Prince passed away

[Cranekc35]

It's been a while since I last posted on here. My boy Prince made 5 years old 3/23 this year. He passed away Monday morning - 4/20/26.
We were playing fetch with the frisbee and I went in to grab something inside after our session and I walked out and he collapsed and died. I'm devastated and completely lost without him! He was my best friend.

It was tough training him during his Dobershark/Doberteen years, which we all know, but with my consistent training, I ended up the "The Best Dog Ever". Everyone loved Prince. He played well with children, other dogs and he learned every trick in the book that I could teach. They are so smart and willing to learn.

I just wanted to tell new Dobie First time owners....stay consistent with your training with your pups and make it fun. Once they mature, they are the best companion you will ever have. It's all worth it. He was my shadow and I will miss him dearly. It's so quiet in the house now and I'm having a hard time with it.

Prince had a very fun-filled and adventurous life. I am so glad that I was able to provide that for him for the short time he was here with me.

Hug your Dobies tight and give them all the love they ask for every day with their noses and cute ways.

 

[JanS]

Oh no, I'm so very sorry!

It's so disheartening and I've seen it happen more than once with seemingly healthy Dobermans who just collapse and pass; normally due to an underlying heart issue.

Run free handsome Prince...

 

[GennyB]

So sorry.........

 

[LifeofRubie]

Run free, sweet Prince all too familiar with the hole in your life these dogs leave

 

[Sunje]

I'm so sorry for your loss of Prince. They never stay long enough, and 5 years is way too little time.

 

[Ddski5]

So sorry…I remember Prince. He was a challenge for you back in his younger years but you doubled down and put a shitload of time into him. You taught him rock hard obedience but also a shitload of cool tricks. I was always impressed by your posts and Prince’s accomplishments.

My boy Ragnar passed a while back and it absolutely wrecked me for months. I just became numb and void for a while. Best thing for me was to put my time and attention in my female Doberman Freyja. It worked some…the pain will always be there, it just seems to diminish with time tbh.

There will be no other like Prince as there will be no other like Ragnar. My advice to you is to not waste all the knowledge, hardships, frustrations, solutions, experiences on nothing…get another and bless him with all that Prince taught you because my Ragnar taught me a shitload of great do’s and horrible dont’s…

It would be a damn shame if you just stopped, you really became a really good self trainer.

Good luck and keep in touch if you can.

Prairieville, Louisiana

 

[Doc]

So sorry

 

[Ravenbird]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I remember you coming here asking about dealing either your tough puppy and your success with sticking to training. And as promised, you got the best dog ever. Hugs to you in this hard time.

 

[Oh Little Oji]

I wish you comfort in this time. Time heals all.

This sounds familiar. My first Dobe collapsed while playing fetch. On that first occasion, he got back up after about a second or so. He subsequently got a clean bill of health at the vet. ?? Then it was I guess a few years later that he again collapsed during fetch and again bounced back up in a second. I was very blessed to have all that extra time with my heart-Dobe – my once in a lifetime dog.

Incredibly tough creatures, dogs are. That is a point I want to deliver to you. They are tough physically. They are tough mentally. It's us humans who get all weak in thinking and feeling about things. But your thoughts and feelings are completely valid and understood. Peace and healing to you, friend.

 

[Cranekc35]

So sorry…I remember Prince. He was a challenge for you back in his younger years but you doubled down and put a shitload of time into him. You taught him rock hard obedience but also a shitload of cool tricks. I was always impressed by your posts and Prince’s accomplishments.

My boy Ragnar passed a while back and it absolutely wrecked me for months. I just became numb and void for a while. Best thing for me was to put my time and attention in my female Doberman Freyja. It worked some…the pain will always be there, it just seems to diminish with time tbh.

There will be no other like Prince as there will be no other like Ragnar. My advice to you is to not waste all the knowledge, hardships, frustrations, solutions, experiences on nothing…get another and bless him with all that Prince taught you because my Ragnar taught me a shitload of great do’s and horrible dont’s…

It would be a damn shame if you just stopped, you really became a really good self trainer.

Good luck and keep in touch if you can.

Prairieville, Louisiana

Ddski5,

Thank you for your kind words.

Yes, he was kicking my butt in the early years! You were the one who helped me keep going with your one statement to me - "If you can weather the storm, you will have the best dog ever". It stuck with me and I became completely committed. I will be forever grateful for that and so will Prince.

He went to Hounds Town daycare once a week and loved it. All of the people there fell in love with him and was so impressed on my training and how well behaved he was. I'm not ready to get another right now, but I did ask them (when I am ready) if they would consider me help train some of their foster dogs there to assist getting them into a forever home. I loved training so much, I don't want to stop.

Ironically enough, we hired someone to take care of our pool recently and he met Prince and mentioned that he had a friend that has a puppy Doberman and was having issues. This person will be here today, and I am going to ask if he wouldn't mind asking his friend if I could assist with his pup? Not for money, just to help them and with my healing process. So, I hope this friend is willing. I see so many Dobermans being dumped or ending up at the shelters at the adolescent stage, and I if I can save one from this happening, my heart will be full.

 

[Cranekc35]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I remember you coming here asking about dealing either your tough puppy and your success with sticking to training. And as promised, you got the best dog ever. Hugs to you in this hard time.

