How to Raise a Doberman Puppy 

I’ve had them for the past 12 yrs. I’m 71 going on 20 now. They will keep their human in shape 😂

"It's never about perfection. It's about progression." Great advise!!!

I have a female doberman, Quincy. She loves to play outside. She is so gentle and good with other dogs i think due to early socialization. She had a habit of jumping on people but as she is growing older that problem seems to fade away. She becomes so happy when any of the family members come back home And...She loves all members of the family so much, you can see it in so many behaviours. You can also see that in her eyes man, the way dobermans look at you, i mean you can feel their love for you.

Doberman owner here. This is spot on.

I’m training my first Doberman puppy of five months old and he is 85 pounds! I’ll never forget this breed and the way it looks in your eyes with so much undying love, we just met too 😂❤

Her staring at the vent is so adorable!

As a fellow dobie owner, I have to say, again, and agree again, Dobermans are different. My red girl Lucy still goes over the top when she sees other dogs she hasn't met. She follows every command I give at home with complete obedience as most dog owners know, distraction. People avoid us in my neighbourhood. Despite all of her yelling, she only wants new friends. She is a covid hand me down and has become a typical doberman. The best friend I have ever had. She reads my mind and can predict my reaction to situations. I once did Ironman and being a dobie owner is like doing it every day. Very rewarding, but oi, alot of work. Cheers P

My Dobie is almost 7months and still is extremely playful and likes to play rough with other dogs but we know its harmless,he’s the smartest dog I’ve ever owned. I love him.

We have a rescued male Doberman when he was 6 months old. After 2 years of having him, he's a happy playful puppy.

I have a 6 month old doberman/lab, and he's a handful. Bitey at times, but getting better. I completely understand the whole "Velcro Dog" thing...he follows me everywhere! As difficult as a day can be with him, I can't imagine my life without him.

Along with Beckman's, Doberman Planet is another good channel for info on owning/training. My Dobie will play rough with dogs similar in size. But with the smaller breeds, he literally lays down and lets them climb on him.

Lots of great info. We had a Doberman abandoned at our house by a "friend" . We really love him a lot now...2 years later ( and did right away also) he is 120pounds and wants to be right with his human at all times like you said. They are 100% worth the effort.

This is my favorite dog breed. Love dobbies 🥺❤

I've had 5 dobys over the coarse of my life love them dogs.....they literally become one of the kids

When I was a child my father used to have a doberman, what a great dog, smart, loyal, and lovely. I'd like to have a doberman, but your right, these dogs need physical and mental stimulation, and also a lot of space. Nice video!!!

Mine is 13. Best dog ever! I don’t know if I could keep up with the physical needs of another Doberman. It’s a lot of work but so worth it if you live an active lifestyle and are able to commit to consistently socializing and training them for the first two years at least.

In my youth my neighbor friend had a Doberman I had a white German Shepard/Collie mix. They loved playing together.

I have 4 right now. Have had quite a few thru out the years. I have working line so they have triple the energy of the show line. Never met a lazy Doberman. Doberman is my breed just love their never give up additude. ❤️❤️❤️

We have two medium size doodle boys who we are very active with and a female dobbie neighbor. They get along great, especially w the doodle who is closer to her age and shares her love of swimming (we live near a creek) and chasing balls. The dobbie isn’t aggressive she just has way more stamina than the other dogs. I also watch doodles for daycare and it’s the same thing: they may be able to sprint and beat her on the turns but she smokes them every time w the endurance. They have so much energy to work out and need to run and work hard like a viszla or - a breed I don’t know as well - a husky i so I’ve heard. At any rate, doodles and dobbies not extremely intelligent and get along great in my experience when enough activity is available to both, and an opportunity to separate when the doods become too tired to keep up w the dobbie!

We also trained Arwen to sleep in her pen, like yours, she goes in every night like a clock, and we lock it just to be safe, because she does like to get on the couch, which she’s not allowed to. But she “knocks” in the morning and we just let her out, she’s happy and rested. I think if you train them to not be afraid of their pen or use it as a punishment, but a safe area to rest, they will actually love it.

