How to Get a Doberman to See You as the Alpha
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- If you want to be seen as the pack leader in your home, this is exactly what you need to do on a daily basis. A Doberman is instinctually a fairly dominant dog, and if you aren't consistently seen as the alpha in your family (or "pack") by your Doberman, then you could see a series of behavior problems as a result. Everything from defecating or urinating in the house after being potty trained, ignoring you, aggression with you or your guests, not moving out of your way, refusing to get off furniture when asked, and more can be explained by a struggle for dominance. This video will help you develop a routine with your Doberman so you'll always be seen as the alpha in your own home.
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A brilliant way to get the message across that you MUST be the boss ! Not a bully, not aggressive, just firm, fair and consistent. Dobermans are smart enough to know if you're not going to be the boss, they can do it, and they will. Then life can get 'difficult'.
Best video that anyone considering a Doberman could ever watch ! Fantastic work again John.
Thank you so much! Well said!!
my dream is to get a doberman with my own house
@@real-vb8ou that's a great dream to have, I really hope you get there !
@@real-vb8ou That's the reason I got my first house when I was in my 20s
The most important thing to do is play to the breeds willingness to please you. The way I trained my dogs was to make it known that they couldn't do anything they wanted. Then I would keep them on schedule for eating and walking. Play time was a great way for training them as well.
Oh my gosh the start had me DYING LOLOLOL
Haha glad you liked it Derek! You don't juggle for your dogs? Lol.
For real that was so funny just came from premier btw
Ikr
I hit the like buttom as i was watching the beginning. It deserved it. 😄
A dominant dobie not ideal after u establish, the subject still comes up with them at times. Adolescence seems to affect that I have noticed. I also love a hilarious beginning of your video.
Update on Ace - I have gotten him involved in playing some of the games th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU and I can see a difference in his confidence already! My other dog played along and he became intrigued - now its a daily part of our routine - about 3 times a day we do the shell game and the muffin tin game. I am so grateful for coming upon your training techniques!
This is by far one of the MOST IMPORTANT videos done by our main man here. This is the most likely reason a Doberman gets into a shelter or is abandoned in the first place. If you do not have a personality that can handle a Doberman, do not get one. If you do get one and do not have the personality, learn how to get a backbone. This is not easy but for the sake of the dog and your sanity. He or she will challenge your Alpha status almost daily and you need to consistently show them who is boss, not via angry tantrums, and be willing to face their strong will daily. Even if you do not know all the techniques taught in this video, the right personality will help you find the way. These are the personality traits needed by the dog owner: Self confidence, mid to high self esteem, moderately resolved extended family issues (if you have not resolved family dysfunction, harmful for most dogs) . This is not a breed to get just to help you feel better about yourself unless you already have achieved the adequate personality traits. I normally am not this blunt, but I have seen too many suffering and abandoned Doberman's, or other dogs for that matter, when their only "sin" was what they were bred to do.
Well said BC! Thanks for this comment... I don't mind people being blunt. Sometimes it needs to be said. I'm going to pin your comment simply because a lot of what you said is very important for someone new to the breed to know. I'll also add that for me, a Doberman has a way of making me a better person as well, by demanding the leader comes out of me. Which is a great thing too. In that way, I feel like my dog helps me to grow as much as I help him to grow. Also, I do want to say that mostly this struggle is when the dog is under one year of age. That's when they start really going for that leadership position. But you certainly do need to stay consistent even past that age too of course. I just want others to know that every year of the dog's life won't be as tough as that first year. Things do get a lot smoother!
Sorry but I was just wondering what part of the world you're from ? We were on a waiting list for a dob for more then a year. I checked dog rescue centre's and they said they have only had 1 in 12 years. I am from Perth Australia and here we only have 3 doberman breeder. I now have my second doberman and he is American but my first one was a European and I have found that my American doberman is much more stubborn then my European doberman ever was.
Totally, if you make it so you’re the leader they will be much happier and relaxed. Kennel train and have them sleep there in their first year, not on your bed or couch. Once you have secured them in their position everything is easier.
On another note, vitamin C helps with their growing pains.
Nice.
Agree 100%
Doberman is not easy, especially the male and even more, if it is a European breed.
To avoid problems with your first Doberman is to choose a female. They are much more Docile. And (my experience) smarter... 🤷♂️
Sorry was I late for ELA? (the paragraphs on here lol)
A "trick" I use is to nearly whisper commands. The way I figure, I cropped her ears for a reason...why not make her use them? Plus, I found that by being consistently quiet, her focus on me remains high no matter the environment.
