Super interesting John! I love your relaxed, knowledgeable techniques... Thanks so much for sharing!! This is a nice dog and I'm really happy she's been rescued!!
I have the same problem with my 2 year old, Lily and I'm so happy that you did this video!! I'm going to start using these techniques immediately! It's hard for me to take Lily on walks because she pulls me and I have an old back injury, so it becomes painful for me to walk her. I really hope Lily does as well as this dog and I'll be so happy to be able to go on walks regularly because she needs it as much as I do!! Thank you!
As someone who is planning to adopt a doberman from a rescue (HOPEFULLY this year if I can get a house before the end of the year), the rescue related content on this channel is much appreciated! Thanks for this video!
At the shelter I volunteer at, teaching good walking skills is a big deal! Today, with Twizzler (probably a pug/pitt mix), I realized that I had accidentally trained her to tug on the leash and look back at me. In the past, anytime she'd tug, I'd slow down, and reward her and keep moving forward when she'd look at me. For a few weeks I got some really great loose leash walking out of her, but today (I took a week off)...she really outsmarted my system! Thanks for the wonderful tips! Going back and forth, and just stopping, sounds like something I need to try with these dogs.
So happy to hear that, Caroline! Hopefully you can use the tips in this video to train many shelter dogs in the years to come! Perfect practice makes perfect - for them and us!
I adopted a three year old doberboy with minimal training and high prey drive. I started with a martingale collar and was dragged around the neighborhood whenever he saw a squirrel. I was able to get him under control with a gentle leader and positive reinforcement, but still had to deal with his tantrums when he wanted to go chasing. The game changer was the e-collar. We had two walks and he never tugged again. Now he heels and recalls on command even if he has started to take off after a critter! It was hard work at first, but he is so attentive and obedient. I would definitely rescue again.
Interesting to see how the dog is focused on John and not on the owner. He is the boss in this trio. This scenario shows the importance to be the real leader of the pack. You can not really handle a Doberman only by physical power - you need the right mind set and self-confidence.
The slip lead is used incorrectly, it's way too short and that causes the dog to be under constant pressure the entire time, which defeats the very purpose of a slip leash. If the leash is always tight, the dog won't understand the difference between walking near the owner versus walking far away, because doesn't matter where the dog is, it will always be unconfortable. The way it should be used is compeltely different, as the leash should be a little longer, soft and relaxed while walking, and if the dog starts to pull, the hadler should pair the behavior with a correction, this way the dog will understand that is way more comfortable to walk near the owner than to sprint ahead.
Totally agree.. in this way the dog get use to have the leash in tension as a normal thing, so it can happen that when you give him more leash the dog is moving until get the tension again
What timing. After having two Dobermans from 8 weeks old we are possibly going to adopt a rescue. She is two years old as well. We are going to see her later this month. I am nervous since I have only trained since the puppy stage. This video was helpful.
Can you post the link to your recommendations for the slip lead? We have a 3 year old rescue in the same situation. She just doesn't like other dogs. We'll be sending in our video soon, too!!!😂😂😂
Hello Doberman Planet I have been a fan on my other account for years and I think I would like to adopt a Doberman but I've never had a dog before do you recommend I adopt a European Doberman puppy for my first dog I've been wanting one for years
My dobie girl is 4 yrs old and I have a question she is not doing well with heeling on our walks should I just start over with her and start from the beginning again? Thank you for your time and answering my question and BTW we LOVE your channel
Both great questions! Although we don't have a video on it (yet) you can search "desensitization training" and that will help with the prey drive. Please send us a message on Instagram and tell us if your leash reactivity is to other people or other dogs and we'll be able to help more specifically!
The slip-lead around the neck or around the upper neck - it stays in place and does not slip down? I never used one , ever. I used the "choke chain", and I used a halter-collar/gentle-leader. The halter collar was better, because easier to use it to control dog, not stressful on the dog. Slip-lead I do not have any knowledge/experience. I had seen the veterinarian people used them.
My dobie is 4 and he dos the exact same shit and he dont give a shit, and he bolts to🤗 he is lesh trained as a pup and did great undtil he Got in to the teenage stat and that State is just only done now ad a 4 year Old, use a halter and thats the only Way i Can hold him 🤗still alot og debatere with him doe🤗
My doberman is 6 months old and still dont show any signs before potty or going to toilet, it just go inside house and even sitting next to me. I was off to another city for work when it was kid and now it is 6 months old. Also it wont go for potty when i take it out, the very moment i enter into my house compound it gonto the potty or toilet, how to resolve this?
People need to stop getting a harness as a first choice. Get the dog properly trained with an actual leash. She’s also reactive because the owner shows no signs of confidence.