The intro was absolutely correct. Be advised, warning, proceed at your own risk. Excellent point about her crate being her haven and not a punishment. I do find my doberman, Kamo, to play very rough with other dogs and myself as well. Interestingly enough, their maturing and subsequent joy for you as their master as a result of that is definitely worth mentioning as you did. Last thing is the mental stimulating being very effective in burning energy. It is a important discipline to hone especially if you live in an urban environment. Mental and physical exercise combined gets him to sleep eight hours no problems. He's dreaming about what crazy adventures he will have the next day.

AGREED!!!!!! Dog playing/rough-housing is the ultimate!! Thank God I have another friend w a dog tht has the same play level as mine.

Great video! We have a 6 yr old doberman & potentially getting a 9 week old this weekend! Our Vader is the a model citizen for sure- neighbors have even commented on how he has changed their minds about dobermans.

They are always trying to observe and learn about different things like what are we trying to say or learning our behaviour patterns.

Your Doberman reminds me of the Doberman we had growing up. We had her since she was puppy. Never aggressive until it was time to be aggressive. Your Doberman crossed her paws in the video. Our Doberman used to do that too. I remember thinking that's odd for a dog. Also, our Doberman used to stretch out. I mean lay prone with her hind legs extended. She used also, crawl under couch or the end table for her rest spot. The pinch collar was her collar. She was so good with commands that when I walk her, only had to move the leash in the direction I wanted her to go. Very smart dog in many ways.

Great video! I’ve owned multiple dobies and people have a hard time understanding how they play 😂 that’s why i just tell people to watch their feet and teeth and how it’s not doing any damage, and then they’ll do this random sneeze to let the other know they’re just playing. Having two helped with the loneliness and energy exertion so I always recommend getting another at some point if it’s feasible for a family. One thing I wish I knew about dobermans is their heart health issues. I was playing with my Apollo last year and all of a sudden I found that he dropped dead and CPR didn’t revive him. Come to find out this is somewhat common and had I known I would have gotten pet insurance very early on and done annual wellness/heart visits. Lovely girl, your videos are great!

I highly recommend the pinch color! I had 110 lb American Staffordshire. It trained her not to pull on the leash and drag me down the street with her. I even tried it out on my own leg. It doesn’t hurt it just makes a slight poke. Enough to where its not pleasant and the dog will fall back. Thanks for your videos! ❤ the Dobermans and Pitbulls

Good video man, some real solid advice

As a woman who can be home alone sometimes but also home a lot I think they will be perfect. I absolutely love to work out but sometimes lack motivation. Having a fur baby that will protect me is perfect. I will take them everywhere ❤

She’s ADORABLE!!!♥️

dope vid Brett thanks!

Love the work on your page!

My female Doberman was the same as yours. Slim, hyperactive, tucked belly and shiny coat-like shinned black shoes. And I completely agree their teenage phase is very rough the immense energy is too much for a medium-sized body haha. Also, agree that dob should be always on a leash coz they have high catch instincts and little rough/bully while playing with other dogs. We have to socialize dob early on with all kind of things from kids, animals, vehicles etc. Coz their attentive behavior can make them vary of many things

Thank you for such a great video. Im going to be adopting a doberman soon, and aim to really raise the dog to be a happy, socialised and friendly dog, who also knows to protect my family. Thia gacw me great insight.

Beautiful animal

I own a three-year-old Doberman who is simply the best. Her loyalty, affection, and alertness are unparalleled. However, the puppy stage was extremely challenging. Her stubbornness, willfulness, excessive energy, and constant testing of boundaries were overwhelming. While all puppies present challenges, there's something particularly demanding about Doberman puppies. Their primal instincts are raw and unrefined. Yet, around 9-10 months, they begin to mellow subtly. By their first birthday, they've generally settled down and developed their adult personalities. For anyone considering a Doberman, be prepared for a challenging first year-they will test your limits. But as they mature, their soulful depth quietly surfaces, and you end up with the finest companion in the world.

