How to Get a Doberman to See You as the Alpha

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If you want to be seen as the pack leader in your home, this is exactly what you need to do on a daily basis. A Doberman is instinctually a fairly dominant dog, and if you aren't consistently seen as the alpha in your family (or "pack") by your Doberman, then you could see a series of behavior problems as a result. Everything from defecating or urinating in the house after being potty trained, ignoring you, aggression with you or your guests, not moving out of your way, refusing to get off furniture when asked, and more can be explained by a struggle for dominance. This video will help you develop a routine with your Doberman so you'll always be seen as the alpha in your own home.
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@michaeltomlinson7245 3 жыл бұрын

A brilliant way to get the message across that you MUST be the boss ! Not a bully, not aggressive, just firm, fair and consistent. Dobermans are smart enough to know if you're not going to be the boss, they can do it, and they will. Then life can get 'difficult'. Best video that anyone considering a Doberman could ever watch ! Fantastic work again John.

@DobermanPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Well said!!

@real-vb8ou 3 жыл бұрын

my dream is to get a doberman with my own house

@michaeltomlinson7245 3 жыл бұрын

@@real-vb8ou that's a great dream to have, I really hope you get there !

@libertysurveillance4765 3 жыл бұрын

@@real-vb8ou That's the reason I got my first house when I was in my 20s

@radicalgreek99 3 жыл бұрын

The most important thing to do is play to the breeds willingness to please you. The way I trained my dogs was to make it known that they couldn't do anything they wanted. Then I would keep them on schedule for eating and walking. Play time was a great way for training them as well.

@derek554 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh the start had me DYING LOLOLOL

@DobermanPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

Haha glad you liked it Derek! You don't juggle for your dogs? Lol.

@damiannnn5108 3 жыл бұрын

For real that was so funny just came from premier btw

@elianopacheco7271 3 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@TopTierDoberman 3 жыл бұрын

I hit the like buttom as i was watching the beginning. It deserved it. 😄

@tresiaconner7699 3 жыл бұрын

A dominant dobie not ideal after u establish, the subject still comes up with them at times. Adolescence seems to affect that I have noticed. I also love a hilarious beginning of your video.

@valdomiro173 Жыл бұрын

Update on Ace - I have gotten him involved in playing some of the games kzfaq.infoUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU and I can see a difference in his confidence already! My other dog played along and he became intrigued - now its a daily part of our routine - about 3 times a day we do the shell game and the muffin tin game. I am so grateful for coming upon your training techniques!

@bc7319 3 жыл бұрын

This is by far one of the MOST IMPORTANT videos done by our main man here. This is the most likely reason a Doberman gets into a shelter or is abandoned in the first place. If you do not have a personality that can handle a Doberman, do not get one. If you do get one and do not have the personality, learn how to get a backbone. This is not easy but for the sake of the dog and your sanity. He or she will challenge your Alpha status almost daily and you need to consistently show them who is boss, not via angry tantrums, and be willing to face their strong will daily. Even if you do not know all the techniques taught in this video, the right personality will help you find the way. These are the personality traits needed by the dog owner: Self confidence, mid to high self esteem, moderately resolved extended family issues (if you have not resolved family dysfunction, harmful for most dogs) . This is not a breed to get just to help you feel better about yourself unless you already have achieved the adequate personality traits. I normally am not this blunt, but I have seen too many suffering and abandoned Doberman's, or other dogs for that matter, when their only "sin" was what they were bred to do.

@DobermanPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

Well said BC! Thanks for this comment... I don't mind people being blunt. Sometimes it needs to be said. I'm going to pin your comment simply because a lot of what you said is very important for someone new to the breed to know. I'll also add that for me, a Doberman has a way of making me a better person as well, by demanding the leader comes out of me. Which is a great thing too. In that way, I feel like my dog helps me to grow as much as I help him to grow. Also, I do want to say that mostly this struggle is when the dog is under one year of age. That's when they start really going for that leadership position. But you certainly do need to stay consistent even past that age too of course. I just want others to know that every year of the dog's life won't be as tough as that first year. Things do get a lot smoother!

@paulchakares2074 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry but I was just wondering what part of the world you're from ? We were on a waiting list for a dob for more then a year. I checked dog rescue centre's and they said they have only had 1 in 12 years. I am from Perth Australia and here we only have 3 doberman breeder. I now have my second doberman and he is American but my first one was a European and I have found that my American doberman is much more stubborn then my European doberman ever was.