Even though i don't have a Doberman yet there's some hope for me to get one. 12:11 It's just taking a lot because of the fact that I'm going thru a big case because I'm suing someone so I've been seeing Dobermans around my way and I've been seeing my dream SUV around town So anyways God bless you brother John and just keep up with what you're doing for the kingdom of Heaven with the encouraging words that you're giving right now because I'll be honest we truly don't deserve dogs because of the fact that we don't treat them right at all 🪽✝️🔥🙌🏻
Wow John, she immediately showed improvement! Thanks for demonstrating the tips, and thank you to Angie and her Mom😊 such a beautiful sweet dog!
Thank you, Kris! So glad you enjoyed learning and how we handled everything here!
You are the BEST trainer explaining things easy to understand. THANK YOU
Thanks so much, Linda! Really appreciate those kind words!!
Beautiful dog and loved how you started her training and explained your techniques at the same time. Outstanding.
Thank you, Sebastian! So glad you enjoyed this video and that it was helpful to you!
Thanks for explaining the leash.
Of course! Hopefully you were able to get some useful nuggets of information out of this video! :)
Super interesting John! I love your relaxed, knowledgeable techniques... Thanks so much for sharing!! This is a nice dog and I'm really happy she's been rescued!!
Thanks for your compliments, Constance! She is a super sweet dog. It was great working with them!
I needed this.
My female needs a lot of work with me. I’ll put in the time and rep the rewards.
See you next week. 😊
Awesome! Wishing you the best of success this week!
I have the same problem with my 2 year old, Lily and I'm so happy that you did this video!! I'm going to start using these techniques immediately! It's hard for me to take Lily on walks because she pulls me and I have an old back injury, so it becomes painful for me to walk her. I really hope Lily does as well as this dog and I'll be so happy to be able to go on walks regularly because she needs it as much as I do!! Thank you!
So glad this was a helpful video for you! With consistency and your attention, she'll do great!
@@DobermanPlanet Thank you, John
Excellent video, John. Thank you
You're welcome, Cathy! So glad you enjoyed it!
As someone who is planning to adopt a doberman from a rescue (HOPEFULLY this year if I can get a house before the end of the year), the rescue related content on this channel is much appreciated! Thanks for this video!
That's great to hear, Bretana!
At the shelter I volunteer at, teaching good walking skills is a big deal! Today, with Twizzler (probably a pug/pitt mix), I realized that I had accidentally trained her to tug on the leash and look back at me.
In the past, anytime she'd tug, I'd slow down, and reward her and keep moving forward when she'd look at me. For a few weeks I got some really great loose leash walking out of her, but today (I took a week off)...she really outsmarted my system!
Thanks for the wonderful tips! Going back and forth, and just stopping, sounds like something I need to try with these dogs.
So happy to hear that, Caroline! Hopefully you can use the tips in this video to train many shelter dogs in the years to come! Perfect practice makes perfect - for them and us!
I adopted a three year old doberboy with minimal training and high prey drive. I started with a martingale collar and was dragged around the neighborhood whenever he saw a squirrel. I was able to get him under control with a gentle leader and positive reinforcement, but still had to deal with his tantrums when he wanted to go chasing. The game changer was the e-collar. We had two walks and he never tugged again. Now he heels and recalls on command even if he has started to take off after a critter! It was hard work at first, but he is so attentive and obedient. I would definitely rescue again.
This is a nice switch up in content I love it. Also that lady is trusting as hell using a retractable leash for a dobie. 😅
What a sweet girl! I love Dobermans
She was a sweetie!
Beautiful Rust Dobbi. Great step by step explanation. Thanks I learned a lot 👍.
Great to hear!! So glad that this was helpful for you!
Interesting to see how the dog is focused on John and not on the owner. He is the boss in this trio. This scenario shows the importance to be the real leader of the pack. You can not really handle a Doberman only by physical power - you need the right mind set and self-confidence.
Yes, she was very focused - the treats helped, too ;)
The slip lead is used incorrectly, it's way too short and that causes the dog to be under constant pressure the entire time, which defeats the very purpose of a slip leash. If the leash is always tight, the dog won't understand the difference between walking near the owner versus walking far away, because doesn't matter where the dog is, it will always be unconfortable.
The way it should be used is compeltely different, as the leash should be a little longer, soft and relaxed while walking, and if the dog starts to pull, the hadler should pair the behavior with a correction, this way the dog will understand that is way more comfortable to walk near the owner than to sprint ahead.
