Behavior & Training
Living with a Doberman gives you plenty to think about. Explore everyday behavior, reward-based training, and the expectations we bring to life with our dogs.
Behavior & Training
Why Your Doberman Isn’t Listening to You (And What to Do About It)
A closer look at your cues, everyday routines, and what your dog may be learning from them.
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Behavior & Training
So You Are Thinking About Buying an E-Collar for Your Doberman
Before buying, consider the change you want and what the training would require of you.
On your next walk
Should Your Doberman Walk in Front of You?
Rethinking familiar advice
Debunking the Alpha Dog Training Myth
Communication & Expectations
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Why Your Doberman Isn’t Listening to You
Consider how timing and consistency enter your everyday communication.
Debunking the Alpha Dog Training Myth
Where the advice to become your dog’s “alpha” came from.
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Why Your Doberman Isn’t Listening to You, in its audio edition.
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Should Your Doberman Walk in Front of You?
Reconsidering a familiar rule about where your dog belongs on a walk.
The Benefits of Using a Harness for Doberman Leash Training
Equipment choice, fit, and learning to walk together.
So You Are Thinking About Buying an E-Collar for Your Doberman
Questions to investigate before deciding what to buy.
Rewards & Learning
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The Importance of Positive Reinforcement in Training Doberman Pinschers
An introduction to rewarding the behaviors you want to encourage.
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Using Treats in Training Dobermans
Food rewards and the practical questions that come with using them.
Training a Doberman Without Treats
Exploring play and everyday activities as possible rewards.
There’s a whole life beyond training.
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