My Dobby started making a “nest”3 days before my son arrived and had a phantom pregnancy when he arrived home, if someone knocked on the door she would stand in his bedroom door protecting him, they were lifetime friends
I saw 2 very cool behaviors from my girl Dobie when my nephew was a baby. #1. My Dobie would sit up at attention like a guard at the entrance of the bathroom whenever my sister would bathe my baby nephew in the bathtub. She was like an Imperial Guard. #2. She would, ☝🏻on her own initiative, leave the house without permission , and jump into the van with my sister and my nephew and lick his face whenever they would drive away, and she made the most heart-crunching, heart-breaking cry whenever I wrangled her out of the van back into the back yard away from "her baby." It broke my heart, really. She wanted to escort "her baby." She only made that cry when we took her away from "her baby."
Very informative John. Just like any kind animal, kids of any age need to be taught how to respect and act around animals and be kind. Parent need to be aware of this from the beginning. It's a bit more work. Had Dobermans before my kids came along and it was so worth it to see them growing up together. ❤
Yes, totally agree with you, April!! It's nice when you're able to get your Doberman to train up before children come along. Thank you for giving that advice!
My doberman Marley is about 7 months old, and she has been with my boys since she was 8 weeks old. They are always around each other, last night they were in their tent and they told me im not invited😂
For babies & toddlers, socialization & supervision is extremely important. Older children are more behave & easier to train when it comes to how to behave with Dobermans (depending on how old the older kids are).
My dobie wasn't around many children at all. However, (and i always watched her) I had a party one time and one of my great nephews "fell" on the ground (he wasn't even 2 yet) she didn't really know him but she kept circling around him as to protect him.....I went over and picked him up and she couldn't have been happier!! She was the best!!! Miss her so much!!!
I have a 7 year old niece who grew up with my 2.5 year old fawn service dobie. They are inseparable! However, she’s way better with him now than she was when he first came home. Better with older kids for sure!
My female doberman was just like this with my kids & she was 5 when I had my first child. When my husband worked out of town a lot & I would find her in the hall between the bedrooms guarding! I would try to make her come back to her bed in my room but she would end up right back in the hallway!! We have lost her years ago & terribly miss her everyday. We now have a male & I have to say he is so goofy compared to her!! I Love Dobermans!!!💜
Go for a walk with family and friends say at Christmas and the Doberman will spend it's time running from the front the 'pack' looking for danger then run to the back of the pack again looking for anything odd. It want you to stay together and protect you. Even if with friends the dobe has not met before they are included and become part of the protected pack. Doberman LOVE this - it's what they were meant to do.
Well how's your Doberman doing I think that his name is Arlo,I still want to get a Doberman for myself I just wasn't expecting this type of video about the dogs and just always wanting to be on post But anyways, God bless, brother, and you're awesome family 👪 keep up the great work that you're doing for the kingdom of Heaven with the encouraging words that you're giving right now ✝️🔥🕊🙌🏿
I got my 2nd Doberman who was 8 weeks old when my son was approximately 1 year old. Those 2 were inseparable!!! She would get in the bathtub with him every time he took a bath. She'd get into the pool lake etc with him. I never ever worried about him when she was around. She protected all of us
@@WarriorsPhoto people occasionally asked me if I trusted that dog around my kids. My reply to them was. I trust that dog more than I would ever trust you with my children. A few months ago the North Texas Doberman rescue approved me for adopting. I decided to foster Dobermans.
considering getting a puppy but my daughter is 1 1/2 years old. im pretty nervous about biting from the puppy. i raised my son with american bullies and apbt's. just wondering how much of a difference the breeds are with play biting and all that. did you have any accidents happen?
I don't mean to bore you...I did comment on another of your videos about how many Dobermans I was raised around and also had in my own home. I'm now 72. When I was a toddler, two of our Dobermans were my "babysitter". My mom would put me out on a blanket with one dog on opposite corners of the blanket. The dogs would not allow me to venture off. They would pull me back to the blanket when I tried. The same two taught me how to walk. I would grab each my the nap of the neck, they would help me stand and I would take steps with them. They are an incredible breed!!
I just got a dobie puppy less than a week ago. I have a 1, 4 and 10 year old. I was able to get the puppy to stay away from the baby so far, but the puppy is constantly trying to bite everyone else. It’s driving me crazy and it’s been less than a week. Also, so far he has been much harder to potty train than any other dog Iv had. I’m going to need help with this one.
