One thing I always do when getting a new pup of any breed is to go get a old time wind up clock. Most u can remove the base and bells from. Wind it up and wrap it in a old piece of un washed clothes. Put it in the cage and they’ll sleep on it. The ticking replaces the mother’s heart beat and the smell makes them feel secure and gets them comfortable with your odor.😊 Been doing it for forty years. Got the tip from a book written by a Hollywood movie trainer. Has never failed to help that first few nights! 😊😊😊
This is great, I think it would be nice if you could publish a whole guide book on keeping a Doberman, both American and European one.That would be fantastic,a book published by John Walter himself!I am pretty sure you have lots of experience and hope to do more videos and consider publishing a book about keeping a Doberman and an essential guide to maintaining one.
This book was great th-cam.com/users/postUgkxKkYeOoCV_w2vPX0CSyVWkhew2c4FYk0d for learning how to handle a new dog in our life. The new dog was actually going to be our grand-dog which we will have at our house a lot. So, the tips in this book were just what i needed. Also, love the lucky dog show on the weekends.
You’re so right about sticking to the exact same puppy food that the Breeder used . I used the same brand that the breeder used but not the exact flavor and my puppy got diarrhea from it even though he loves the food .
We got the same as the breeder for our dog and slowly eased him into a different food. We changed the food because we drove 2 hours for our dog and the breeders food wasn’t sold nearby. That way, we eased him into a different food that was recommended by other spaniel owners and was sold nearby.
Honestly letting your dog sleep with you is what ever you choose.. But I will say this, I dated a Man who had two big dogs he shared his bed with and I didn't date him for very long lol. It was awful trying to find a spot on the bed to sleep.Id look over at him and his dogs, snoring away lol.. I love my Doberman and yes he will sleep with my from time to time enought said😂
When I brought my Doberman Puppy home (Dutchess) we brought her blanket that she had with her. We got her and stayed up till midnight, As you know you have a special feeling with your new puppy. For me I was so exited I felt sick. My mom told me to bring her into the kennel because we were going to kennel train her! We had spent 1 hour trying to get her in, Once we did I started feeling really sick. And I had broke out in a rash! I was not allergic I was just so exited. So I ended up just relaxing the rest of the night and now I have my 9 month old Doberman named Dutchess!
This is really sweet! My baby will come home with me in about six weeks and I've already got serious butterflies I am so happy and excited. Every puppy toy/product that arrives makes me even more excited because it reminds me of how much I love having a dog/puppy. I really can't wait till he is here ❤
John, you are soooooo right about routine(s). I know of no other breed that is as routine-oriented as Dobermans. This applies to nearly every aspect of their lives. I have a mini farm, and I can tell you exactly what my Dobermans will do from the moment I open the door in the morning, until I walk back through it after morning chores. And that's just daybreak...
Yeah, that routine thing seems to be pretty universal in the Doberman world for sure. But honestly using that to our advantage just makes all this housebreaking stuff so much easier for us so I guess it's a great characteristic of the breed!
Thanks for the content, this is like a Bible of Doberman. I'm preparing for my pupy watching all your videos. I'm learning so much and the most important enojoying it
So we had a crate but the first Two nights our pup slept with either me or my son. When hed wake up wed get up and take him potty then back to bed.He was being crate trained durring the day. Then after the first two nights he was in his crate at night next to our bed. He was only 6 weeks old and being taken away from his mom and siblings he felt more safe snuggled up to us. Now he's crate trained , potty trained, he's so smart he shakes, comes, sits, lays and is leaving to walk on leash. We couldn't be happier with our baby he's 3 months old now
My first puppy was a chocolate lab,, was just 22 days old and my dad used to love that thing more than anything. It turned into a handsome boy, unfortunately we had to pass it to a relative while we're moving to states back then and also my father passed away of cancer in '14. News came that my dog ran from their house chasing a bike and was never found. Few months back I had a dream of my father and my pup on a morning walk together as he used to take him for walks and it saw me and was going crazy like my father could barely control it and he wanna run towards me,,amazing.. Before that I've had some dreams as I'm looking for him,,crying and while I woke up my eyes literally were wet of the dream. To all the people who abandon these things,, man they love you more than anything, never betray or abandon your dog no matter what the cost
Thanks so much Mark! Yeah it's crazy how big he's getting. I'm still impressed with how fast these dogs grow. That much growth that quick has to be uncomfortable!!
Just got my 8 week old female dobie puppie and I’m nervous and excited at the same time i always owned small breed puppies this is my first bigger breed wish me luck🤞🏼
Hoping to get a Doberman soon! I’ve never had a puppy before, I’ve always cared for older dogs that were given to my family to take care of. I’ve been doing a ton of research for Doberman puppies, specifically on this channel 😅, and it’s helping me understand more about them. Thank you for all the tips, love your videos!
i got my first dog during spring break where i was 10, i had no school, and i spent my time just letting the dog getting used to me and the family, that really helped her be where she is today
It’s good to see that you love Dobermans as much as I do. Thank you for these great videos. My last Doberman passed over the rainbow bridge at only eight years old. I loved him and still miss him every day. I am considering getting another, but I’m hesitant because of the fact that their lifespan is so short. But I am seriously considering getting another. I miss having my buddy next to me.
