My Very First Year of Owning a Doberman and an Update on Cassie's Tail

james298

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Hi, I though it was about time I gave an update of Cassie on her tail and thought I would turn it into a what I've learned in a year.

Cassie's tail has really healed nicely, there's some bald patches on the stub but I think they may grow back eventually. She's having her cone on at night just to prevent another disaster but in the day she has it off and generally leaves it alone. The prozac she was given really does have a calming effect on her and she's less whiny and in your face and think it has had a positive effect on her overall. I'm not sure whether to start weaning her off or keeping her on but I suppose I should see how she goes without.

First year;

Want a dog super glued to you at all times? brilliant they don't like to be less than an inch away.

Like the sound of crying? check they love to whine

Want a super clever, easy to maintain and easy to train dog? They are brilliant as long as you know what your doing and how to train them calmly. I also recommend dog classes where the teacher owns a doberman as many rely too much on treats and it teaches them to only do what you want with a bribe. Wipe the ears and eyes every day or two and I also recommend an ear cleaner as gunk builds up quite fast.

Want a dog that will guard yet be so loving and gentle for the size and weight? The only time Cassie barks is when there dodgy looking people around late at night, I was also followed by two youths once but they never saw Cassie in the dark, damn they ran when she ran between me and them barked and growled. Only time I've seen her show her full set of super sharp pearly whites.

Fussy eaters. Some food upsets the stomach and other they simply won't eat. I've found a mix of raw meat and some biscuits seems to make her happy the most.
 
Im glad you posted an update. I remember following along when you told us about the incident (and how terrified I would be if I were in your shoes). Im glad she is still with you today. It seems like she is being managed well, thanks to you rooting for her. I hope she continues to do well for you and that all of this can be put behind you both.

Post some pictures of her! <3
 
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So glad to hear from you. I have been thinking of you and Cassie for a while now.
Things are looking promising!! Keep up the great work with her!!
 
It's really nice to hear a positive outcome! Congratulations on the first year. I'm not sure if there would be another breed of dog that teaches us so much in such a short space of time! :thumbsup:
 

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