Hi - We're thinking about getting a Doberman, and we think grandkids will be on the cards in the next few years. Did you have any issues/concerns with your Doberman only seeing the grandkids sometimes (I'm assuming the grandkids don't live you with you fulltime). Just wondering if the dog-child bond still kicks when the child is not around all the time. Thanks
@@wordstunts Our grandchildren live 1/2 hour away, so our dog sees them often. You could always just introduce your dog to various children/situations if yours are not close by. I always supervise our dog with the kids, she is very friendly but still it is the smart thing to do.
But in my family, age in my family means nothing. We've gotten Dobermans throughout the years (never more than 1) the Dobermans we got were always amazing. Especially a female named Brandy who died the day I was born & our current female Josie (who's big enough to be mistaken for a Goliath). From what I heard, Brandy took care of my older sister when she was a toddler. Josie stands guard by me when I'm having a seizure or goes after an animal she views a threat (like a snake or doe) to me.
Omg my son is 3 & my dobie is 4 mos... she doesn't like his dad & wouldn't let a stranger get close to him at all. I in actually concerned . Idk if that's instinct or what but not even dogs csn get close
I have a 5 month old female and my kids are 10 and 13 and she is very protective of myself and the kids and loves to cuddle she is a amazing mix of protective and loving
Do-ber-mans are fantastic with children of any age. (Say it with me, Do-ber-man) They will do almost anything to make sure that their family is safe, period. I honestly don’t believe that you can say that about any other creature on Earth, human or otherwise. You can’t even understand what it means to be truly protected unless you’re fortunate enough to experience it firsthand…Cheers!!!
My 90 pound Doberman Ebony just adored my 9 yr old daughter and was absolutely protective of my younger daughter who was born when Ebony was 2 yrs old. Ebony would give her life for my kids. We all still miss Ebony though it is 10yra since she passed away.
One time in the evening when it was dark outside somebody must have walked around our house. My doberman suddenly looked out of the window (into the dark) and growled in a way I never heard it before.
i have a 4 year old girl and she just recently met a baby. she was very scared at first because it was a human that doesn’t walk or talk. she soon became more comfortable with the baby. as the baby would feed her lol. but she is still very protective when i take the baby. when i watch the baby at my house i have to keep her away just in case she gets too jealous.
i grew up with a doberman a big strong euro male my dad got him to protect us while he was away in the military he was always gentle with me an my sister an i got him when i was 5 i think was a puppy. he never tried to bite us but no one could come anywhere near us while we was out side he was the bestest friend ever. now the doberman i got now shes a lover not a ffighter she was a rescue lady use to shock her alot
She was a rescue and the last owner used to shock her a lot? Oh no...so glad she has someone to care for her now! Thank you for sharing your childhood past with Dobies as well! Your dad definitely had your best interests in mind!
Iknow this has nothing to do with the subject of this video. But i wanna know is it normal that my dobe seems less happy since i posted his ears yesterday? Thanks in advance
It will take a bit to get used to for him, but he should perk up again in a few days! Just make sure to keep giving lots of love, play time, and attention.
Advice please! Our Dobie (17 months old) hasn’t grown up with children in the house, and despite our socialisation efforts she has become more and more stressed when children are within her field of view - specifically the noise young children make - which triggers her to bark, often making the children afraid! Note: this is when walking past playgrounds or with distance between. Any advice from this wonderful community to help with this? I’d love children one day of my own but I’m too scared by potential behaviours at the moment 😢
Great question! There are a lot of tips and tricks you can do to get her to be more friendly with children and to feel more confident and comfortable around them. It would be a great idea to book a one-on-one coaching session so that we can talk about this issue in detail. Details for that are here: www.dobermanplanet.com/coaching/
Darn! I have a toddler and an infant and I want another dobie so bad I can’t stand it! But I’m glad to have seen this video because I want my kids and the dog to be buddies, not frightened by each other or worse… so, I’ll wait. Thanks John!
I have a 3 year old daughter and a 8 month old Doberman, and they are great, at first on bittig stage all was a bit of fear and caution, but now... They are the best. My dobie has raised a epic patience with her and she always is taking care of it by offering the food, the water, the toys... When she is not at home, he always gives me good mornings first for cuddles and food o water, but when she is at home cuddles and kisses to her are first, food can wait. The only thing is that I have to keep watching Dobby not no wake up her too early!
Great puppy u always have had great puppy long as I’ve been watching and it been a few yrs farr as I know and have seen u great with puppies I like every video u have made
Hey new soon to be a dobie owner , he will be here this wk , I know he is going to grow like a weed but for the harness what size should I get for a 4months old?