Hi Carol- we lost our 8 year old red male Dobie last year as well. I feel the same way about getting another one. It is so painful loosing them so early. We are thinking hard on whether to do it. But whatever we do we will get another puppy of some sort because we can't live without one!
Our Doberman pup just turned one year and during his first week we were up and out to "go pottie" every couple of hours. And YES...pick them up and take them out. We kept his crate beside the bed so we could easily reach in and comfort the "missing my litter mates" cries. Thanks for your wonderful videos!
We just got our Doberman pup Bolt 3 days ago (we are first time dog owners) and your video really did set us up to be fully prepared. My kids and I discovered your videos when we were deciding whether or not to get a Doberman and we literally binged all of your videos. Thank you so much for your great advice, we always refer to your videos whenever we have an issue or a question about our pup! :)
.We had our first night with our new puppy. Our planning took many elements from this video. No dramas, no accidents and a good night's sleep for all of us. Thank you so much for sharing your experience of Dobermans through the channel.
I'm super excited we just got 2 Dobie pups from an awesome breeder! And tonight is the first night but I'm so excited and I've been watching for about a month now so I feel prepared
Hi John haha great 👍🏻 first intro and music too. Love this made me smile the minute I saw an alert of your video. Thank you for sharing too with Arlo 🥰👍🏻
Greetings from an Aussie living in Germany. I appreciate all your videos and the hard work that's gone into them. I will get my puppy on the 30.5 - so next month. Rather excited at the moment. We will see how we go. Keep up the good work. Thanks again Chris
Love this information. . So I'm just now watching this video but thank goodness we were doing all the right things . Both myself and my son took turns getting up with out Doberman puppy throughout the nights that followed bringing him home. We had a crate, and every time after his nap, we took him straout to potty. He's now 3 months old and let's us know when he needs to potty. He knows how to shake, sit, down, and come, and is learning to walk on leash. We're working on stay it's a little harder because being so young he gets excited... We couldn't be happier with our baby. If your willing to put in the time you'll have a amazing dog. It's all about being on a schedule and giving your puppy plenty of toys to chew on. ❤
I got my Doberman Pinscher 1 week ago (after planning it for 19 years) and I am happy I implemented this strategy. it is working. Just a little whine, I dont respond and he goes to sleep.
Excellent pointers for any new puppy, not just Doberman Pinschers. Thanks for all the tips. My daughter is picking up her Weimaraner Puppy in two weeks and is reviewing your video now.
Halfway through my first night with my 13wk year old dobie...this video helped so much!! Doing tricks, redirecting the biting to his toys, and two potty trips later he's back in his crate. The cries hurt my heart, but ignored it...he's asleep now. 🥰such a good boy. Only learnt sit and wait, from the breeder, on Monday and he's doing it for me.
Hey love your videos, they've been helping me out a lot. Im getting my new doberman puppy in 2 weeks and was wondering if you could maybe do a video on tips for ear cropping? How to take care of their ears after having the surgery. Thank you and keep up the great work
Same here!! So exciting. Very close but far away too lol. April 15th i get to visit the litter and pick out my doberman puppy. I would love to see him do a video on ear cropping and care with puppy as well.
Thanks so much, I'm so glad you've been enjoying the videos! I did two ear cropping videos recently on various topics related to that. I haven't done any ear posting videos yet or aftercare videos. Honestly I don't plan to do one about the aftercare because you really should follow your vet's recommendation on that. And there are so many different techniques that Vets use to crop the ears and some require special care, it would just be so difficult to cover that in a way that's useful to anyone. But search for "ear crop doberman planet" on youtube and you should see the two videos I have done so far. Not sure if there will be any info in those that you need, but worth a look!
Thanks for the great tips! I have a 13 week old European Doberman and he’s great. He sleeps through the night and only has gotten up once during the 5 weeks iv had him
Just picked out my 4th Doberman and put a deposit down. I have done this before but Max almost made it to 13 2 years ago. Now Panzer will be coming home in about 3 weeks. So glad these videos are specific to our breed. Ya gotta love the breed!
My husband and I really enjoy your videos. Better quality than others we’ve watched. We are going to pickup our European Doberman puppy in a week so the video you made comparing the American to European really cleared up a lot for us. Thank you so much.
Excellent information. I'm in the process of acquiring a new Doberman puppy. This, like all your other videos, will help to successfully raise our new family member.
It's funny cause I'm excited as much as you are when you brought your puppy for the first-time at home and I don't even have a dog 🤷♀️I have a cat but still I love Doberman so much 😍💖😻 you seem like a very nice person your dobby is lucky
I am planing to get a Doberman in hopefully 1 year and a half from now that way I could be more informed and could buy things before hand I’m so excited!
.Dog crate .Leash with id tag .puppy food with nutritnous dog treats .Accidental clean up sprays and paper towels .lots of toys . stainless steel bowls for water and food .puppy pen and bed What to expect? .they chew everything,like Everything .they sleep a lot and eat 3-4 times a day .take time off work to spend time .take them out more often and after meals .make sure they eat 2 hours before bed .cries will be consistent but ignore them .routine things everyday
My dobie female was going to be kennel/crate trained at night That lasted 20 minutes, slept with her all night, luckily no accidents. The rest is history of joy for the next 11 years..