This is what i was thinking as what you described has been the approach that has worked so far for me and my dobie
Totally agree.. in this way the dog get use to have the leash in tension as a normal thing, so it can happen that when you give him more leash the dog is moving until get the tension again
Just off seeing the leash she was using I knew she’d need help 😂 great video
Keep it coming with the rescue vids.
Thanks! So glad you enjoy them!
That dogs cute as hell
What timing. After having two Dobermans from 8 weeks old we are possibly going to adopt a rescue. She is two years old as well. We are going to see her later this month. I am nervous since I have only trained since the puppy stage. This video was helpful.
So glad this video was helpful to you, Suzanne! Wishing you the best of success as you look into getting a rescue. You'll do great!
Can you post the link to your recommendations for the slip lead? We have a 3 year old rescue in the same situation. She just doesn't like other dogs. We'll be sending in our video soon, too!!!😂😂😂
Can you mention where you got that slip lead. I didn't see it listed on your site. TY
Hello Doberman Planet I have been a fan on my other account for years and I think I would like to adopt a Doberman but I've never had a dog before do you recommend I adopt a European Doberman puppy for my first dog I've been wanting one for years
I love how the ears look in some of these videos...do you have a video on posting ears?
No, we don't have a video on ear postings (yet), but if you send us a message on Instagram or Facebook, we can tell you how John posted Arlo's ears!
My dobie girl is 4 yrs old and I have a question she is not doing well with heeling on our walks should I just start over with her and start from the beginning again? Thank you for your time and answering my question and BTW we LOVE your channel
Also, can you advise what kind of collar I should use? I currently use a collar that has a martingale. Thank you
Thanks for this video!
Any tips for lessening prey drive in a 6yr old rescue? Or leash reactivity in adult dobies?
Both great questions! Although we don't have a video on it (yet) you can search "desensitization training" and that will help with the prey drive. Please send us a message on Instagram and tell us if your leash reactivity is to other people or other dogs and we'll be able to help more specifically!
@@DobermanPlanet ok, Thank you! Whats your Instagram name? DobermanPlanet?
Do u offer private lessons via video? Or zoom?
The slip-lead around the neck or around the upper neck - it stays in place and does not slip down? I never used one , ever. I used the "choke chain", and I used a halter-collar/gentle-leader. The halter collar was better, because easier to use it to control dog, not stressful on the dog. Slip-lead I do not have any knowledge/experience. I had seen the veterinarian people used them.
Yes, the slip-lead works well when used how it was demonstrated in the video. Give it a try if you're looking for a change!
It's just as much training the owner too.
Yes! It really is - owners need to know how to train. Just like teachers need to know their subject matter and how to relay that to their students.
My dobie is 4 and he dos the exact same shit and he dont give a shit, and he bolts to🤗 he is lesh trained as a pup and did great undtil he Got in to the teenage stat and that State is just only done now ad a 4 year Old, use a halter and thats the only Way i Can hold him 🤗still alot og debatere with him doe🤗
My doberman is 6 months old and still dont show any signs before potty or going to toilet, it just go inside house and even sitting next to me. I was off to another city for work when it was kid and now it is 6 months old. Also it wont go for potty when i take it out, the very moment i enter into my house compound it gonto the potty or toilet, how to resolve this?
"doberman is like a maserati". uggh... Don't compare an awesome dog to a garbage overpriced car :) :) :)
I would say Porsche….they are German 😂 and a finely trained
Hahaha!
Lmao😂 just like when they say Cadillac I’m all NOOOOOO PORSCHE! 😅 but we get John’s gist of what he means they’re literally the BEST of the BEST ❤❤❤❤
How young can you start that type of leash work?
Just dive right in like we show in the video!
People need to stop getting a harness as a first choice. Get the dog properly trained with an actual leash. She’s also reactive because the owner shows no signs of confidence.
Female Dobermans love dudes.
Haha she was a sweet girl!!
I wouldn't recommend a gentle leader, they do more harm than good.
Even though i don't have a Doberman yet there's some hope for me to get one. 12:11 It's just taking a lot because of the fact that I'm going thru a big case because I'm suing someone so I've been seeing Dobermans around my way and I've been seeing my dream SUV around town
So anyways God bless you brother John and just keep up with what you're doing for the kingdom of Heaven with the encouraging words that you're giving right now because I'll be honest we truly don't deserve dogs because of the fact that we don't treat them right at all 🪽✝️🔥🙌🏻
Thank you!! Hopefully everything goes smoothly with all you've mentioned and you are able to get a Doberman sometime in the near future!
@DobermanPlanet I'm hoping that I'll be able to get a Doberman sooner than later, brother John 🔥🙌🏾🪽✝️