nipping

Gypsy is now 5 months old, and she really thinks my 8-year-old is a toy. My daughter started avoiding being around her, and we have sectioned the house so that she can't roam free yet. Whenever my daughter is sitting at the breakfast counter, she tries to grab her feet or legs. She chases my...

Was wondering if anyone has the same issue or would have an explanation for a 10 month old Dobe needing a leash at all times or she misbehaves by nipping and darting, jumping, pulling at clothes, not listening, refusing to be caught etc. She’s obviously much better when she is on a leash but...

Hi there, I am a first time Dobe owner. She tends to go into snipping frenzy’s and sometimes lunges at me when I don’t give her what she wants or when I ignore her during these fits. Outside of these moments which really only at her right before bedtime she is quite good. I am a big fan of...

I am concerned that my dog does not see me as her pack leader. I am being consistent with a firm , low tone “no biting” and holding her cheeks/back of neck. But she continuously jumps on me and bites me/my clothes/arms/ankles. I try my best not to show fear and I have gotten so fed up that I...

So I recently rescued a three year old Doberman and he is so sweet! He’s still in that adjustment period but he’s exhibiting small signs of aggression towards strangers. He’s will nip if someone he doesn’t know tries to touch him. Plus he will bolt if he’s taken off leash, these two things...

I’m new to the forum (and Dobermans) so please forgive my etiquette if I make a mistake. I adopted a 1and a half year old female Doberman from the shelter last week and I’m already smitten with her and the breed. I’ve always had pit bull mixes in the past which have been fairly calm, easy dogs...

Hi All, I'm kinda new to this community but there is so much great info on here, its awesome for new dobe owners such as myself. This breed is beautiful and intelligent and with the right advice and help I hope to be an educated breed owner. With that being said, Mauser is our red dobe pup...