@pozzee2809 3 жыл бұрын

Totally, if you make it so you’re the leader they will be much happier and relaxed. Kennel train and have them sleep there in their first year, not on your bed or couch. Once you have secured them in their position everything is easier. On another note, vitamin C helps with their growing pains.

@biotribe123 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Agree 100% Doberman is not easy, especially the male and even more, if it is a European breed. To avoid problems with your first Doberman is to choose a female. They are much more Docile. And (my experience) smarter... 🤷‍♂️

@shadowdust_hd9656 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry was I late for ELA? (the paragraphs on here lol)

@aditikawale3630 3 жыл бұрын

John: Sir ARlingTon.. Alro: Hmm..here comes the peasant that I see each morning 😂😂

@DobermanPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

Haha more true than you know!

@DobermannJeff 3 жыл бұрын

I have marked every corner of the house, so now he knows ^^

@U.R.coolkid 3 жыл бұрын

Your dog is so cute!!

@samueldeter9735 3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean marked?

@Paw92 3 жыл бұрын

Setzt du dann in eure Wohnung so große Haufen wie Jeff draußen? ;) ...

@EmreLism 3 жыл бұрын

Als ob. 😂😂

@radicalgreek99 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@joelbosso1331 3 жыл бұрын

In addition to everything John covered in this video, I'm also a strong proponent of taking Pup-ternity leave when you first bring a Dobie puppy home. I feel like those first 10 days spent bonding with the animal and setting boundaries early pays huge dividends later on.

@analogkid4957 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea for all breeds. Thank you

@WarriorsPhoto Жыл бұрын

Good point. Our second puppy started acting out. We've gotten a better handle on this behavior. 😅

@bronxthepresa8909 9 ай бұрын

100%. I have a presa and your comment is spot on for really ANY breed! Great advice!

@darylwilliams7883 3 жыл бұрын

Your real dog was probably wondering 'What the hell is going on?' when you filmed this. LOL!

@PeterVerhas Ай бұрын

The dog actually said that.

@alphadog5996 3 жыл бұрын

Very important, because if you don't show them who's boss it can be a disaster. Love the video.

@DobermanPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it Alpha! Come to think of it, I guess I would assume that you of all people would enjoy this topic! That's why I put your name in the title! Haha.

@alphadog5996 3 жыл бұрын

@@DobermanPlanet Thanks

@BlushedResolution 3 жыл бұрын

Great reminders! A trainer once gave me analogy that each interaction is like a battle. May slip up once or twice but if you lose enough battles you start losing the war on respect.

@DobermanPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good analogy!

@Mike-op2yx 3 жыл бұрын

A "trick" I use is to nearly whisper commands. The way I figure, I cropped her ears for a reason...why not make her use them? Plus, I found that by being consistently quiet, her focus on me remains high no matter the environment.

@DobermanPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

That's actually a really REALLY great tip. I've done that in the past but it's been awhile. It demands focus and if you get your dog used to it, you're basically getting them used to hyper-focusing on you. Thanks for the reminder Mike!

@radicalgreek99 3 жыл бұрын

Also sign language works too

@dude9410 3 жыл бұрын

@Olebaskus to crop a dogs ears means to cut them down to make them shorter/pointier. I've heard of Pit Bull owners cropping their pit bulls ears to make them less of a target/weakpoint in dogfights, or to make them look meaner. I'm sure OP has good intentions getting their Dobermans ears clipped though.

@dude9410 3 жыл бұрын

@Olebaskus ah, I see, sorry for misunderstanding. As for "eat the coleslaw", i am also confused but maybe its just one of those wacky comeback-things that people say nowadays. Like "i hope both sides of your pillow are warm", stuff like that. I dont get it either but its not derogatory or anything.

@andreipopescu5342 3 жыл бұрын

@@dude9410 dude, the pillow thing is just brutal! It's too much! Hope you don't mind, I'm gonna use it.

@kushalsiddharth9003 3 жыл бұрын

Doberman in the beginning is like " WTF,why are you acting weird 🤔"

@a.kay.c 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are saving me. Thank you so much. I just got a 9 month old dobie girl and I'm trying to make my husband not regret it!

@spreadbeartroops3917 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh we've been there! Our doberman mix boy is 19 months now. Keep going, it starts to ease off any time now. It's a tough job but they are so worth it 😁

@cooldaddy232 3 жыл бұрын

At 9 months,, your almost there,, be stern but affectionate,, I’ve never babied my Spike,, he’s well mannered,, smartest dog ever,, it’s weird how intelligent he is ,, I’ve never laughed so much,, really,,, Semper Fi

@tyywitdalocs 2 жыл бұрын

@@cooldaddy232 you do notice that you are almost a year late so the dog is wayyy past 9 months and the owner probably already found a way to do it

@sams5746 3 жыл бұрын

That juggling was on point though

@DobermanPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

Sam! THANK YOU! I needed at least one comment on my juggling. Lol. It was you! Thank you!