Thank God! I have a doberman babysitter, he loves old people too, I've never seen zyets aggressive about anything...and he still has his nuts. ...don't get me wrong, he's a drama queen and is in everyone's business all day 😅 But I know I'm lucky to find a dog like this...even tho he is annoying AF 😂
My Dobby started making a “nest”3 days before my son arrived and had a phantom pregnancy when he arrived home, if someone knocked on the door she would stand in his bedroom door protecting him, they were lifetime friends
Excellent video, John. Thank you for your work
Thanks so much, Cathy!! That positive feedback is much appreciated!
I saw 2 very cool behaviors from my girl Dobie when my nephew was a baby. #1. My Dobie would sit up at attention like a guard at the entrance of the bathroom whenever my sister would bathe my baby nephew in the bathtub. She was like an Imperial Guard. #2. She would, ☝🏻on her own initiative, leave the house without permission , and jump into the van with my sister and my nephew and lick his face whenever they would drive away, and she made the most heart-crunching, heart-breaking cry whenever I wrangled her out of the van back into the back yard away from "her baby." It broke my heart, really. She wanted to escort "her baby." She only made that cry when we took her away from "her baby."
Aw that is precious to hear! They shared such a bond!
That’s a beautiful story.
Does your Dobie still act like this?
@@WarriorsPhoto Thank-you very much for asking me. No unfortunately. 🥹 She's at eternal rest now. 🪦
@@matthewjay660 Ohh 😮! Bummer hope it was okay that I asked?
@@WarriorsPhoto I'm honored that you asked.
Very informative John. Just like any kind animal, kids of any age need to be taught how to respect and act around animals and be kind. Parent need to be aware of this from the beginning. It's a bit more work. Had Dobermans before my kids came along and it was so worth it to see them growing up together. ❤
Yes, totally agree with you, April!! It's nice when you're able to get your Doberman to train up before children come along. Thank you for giving that advice!
My doberman Marley is about 7 months old, and she has been with my boys since she was 8 weeks old. They are always around each other, last night they were in their tent and they told me im not invited😂
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much!🙏🐾🐾🙋♀️
You're very welcome!! Thank you for watching!
For babies & toddlers, socialization & supervision is extremely important. Older children are more behave & easier to train when it comes to how to behave with Dobermans (depending on how old the older kids are).
great stuff, i really have seen such great improvement with my 13-week-old female.
That's great to hear! Thank you for sharing and following these videos!
How is ARLO doing. maybe its time to bring him out of retirement id love to see him fully grown
My dobie wasn't around many children at all. However, (and i always watched her) I had a party one time and one of my great nephews "fell" on the ground (he wasn't even 2 yet) she didn't really know him but she kept circling around him as to protect him.....I went over and picked him up and she couldn't have been happier!! She was the best!!! Miss her so much!!!
I have a 7 year old niece who grew up with my 2.5 year old fawn service dobie. They are inseparable! However, she’s way better with him now than she was when he first came home. Better with older kids for sure!
Raynetta, so glad you resonate with what was mentioned in the video!
They do great if they grow up with the children I've had no problems but pls always be cautious with a young child
Yes, vigilance is the key! So glad to read about your positive experience!
Is it better to have a male or female Doberman around toddler/ baby
My female doberman was just like this with my kids & she was 5 when I had my first child. When my husband worked out of town a lot & I would find her in the hall between the bedrooms guarding! I would try to make her come back to her bed in my room but she would end up right back in the hallway!! We have lost her years ago & terribly miss her everyday. We now have a male & I have to say he is so goofy compared to her!! I Love Dobermans!!!💜
Go for a walk with family and friends say at Christmas and the Doberman will spend it's time running from the front the 'pack' looking for danger then run to the back of the pack again looking for anything odd. It want you to stay together and protect you. Even if with friends the dobe has not met before they are included and become part of the protected pack. Doberman LOVE this - it's what they were meant to do.
Well how's your Doberman doing I think that his name is Arlo,I still want to get a Doberman for myself I just wasn't expecting this type of video about the dogs and just always wanting to be on post
But anyways, God bless, brother, and you're awesome family 👪 keep up the great work that you're doing for the kingdom of Heaven with the encouraging words that you're giving right now ✝️🔥🕊🙌🏿
I got my 2nd Doberman who was 8 weeks old when my son was approximately 1 year old. Those 2 were inseparable!!! She would get in the bathtub with him every time he took a bath. She'd get into the pool lake etc with him. I never ever worried about him when she was around. She protected all of us
Isn’t that amazing.
