jazzies mum
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Revel went to the chiropractor last week to get an adjustment. We've been noticing him hunching his topline for the past week or so where it wasn't ever like that at his 8-9 week stacks to indicate it being due to conformation. It didn't go away and was getting worse, so to the chiro he went!
He was really tight along his mid back (where he was roaching) and one of his hips was sticky. She said he wasn't able to individually move any of those vertebrae and she got them loose and moving again. The chiro said more than likely he will fall back to it due to muscle memory so we will go back in 5 weeks following growth patterns to get him adjusted again.
More than likely Ripley paw slap was a bit too hard for him. Our breeder and Revels dad's breeder actually recommended that they not play until he is much bigger as accidents can so easily happen due to the size difference and the breed's style of play. If they do play at all it has to be supervised and she has to lay down. You wouldn't believe how difficult it is to keep these guys from chasing each other in the house
Thank goodness it is good for them to learn to be separated anyways so I've been making extra emphasis to shut Revel in a room with me alone or kennel him in the kitchen amongst all the activity.
She adjusts a bunch of other show and performance dobermans too and she's literally 15 min down the road which is amazing for us because we sort of live in the middle of nowhere lol. My town doesn't even have a gas station
So looking forward to continuing to use her services! I will probably take Ripley to her too to keep her in top shape.
Revel also got to experience horses for the first time and he wasn't too sure about these giant dogs. His puppy hackles went up lol.
He was really tight along his mid back (where he was roaching) and one of his hips was sticky. She said he wasn't able to individually move any of those vertebrae and she got them loose and moving again. The chiro said more than likely he will fall back to it due to muscle memory so we will go back in 5 weeks following growth patterns to get him adjusted again.
More than likely Ripley paw slap was a bit too hard for him. Our breeder and Revels dad's breeder actually recommended that they not play until he is much bigger as accidents can so easily happen due to the size difference and the breed's style of play. If they do play at all it has to be supervised and she has to lay down. You wouldn't believe how difficult it is to keep these guys from chasing each other in the house
Thank goodness it is good for them to learn to be separated anyways so I've been making extra emphasis to shut Revel in a room with me alone or kennel him in the kitchen amongst all the activity. She adjusts a bunch of other show and performance dobermans too and she's literally 15 min down the road which is amazing for us because we sort of live in the middle of nowhere lol. My town doesn't even have a gas station
So looking forward to continuing to use her services! I will probably take Ripley to her too to keep her in top shape.
Revel also got to experience horses for the first time and he wasn't too sure about these giant dogs. His puppy hackles went up lol.
I think those paw slaps can be really hard on the recipient! Especially if it's a wee one. Glad you noticed and have someone close by and trustworthy to work with!
I don't think you will regret planning more separation for those two. I can't tell you how much I love that Asha and Reckless are under the same roof but 90% of the time are totally aloof to each other. I love all the sweet cuddle pictures I see, but it never worked like that with these two and I initially was sad about it. Now I wouldn't have it any other way. The other thing I can't identify with is having two dogs. My last dog was mature when I moved in with my ex and his standard poodle, so there was my dog and his dog. They got along, but they never cuddled either. Then I got Asha and my housemate already had Reckless and again, my dog & her dog. Never had to share training or time between two dogs of my own. I've definitely not got the energy for it!!! My hat is off to you and everyone else here who manages two tornadoes at once!
Hahaha - those little hackles!
I don't think you will regret planning more separation for those two. I can't tell you how much I love that Asha and Reckless are under the same roof but 90% of the time are totally aloof to each other. I love all the sweet cuddle pictures I see, but it never worked like that with these two and I initially was sad about it. Now I wouldn't have it any other way. The other thing I can't identify with is having two dogs. My last dog was mature when I moved in with my ex and his standard poodle, so there was my dog and his dog. They got along, but they never cuddled either. Then I got Asha and my housemate already had Reckless and again, my dog & her dog. Never had to share training or time between two dogs of my own. I've definitely not got the energy for it!!! My hat is off to you and everyone else here who manages two tornadoes at once!
Hahaha - those little hackles!
Kswoodssue
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Good grief! Another one would probably kill me lol!!!I think those paw slaps can be really hard on the recipient! Especially if it's a wee one. Glad you noticed and have someone close by and trustworthy to work with!
I don't think you will regret planning more separation for those two. I can't tell you how much I love that Asha and Reckless are under the same roof but 90% of the time are totally aloof to each other. I love all the sweet cuddle pictures I see, but it never worked like that with these two and I initially was sad about it. Now I wouldn't have it any other way. The other thing I can't identify with is having two dogs. My last dog was mature when I moved in with my ex and his standard poodle, so there was my dog and his dog. They got along, but they never cuddled either. Then I got Asha and my housemate already had Reckless and again, my dog & her dog. Never had to share training or time between two dogs of my own. I've definitely not got the energy for it!!! My hat is off to you and everyone else here who manages two tornadoes at once!