My heart is Doberman but I didn’t want to deal with the ears right now. I just don’t have time to do it properly. I went German Shepherd and my GSD is absolutely fantastic. He’s just so dang hairy!!!! I adore Dobermans and I will absolutely have one someday
A Doberman breeder here in Greece advised me to keep the puppy's food plate in certain height above the ground floor.. Specifically to the point where the puppy doesn't have to lower it's head in order to feed or drink. Same thing goes for the exercise.. Not much running activities for long periods, no stairs, nothing in general that has to do with their skeleton being overly abused at this age, due to their genetic issues with hyperplasia.. Once their physique is developed enough and their torso gets stronger then there is no problem!! Until then, lots of walks and playing, but in any case avoid the running and stairs! :)
I carried our American Bulldog on stairs (especially *down* the stairs, to save his little elbows and knees from wear and tear) until I physically couldn't lift him any more. Will plan to do the same with my Dobie ❤
Hi john and everyone. Well i have been scrolling a lot for documentation about dobies and really your channel is awesome... will acquire a dobi in a few weeks and your information are very usefull in making my decision between a malinois and a doberman. Thanks a lot and keep us updated about tips and tricks. Regards from Mauritius Island Hans.
This was SO helpful for me! You explain things so well! My grandparents are getting a 12 week old, European Doberman in April or May! They recently had a grown Dobbie pass away. But they get to give ANOTHER pup a new and fun life! I wis the best for your family and your pup!
Have raise 6dobies bout and girls and 2at a time twice two girls the first 2i did and 2boys this last time my one boy just passed from cancer and his brother remains they simply couldn't be around each other after puppy playing there was a bite that hurt and the other took off and a fight broke.after that it was over never had the good part of having 2dobes that could walk play orlive together in same room.sorry I didn't watch your videos may have been able to stop this.going with one pup undecided boy or girl leaning to female to to my age and some health issues that the playful male maybe longer to train although that's what I loved about my boy who passed
I love doubles, they are so smart!! I have an 8 month old male that I got at 8 weeks. He's going through a biting stage. This is a first for me. I've had dobermans always and they are great dogs. However, this one is a hand full..And Loved...
You’ve been such a help 🙏🏼 I’m getting my Doberman late June I have everything set up, I got toys, a crate, play pin, I just need food but I’ll be getting that when it’s closer to getting my pup. Love the videos keep it up I love all the tip Nd tricks u give the Doberman community
I totally understand this as most puppies are the same. I seen you just walked from car to house though, I always have a lease and stay outside for a few minutes to let them potty then bring them in. Also if you have other dogs it's a good thing to let them meet outside first then bring in. Love your videos ❤️
I got my dobie a few months ago. I really didn't know what to do. Just found out your channel and loving it. We actually had the dog in a cardboard box with a few blankets and pillows. When we got up in the morning we realised that he had a little accident in the dining room and we freaked out. It didn't make any noise. It just got out of the box and and went to the dining room.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I plan on getting a Dobermann pup next year around march, and this is great information. I will do more research, but it seems that 1st 6 months will be the hardest. I had a rottweiler years ago and wish I had known all this.
Wow you're God sent I haven't got my puppy yet and you make me feel at ease on a lot of points that you made thank you so much man you're the best please don't stop your videos they helped me out a lot as soon as I get my puppy I will post a picture God bless you and your family and of course the puppy.....🙏👍
I,ve had 3 dobermans over the years. My first one had the Acne on her chin that you referred to. I never knew what caused it until seen this video. Best part about it my Vet. didn't know what caused either.
It happened to my cat too when fed out of plastic bowls. The little pimples became painful abscesses. As soon as I switched to stainless they healed up and disappeared.
Thanks for the great videos! Been watching them recently because I am already trying to plan out getting a dog, even though it'll be in a couple years. Either during my last semester in engineering or right after graduation. Your videos are making want a Doberman more than any other dog now, look like some great pups! Will subscribe!
This is my 3rd time watching this video lol she came home today n I felt so prepared till she got here n she’s soooooo adorable ! I jus want to hold her . But I did tht with my other dog so I know it’s a no no but I’m super tempted
Two or three weeks before we picked up our puppy we dropped off a blanket to pick up the scent of the mom and litter mates. Upon bringing Abby home we placed the blanket in the crate. It helped ease our Abby into our home. Also water, the breeder was on a well so we brought a few gallons of water home and slowly introduced Abby to our water by mixing both. This eliminated the possibility of diarrhea. After a few weeks our little girl's full name became Abby Good Girl.
A really good idea about the water, Frank; might go for "city water, too," IMO, since there is probably a diff between her "early" water and the water you have. The blanket is super, too. I've heard that being used, if you're bringing a new baby home from the hospital. Gives the dog the scent of the baby, baby powder, baby oil, etc. It all makes sense. Y'all Be Safe!
Yes! I love that blanket trick. I'm glad you mentioned it since I didn't add that into this video. That's a great thing. I also like what you did with the water too! Good thinking!! Not many people would have considered that!
