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I have to say I agree with @JanS that there are SO many people trying to "be some body" as an "influencer" making controversial statements for clicks, views, likes on social media that in can be VERY hard for someone new to dog ownership, and in particular to a breed like a doberman, that it can...

At least they are ONLY $3000!!!

I'll add a small amount of toppers occasionally for interest to an otherwise very good kibble Bonnie has thrived on since puppy, as recommended by K9 trainers and borders. Wingtips, neck bone, popes nose from a roast chicken, a sardine, tuna bits, other meat scraps, maybe a tablespoon in the...

Thanks @Ladydi I'm gonna give it a read, too. https://www.dogwise.com/behavior-adjustment-training-2-0-new-practical-techniques-for-fear-frustration-and-aggression-in-dogs/

The things we do for our kids. Bonnie sometimes finds bark to chew, sticks, or eats grass even though she knows better. Once in awhile she will stop, hunched over or scuttle up and look at me ears down so pathetic I almost laff. Yes, of course I'll pull that (gently) out...zoomies! Ewww!!! 🤣

Dont worry. You seem to be doing the right things, from my limited exoerience and what I read. You are setting limits going back to no bite he did not get from mom or rowdy litter mates. That is including no back talk. Ignore it, reward when he is quiet. Go read some of @Ladydi posts on puppy...

These two were perched overlooking a weedfield recently mowed, full of gopher holes. I let Bonnie off leash to investigate and keep their attention so I could get a bit closer. Got lucky and caught onr as it launched. There is a wide variation in colors in this species, the cropped screenshots...

I had a border cross once- very smart and a different way of communicating than a dobe, a shorter glance checking in as if looking for direction, then on his way, to do the job. Bonnie's very direct and persistent gazs is like that one picture. Almost like "c'mon, hurry it up" giving me the...

Favorite ice breaker at dog park or beach, elsewhere to chat..."what mix is she? Looks like 100% "what-a-good dog" for sure!" @Ravenbird think you are right... Especially if she is sorta shy, sweet, like the race-track greyhound rescues we see around here. The super fast zoomies are a hint...❤️

African something something? 🧐

He has been judging for years, has done bite sports under a mentor, and they have won at both show and working side repeatedly, if you go back aways on UDC shows. Also has traveled to bring in EU and SA, seems to know a lot about whats going on in German and other EU breeding world. Kansadibes...

Handsome dog!

My bad, I swapped term- in my mind excess inventory but read referred in some places as "performance pets". Yes, I'd not want to commit to showing/trialing except as to my own needs and schedule, for functional needs. Also not interested in breeding but prefer for dog health reasons NOT to...

She is a great dobe girl!

Thanks @Ravenbird I'll go ahead and sign up at UDC to get the magazine and heads up on future events. Next dog to be determined, no rush, after settled in new place also to be determined. Leaning toward towards a male cropped dobe, open to a "performance pet"- what some call breeder excess...

Obtw: talking with others retiring to FL from up north. Occasionally some move from FL to NC to escape the FL weather. They are called "Halfbacks" for moving half way back. Others perform the "Reverse Snowbird" buying a mountain cabin...to escape the sweaty summer or bug out to in 'Caine...

The Temperament Test in UDC is a requirement to get CC. Thats going to be done by Leslie Carpenter: https://www.oldnorthstateworkingdobermans.com/events/2026-conformation-shows @FrauDoberman So thats a higher than AKC Ch, which doesnt require the WAE to "finish" correct? If you do pas WAE then...

Bump as a reminder this is a great way to see what goes on in person on the working side, esp if you couldnt make it to NY for UDC Nationals. https://www.oldnorthstateworkingdobermans.com/events/2026-conformation-shows I'd especially like to see Doug Matson giving tips at Breed Survey...

The WAE and Breed Survey photos and video clips from Nationals would be very interesting too. https://www.udcnational2026.com/wae Nope, nada. (Checking notes...that earlier regional show with Doug Matson of Kansadobe doing Breed Survey- that would be interesting if any clips could be found too)...