Hahaha - those little hackles!
Took Revel for his first hike yesterday. I figured it would be a great workout for the whole body! He had a blast, was like a kid at a candy store 
cheese almost wasn't high value enough for him. We worked on leash pressure and recall. After the hour hike he was waiting for me soon as he put pressure on the leash. Good boy! Ripley a had ton of fun rippin along the trail too.
I know the one ear is leaning. Had to half post him for the day or so to give the irritation in his ear a chance to breathe! Already got new full posts in this morning
Look at all this fun stuff to climb on!
Some cheese for encouraging
He was feeling confident and jumped from log to log lol.
I know this puppy face won't stay forever. He looks just like dad at this age.
He's got a pretty good stay already! First thing he was taught from 8 weeks on for showing and it comes in handy for pictures
Can't believe how much he's grown just in the past week or so... he will be 15 weeks Wed. We are going to visit his breeder this weekend to evaluate him again to see how he is coming along. With any luck he will be entering a few puppy matches at the end of the month and into Feb.
cheese almost wasn't high value enough for him. We worked on leash pressure and recall. After the hour hike he was waiting for me soon as he put pressure on the leash. Good boy! Ripley a had ton of fun rippin along the trail too.I know the one ear is leaning. Had to half post him for the day or so to give the irritation in his ear a chance to breathe! Already got new full posts in this morning
Look at all this fun stuff to climb on!
Some cheese for encouraging
He was feeling confident and jumped from log to log lol.
I know this puppy face won't stay forever. He looks just like dad at this age.
He's got a pretty good stay already! First thing he was taught from 8 weeks on for showing and it comes in handy for pictures
Can't believe how much he's grown just in the past week or so... he will be 15 weeks Wed. We are going to visit his breeder this weekend to evaluate him again to see how he is coming along. With any luck he will be entering a few puppy matches at the end of the month and into Feb.
Same here! I don't see it in person either lol! So it always shocks me when I see them next to one another or him next to this huge log and he looks like a mini Dobe horse.
jazzies mum
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I forgot that stage where they are learning co-ordination! So heartwarming seeing them experience the world!
Revel is 5 months old today. He is the sweetest boy... he loves to snuggle, especially if he can bury his nose into your skin.
He is naughty and will run off with your clothes whenever he can but a very good boy in that he just wants to parade around with them and will drop it for reward (repeat of Ripley it seems...)
He has pogo sticks for legs! I should record him at food time... we always wait until 4 on the floor to feed him but he loves to jump! And gets pretty high the more he grows!
He is very smart but we all knew that about this breed! I say he has been fun to train because he has drive to want to learn but not like he drank a red bull before coming to work like Ripley
He knows sit, stand, down, stack, step, stay, break, free, spot, spin, switch, kennel, his name (means come), comes for collar grabs. Maybe more or some that are a work in progress that haven't been paired a name but are instead being shaped like heel and focus...
He loves Ripley and the feeling is mostly mutual. Now that he is old enough I've been working on them existing without always playing, rewarding for stopping play when I say and rewarding for calm behavior. Also teaching him spot, to relax when I'm busy, or to place while they take turns training. Actually stayed in his spot last night where I left him and slept for hours so the training is coming along!
I'll post this in pic of the day too but 4 generations of dobes here, just missing grandma Pryor who is happily retired in her guardian home. Revel, Cruz (Sire), Della (Great Granddam)
Settled on spot all by theirselves
Still bracing up against me
Dec 10th vs Feb 18th
He is naughty and will run off with your clothes whenever he can but a very good boy in that he just wants to parade around with them and will drop it for reward (repeat of Ripley it seems...)
He has pogo sticks for legs! I should record him at food time... we always wait until 4 on the floor to feed him but he loves to jump! And gets pretty high the more he grows!
He is very smart but we all knew that about this breed! I say he has been fun to train because he has drive to want to learn but not like he drank a red bull before coming to work like Ripley
He knows sit, stand, down, stack, step, stay, break, free, spot, spin, switch, kennel, his name (means come), comes for collar grabs. Maybe more or some that are a work in progress that haven't been paired a name but are instead being shaped like heel and focus...He loves Ripley and the feeling is mostly mutual. Now that he is old enough I've been working on them existing without always playing, rewarding for stopping play when I say and rewarding for calm behavior. Also teaching him spot, to relax when I'm busy, or to place while they take turns training. Actually stayed in his spot last night where I left him and slept for hours so the training is coming along!
