Before you even start doberman pinscher training you need to understand the breed. Dobermans are very intelligent, they love their family and are very loyal. They are easy to train because of their intelligence, and the fact that dobermans need to be mentally stimulated!
I started training from as early as 2 months - the younger the better. You and your dog will create a bond unlike those who are not trained. You have to show him you are the master to gain his respect during training, otherwise why should he listen to you? Socialize him to other dogs, people and places. Once he is comfortable with you you are ready to start training.
First, with your check chain in place and leash on, just start walking him. If he tries to lag behind snap him forward, and if he tries to walk ahead of you turn instantly in the other direction and snap his leash. This will keep him alert to your every movement. Praise him big time when he does it right! Training him to drop on command is a lot of fun. To do this, say "drop" and immediately snap his leash to the ground, pushing his rear to the bottom at the same time. A short amount of time and you will both have this down to the point when you say drop he will lovingly drop on a dime.
To get your doberman to go get an object, known as a "dumbbell," and hold it until you give the command to "give" it back., say "take it " and then gently open his mouth and put the object just behind his fangs say "hold". Now hold his mouth shut and say "hold" again.
Next, have him sit by your side and say "take it." Then, after you throw the object 5-10' away, when he is walking toward you say "hold." When he gets to you push on his rear and make him sit directly in front of you. What will happen with repetition is when you say "take it" he will run out grab the object bring it back to you and sit directly in front of you holding the object until you give the command "give." You now have learned a little, but not all, about doberman pinscher training.
I started training from as early as 2 months - the younger the better. You and your dog will create a bond unlike those who are not trained. You have to show him you are the master to gain his respect during training, otherwise why should he listen to you? Socialize him to other dogs, people and places. Once he is comfortable with you you are ready to start training.
First, with your check chain in place and leash on, just start walking him. If he tries to lag behind snap him forward, and if he tries to walk ahead of you turn instantly in the other direction and snap his leash. This will keep him alert to your every movement. Praise him big time when he does it right! Training him to drop on command is a lot of fun. To do this, say "drop" and immediately snap his leash to the ground, pushing his rear to the bottom at the same time. A short amount of time and you will both have this down to the point when you say drop he will lovingly drop on a dime.
To get your doberman to go get an object, known as a "dumbbell," and hold it until you give the command to "give" it back., say "take it " and then gently open his mouth and put the object just behind his fangs say "hold". Now hold his mouth shut and say "hold" again.
Next, have him sit by your side and say "take it." Then, after you throw the object 5-10' away, when he is walking toward you say "hold." When he gets to you push on his rear and make him sit directly in front of you. What will happen with repetition is when you say "take it" he will run out grab the object bring it back to you and sit directly in front of you holding the object until you give the command "give." You now have learned a little, but not all, about doberman pinscher training.
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