These dogs are such good friends.
How has your Dobie changed as your children also aged?
@@WarriorsPhoto people occasionally asked me if I trusted that dog around my kids. My reply to them was. I trust that dog more than I would ever trust you with my children. A few months ago the North Texas Doberman rescue approved me for adopting. I decided to foster Dobermans.
@@marilynancira9698 Congratulations 🍾🎉🎊🎈 that’s a wonderful accomplishment.
considering getting a puppy but my daughter is 1 1/2 years old. im pretty nervous about biting from the puppy. i raised my son with american bullies and apbt's. just wondering how much of a difference the breeds are with play biting and all that. did you have any accidents happen?
I don't mean to bore you...I did comment on another of your videos about how many Dobermans I was raised around and also had in my own home. I'm now 72. When I was a toddler, two of our Dobermans were my "babysitter". My mom would put me out on a blanket with one dog on opposite corners of the blanket. The dogs would not allow me to venture off. They would pull me back to the blanket when I tried. The same two taught me how to walk. I would grab each my the nap of the neck, they would help me stand and I would take steps with them. They are an incredible breed!!
I just got a dobie puppy less than a week ago. I have a 1, 4 and 10 year old. I was able to get the puppy to stay away from the baby so far, but the puppy is constantly trying to bite everyone else. It’s driving me crazy and it’s been less than a week. Also, so far he has been much harder to potty train than any other dog Iv had. I’m going to need help with this one.
I took my Dobie pup out every 30 mins for the first few weeks. The pup needs a schedule just like kids do.
I think if they are well socialized it should be a good relationship All dogs should be supervised around small children
Awesome vid! Your videos have been instrumental in me raising my Doberman.
Wonderful to hear!! Thanks for sharing the positive impact this channel has made!
Our Doberman Roxie is 9 months old now and she LOVES our grandkids. Her energy matches our 6 year old grandson, they are hilarious together!
Hi - We're thinking about getting a Doberman, and we think grandkids will be on the cards in the next few years. Did you have any issues/concerns with your Doberman only seeing the grandkids sometimes (I'm assuming the grandkids don't live you with you fulltime). Just wondering if the dog-child bond still kicks when the child is not around all the time. Thanks
@@wordstunts Our grandchildren live 1/2 hour away, so our dog sees them often. You could always just introduce your dog to various children/situations if yours are not close by. I always supervise our dog with the kids, she is very friendly but still it is the smart thing to do.
Thanks for the extra info. All the best.
Would Dobermann bite my little bro (7) that loves to snuggle and run around, to be chased.. ? Would he see him as prey?
Best to supervise any dog when it comes to children
But in my family, age in my family means nothing. We've gotten Dobermans throughout the years (never more than 1) the Dobermans we got were always amazing. Especially a female named Brandy who died the day I was born & our current female Josie (who's big enough to be mistaken for a Goliath). From what I heard, Brandy took care of my older sister when she was a toddler. Josie stands guard by me when I'm having a seizure or goes after an animal she views a threat (like a snake or doe) to me.
Would Dobermann bite my little bro (7) that loves to snuggle and run around, to be chased.. ? Would he see him as prey?
Any tips for socializing a 9 month old Doberman with a kid who has autism?
Plott hounds are quite similar in behavior to Dobermans. Both breeds were bred from hunting dogs
How are they with visiting children when not raised around the child ex. Grandchildren?
Hello Sir, what is the maximum age for ear cropping at dobbies
Omg my son is 3 & my dobie is 4 mos... she doesn't like his dad & wouldn't let a stranger get close to him at all. I in actually concerned . Idk if that's instinct or what but not even dogs csn get close
You have a beautiful Doberman!! So pretty! I know, he's a male. But he's still gorgeous!
Thanks so much!! He'll take that compliment any day!
I’m gonna get two Doberman Puppies
Can you recommend a good breeder? Thx
I have a 5 month old female and my kids are 10 and 13 and she is very protective of myself and the kids and loves to cuddle she is a amazing mix of protective and loving
That's great to hear, Kristina! She sounds like the perfect companion!
@@DobermanPlanet i have been watching all your videos they are very helpful
Great video again John!
Your feedback is much appreciated!!
What is your thoughts on European Doberman Pinscher and Dogo Argentino mix with kids?