I'll post this in pic of the day too but 4 generations of dobes here, just missing grandma Pryor who is happily retired in her guardian home. Revel, Cruz (Sire), Della (Great Granddam)
Settled on spot all by theirselves
Still bracing up against me
Dec 10th vs Feb 18th
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Katyusharocket
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His eyes! I feel like he can see my soul even through cyberspace.
Kaiser2016
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So many great pics! The biothane collars/leashes really hold on to their rich and vibrant color.
So, 5 months in with your first male, do you find the relationship any different from Ripley?
This reminded me of something I read regarding the velcro nature of Dobermans: If a Doberman could crawl inside your skin, it still wouldn't be close enough
So, 5 months in with your first male, do you find the relationship any different from Ripley?
Dasz88
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Aahhh he is so handsome!!! He has more poise and grace at 5 months than gilly does now at 15 months!? I love his soulful little eyes! From your posts is he more chill than Ripley? It's awesome you can teach him to relax even at this age. Gilly still doesn't quite get that concept...
I love his soulful little eyes! From your posts is he more chill than Ripley? It's awesome you can teach him to relax even at this age. Gilly still doesn't quite get that concept...
jazzies mum
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Awwwwww, such wonderful pictures. That second pic with his funny ears and buried head. Priceless. Both Ripley and Revel are gorgeous in all ways!
Ripley is my heart dog through and through. But as far as male vs female with these two individuals, he is very affectionate. Ripley is too, but on her terms and in her own way. She's more independent. So far he has been less bullheaded to train, less "I just took a shot of caffeine", much more focused on me right away (but that could be because I started this with him at ~9 weeks old and didn't really do that with Ripley until months old). He definitely has plenty of energy, he isn't lazy...just more calm? He rarely barks but when he does it is always big deep barks! He is definitely more "observe what Ripley is doing and let her handle things." But he is very young, it is hard to remember that with his size haha. Ripley was super social with everyone and then her demeanor 100% changed when she hit her first heat. She became a lot more serious and more neutral to strangers, way more alert. Ripley is never not on duty. She is always aware and alert to anything off and ready to go, even when she is having fun. I have a feeling that relationship between the two will remain the same as he gets older, where Ripley takes care of most threats and he backs up only if needed. Otherwise, he will be over here cuddling Mom
So far, yes. Ripley from day one, and still, is like she took two shots of espresso and then drank a red bull to chase it down.
But he has definitely come out of his little puppy shell and as he ages he seems to be upgrading his battery packs and increasing stamina. If I didn't interrupt them I feel like he would be wrestling or chasing her through the house ALL day. Still much more mature for his age than Ripley was at this age He really is like an old soul, in looks and smarts.That's my favorite too! He is so funny and seems to like to be the class clown. Tonight he paraded through the house with dads freshly folded underwear. Dad asked him to "out", he did. 30 min later dad must have left the bedroom door open where the laundry basket was and Revel comes parading back out with the same underwear with such a proud look on his face. You couldn't help but laugh.
Or Asha at 3.5 years...
Yup, Ripley has more in common with Asha for sure.Ripley from day one, and still, is like she took two shots of espresso and then drank a red bull to chase it down.
Except for this... Asha would steal a shoe or a glove and just wave it around "Look what I have!". But never tore anything up.Tonight he paraded through the house with dads freshly folded underwear. Dad asked him to "out", he did. 30 min later dad must have left the bedroom door open where the laundry basket was and Revel comes parading back out with the same underwear with such a proud look on his face. You couldn't help but laugh.
What are the two matching grey collars?
Love all the photos. It still exhausts me watching you raise a puppy with another Doberman underfoot!
Breakaway flea collars. They've been on topical drops and the fleas around here are apparently resistant to it
#$&! so we were dealing with that for a hot week. Happened around the time it warmed up here and the neighbors "crusty white dogs" kept running over here right up to our fence to bark at our dogs. Pretty sure they shared their friends/hitchhikers with Rip and Rev. The vet said they don't even carry topical drops anymore because the fleas around here are resistant to it more times than not so we went with the 8 month long flea collar over having them ingest something... it's been doing a great job though! Started out with finding a flea or two on the dogs and soon as I did we were vacuuming every surface, dawn dish soap bathing the animals, flea combing, washing blankets daily while giving the collar a chance to release treatment over their skin. Never in my life of owning dogs have I ever had to deal with fleas! Thank God we were swift about dealing with it before it ever got a chance to get out of control. Still exhausting but glad it's over almost as quickly as it came.
LifeofRubie
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He is looking SO grown up already!!! 
