Doberman Pinscher Training
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Doberman Pinscher Training Basics
Doberman Pinscher training essentially teaches your puppy from a very young age how to get exactly what he wants in a polite and acceptable way. Barking, play-biting and jumping-up are all behaviors that come natural to your Doberman puppy for him to follow his instincts of getting what he wants and needs. Through proper Doberman Pinscher training, your puppy learns to control these instinctive drives so that he can become a well-behaved pet that everyone in the family wants to be around. It is important to fully understand just how different a Doberman puppy is compared to an adolescent or an adult. If your puppy is less than six months old, he is not displaying aggressive qualities when he plays rough, bites and growls. These are just basic survival traits that have been bred in him. These are healthy characteristics that should not be stopped but rather molded and controlled through Doberman Pinscher training.
Crate Training
Crate training is usually pretty effective with Dobermans. They enjoy feeling safe and this provides them with the same sort of den that a dog would have in the wild. It is helpful to teach your dog a command word to enter the crate and use it consistently throughout training. A good way to get your dog in the crate is by throwing in a toy or a small treat for him to chase. This is less traumatic than being forced into one. If you are using a crate for Doberman Pinscher training you must never use it for punishment or for a dog with severe separation anxiety. Dobermans that have extreme cases of separation anxiety have a tendency of getting injured trying to break their way out of a crate.
Walking on a Lead
While allowing your dog to walk in front may be fine for some breeds, it is never recommended in Doberman Pinscher training. When you allow a dog to walk in front, he is in charge which can stress him out. The best way to walk a Doberman is with him at the heel position where your dog’s front paws are in line with your heels. It is recommended to use a pinch collar for lead training as long as your Doberman Pinscher is over six months old. It is crucial that you understand how to work a pinch collar before you attempt to use one on your dog. The use of these collars allows you to give immediate correction. When they are used properly, the dog will never feel pain. A Doberman who masters lead walking will enjoy his walks without feeling stressed the entire time. It allows him to relax and allows you to be in charge.
Obedience Commands
One of the primary elements of Doberman Pinscher training is to teach basic obedience commands. These simple words are crucial to controlling such a large and powerful animal. Basic commands consist of “no, down, sit, stay, come, leave-it and release” along with any other personalized actions you want to teach your dog. Keep in mind that Dobermans are not your ordinary dog and they will learn as many commands as you are willing to teach.
House Breaking
Housebreaking is not nearly as difficult to do with Doberman Pinschers as with many other breeds. These are highly intelligent dogs and once they learn something, they aim to do it right all the time. It is important to remember when engaging in housebreaking that even though your dog knows to go outside, to not expect him to hold it long as a puppy. He will have accidents and when he does, he must never be punished. A Doberman that is yelled at or physically punished will become fearful which is an extremely dangerous quality to have in an aggressive breed.
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