That's actually a really REALLY great tip. I've done that in the past but it's been awhile. It demands focus and if you get your dog used to it, you're basically getting them used to hyper-focusing on you. Thanks for the reminder Mike!
you cropped her ears because you are absolutely insane.
Also sign language works too
@Olebaskus to crop a dogs ears means to cut them down to make them shorter/pointier. I've heard of Pit Bull owners cropping their pit bulls ears to make them less of a target/weakpoint in dogfights, or to make them look meaner. I'm sure OP has good intentions getting their Dobermans ears clipped though.
@Olebaskus ah, I see, sorry for misunderstanding. As for "eat the coleslaw", i am also confused but maybe its just one of those wacky comeback-things that people say nowadays. Like "i hope both sides of your pillow are warm", stuff like that. I dont get it either but its not derogatory or anything.
I have marked every corner of the house, so now he knows ^^
Your dog is so cute!!
What do you mean marked?
Setzt du dann in eure Wohnung so große Haufen wie Jeff draußen? ;) ...
Als ob. 😂😂
Hahaha
Very important, because if you don't show them who's boss it can be a disaster. Love the video.
So glad you enjoyed it Alpha! Come to think of it, I guess I would assume that you of all people would enjoy this topic! That's why I put your name in the title! Haha.
@@DobermanPlanet Thanks
In addition to everything John covered in this video, I'm also a strong proponent of taking Pup-ternity leave when you first bring a Dobie puppy home. I feel like those first 10 days spent bonding with the animal and setting boundaries early pays huge dividends later on.
That’s a great idea for all breeds. Thank you
Good point.
Our second puppy started acting out. We've gotten a better handle on this behavior. 😅
100%. I have a presa and your comment is spot on for really ANY breed! Great advice!
John: Sir ARlingTon..
Alro: Hmm..here comes the peasant that I see each morning 😂😂
Haha more true than you know!
Great reminders! A trainer once gave me analogy that each interaction is like a battle. May slip up once or twice but if you lose enough battles you start losing the war on respect.
That's a good analogy!
Your videos are saving me. Thank you so much. I just got a 9 month old dobie girl and I'm trying to make my husband not regret it!
Ooh we've been there! Our doberman mix boy is 19 months now. Keep going, it starts to ease off any time now. It's a tough job but they are so worth it 😁
At 9 months,, your almost there,, be stern but affectionate,, I’ve never babied my Spike,, he’s well mannered,, smartest dog ever,, it’s weird how intelligent he is ,, I’ve never laughed so much,, really,,, Semper Fi
@@cooldaddy232 you do notice that you are almost a year late so the dog is wayyy past 9 months and the owner probably already found a way to do it
Your real dog was probably wondering 'What the hell is going on?' when you filmed this. LOL!
The dog actually said that.
That juggling was on point though
Sam! THANK YOU! I needed at least one comment on my juggling. Lol. It was you! Thank you!
I had an alpha dog once. She was an old English sheepdog and looked like a big Teddy bear. If I didn't take charge she became dangerous around strangers so I really struggled with her. She was also a very big dog. A Police dog handler very kindly helped me to take control. It probably saved her life. She was the most loyal dog and would have died protecting me.
Hi Arlo!!
Doberman’s dominate not only with the athletic abilities, but with their intelligence. They are quick to learn their humans and utilize that knowledge as a home field advantage!
Great segment John, Happy Thanksgiving 🤠
Thank you so much for the comment, happy Thanksgiving to you too! Yeah I totally agree, sometimes that intelligence is every bit as hard to contend with as their stubbornness! Haha. So glad you enjoyed it!
It doesn't help that so many people are dumber than the dog.
Ive been watching all your videos for around 2 months now and I'm finally applying for a doberman from a doberman specific rescue. I cannot stress how helpful you have been doing videos like this with being aware of how dominant the doberman breed can be! from me and all your subs, please never stop doing what you do as you're doing so much for first time doberman owners:)
Ive had my doberman Louie for a month now. Your channel was definitely a deciding factor in why I chose the breed and definitely the main #1 reason it has been going so well. Your channel is great! Thanks for all the content it has been extremely helpful and fun to watch. Arlos looking great!