@wendywilson4527 Жыл бұрын

I had an alpha dog once. She was an old English sheepdog and looked like a big Teddy bear. If I didn't take charge she became dangerous around strangers so I really struggled with her. She was also a very big dog. A Police dog handler very kindly helped me to take control. It probably saved her life. She was the most loyal dog and would have died protecting me.

@dbassir87 3 жыл бұрын

That intro was hilarious 😂

@dobermanpac1064 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Arlo!! Doberman’s dominate not only with the athletic abilities, but with their intelligence. They are quick to learn their humans and utilize that knowledge as a home field advantage! Great segment John, Happy Thanksgiving 🤠

@DobermanPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the comment, happy Thanksgiving to you too! Yeah I totally agree, sometimes that intelligence is every bit as hard to contend with as their stubbornness! Haha. So glad you enjoyed it!

@manictiger 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't help that so many people are dumber than the dog.

@justamapting3372 3 жыл бұрын

Ive been watching all your videos for around 2 months now and I'm finally applying for a doberman from a doberman specific rescue. I cannot stress how helpful you have been doing videos like this with being aware of how dominant the doberman breed can be! from me and all your subs, please never stop doing what you do as you're doing so much for first time doberman owners:)

@pauld455 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, just a big thank you for shading your knowledge on Dobermann’s! Absolutely priceless information for a happy home and happy dog, myself and my family are planning on getting our first Dobermann in the next two years and are just studying all the information to properly care for our dog and your channel is on a non stop repeat in our household all day! Thanks buddy and keep up the great content

@777GodsSoldier 3 жыл бұрын

John have you ever thought about doberman planet merch? I would love a sweater with ur logo

@DobermanPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea Chris! Kinda cool you'd be up for sporting one! :-D

@777GodsSoldier 3 жыл бұрын

@@DobermanPlanet it would be awesome to show that we are part of a doberman community. And to represent the man who taught us best 😁

@liztackett-forshaw7602 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea

@emanymton7184 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a Doberman but I'd definitely get some merch.

@CrackedEgg6 3 жыл бұрын

Ive had my doberman Louie for a month now. Your channel was definitely a deciding factor in why I chose the breed and definitely the main #1 reason it has been going so well. Your channel is great! Thanks for all the content it has been extremely helpful and fun to watch. Arlos looking great!

@wordninja2494 3 жыл бұрын

This is excellent how you show preventative tips. It really keeps things positive.

@lenaegorova4799 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely wonderful video. And it is such a pleasure seeing your dog so nicely brought up and heeding the commands. Thank you!

@titoforeverbarca 3 жыл бұрын

I’m getting a Doberman soon. They are amazing dogs. So underrated, so miss understood. They are great companions for single men. Just give them the attention time and patience to deal with them. Eventually they’ll get that the Alpha position is yours and yours alone. Patience is key

@dharokthewretched7373 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to learn what dog to get. The Doberman seems good since they seem to not shed too much, I'm a bit allergic and I would not want dog hair everywhere. Did you get a dog already? Do you have a ballpark of how much they cost to have monthly?

@Greekkitty 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video. Dobies are so intelligent they are always ready to take on the leadership role. Great tips.

@liztackett-forshaw7602 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Loved, loved, loved the intro. I've been a Dobie owner for 15 yrs. Now and my husband has been a Dobie dad 40 plus years. I SO ENJOY being able to Learn New things from you. What I enjoy MOST is I now have My Hubby( that KNOWS EVERYTHING) 😁 watching your videos and Learning NEW things as well. Keep up the Great work and enlightening people on this Most Amazing breed. Give Sir Arlo a treat for me.

@CRAIGJUDEHETZEL 3 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic episode!

@peggyhodge9581 10 ай бұрын

I've been a Doberman owner for awhile. And you have some very good points. Thanks for you're channel

@wendywoolum1936 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching you and your Doberman in your videos. Great job!

@wayneperkins109 Ай бұрын

You're doing a great job with these videos. Keep up the good work and advice.

@juancardenas1742 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!!!! It's incredible how well trained your Doberman is. Saw your video on leash training and am hoping to find some on general obedience training. Thanks for the great videos, I really enjoy them

@loveyoulover23 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your videos! We just got our first Doberman puppy and your videos have armed us with so much knowledge to feel super confident going into this!