Thank you thank you 🙏🏾

Thank you so much for this !

I’ve grown up with 5 separate Dobermans and the majority have played more rough than any dog I’ve ever seen

I actually took my 7 month old dobie to Beckman's training facility back in Sept. He did the 2 week B&T & he's alot better now but I still need to stay on top of it.

Love these regal dogs.❤

Loved the video! Thanks!

Just found yr channel. Last wk & without warning my 8 yr old doberman died. I have been sick & torn since that day. I did everything with my Shiloh & I cant see my life without her. Ive had other dogs throughout my life but this one was different. She truly was. I decided to just flip thru the internet on my phone & found you. I see you love females too! Beautiful dog you have. I took such good care of her but she still got cancer. It was inoperable & she died in my arms last Friday. I just cant shake this awful heart wrenching feeling of loss & sadness. Ive had one other doberman before her & it was female as well. That one was so diff than Shiloh. Shasta was a rescue & back in the day we use to always have big dogs outside. That was where they belonged, is what we all thot. She passed away young too. It broke my heart but I had jst given birth to my daughter & did not have that much time to grieve. I always swore that I wld get another one day. Finally, that day came in 2017 & I got Shiloh who was already a beautiful 2 yr old. She was my first big dog in the house. She got along with my other small dog, a chipoo (part chiuahuah & poodle mixed) right away. Even though my little Cricket didnt want to have anything to do with her at first & Cricket was already an older dog. Before long Shiloh worked her way inside my husbands heart as well. She was so loving & kind, truly only wanted to please us. We 4 did everything together & Im so very glad we have those memories. I believed I wld lose my little Cricket before I lost Shiloh. That was not the case though. Idk why but Im still so broken & then happened upon yr video. I miss her so much! Im going to wait a while before ever getting another. They have quite a few health issues that I am now leery of. I cant see myself without a doberman but I also dont want them to die on me way before they are suppose to. Oh well, this might be my way of coping Idk. I jst sat & watched you & yr pretty girl & it was nice to hear you talking about them. Imo, they are the prettiest dog! The shiny black with the markings of reddish brown. One of a kind for sure & so truly loving. God bless you & yrs & thanks for sharing thru video. ❤👍

Beautiful dog and awesome, informative video! So many people choose a dog based on looks and it's a disaster. Breed characteristics, energy level, intelligence, grooming, individual temperament- they all matter. It's very clear you did your research and are a responsible dog owner❤

Thank you for your vlog, great help

I've owned a couple of Dobermans. They are just wonderful dogs in every way. Yes, they are energetic, smart, and wary of outsiders. And, they were barkers. They are very trainable and respond well though. One was male one was female. The male was very headstrong and needed a strong person to be his master and train him. They are magnificent looking animals, and you can't take your eyes off them. You're so right Brett. You know them well.

I lovd your advice! My guy is almost nine months, now thatbim aware of the next stage i will watch more videos. Hopefully in one of the videos i watch i learn how to get my grass like yours! My guy digs and my grass aint that green LOL

Thanks Mr. you did a good job explaining a Dobe.

This is an awesome video. Thanks and she’s amazing

I got my Doberman at 6 month and he is very playful still.

I have 2, male, and female. They play rough with eachother every day. Not angry or negative behavior, they just have a game of 1 upping eachother and they keep eachother on their toes.

I second that! Some great advices!

Dog is beautiful.

I have a European Doberman the dad demon Angel and the grandfather Lucifer so I named him Lazarus. I walk him twice a day he is highly intelligent, rough and sneaky. He sleeps in my bed between me and my wife. Best dog I had ever had and I have had pit bulls, Rottweiler but you have to put a lot more time with them!

