2yr old male doberman high anxiety

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You're retreating. Red flag.

I agree with the others, never share the bed or couch until they earn it. And even when they have earned it, you have to let them know it's a privilege YOU have given and that you can also take it away. My male Doberman is almost 8 and he only recently got couch privileges - he has his own couch for which we trained him to jump up, but he regularly tries to get on other couches without permission or invitation and we correct him every time. They do test us.

That's coddling. Dogs don't receive reassurance the same way that humans do. Ignore the sounds like they don't matter and the dog follows suit, assuming he sees you as his leader first.

Total red flag. Don't allow this.

I agree! He is eye level with me and dont really "allow" it but tbh, am a bit intimidated that his teeth are in my face. When we got him at the shelter, we were told we were getting a lab/retriever & didnt have any idea what my 73 yr old husband & I were getting into. What an eye opener when we got the DNA & our 1st trip to the vet she said, "What a cute little Dobe!" Thank you all for your advice & support!