Thank you

 

[Cranekc35]

I wish you comfort in this time. Time heals all.

This sounds familiar. My first Dobe collapsed while playing fetch. On that first occasion, he got back up after about a second or so. He subsequently got a clean bill of health at the vet. ?? Then it was I guess a few years later that he again collapsed during fetch and again bounced back up in a second. I was very blessed to have all that extra time with my heart-Dobe – my once in a lifetime dog.

Incredibly tough creatures, dogs are. That is a point I want to deliver to you. They are tough physically. They are tough mentally. It's us humans who get all weak in thinking and feeling about things. But your thoughts and feelings are completely valid and understood. Peace and healing to you, friend.

Thank you

I'm so sorry for your loss of Prince. They never stay long enough, and 5 years is way too little time.

Thank you

 

[Cranekc35]

I wish you comfort in this time. Time heals all.

This sounds familiar. My first Dobe collapsed while playing fetch. On that first occasion, he got back up after about a second or so. He subsequently got a clean bill of health at the vet. ?? Then it was I guess a few years later that he again collapsed during fetch and again bounced back up in a second. I was very blessed to have all that extra time with my heart-Dobe – my once in a lifetime dog.

Incredibly tough creatures, dogs are. That is a point I want to deliver to you. They are tough physically. They are tough mentally. It's us humans who get all weak in thinking and feeling about things. But your thoughts and feelings are completely valid and understood. Peace and healing to you, friend.

thank you

So sorry…I remember Prince. He was a challenge for you back in his younger years but you doubled down and put a shitload of time into him. You taught him rock hard obedience but also a shitload of cool tricks. I was always impressed by your posts and Prince’s accomplishments.

My boy Ragnar passed a while back and it absolutely wrecked me for months. I just became numb and void for a while. Best thing for me was to put my time and attention in my female Doberman Freyja. It worked some…the pain will always be there, it just seems to diminish with time tbh.

There will be no other like Prince as there will be no other like Ragnar. My advice to you is to not waste all the knowledge, hardships, frustrations, solutions, experiences on nothing…get another and bless him with all that Prince taught you because my Ragnar taught me a shitload of great do’s and horrible dont’s…

It would be a damn shame if you just stopped, you really became a really good self trainer.

Good luck and keep in touch if you can.

Prairieville, Louisiana

He had his own IG Profile if any of you would like to see our progress together. I'm so glad I did that, so I have all of the memories to hold on to. His profile is (kingprincethedobie)

 

[Cranekc35]

I wish you comfort in this time. Time heals all.

This sounds familiar. My first Dobe collapsed while playing fetch. On that first occasion, he got back up after about a second or so. He subsequently got a clean bill of health at the vet. ?? Then it was I guess a few years later that he again collapsed during fetch and again bounced back up in a second. I was very blessed to have all that extra time with my heart-Dobe – my once in a lifetime dog.

Incredibly tough creatures, dogs are. That is a point I want to deliver to you. They are tough physically. They are tough mentally. It's us humans who get all weak in thinking and feeling about things. But your thoughts and feelings are completely valid and understood. Peace and healing to you, friend.

thank you

 

[Wrangler]

Sorry for your lose, it's never easy.

 

[DD4MSpock]

So very sorry for your loss... Let us know how we can help you.

 

[BG1]

It seems the best way to honor his memory and continue to pay it foward is to trust your gut...and put your good heart and hard earned success in training to good use, when ready.

I kind of like the traditional advice about "best way to heal is get another dog" but of course the question is individual, on how or when, of course. My dad was a total softie on dogs, gruffly swore at one point "never again" in grief, but then one showed up, as the universe was talking as they say...

I like the idea of staying busy fostering until the time comes you are ready for another. See @Ladydi posts on another way, that I think is beautiful...

if you are at the point of not ready to commit to another big dog and the extra work/crazy of dobershark/doberteens...
IFKYK...

So many good dogs in shelters just need a good home, and a little extra intervention on the younger knuckleheads to give them and next owner a chanceup to keep them, vs returned again to a cage or worse.
You do have a lot to offer its clear...

And to all who do that work, or have.
Its a blessing.

 

[Cranekc35]

Sorry for your lose, it's never easy.

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thank you

 

[Cranekc35]

So very sorry for your loss... Let us know how we can help you.

thank you

 

[Cranekc35]

It seems the best way to honor his memory and continue to pay it foward is to trust your gut...and put your good heart and hard earned success in training to good use, when ready.

I kind of like the traditional advice about "best way to heal is get another dog" but of course the question is individual, on how or when, of course. My dad was a total softie on dogs, gruffly swore at one point "never again" in grief, but then one showed up, as the universe was talking as they say...

I like the idea of staying busy fostering until the time comes you are ready for another. See @Ladydi posts on another way, that I think is beautiful...

if you are at the point of not ready to commit to another big dog and the extra work/crazy of dobershark/doberteens...
IFKYK...

So many good dogs in shelters just need a good home, and a little extra intervention on the younger knuckleheads to give them and next owner a chanceup to keep them, vs returned again to a cage or worse.
You do have a lot to offer its clear...

And to all who do that work, or have.
Its a blessing.

thank you so much