Good stuff. Most of it is spot on. It’s great to see someone put it on RU-vid soother owners see they are not going through “is this just my dog !!!” Hell. The constant nibbling on everything is one thing that causes a lot of stress in people’s lives. Their small pretty drive is so high that everything is prey when they are in adolescent stage. This who are not owners yet, but looking to bring a pup like a Doberman into their family they need to be aware. They are high maintenance and very attention oriented so don’t get a dobie and then get mad at them for being a dobie. You can’t blame an animal for doing what genetics and years of breeding have wrought. Oh, and I would recommend you take them in cars for rides when you go anywhere. They become good travelers and they become adjusted to cars and don’t get sick. We take our dobies everywhere and it helps to live in an area that is pet friendly at stores, etc. Washington just happens to be that. Oh, and find a good off leash dog park. We have a 40 acre park in Redmond and all three of our pups just love it. Even if no other dogs are around they can run like crazy, swim, play fetch and get the energy burn they need.

Great video. Thanks mate.

Thanks a lot for the video. I feel very comfortable now about the breed. I love the way they look and who doesn't love Simpsons right haha

Thank you for your insight Sir! I certainly admire your dogs stature! I have been looking at Breeders, in my area to get a better idea of these beautiful animals!

Thank you so much for the video, it gave me a good laugh that you emphasized the 9-12 month stage. My boyfriend and I, adopted a 9 month old Doberman (knowing absolutely nothing about the breed) and it makes a lot of sense what you say haha...we were going to just rehab him and give him to someone else but we fell madly in love. We adopted him in conjunction with a poodle (from a different home), go figure. So far, one of our best decisions. They are both extremely intelligent but him, wow. I'm impressed how he even stands out because I'm not lying, Chancy (poodle) is serious business but Hades, wow.

Great advise man!

Wow. Beautiful dog

I got my first dog in 2016 and it's a Doberman he is going to be 8 this September, I knew Doberman's have lots of energy before I bought him, I went to one walk a day to two to three walks/runs a day but never run a Doberman after they eat a meal they can get "bloat" I wait about 2 to 3 hours before I start working my Doberman.

kenels are good to keep dogs safe or out of the way when you have to do other things but can't watch them. its useful when you want to do some cleaning or mopping the floors without your dog getting chemicals on their paws

This is Louie our fawn Doberman in my profile pic. We got him at 8 weeks and he is now 5 years old. He is well trained, mellow now and we hike up and down mountain trails. We just took a trip to Moab, UT. He is a working dog so I work him. We do courses and he pulls me up hills when I say "go" and "pull". He literally is so in tune with me it feels like he reads my mind without me having to say anything. Great with kids, instinctively watches out for them at family and neighborhood gatherings. It takes some work but more than pays off with intelligent companionship. Incredible, faithful, intelligent, dedicated and affectionate breed. Louie is half European so he weighs in at 115 lbs of intense muscle. More of him to love....

Very informative and interesting. Thank you. (PS I am subscribed to Beckman’s channel 😁)

She is gorgeous.

Very nice

Thanks man

when you said they are never fully grown up until one day they are just old. thats how my old dog was. he died in october 2023 16.5 years old. there was always an element that i wasnt sure what he was mixed with but i am certain now that he had to have had some dobie in him. i have a 5 month old dobie now and i think he is pretty well trained for a puppy but definitely needs to work on manners

my doberman plays rough. i just got a second one 2 weeks ago and they get pretty rowdy in the back yard!

She is beautiful ❤

You are a smart dog handler.

I want a Dobey for a service animal and they seem so lovely

Description is right on spot.

I got a rescue Doberman when I retired February 2024 at 8 months old. She is the first Doberman I have ever owned. She has a bird and squirrel fetish, will cry and try to catch them. Has become Velcro 2 as her dachshund older brother is Velcro 1. Very smart and VERY needy. Just starting to talk to me now. Will whimper and make different noises, sometimes barking if I don’t give her all my attention at the moment

I believe I found a doberman puppy he behaves and looks like 1 I’m just not sure how old he is but he’s definitely not a year yet. I’m excited for the journey

Your dog is very beatiful

Great video

6:13 I’m watching this while washing dishes and when you said this I looked behind me and she’s right there just watching😭

I have a 10 week old Doberman American bulldog mix, I wonder what she’ll be like. So far she’s sweet, playful and confident.