That intro was hilarious 😂
Hi John, just a big thank you for shading your knowledge on Dobermann’s! Absolutely priceless information for a happy home and happy dog, myself and my family are planning on getting our first Dobermann in the next two years and are just studying all the information to properly care for our dog and your channel is on a non stop repeat in our household all day! Thanks buddy and keep up the great content
Great video. Loved, loved, loved the intro. I've been a Dobie owner for 15 yrs. Now and my husband has been a Dobie dad 40 plus years. I SO ENJOY being able to Learn New things from you. What I enjoy MOST is I now have My Hubby( that KNOWS EVERYTHING) 😁 watching your videos and Learning NEW things as well. Keep up the Great work and enlightening people on this Most Amazing breed. Give Sir Arlo a treat for me.
Every single thing you have listed is correct. I had a rescue Doberman and I did everything you have said to get him to learn how I needed him to behave. When we first got him he fear bit, food guarded, got on furniture and pulled terribly on the lead. By the time he passed away he was a relaxed and well mannered contented dog. You do tell the truth. Thank you so much. May you please take care and stay safe.
Same principles apply when raising children!
100%
Sadly you aren't allowed to put children in crates!
Hector's Kmetija theres “cribs”
@@aaronm8143 Are cribs not for babies, surely a 2 - 17 year old would just jump out?
Hector's Kmetija I’m sure you could just put bars around their beds lol
Doberman in the beginning is like
" WTF,why are you acting weird 🤔"
I've been a Doberman owner for awhile. And you have some very good points. Thanks for you're channel
This is the single most helpful resource I’ve found for issues with my adopted Yorkie. All of these things I’ve allowed and I would like to have a Doberman in the future so need to learn how to establish and maintain leadership.
Thank you for this video!
John have you ever thought about doberman planet merch? I would love a sweater with ur logo
Thanks for the idea Chris! Kinda cool you'd be up for sporting one! :-D
@@DobermanPlanet it would be awesome to show that we are part of a doberman community. And to represent the man who taught us best 😁
Great idea
I don't have a Doberman but I'd definitely get some merch.
I’m getting a Doberman soon. They are amazing dogs. So underrated, so miss understood. They are great companions for single men. Just give them the attention time and patience to deal with them. Eventually they’ll get that the Alpha position is yours and yours alone. Patience is key
I'm trying to learn what dog to get. The Doberman seems good since they seem to not shed too much, I'm a bit allergic and I would not want dog hair everywhere. Did you get a dog already? Do you have a ballpark of how much they cost to have monthly?
As a GSD owner I think your channel is the most enjoyable and educational one for me, many thanks!
THE INTRO IS A WHOLE MOVIE! 🍿 😩🤣 At this point get that Doberman a movie deal! 🍿💕💯 EXCELLENT editing!
Love the video. Dobies are so intelligent they are always ready to take on the leadership role. Great tips.
I love all your Doberman videos! This one about establishing Alpha made me think about why I've never had any challenges from the Dobie pups and older Dobie rescues I've had. Seven Dobies over the years, each of which I thought quite easy. Maybe it's ingrained? But then, for over 40 years of breeding and training horses, where establishing Alpha means surviving, I realized that perhaps this is what each of my Dobies sensed in me. I have loved, trained and honored the unique quirks of each horse, foal or Dobie, but I have always had pretty strict boundaries of what's a minor no-no and what's a major come-to-Jehu crime. Training is a moment by moment transaction, in every daily routine, with horses as well as crafty smart AWESOME dogs like Dobies. It ends up seeming pretty easy to me, especially when you spend so much daily time with either your canine or equine partner. My current Dobie was a badly abused rescue who's been with us for 5 years. Never a dominance or indoor/outdoor problem. None of my Dobies ever challenged me about anything. Our current guy is a lovely affectionate wonder who's earned his AKC CGC obedience cert too.(As have my prior Dobie rescues). I believe Dobies thrive when they have a firm daily guideline so they know exactly how to serve and please and be a partner. They LOVE to please. I won't hesitate to rescue another "problem" Dobie because they can turn out to be incredible wonder-dogs , given a reliable framework to live by. Consistency, fairness and kindness is what gets you partnered up with your Dobie... or horse.
Great video, John! Hopefully these tips will counter some of the actions we’ve seen in our Dobe. What I took away from this the most is consistency is key, no matter how redundant it may seem. This breed truly has a mind of their own and will take advantage if not handled properly
Another fantastic episode!
This is excellent how you show preventative tips. It really keeps things positive.
Beautifully and authentically presented .. getting and maintaining the Alpha position of your pack is critical. The dog will be more confident also. I've had 3 of these gorgeous dogs and everything you taught here resonated with me. Thank you very much~!
