its amazing how smart one becomes after owning several Dobies. I'm on my eighth and do believe in training and socializing the dogs.
why the clipped ears and tail? this is highly illegal in my country to do this to dogs and very unnecessary from what i've read. Just curious, I love dobermans!
i genuinely think it’s just for looks😐everyone to their own but me personally think it’s pointless and cruel
I went through the same thing with my Doberman... The hardest part was keeping him from messing up his ears! Such amazing dogs 💚
Why do all Doberman owners dock their tails
Always hold them facing the other direction when they have to pee🤣
Why did you have your dog mutilated for appearance sake?
NOT CUTE,SUPER CUTE!❤💜🧡💛💚💙😘😘😘
Adorable dog. I share videos of my little funny dog 🐕
Great video I get my Dobe in one month and I'm going practice all this technique 😊
cropping ears is so cruel ,I understand that you didn't chose to do that but surely if you're against it then way did you still buy the dog ?
yeah the dog's clearly miserable 🙄
cropping and docking is animal abuse... smh
We have a 13 week old Fawn Male and I can't tell you how much I am learning from your experiences. Thank you so much for these videos...
That really means a lot to hear thank you so much for letting me know. I hope you keep getting something useful from my videos!
@@DobermanPlanet This is my third Doberman...but only the second one I have had from a puppy. The first I got when I was 10 (Great Grandson of one of the Dobermans that was in the Movie The Doberman Gang) so I didn't remember a lot of what we did raising him...but I do know, now, we did a lot wrong. Thank you so much for your videos so I can get more right this time.
So how did you post the ears? That would be a great next video!
Arlo's a little smarty pants. You're doing a great job!
Got our Dobie two weeks ago! I love him but I completely forgot how much attention puppies need! 🙈
The little puppy barks are the cutest 😍
Does anyone know of a Doberman breeder in Florida?
you are REALLY making me want another one!!!! (not that the desire ever stopped) I miss my baby girl so much!
I'm so sorry that you had that loss but I am not really that sorry that I'm making you want another one :-) Although I'm a little biased I think almost every home needs a good Dobie! Haha. Thanks so much for dropping the comment!
@@DobermanPlanet lol i want a Rothweiler, its sad that these dogs get such a bad rep.
Helloo from a farm in Colombia. Wow. That dog Is amazing. I have a couple of 9 weeks old male dobbies. You need a looot of patience. They are not so improved as yours but they understand sit and stay for now. I am so glad to find your page. It is gonna help me a lot!
Still scratching my head why doberman pups owners have the pups ears surgically altered and tails cut off. This was outlawed in UK, Australia and NZ in the 70s. Such great dogs.
Yeah, its mutilation. Its really sad. Its banned in my country too.
Disgusting. Ultimate betrayal of trust from the start. Getting a baby puppy bred to be your companion starting off life with having its ears broken and a limb (tail) removed. I’m sure you’ll argue it was already done. Yes I’m sure it was, but buying the puppy, you paid for it. Shameful
Yup it was already done.. you're right. I wasn't about to let him go when I felt he was the perfect dog for us because of his ears. Especially when it's the norm in the U.S. and most breeders do it. A lot of people would argue the opposite... that would be shameful to have a Doberman outside the breed standard that Louis Dobermann intended, which was a dog with cropped ears. Very passionate arguements on both sides. I totally get it. I have a video on ear cropping specifically which would definitely be a more appropriate place to argue these points (ruclips.net/video/GoqrDMQjGpw/видео.html). This video is more just about my first week with my pup and how he's doing.
Doberman Planet Your profile pic has a picture of a Doberman with mutilated ears. Your position is clearly also that it would be shameful to have an unmutilated dog. How sad.
@@katepoll6047 I'm sorry you feel so much anger towards me about this topic. I think maybe your anger would probably be better directed towards someone who strongly disagrees with you... I just don't strongly disagree with your position. In fact, I can certainly see your side of things. I love all Dobies... cropped or uncropped.
Doberman Planet I’m not so much angry as thoroughly depressed.
Kate Poll but it’s to allow air flow and prevent ear problems.... plus would u rather put them through more pain by not docing their tails when their nerves aren’t even fully developed bc they broke their tail? Doberman have very fragile tails.