@MeekieMeekins 2 жыл бұрын

This is the single most helpful resource I’ve found for issues with my adopted Yorkie. All of these things I’ve allowed and I would like to have a Doberman in the future so need to learn how to establish and maintain leadership. Thank you for this video!

@Natacrafts12 11 ай бұрын

These videos are so useful! Thank you so much!

@LovelyAssLupe 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched so many of your videos today, thank you for sharing so much information

@MRAlex204 Жыл бұрын

The intro had me dead on the floor 😂😂

@dobermanglobe6751 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video Mr. John!

@dobermanlover9273 3 жыл бұрын

I am definitely in a dominance struggle. Thank you so much for making these videos, they help so much. I never knew this. I’m going to try my best to train him better and use your tricks. Keep up the good work :)

@DeeTBee 3 жыл бұрын

Has it worked out for you?

@margotmaines7427 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully and authentically presented .. getting and maintaining the Alpha position of your pack is critical. The dog will be more confident also. I've had 3 of these gorgeous dogs and everything you taught here resonated with me. Thank you very much~!

@thesilversurfers7509 3 жыл бұрын

Woooow i recently got a Doberman and I’ve been watching you’re videos and they’ve been so much help thank you!!!! Also your Doberman got so big!

@4theloveoftech 3 жыл бұрын

My ladies name is Princess Athena. She is such a diva. I’m lucky because she’s very independent for being a Doberman.

@CosmopolitanRider 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the intro, it made me lough a lot...! Just want to thank you for the AWESOME videos that you provide.

@MinPinNation 3 жыл бұрын

John, Great tips and great intro! Keep the entertainment up for us and Arlo.

@DobermanPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nate! Very much appreciate the support!

@TheVsa17 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, John! Hopefully these tips will counter some of the actions we’ve seen in our Dobe. What I took away from this the most is consistency is key, no matter how redundant it may seem. This breed truly has a mind of their own and will take advantage if not handled properly

@lhmcd5538 3 жыл бұрын

Every single thing you have listed is correct. I had a rescue Doberman and I did everything you have said to get him to learn how I needed him to behave. When we first got him he fear bit, food guarded, got on furniture and pulled terribly on the lead. By the time he passed away he was a relaxed and well mannered contented dog. You do tell the truth. Thank you so much. May you please take care and stay safe.

@VenusianSanctuary Ай бұрын

THE INTRO IS A WHOLE MOVIE! 🍿 😩🤣 At this point get that Doberman a movie deal! 🍿💕💯 EXCELLENT editing!

@bertie_j 3 жыл бұрын

As a GSD owner I think your channel is the most enjoyable and educational one for me, many thanks!

@chetmarcotti4953 2 жыл бұрын

I am impressed with your presentations. These things have helped me. Thank you

@privateperson7523 Жыл бұрын

I grew up with these dogs and this was a lot of the stuff we did and the way you explain it actually helps clear up some things great video good info.

@christinemccommon4892 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your page and can't wait to implement with my GSD. Thanks for the great tips.

@DavidLopez-le9kp Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips

@moonsunplace1449 3 жыл бұрын

This is such great info! Thanks John and this can apply to all dog!

@DobermanPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@chrismacks3640 3 жыл бұрын

When he hd the sign pointing at the dominance issues even though he's talking about Dobermans my Rottie falls right in the same category

@spreadbeartroops3917 3 жыл бұрын

We've got a doberman rottie mix, so we know exactly what you're talking about! 😁

@4263484 2 жыл бұрын

The intro skit was toooooooo cuuuuuuuuuute lol I loved it! I couldn't stop giggling!

@glendaotero3612 3 жыл бұрын

All your video are awesome thank you for sharing what you know. Congrats on your new baby.

@tunechi9258 3 жыл бұрын

I love the creativity and effort u put into your videos I can really tell u care for the Doberman breed

@mdel63 3 жыл бұрын

Once again extensive explanation I love it this is what more people need . I dub thee the Doberman whisperer

@admac3152 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@piperhaser558 Жыл бұрын

These are great dog training tips all around, for any breed.😊

@kirramcdowell 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate all your vids. We started watching them to educate ourselves better on the breed and bf went from a nope, no dobbie, to okay, we can get one 🥰 we are still educating ourselves for now before getting one as we want to be perfect parents. We are aware that we will make mistakes but want to make sure we are as prepped as possible first.

