Random photo of the day - 2017 - post yours!

[JanS]

Oh and can you catch the squirrel making an escape here? Albert was a little off...

 

[Panama]

Doing nails doesn't seem to phase this guy! ZZzzzz

 

[Kaiser2016]

Gosh that reminds me of my first trainer with Princess - she told me that her placing her foot on mine was a sign of dominance and I should not allow her to do that. Yep that trainer was quite interesting!

Yes! I was going to say that too, but did not, since it seemed more like a Dobie trait based on how common this is. I still believe there's a dominance factor with K. He does it only with me and the moments are typically when I've been too nice to him.

 

[Kaiser2016]

Doing nails doesn't seem to phase this guy! ZZzzzz
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I have seen adult female Dobermans fall asleep during nail trims, but never this!

 

[Panama]

I have seen adult female Dobermans fall asleep during nail trims, but never this!

LOL... yeah, considering he's only 4 wks old, he was such a good boy. He is so laid back.

 

[Kaiser2016]

LOL... yeah, considering he's only 4 wks old, he was such a good boy. He is so laid back.

Whatever you are doing, keep doing it! Maybe one day we can have fierce looking Dobermans that don't turn into cry babies during pedicures!

 

[MyBuddy]

Gosh that reminds me of my first trainer with Princess - she told me that her placing her foot on mine was a sign of dominance and I should not allow her to do that. Yep that trainer was quite interesting!

I've heard that too. That and the leaning. Even The Dog Whisperer will say that. But I think the Doberman breed is just 'that way'. I don't think of it as dominance. Maybe I'm wrong. But I just think its something in their nature to be close to you. Or on top of you.

 

[Gelcoater]

Kobi was being a bit of a dick (hope it's ok to say that word?!)
So Daddy had to put him in his place. The weathers been god awful today and I think he's a bit worked up and tetchy.

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I have Zynga too but no Facebook so I'm the red head lol!

I'm rocking the brass knuckles

I wonder why they do it. Is it to copy humans, is it more comfy? I've seen Kaiser do it in the stairs. (He's not allowed on furniture.) I want a little doggy sofa for him lol.

Rocky sits on the couch all the time. His legs are so long all 4 are on the floor, rear end planted on couch.
He's got the stance going on
He doesn't put up with shit from him, which is good. A little discipline doesn't hurt.

hes pouting

 

[Max Hawk]

I've heard that too. That and the leaning. Even The Dog Whisperer will say that. But I think the Doberman breed is just 'that way'. I don't think of it as dominance. Maybe I'm wrong. But I just think its something in their nature to be close to you. Or on top of you.

I agree and you are right..exactly that..it's their way of getting your attention and it's a loving thing and not a dominance thing at all..IMHO. Sometimes love hurts!!

 

[Max Hawk]

Jake and I are waiting!! ...jeopardy music playing..stayed tuned.

 

[MyBuddy]

Our granddaughter watched me ride my horses bareback and she wanted to give it a whirl! I was pretty hesitant but.....she wanted to try!

First, I tried her on Sandy, who is the least spirited of the three and has always been calm and collected. She did very well! Even when Sandy started trotting and started to go into a canter! She brought her back down to a walk and handled herself quite well! I was impressed!



Then she wanted the 'upgrade' model. lol My girl, Cheyenne. I actually rode her around for a bit first to work her out a little and then handed her over.

Again, she impressed me!



She won't be ready for Stilts for a long time though. He takes an experienced rider. One day, tho.....

 

[Max Hawk]

Our granddaughter watched me ride my horses bareback and she wanted to give it a whirl! I was pretty hesitant but.....she wanted to try!

First, I tried her on Sandy, who is the least spirited of the three and has always been calm and collected. She did very well! Even when Sandy started trotting and started to go into a canter! She brought her back down to a walk and handled herself quite well! I was impressed!

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Then she wanted the 'upgrade' model. lol My girl, Cheyenne. I actually rode her around for a bit first to work her out a little and then handed her over.

Again, she impressed me!

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She won't be ready for Stilts for a long time though. He takes an experienced rider. One day, tho.....

I always had the kids ride bareback first..no blanket etc because it slides ..that way they learned balance and if they fell off they could fall clear and not get hung up in the saddle.. that was the way I learned ..My grandfather owned and trained racehorses and he would put me up one their backs when I was very young and lead me around..I still look back on that..so joyfully and I remember that to me they really just felt like giants. I was never even a little afraid though..I was just in awe..lol

 

[JanS]

I always had the kids ride bareback first..no blanket etc because it slides ..that way they learned balance and if they fell off they could fall clear and not get hung up in the saddle.. that was the way I learned

Same here. I had been riding for quite a few years before I got a saddle so it definitely helped my balance when I was used to going at a full run bareback. And since my first one was a pony you know how fast the little buggers can spook and be 15' off to the side in a split second.

Jake and I are waiting!! ...jeopardy music playing..stayed tuned.

The reason I hit "I was wondering about that too" is because it was the closest thing I could think of. Now you have my curiosity up so I have the same look on my face as Jake. LOL

 

[Kaiser2016]

Jake and I are waiting!! ...jeopardy music playing..stayed tuned.
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Waiting for what

Apologies in advance for looking so closely...too curious at times...but did Jake 'drop a load' soon after this shot? That is how K's bum usually looks when he's about to

 

[JanS]

too curious at times...but did Jake 'drop a load' soon after this shot? That is how K's bum usually looks when he's about to

Our dogs do that too if they have to go but they'll also do it if they're barking or excited.

I grabbed this one from @hrd2gt from today. Della's litter mate, Fate and her little "brother" Epic from Serbia.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Waiting for what

Apologies in advance for looking so closely...too curious at times...but did Jake 'drop a load' soon after this shot? That is how K's bum usually looks when he's about to

Bogie's butt looks like that when he is barking as well.

 

[Max Hawk]

Waiting for what

Apologies in advance for looking so closely...too curious at times...but did Jake 'drop a load' soon after this shot? That is how K's bum usually looks when he's about to

Ahh now there is the question and you will have to wait a bit for the answer..it is the start of a mystery...Jan caught on too..hehe well done double oo's ..(.bond theme plays)

 

[Kaiser2016]

Ahh now there is the question and you will have to wait a bit for the answer..it is the start of a mystery...Jan caught on too..hehe well done double oo's ..(.bond theme plays)

Omg...I know.

 

[Max Hawk]

Omg...I know.

Then be quiet and let others figure it out! Shhh your to good at this you must be a triple OOO7 hehe If you spill it I might have to put ya on the hit list!

 

[Kaiser2016]

Then be quiet and let others figure it out! Shhh your to good at this you must be a triple OOO7 hehe If you spill it I might have to put ya on the hit list!

No one can keep secrets around me! I'll shut up now