We usually see Dobermans as mean spirited and hostile dogs. Some dog owners want them for that main trait. However, if you’re one of those people who find this aggression a problem, you could actually modify that by Doberman training. The fact is, they can be friendly and sociable when properly handled. We just have to know how to train a Doberman.

It’s a common knowledge that Dobermans are intelligent dogs, this feat is actually what makes them trainable. On TVs and K9 units, we see them as Police dogs. They are well mannered and well behaved, answering to whistle and certain commands from their leaders. Plus, they can also be sociable to other people aside from their owners. All of these are impossible if Dobermans doesn’t have the brains and the potential to be trained.

If you want your dobes to be gentle, be a gentle owner as well. If you become a calm and loving pet owner, your dog will be the same. Instead of punishing your dog for mistakes, give them pats and praise for positive achievements. This way, instead of fearing human’s harmful punishment, your Doberman Pinscher will be more focused on pleasing you more. Your Dobe’s character is molded by the way you discipline them. Punishing your dog in a physical way would cause fear, anxiety and nervousness making your dogs aggressive in the future.

They can also be friendly to children and to other people if they are introduced to them early. It’s easier done when these interactions are in friendly and caring way. We don’t want our dogs to mistrust other people. So make sure that whenever you bring out your dog to socialize, you puppies are safe from assaults. We do this as often as every day and we’re sure our Dobes will get comfortable enough to get rid of stranger anxiety.

Another key in Doberman training is to start them while they are still a mere puppies. Training a puppy is like writing on a blank piece of paper. It is easier to write on an empty sheet than erasing the unwanted prints in there. Same as training a puppy who doesn’t know anything, than training a full grown Doberman who is fixed on his stubborn ways. Therefore, we should have a clear picture of the desired outcomes that we have before training a puppy.

It’s not easy to train a Doberman Pinscher to behave according to our liking. It takes a lot of patience and determination in the part of the owners. Ask yourself if your temperament is suited for tedious work and providing care to a dog. Training a Doberman Pinscher the way we want them to be takes a lot of effort and energy. The trouble pays though, in the end, we don’t have to lock them up in the cage or fearing that they will bite you on your back.