Owning a Doberman can be intense to some people. They are so smart and full of energy. You would think they would be like other skinny large breeds and be great apartment dogs. Nope! There hearing is a superpower! Not just hearing but sound recognition. We had a yorkie when we had ours and it was hilarious the stuff he would tolerate with her. He was laying down one day and the yorkie decided it wanted to play. He didn’t even bother getting up, he just moved his head all around with his mouth open, lol. The yorkie even tried mounting his snout and then back. She was a weird little thing, and fixed. He did seem to be more on the aggressive posture at dog parks. He never did anything, it just looked that way from my perspective. He spent 90% of that time sniffing every inch of the place rather than playing with toys or running with the other dogs. The affection they show is captivating, it’s why most Doberman owners will tell you they will always have Dobies in there life. I’ve seen some say they just can’t have them because of the feeling when they are lost. I had mine for over 12 years. I don’t know if another Doberman will help or not. I just know losing him was one of the most painful I’ve felt after losing something or someone. This past year has killed me. He was so much more than a pet or a service animal. He helped me more than I could put into words. I miss him so much. I’m not helping myself looking at Doberman videos. I’ve found a couple breeders nearby but living on DV pay and considered “unemployable(and even if I found a way to make extra money, the gain isn’t worth what I could possibly lose)”, I can’t afford $3,000-$7,000(yep, and 7k isn’t the most, just the most I’ve been quoted nearby.. ) I would be doing good to swing $1,000. I would probably have to sell something and even then it would be close. Im trying to save up and do my research on the breeders I find. I just really miss my dog..

Dobermans are great dogs.

Getting mine in a few weeks and surfing the deep wide internet for as much content about Dobies as I can!!! Thank you for sharing 🩷🤙🏻 edit: +1 subscriber!

Any tips to get them to settle down when inside the house?

A prong collar (Herm Sprenger) is the absolute best and safest collar. I have one on my 140lb presa and also on my 3lb chihuahua . It looks intimidating but its the safest tool out there when used correctly. It was created by a vet to prevent tracheal collapse in his patients and now worldwide

Nice

Nicest, funniest dogs

straight up have ptsd from accidentally clipping my dogs nails too short. i only take to my vet now 😓

Beautiful dogs and great security my dobies have a doggy door they love the freedom and guarding. Once they get to know their surroundings and neighbors they don’t bother anyone. Great for walks and socialize with friendly dogs. Females are competitive when they play. Boys are more playful and dopey lol 😂.

thank you for sharing this with us, i've always wanted a pup and i had a young pup but wasn't able to care for him under my current circumstances. i rehomed him to my dismay. however i learned from that. i still want another pup in the future when i'm ready, when the day comes i will be elated (: so thank you once more for sharing your experience!

I’m been wanting to get one so bad but I keep hearing mixed reviews on shedding? Do they shed heavy or minimal?

4:03 I bite your leg NOM I bite your other leg NOM Now I bite MY leg NOM

I have I love dobermans

My red boy loves dogs but plays rough will wrestle most other dogs down but never mad or hurting them.

i genuinely liked this video a lot, i want to get a dobie to help with my anxiety issues and protection but i’m nervous that i’d get one and they’d possibly bite soemone or hurt another dog and i’m very nervous about that, i wanna do my best if i get one to expose them at a young age for sure to a lot but i’m also a full time high school student. i don’t know what to do, any suggestions?

Is it possible to raise a healthy doberman in an apartment or a city house with little or bo terrain even if you walk them everyday and take them out in the weekend?

great video, planing on getting a doberman puppy this month!!

Woowwwwww 💕💕💕💕💕💕

At 6 months my doberman started rebelling. I hope he'll be obedient momma's boy again. He's so strong now this is tough.

YO! WHERE U GET THAT PINK COLLAR?