I really hope this comment doesn't get buried because I want to make the best decision for both my dog and myself. Thank you for clarifying what I have been researching for 2+ years :) My best friend is my 3.5 pound, female, 10 year old Chihuahua. She is my service animal and extremely well socialized with many different breeds and sizes of dogs (she immediately became besties with two pit bulls from the moment they met). However, she does not appreciate aggressive, in-your-face behavior from other dogs. I would like her to stay next in the pack order, immediately after me. I love everything that I have learned about the Doberman breed in the 2+ years since I have been researching them. I am an experienced dog owner and have even successfully dabbled in assisting my friends and family with behavioral modification for their dogs. Thank you for sticking with me long enough for me to finally ask my question! Would a Doberman be a good fit for my situation? Should I be concerned about adopting a female, or should I adopt a male instead? What other advice do you have for me and others in my position? ☆☆ Thank you, thank you, thank you so much in advance!!! I ♡♡ your channel ☆☆
Hey! Love your channel (been subscribed for a bit now) so I mean this with no hate or negativity! I would really reconsider feeding Purina to your dogs. I’m a manager at a pet store and we don’t even carry it due to the low quality of it. If you (or anyone out there) has any questions as to better formulas, please feel free to reach out. I’ve spent the last few years of my life dedicated to learning all about pet health! Again, I mean this with no cruel intentions, hope you understand! Enjoy your gorgeous puppy and keep up the awesome videos! ❤️
My last girl did not sleep in our bedroom or on furniture (easy to train them not to get on furniture as a pup, very hard to stop once they been allowed to. For example if you get a new expensive sofa) I would often sit with her on the floor. As a pup we confined her to small rooms at night using a baby safety gate, like you said puppy proof those rooms.
Thanks John, all your videos are a great source of learning. I am getting a female puppy in a month and I can't express how well they have prepared me.Would like to know if i can start training and giving basic commands from day 1?
Thanks for all of the great videos, John. What are your thoughts about crate training the pup, but having the pup in another room during the night? We did this years ago with an English Bulldog, and he did very well with this.
Thank you very much for sharing! I'm still about 2 yrs or so from being ready for my own pup (have started sending puppy applications to breeders on my list), but am making sure to keep such info at the ready!
Im officially getting my first dobbie pup in 2 months. Im super excited and nervous! Ive been coming back to this video for the past 2/3 months. Very helpful and definitely gets me anxious to have him now. I still have some questions id love he’ll answering….🥲
A Question: How do the Dog Breeders deal with that? Since they surely won't get up multiple times at night to let all pups go use the "bathroom". Do they have something like a cat litter box or something? If yes, why not simply use the same method the first nights or so & then, after the puppy is used the home for the most part, getting it slowly used to only doing its business outdoors? Wouldn't that be less stress for everybody involved? Just a thought, not critique.
One thing I always do when getting a new pup of any breed is to go get a old time wind up clock. Most u can remove the base and bells from. Wind it up and wrap it in a old piece of un washed clothes. Put it in the cage and they’ll sleep on it. The ticking replaces the mother’s heart beat and the smell makes them feel secure and gets them comfortable with your odor.😊 Been doing it for forty years. Got the tip from a book written by a Hollywood movie trainer. Has never failed to help that first few nights! 😊😊😊
My mum has always used the same trick...now it is my turn
I’m 73 and learned that at 8. The trick now would be to find one. I haven’t seen one since the seventies.
this video came out in perfect timing because i’m getting my first doberman puppy in 2 days and i this relieved some stress
So glad to hear it Ava! Congratulation! That's so great!!! Do you have a name picked out yet?!
Keep us updated!
How was the experience
Yea, how’d it go? It’s been four years now on that pup. Well, you don’t answer the one two years ago…so?
How’s it going so far?
This is great, I think it would be nice if you could publish a whole guide book on keeping a Doberman, both American and European one.That would be fantastic,a book published by John Walter himself!I am pretty sure you have lots of experience and hope to do more videos and consider publishing a book about keeping a Doberman and an essential guide to maintaining one.
Thanks so much! I'm so happy you are getting such useful info from the vids!
Yeah that sounds great
What are the differences between American and European dobies?
This book was great th-cam.com/users/postUgkxKkYeOoCV_w2vPX0CSyVWkhew2c4FYk0d for learning how to handle a new dog in our life. The new dog was actually going to be our grand-dog which we will have at our house a lot. So, the tips in this book were just what i needed. Also, love the lucky dog show on the weekends.
You’re so right about sticking to the exact same puppy food that the Breeder used . I used the same brand that the breeder used but not the exact flavor and my puppy got diarrhea from it even though he loves the food .
Yeah that can get ugly for sure, and when you're trying to teach your pup to hold it all night and they are battling that as well it can get real bad!
We got the same as the breeder for our dog and slowly eased him into a different food. We changed the food because we drove 2 hours for our dog and the breeders food wasn’t sold nearby. That way, we eased him into a different food that was recommended by other spaniel owners and was sold nearby.
that goes for most animals actually! got a kitten recently and we were given the same advicr
Natures miracle is amaizing. Unfortunately my husband is a softy....it’s why we have two dogs in the bed the pillow and blanket thieves
Haha I totally get why he's like that! Hard to resist!!!
Honestly letting your dog sleep with you is what ever you choose.. But I will say this, I dated a Man who had two big dogs he shared his bed with and I didn't date him for very long lol. It was awful trying to find a spot on the bed to sleep.Id look over at him and his dogs, snoring away lol.. I love my Doberman and yes he will sleep with my from time to time enought said😂
When I brought my Doberman Puppy home (Dutchess) we brought her blanket that she had with her. We got her and stayed up till midnight, As you know you have a special feeling with your new puppy. For me I was so exited I felt sick. My mom told me to bring her into the kennel because we were going to kennel train her! We had spent 1 hour trying to get her in, Once we did I started feeling really sick. And I had broke out in a rash! I was not allergic I was just so exited. So I ended up just relaxing the rest of the night and now I have my 9 month old Doberman named Dutchess!