Wow!!!!!! It's incredible how well trained your Doberman is. Saw your video on leash training and am hoping to find some on general obedience training. Thanks for the great videos, I really enjoy them
Woooow i recently got a Doberman and I’ve been watching you’re videos and they’ve been so much help thank you!!!! Also your Doberman got so big!
Thanks so much for your videos! We just got our first Doberman puppy and your videos have armed us with so much knowledge to feel super confident going into this!
Amazing video Mr. John!
Your intro had me cracking up. I agree with you. I told my sister to never lose her Alpha status with her Staffies. I lost Alpha status with my Doberman. There were at least 3 things on your list that happened with my dog. I know better so I will do better should I get another Dobie. I really appreciate the effort you put into your videos.
I am definitely in a dominance struggle. Thank you so much for making these videos, they help so much. I never knew this. I’m going to try my best to train him better and use your tricks. Keep up the good work :)
Has it worked out for you?
This video is by far the best one you have produced. Helpful for all kinds of dogs, including Doberman, and other men too, at times. A great generic leadership lesson.
Just to add my experience: A strong dog needs a strong master. If you are weak, or lacks confidence, don't go for any strong dog breed like German shepherd or Doberman.
Love watching you and your Doberman in your videos. Great job!
Appreciate all your vids. We started watching them to educate ourselves better on the breed and bf went from a nope, no dobbie, to okay, we can get one 🥰 we are still educating ourselves for now before getting one as we want to be perfect parents. We are aware that we will make mistakes but want to make sure we are as prepped as possible first.
Absolutely wonderful video. And it is such a pleasure seeing your dog so nicely brought up and heeding the commands. Thank you!
I have put my hand my dobes bowl since day one thanks to your advice. She has been amazing about it. Never has been aggressive and immediately sits when my hand goes in the bowl. She’s 18 weeks now and doing great thanks to information I’ve gotten from your videos. Thank you!
What about now? Does she sees you as alpha now?
My ladies name is Princess Athena. She is such a diva. I’m lucky because she’s very independent for being a Doberman.
You have to be one of the best dog trainers I've ever seen. You get right to the point without all the hyperbole. Thanks a whole bunch. I don't have a Doberman I have an irritating Shiba inu. LoL this is my second one. The first one I did not make the mistakes with that I made with this one. Although I got this from a terrible breeder and there's a little bit of psycho in her. A little Helter skelter. A smile a grin and a growl.
There's a man in South Florida that trains expensive and I do mean expensive guard dogs for doctors and wealthy. He comes and picks up the dogs every two months and returns them back trained. Definitely a militant type attitude. But the dogs do exactly what they're supposed to do. He realizes that the domestic training removes the alpha and gives it back to the dog. Which runs side by side with your training it looks like. Thanks for a great program I'm learning a lot about my own dog but watching you train a dog that would be typically alpha and a Doberman. Keep up the great work I'll keep watching your videos.
These videos are so useful! Thank you so much!
You're doing a great job with these videos. Keep up the good work and advice.
Thanks for the tips
Great video!
Just found your page and can't wait to implement with my GSD. Thanks for the great tips.
I‘m getting my Doberman soon and your Channel makes me even more hyped about it than I already am :D we had one before but couldn’t keep him...
I grew up with these dogs and this was a lot of the stuff we did and the way you explain it actually helps clear up some things great video good info.
I've watched so many of your videos today, thank you for sharing so much information
This is a an important topic I’m glad you covered. Your routine with Arlo is strongest thing you have going . Great video. Taking more notes for when the time comes to get my companion. Your videos are sensational John. You and Arlo are great. . Take care & be safe,
& btw..........
I’m getting close to visiting breeders in the Northern California to get my Euro Male Dobermann. Have done quite quite a bit of research already but If you know of any solid Breeders with great reputations I would welcome your feedback and appreciate it. Thanks John!
Once again extensive explanation I love it this is what more people need . I dub thee the Doberman whisperer
Great cold opening, I was thoroughly entertained.
Thanks, John bro for the amazing video. It's very much useful for new Doberman owners like me. I really liked the video. My Doberman Darwin having issues but I'm reinforcing him, So now he accepts me as his alpha. Some of the instructions by you were so useful for me. Darwin loves to go for a walk so I have leash trained him, he is so good at leash walking. Once again thanks for the amazing video.