Do-ber-mans are fantastic with children of any age. (Say it with me, Do-ber-man) They will do almost anything to make sure that their family is safe, period. I honestly don’t believe that you can say that about any other creature on Earth, human or otherwise. You can’t even understand what it means to be truly protected unless you’re fortunate enough to experience it firsthand…Cheers!!!
My 90 pound Doberman Ebony just adored my 9 yr old daughter and was absolutely protective of my younger daughter who was born when Ebony was 2 yrs old.
Ebony would give her life for my kids. We all still miss Ebony though it is 10yra since she passed away.
I had a Doberman some years ago. When my niece climbed on him while he was laying down, he just walked away without any aggression.
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One time in the evening when it was dark outside somebody must have walked around our house. My doberman suddenly looked out of the window (into the dark) and growled in a way I never heard it before.
Our puppy is Born 3 days ago. We have a 2,5 year old and a 5 year old. Seems we are in for some fun 😅
i have a 4 year old girl and she just recently met a baby. she was very scared at first because it was a human that doesn’t walk or talk. she soon became more comfortable with the baby. as the baby would feed her lol. but she is still very protective when i take the baby. when i watch the baby at my house i have to keep her away just in case she gets too jealous.
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Excellent video!!!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch!
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i grew up with a doberman a big strong euro male my dad got him to protect us while he was away in the military he was always gentle with me an my sister an i got him when i was 5 i think was a puppy. he never tried to bite us but no one could come anywhere near us while we was out side he was the bestest friend ever. now the doberman i got now shes a lover not a ffighter she was a rescue lady use to shock her alot
What do you mean by the last sentence?
She was a rescue and the last owner used to shock her a lot? Oh no...so glad she has someone to care for her now! Thank you for sharing your childhood past with Dobies as well! Your dad definitely had your best interests in mind!
Iknow this has nothing to do with the subject of this video. But i wanna know is it normal that my dobe seems less happy since i posted his ears yesterday? Thanks in advance
It will take a bit to get used to for him, but he should perk up again in a few days! Just make sure to keep giving lots of love, play time, and attention.
@@DobermanPlanet thank u very much for taking the time to reply. I appreciate it
Advice please! Our Dobie (17 months old) hasn’t grown up with children in the house, and despite our socialisation efforts she has become more and more stressed when children are within her field of view - specifically the noise young children make - which triggers her to bark, often making the children afraid! Note: this is when walking past playgrounds or with distance between. Any advice from this wonderful community to help with this? I’d love children one day of my own but I’m too scared by potential behaviours at the moment 😢
Great question! There are a lot of tips and tricks you can do to get her to be more friendly with children and to feel more confident and comfortable around them. It would be a great idea to book a one-on-one coaching session so that we can talk about this issue in detail. Details for that are here: www.dobermanplanet.com/coaching/
Could you do a video comparing the Doberman and Manchester Terrier?
Just added that to the list of video ideas! Thanks for your suggestion!
Darn! I have a toddler and an infant and I want another dobie so bad I can’t stand it! But I’m glad to have seen this video because I want my kids and the dog to be buddies, not frightened by each other or worse… so, I’ll wait. Thanks John!
So glad this video made an impact! It's hard to wait, but no doubt this will be a good choice for ya'll long-term.
I have a 3 year old daughter and a 8 month old Doberman, and they are great, at first on bittig stage all was a bit of fear and caution, but now... They are the best. My dobie has raised a epic patience with her and she always is taking care of it by offering the food, the water, the toys... When she is not at home, he always gives me good mornings first for cuddles and food o water, but when she is at home cuddles and kisses to her are first, food can wait. The only thing is that I have to keep watching Dobby not no wake up her too early!
It sounds like they are very used to each other! Your Dobie is very understanding and sounds like a sweetheart. Great training!!
Great puppy u always have had great puppy long as I’ve been watching and it been a few yrs farr as I know and have seen u great with puppies I like every video u have made
Thanks so much!! Your positive observation is much appreciated!
Hey new soon to be a dobie owner , he will be here this wk , I know he is going to grow like a weed but for the harness what size should I get for a 4months old?
Great question! Here is the harness we recommend: www.dobermanplanet.com/recommended-products/walking-hiking/
Thank God! I have a doberman babysitter, he loves old people too, I've never seen zyets aggressive about anything...and he still has his nuts. ...don't get me wrong, he's a drama queen and is in everyone's business all day 😅
But I know I'm lucky to find a dog like this...even tho he is annoying AF 😂