This is really sweet! My baby will come home with me in about six weeks and I've already got serious butterflies I am so happy and excited. Every puppy toy/product that arrives makes me even more excited because it reminds me of how much I love having a dog/puppy. I really can't wait till he is here ❤
John, you are soooooo right about routine(s). I know of no other breed that is as routine-oriented as Dobermans. This applies to nearly every aspect of their lives. I have a mini farm, and I can tell you exactly what my Dobermans will do from the moment I open the door in the morning, until I walk back through it after morning chores. And that's just daybreak...
Yeah, that routine thing seems to be pretty universal in the Doberman world for sure. But honestly using that to our advantage just makes all this housebreaking stuff so much easier for us so I guess it's a great characteristic of the breed!
Thanks for the content, this is like a Bible of Doberman. I'm preparing for my pupy watching all your videos. I'm learning so much and the most important enojoying it
Thay means so much! Thank you for leaving this comment I'm so happy you're getting something useful from the videos!
My Doberman puppy slept through the hole night
Thats good
Same here! But my second one not so much 😂
So we had a crate but the first Two nights our pup slept with either me or my son. When hed wake up wed get up and take him potty then back to bed.He was being crate trained durring the day. Then after the first two nights he was in his crate at night next to our bed. He was only 6 weeks old and being taken away from his mom and siblings he felt more safe snuggled up to us. Now he's crate trained , potty trained, he's so smart he shakes, comes, sits, lays and is leaving to walk on leash. We couldn't be happier with our baby he's 3 months old now
How big was the hole?
My first puppy was a chocolate lab,, was just 22 days old and my dad used to love that thing more than anything. It turned into a handsome boy, unfortunately we had to pass it to a relative while we're moving to states back then and also my father passed away of cancer in '14. News came that my dog ran from their house chasing a bike and was never found. Few months back I had a dream of my father and my pup on a morning walk together as he used to take him for walks and it saw me and was going crazy like my father could barely control it and he wanna run towards me,,amazing.. Before that I've had some dreams as I'm looking for him,,crying and while I woke up my eyes literally were wet of the dream. To all the people who abandon these things,, man they love you more than anything, never betray or abandon your dog no matter what the cost
Very informed and insightful, John. He's growing FAST and absolutely adorable!
Thanks so much Mark! Yeah it's crazy how big he's getting. I'm still impressed with how fast these dogs grow. That much growth that quick has to be uncomfortable!!
Hi John, do you by any chance have any videos on caring for new born dobbermans.
Just got my 8 week old female dobie puppie and I’m nervous and excited at the same time i always owned small breed puppies this is my first bigger breed wish me luck🤞🏼
Dianna Navarro how's the first week been?
that intro up until 1min was great! now what lol!
I’m getting a european dobie puppy soon and I’m watching these type of videos to make sure I know what to do on the first week/ day 😌
Hey i have an question,in the past i had an doberman,he died.If i get a new one CAN he speed alone for 7hours?
@@thecrayons574 not a puppy but probably an adult. I’m not sure if the question was for me but I believe I have the correct answer
@@keishasmith2067 yes thank u
Hoping to get a Doberman soon! I’ve never had a puppy before, I’ve always cared for older dogs that were given to my family to take care of. I’ve been doing a ton of research for Doberman puppies, specifically on this channel 😅, and it’s helping me understand more about them. Thank you for all the tips, love your videos!
That means so much to hear! Thank you!!! I'm really glad you are getting something useful from the videos! I hope you find the perfect pup soon.
JupitersStarz I think springer spaniels are great for first dogs
I’m not even getting a Doberman, or any puppy for that matter I just like looking at these vids! 😂
Been watching these before getting one, and now that I got one today here I am today again like it never happened
i got my first dog during spring break where i was 10, i had no school, and i spent my time just letting the dog getting used to me and the family, that really helped her be where she is today
It’s good to see that you love Dobermans as much as I do. Thank you for these great videos. My last Doberman passed over the rainbow bridge at only eight years old. I loved him and still miss him every day. I am considering getting another, but I’m hesitant because of the fact that their lifespan is so short. But I am seriously considering getting another. I miss having my buddy next to me.
Hi Carol- we lost our 8 year old red male Dobie last year as well. I feel the same way about getting another one. It is so painful loosing them so early. We are thinking hard on whether to do it. But whatever we do we will get another puppy of some sort because we can't live without one!
I’m so happy this came up on TH-cam because I’m picking up my Doberman on Saturday.👍🏻
Our Doberman pup just turned one year and during his first week we were up and out to "go pottie" every couple of hours. And YES...pick them up and take them out. We kept his crate beside the bed so we could easily reach in and comfort the "missing my litter mates" cries. Thanks for your wonderful videos!
We just got our Doberman pup Bolt 3 days ago (we are first time dog owners) and your video really did set us up to be fully prepared. My kids and I discovered your videos when we were deciding whether or not to get a Doberman and we literally binged all of your videos. Thank you so much for your great advice, we always refer to your videos whenever we have an issue or a question about our pup! :)
Puppy coming in two weeks! Your thorough videos make me so much more comfortable. Thank you for your insight and love to dogs!