I loved the intro, it made me lough a lot...! Just want to thank you for the AWESOME videos that you provide.
I love the creativity and effort u put into your videos I can really tell u care for the Doberman breed
🙏😍 just adopted a Doberman😍That’s why I’m here.
Dominance , training , tricks and exercises is the key to a happy dogo and a lot of cuddles
Oh my lord! Thank you for this video. I do enjoy your other videos too. They are funny and informative. I do have a Doberman that just turned a year old. He does jump on me, ignores me and always reaching for things he shouldn’t then runs away with them. The only times he listens is when he knows I have a treat in my hands . And he knows when he has done something wrong. Is like he enjoys messing around with me. I definitely have an alfa struggle with him. All the time he grabs something he is not supposed to, he will not drop it even when I show him a treat. He has growled at me a couple of times in the year he has been with me and nipped as well. No hard bitten just warning nips. I can not keep a bed for him. Destroys them all. Even a ballistic bed was no match for him. So I watch your videos to get some directions. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
So glad this was helpful! Jump on those things now otherwise the longer you let them go the harder they will be to correct. Just stick with it and things will fall in place!
This is really helpful! My family is getting a Doberman soon so this is helping me know what to do. My dad has had two Doberman’s before but I only met one of them when they were an adult so I’ve never raised a puppy but I am very excited
When he hd the sign pointing at the dominance issues even though he's talking about Dobermans my Rottie falls right in the same category
We've got a doberman rottie mix, so we know exactly what you're talking about! 😁
John, Great tips and great intro! Keep the entertainment up for us and Arlo.
Thanks so much Nate! Very much appreciate the support!
I am impressed with your presentations. These things have helped me. Thank you
The beginning was Hilarious!!! We just got a Doberman Puppy. Super excited to work with him. He’s been a blast so far!
These are great dog training tips all around, for any breed.😊
Good tips👍🏻🙂
Thank you so much for this video! I just brought home a shelter puppy who I was told was a “basset hound/Labrador” only a week in I’ve figured out he’s pretty much a Doberman, and way more than I was expecting! I’ve been making pretty much every mistake you cited. 😭
The intro to this video literally had me laughing out loud! Awesome video!
Amazingly entertaining, nice, professional videos!
This is such great info! Thanks John and this can apply to all dog!
You bet!
Great content!! Again & again!!
Thank you so much!!! Really glad you are enjoying it!
Great tips
This video is great 🙂 have kept most all of these callouts in mind from day 1 that I brought mine home! 5months - consistency is definitely key, especially when you’re too tired lol
Amazing tips. I do these instinctively. Good to hear it being reinforced from and expert.
All your video are awesome thank you for sharing what you know. Congrats on your new baby.
Love the honesty in his videos. Blunt is very good. We need to be honest about ourselves and get a dog that will suit our personality and lifestyle. That is the recipe for successful owner dog relationship.
The intro had me dead on the floor 😂😂
Great tips! Thank you :)
I like your videos so much. If I ever get a dog, I ll watch all of them beforehand, so useful and instructive.
Great great video.... loved your humour at the beggining. But boy .... you raise and mention some excellent points.
love your videos
I’m getting a 10 week old Doby pup on Friday.......your videos have been very helpful. Looking forward to the new addition to our family!
im getting my boy in a couple hours! cant sleep but ive been soaking up as much info for at least a year. best of luck!
This is your best video!! thanks.
Man Rafael that really means so much to me. Thank you so much. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your support!
Great tips to use for every dog! I can see utilizing alot of these steps for our Sheppard. A big thanks for the advice 😁 👍
The beginning is so funny lol! Love this video
Fantastic, thank you
Thank you 😊 💓 ☺ 💗 💛 for teaching me Doberman stuff
Love the intro!!
Great advice, we had a Doberman in the early seventies which was unusual here in the UK. I can sadly say we were very naive and you guessed it the dog ruled the house.
Friends and family stopped visiting as she would suddenly turn without warning, never badly injured but would bite.
Only one in control was mum as she fed here.
Don't get me wrong she was well loved but a complete nightmare !
Heed these lessons !
Hey John thanks for your videos absolutely love your channel......
The intro skit was toooooooo cuuuuuuuuuute lol I loved it! I couldn't stop giggling!
It's good that you explain well and clearly, I've learned a lot to be a confident alpha😀😉👍
What a fantastic and useful video!!
So glad it was helpful for you! Thanks so much for the comment Victoria, don't be a stranger in the comments section!
Great video xx