.We had our first night with our new puppy. Our planning took many elements from this video. No dramas, no accidents and a good night's sleep for all of us. Thank you so much for sharing your experience of Dobermans through the channel.
I'm super excited we just got 2 Dobie pups from an awesome breeder! And tonight is the first night but I'm so excited and I've been watching for about a month now so I feel prepared
Hi John haha great 👍🏻 first intro and music too. Love this made me smile the minute I saw an alert of your video. Thank you for sharing too with Arlo 🥰👍🏻
Thanks so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!!! Much appreciate the comment!
Doberman Planet my pleasure 🥰👍🏻
Greetings from an Aussie living in Germany. I appreciate all your videos and the hard work that's gone into them. I will get my puppy on the 30.5 - so next month. Rather excited at the moment. We will see how we go.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks again
Chris
Love this information. . So I'm just now watching this video but thank goodness we were doing all the right things . Both myself and my son took turns getting up with out Doberman puppy throughout the nights that followed bringing him home. We had a crate, and every time after his nap, we took him straout to potty. He's now 3 months old and let's us know when he needs to potty. He knows how to shake, sit, down, and come, and is learning to walk on leash. We're working on stay it's a little harder because being so young he gets excited... We couldn't be happier with our baby. If your willing to put in the time you'll have a amazing dog. It's all about being on a schedule and giving your puppy plenty of toys to chew on. ❤
I got my Doberman Pinscher 1 week ago (after planning it for 19 years) and I am happy I implemented this strategy. it is working. Just a little whine, I dont respond and he goes to sleep.
Your puppy is so cute good advice for bringing home a puppy. I enjoy your videos very informative and easily explained. Thanks John
Glad it was helpful Gail! Thank you so much for the kind words, really means a lot!
Excellent pointers for any new puppy, not just Doberman Pinschers. Thanks for all the tips. My daughter is picking up her Weimaraner Puppy in two weeks and is reviewing your video now.
We lost our 16 month old in November...OMGosh I miss him so terribly
So sorry did you get another dog? I lost my little Multipoo he was 17 years old.3 months after he died we got a Doberman pup.Sir Neo he's doing great
So glad your pup is doing great! We did get a boxer pup,
Halfway through my first night with my 13wk year old dobie...this video helped so much!! Doing tricks, redirecting the biting to his toys, and two potty trips later he's back in his crate. The cries hurt my heart, but ignored it...he's asleep now. 🥰such a good boy. Only learnt sit and wait, from the breeder, on Monday and he's doing it for me.
I don't have pet, yet. But I love Doberman and I love watching your videos and moments you share. Thanks man
I’ve been watching your videos on repeat! Getting my first Doberman in a few weeks, can’t wait! Thank you for the videos
Hey love your videos, they've been helping me out a lot. Im getting my new doberman puppy in 2 weeks and was wondering if you could maybe do a video on tips for ear cropping? How to take care of their ears after having the surgery. Thank you and keep up the great work
Same here!! So exciting. Very close but far away too lol. April 15th i get to visit the litter and pick out my doberman puppy. I would love to see him do a video on ear cropping and care with puppy as well.
Thanks so much, I'm so glad you've been enjoying the videos! I did two ear cropping videos recently on various topics related to that. I haven't done any ear posting videos yet or aftercare videos. Honestly I don't plan to do one about the aftercare because you really should follow your vet's recommendation on that. And there are so many different techniques that Vets use to crop the ears and some require special care, it would just be so difficult to cover that in a way that's useful to anyone. But search for "ear crop doberman planet" on youtube and you should see the two videos I have done so far. Not sure if there will be any info in those that you need, but worth a look!
the amount of facts you’re speaking, i have a doberman and i can relate to everythingg
Thanks . I'm going to get my first dog. Please add first training to do. And exercises they need when they are puppy
Thanks for the great tips! I have a 13 week old European Doberman and he’s great. He sleeps through the night and only has gotten up once during the 5 weeks iv had him
Tomorrow I'll get my first dobby pup. Thank you for get me ready..
Just picked out my 4th Doberman and put a deposit down. I have done this before but Max almost made it to 13 2 years ago. Now Panzer will be coming home in about 3 weeks. So glad these videos are specific to our breed. Ya gotta love the breed!
I am going to get myself a Doberman, and all your videos are a wealth of information.
Thank you!
Great vid John. He is so cute. Plz keep making these videos
Thank you, I will! Really appreciate the comment!
No problem
My husband and I really enjoy your videos. Better quality than others we’ve watched. We are going to pickup our European Doberman puppy in a week so the video you made comparing the American to European really cleared up a lot for us. Thank you so much.
Man, that is one good lookin dobe....Its making me want to get one.....Ive been kinda waiting till I had time for 2.
Thank you so much Barry!
Estás encantado con ese maravilloso perrito ,son un amor🤗
I’m laying with dog rn, thankfully I saw this video. Much ❤️
Arlo is such a sweetheart...you are really doing a great job with him.. See seems so happy and proud being with u
Excellent information. I'm in the process of acquiring a new Doberman puppy. This, like all your other videos, will help to successfully raise our new family member.
It's funny cause I'm excited as much as you are when you brought your puppy for the first-time at home and I don't even have a dog 🤷♀️I have a cat but still I love Doberman so much 😍💖😻 you seem like a very nice person your dobby is lucky
I am planing to get a Doberman in hopefully 1 year and a half from now that way I could be more informed and could buy things before hand I’m so excited!
A good wet and dry vacuum is a must when you have a dog especially a puppy. :)
I am getting my puppy mid feb. I am watching all your videos @dobermanplanet
.Dog crate
.Leash with id tag
.puppy food with nutritnous dog treats
.Accidental clean up sprays and paper towels
.lots of toys
. stainless steel bowls for water and food
.puppy pen and bed
What to expect?
.they chew everything,like Everything
.they sleep a lot and eat 3-4 times a day
.take time off work to spend time
.take them out more often and after meals
.make sure they eat 2 hours before bed
.cries will be consistent but ignore them
.routine things everyday
My dobie female was going to be kennel/crate trained at night That lasted 20 minutes, slept with her all night, luckily no accidents. The rest is history of joy for the next 11 years..
You can tell he's a good baby just look at those eyes.💕☺️😉💕
How to survive beside that cuteness overload🤗
Was looking forward to getting my JAASV ( john and Arlow Sunday video). You didn't disappoint !
Another great video my friend
Haha I love that name! Thank you! I always love your support, I see you in the comments often!! :-)
My heart is Doberman but I didn’t want to deal with the ears right now. I just don’t have time to do it properly. I went German Shepherd and my GSD is absolutely fantastic. He’s just so dang hairy!!!! I adore Dobermans and I will absolutely have one someday
A Doberman breeder here in Greece advised me to keep the puppy's food plate in certain height above the ground floor.. Specifically to the point where the puppy doesn't have to lower it's head in order to feed or drink. Same thing goes for the exercise.. Not much running activities for long periods, no stairs, nothing in general that has to do with their skeleton being overly abused at this age, due to their genetic issues with hyperplasia.. Once their physique is developed enough and their torso gets stronger then there is no problem!! Until then, lots of walks and playing, but in any case avoid the running and stairs! :)
I carried our American Bulldog on stairs (especially *down* the stairs, to save his little elbows and knees from wear and tear) until I physically couldn't lift him any more. Will plan to do the same with my Dobie ❤
Hi john and everyone. Well i have been scrolling a lot for documentation about dobies and really your channel is awesome... will acquire a dobi in a few weeks and your information are very usefull in making my decision between a malinois and a doberman.
Thanks a lot and keep us updated about tips and tricks.
Regards from Mauritius Island
Hans.
Arlo is so cute
Thank you!
Getting my male American Doberman in April. This video helped me lol thanks John!
Your instructions & directions are top notch, preprepration is very important. Good needs list.
I'm getting a Boston terrier but still binge watching your videos because of the great general knowledge provided. Thank you.
This was SO helpful for me! You explain things so well! My grandparents are getting a 12 week old, European Doberman in April or May! They recently had a grown Dobbie pass away. But they get to give ANOTHER pup a new and fun life! I wis the best for your family and your pup!
Have raise 6dobies bout and girls and 2at a time twice two girls the first 2i did and 2boys this last time my one boy just passed from cancer and his brother remains they simply couldn't be around each other after puppy playing there was a bite that hurt and the other took off and a fight broke.after that it was over never had the good part of having 2dobes that could walk play orlive together in same room.sorry I didn't watch your videos may have been able to stop this.going with one pup undecided boy or girl leaning to female to to my age and some health issues that the playful male maybe longer to train although that's what I loved about my boy who passed
I love doubles, they are so smart!! I have an 8 month old male that I got at 8 weeks. He's going through a biting stage. This is a first for me. I've had dobermans always and they are great dogs. However, this one is a hand full..And Loved...
You’ve been such a help 🙏🏼 I’m getting my Doberman late June I have everything set up, I got toys, a crate, play pin, I just need food but I’ll be getting that when it’s closer to getting my pup. Love the videos keep it up I love all the tip Nd tricks u give the Doberman community
I totally understand this as most puppies are the same. I seen you just walked from car to house though, I always have a lease and stay outside for a few minutes to let them potty then bring them in. Also if you have other dogs it's a good thing to let them meet outside first then bring in. Love your videos ❤️
I got my dobie a few months ago. I really didn't know what to do. Just found out your channel and loving it. We actually had the dog in a cardboard box with a few blankets and pillows. When we got up in the morning we realised that he had a little accident in the dining room and we freaked out. It didn't make any noise. It just got out of the box and and went to the dining room.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Amazing tips, thank you so much !
Especially for the one with crying dog.
I plan on getting a Dobermann pup next year around march, and this is great information. I will do more research, but it seems that 1st 6 months will be the hardest. I had a rottweiler years ago and wish I had known all this.
he is so CUTE!!!
Wow you're God sent I haven't got my puppy yet and you make me feel at ease on a lot of points that you made thank you so much man you're the best please don't stop your videos they helped me out a lot as soon as I get my puppy I will post a picture God bless you and your family and of course the puppy.....🙏👍
Just got a blue doberman. I get him in 6 weeks! So excited.
I,ve had 3 dobermans over the years. My first one had the Acne on her chin that you referred to. I never knew what caused it until seen this video. Best part about it my Vet. didn't know what caused either.
It happened to my cat too when fed out of plastic bowls. The little pimples became painful abscesses. As soon as I switched to stainless they healed up and disappeared.
Can you please make an ear wrapping video! Your technique seems better than traditional wrapping. Thanks!!!!
Thanks for the great videos! Been watching them recently because I am already trying to plan out getting a dog, even though it'll be in a couple years. Either during my last semester in engineering or right after graduation. Your videos are making want a Doberman more than any other dog now, look like some great pups! Will subscribe!
Great video as always. I absolutely love Arlo! It’s going to be so nice to see him learn and grow.
Thank you so much Janet! Yeah, I'm pretty into this little guy too! Haha.
I’m getting my first Doberman puppy in a week. His name is Harley. So excited!! :)
This is my 3rd time watching this video lol she came home today n I felt so prepared till she got here n she’s soooooo adorable ! I jus want to hold her . But I did tht with my other dog so I know it’s a no no but I’m super tempted
Two or three weeks before we picked up our puppy we dropped off a blanket to pick up the scent of the mom and litter mates. Upon bringing Abby home we placed the blanket in the crate. It helped ease our Abby into our home. Also water, the breeder was on a well so we brought a few gallons of water home and slowly introduced Abby to our water by mixing both. This eliminated the possibility of diarrhea. After a few weeks our little girl's full name became Abby Good Girl.
A really good idea about the water, Frank; might go for "city water, too," IMO, since there is probably a diff between her "early" water and the water you have. The blanket is super, too. I've heard that being used, if you're bringing a new baby home from the hospital. Gives the dog the scent of the baby, baby powder, baby oil, etc. It all makes sense.
Y'all Be Safe!
Yes! I love that blanket trick. I'm glad you mentioned it since I didn't add that into this video. That's a great thing. I also like what you did with the water too! Good thinking!! Not many people would have considered that!
Excellent idea, I will keep it in-mind before I get my first Dobbie.
I really hope this comment doesn't get buried because I want to make the best decision for both my dog and myself. Thank you for clarifying what I have been researching for 2+ years :)
My best friend is my 3.5 pound, female, 10 year old Chihuahua. She is my service animal and extremely well socialized with many different breeds and sizes of dogs (she immediately became besties with two pit bulls from the moment they met). However, she does not appreciate aggressive, in-your-face behavior from other dogs. I would like her to stay next in the pack order, immediately after me.
I love everything that I have learned about the Doberman breed in the 2+ years since I have been researching them. I am an experienced dog owner and have even successfully dabbled in assisting my friends and family with behavioral modification for their dogs.
Thank you for sticking with me long enough for me to finally ask my question!
Would a Doberman be a good fit for my situation? Should I be concerned about adopting a female, or should I adopt a male instead? What other advice do you have for me and others in my position?
☆☆ Thank you, thank you, thank you so much in advance!!! I ♡♡ your channel ☆☆
Hey! Love your channel (been subscribed for a bit now) so I mean this with no hate or negativity! I would really reconsider feeding Purina to your dogs. I’m a manager at a pet store and we don’t even carry it due to the low quality of it. If you (or anyone out there) has any questions as to better formulas, please feel free to reach out. I’ve spent the last few years of my life dedicated to learning all about pet health! Again, I mean this with no cruel intentions, hope you understand! Enjoy your gorgeous puppy and keep up the awesome videos! ❤️
Is Kirkland dog food good?
hi John, is there a video where you talk about how to bring home a Doberman puppy in a very long car ride... say about 7-8 hrs
So glad I found your videos, my partner and I are getting a boy and a girl the first weekend of June! So excited :)
I’m coming back to this video so many times so I can remember everything little thing on what to do on my first night what to do with my dobie
Missin my Doberman puppy, such a smart cute doggo
thanks so much i just got my new dobi puppy and so
this was alot of help
Another great and useful video, John. Thanks.
So glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you!!!
My last girl did not sleep in our bedroom or on furniture (easy to train them not to get on furniture as a pup, very hard to stop once they been allowed to. For example if you get a new expensive sofa) I would often sit with her on the floor. As a pup we confined her to small rooms at night using a baby safety gate, like you said puppy proof those rooms.
great & very important tips, thank you
So glad to hear it! Glad it was helpful!
Thanks John, all your videos are a great source of learning. I am getting a female puppy in a month and I can't express how well they have prepared me.Would like to know if i can start training and giving basic commands from day 1?
Thanks for all of the great videos, John. What are your thoughts about crate training the pup, but having the pup in another room during the night? We did this years ago with an English Bulldog, and he did very well with this.
I just got a doberman pup and this was helpful
Thank you very much for sharing! I'm still about 2 yrs or so from being ready for my own pup (have started sending puppy applications to breeders on my list), but am making sure to keep such info at the ready!
Im officially getting my first dobbie pup in 2 months. Im super excited and nervous! Ive been coming back to this video for the past 2/3 months. Very helpful and definitely gets me anxious to have him now. I still have some questions id love he’ll answering….🥲
A Question: How do the Dog Breeders deal with that? Since they surely won't get up multiple times at night to let all pups go use the "bathroom". Do they have something like a cat litter box or something? If yes, why not simply use the same method the first nights or so & then, after the puppy is used the home for the most part, getting it slowly used to only doing its business outdoors?
Wouldn't that be less stress for everybody involved?
Just a thought, not critique.
My dobie is 6 months old and she wakes up at 3 am everyday any advice is appropriated John!