@jrouche7009 3 жыл бұрын

Great cold opening, I was thoroughly entertained.

@nigellambert6701 3 жыл бұрын

Great great video.... loved your humour at the beggining. But boy .... you raise and mention some excellent points.

@adamlawler5952 3 жыл бұрын

Same principles apply when raising children!

@archt7243 3 жыл бұрын

100%

@hectorskmetija3015 3 жыл бұрын

Sadly you aren't allowed to put children in crates!

@aaronm8143 3 жыл бұрын

Hector's Kmetija theres “cribs”

@hectorskmetija3015 3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronm8143 Are cribs not for babies, surely a 2 - 17 year old would just jump out?

@aaronm8143 3 жыл бұрын

Hector's Kmetija I’m sure you could just put bars around their beds lol

@70percentAdvertising 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips to use for every dog! I can see utilizing alot of these steps for our Sheppard. A big thanks for the advice 😁 👍

@nati2732 3 жыл бұрын

I‘m getting my Doberman soon and your Channel makes me even more hyped about it than I already am :D we had one before but couldn’t keep him...

@Because_Reasons 7 ай бұрын

Amazing tips. I do these instinctively. Good to hear it being reinforced from and expert.

@felathar1985 2 жыл бұрын

This whole video is just an excuse to show he can juggle...love it.

@lgasior 3 ай бұрын

This video is great 🙂 have kept most all of these callouts in mind from day 1 that I brought mine home! 5months - consistency is definitely key, especially when you’re too tired lol

@wishesnwanderlust5281 3 жыл бұрын

The intro to this video literally had me laughing out loud! Awesome video!

@ulrikekrekeler287 3 жыл бұрын

I like your videos so much. If I ever get a dog, I ll watch all of them beforehand, so useful and instructive.

@imnosy965 3 жыл бұрын

The beginning is so funny lol! Love this video

@jamespaterson6550 3 жыл бұрын

Great video with important message, but oh my the introduction was hilarious 😆👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@nolang4495 3 жыл бұрын

Good tips👍🏻🙂

@Paw92 3 жыл бұрын

Great content!! Again & again!!

@DobermanPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Really glad you are enjoying it!

@mikesknow 3 жыл бұрын

I have put my hand my dobes bowl since day one thanks to your advice. She has been amazing about it. Never has been aggressive and immediately sits when my hand goes in the bowl. She’s 18 weeks now and doing great thanks to information I’ve gotten from your videos. Thank you!

@djgaming8335 2 жыл бұрын

What about now? Does she sees you as alpha now?

@TheClosetIsGlass_ 3 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful! My family is getting a Doberman soon so this is helping me know what to do. My dad has had two Doberman’s before but I only met one of them when they were an adult so I’ve never raised a puppy but I am very excited

@aravindbaiju2584 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, John bro for the amazing video. It's very much useful for new Doberman owners like me. I really liked the video. My Doberman Darwin having issues but I'm reinforcing him, So now he accepts me as his alpha. Some of the instructions by you were so useful for me. Darwin loves to go for a walk so I have leash trained him, he is so good at leash walking. Once again thanks for the amazing video.

@fetchmour 3 жыл бұрын

love your videos

@SagarPhadtare 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thank you :)

@SandipanNaths 3 жыл бұрын

This video is by far the best one you have produced. Helpful for all kinds of dogs, including Doberman, and other men too, at times. A great generic leadership lesson. Just to add my experience: A strong dog needs a strong master. If you are weak, or lacks confidence, don't go for any strong dog breed like German shepherd or Doberman.

@mln7771 2 жыл бұрын

Love the honesty in his videos. Blunt is very good. We need to be honest about ourselves and get a dog that will suit our personality and lifestyle. That is the recipe for successful owner dog relationship.

@mferrarorace 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips

@Rubigirl33 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic, thank you

@Diva9000x 3 жыл бұрын

Your intro had me cracking up. I agree with you. I told my sister to never lose her Alpha status with her Staffies. I lost Alpha status with my Doberman. There were at least 3 things on your list that happened with my dog. I know better so I will do better should I get another Dobie. I really appreciate the effort you put into your videos.

@rafael55 3 жыл бұрын

This is your best video!! thanks.

@DobermanPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

Man Rafael that really means so much to me. Thank you so much. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your support!

@lilalali6753 3 жыл бұрын

Amazingly entertaining, nice, professional videos!

@michaelgarcia9765 3 жыл бұрын

This helped a lot!!! Thank You!!! and stay safe

@DobermanPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

So glad! You too Michael!

@MarkTisdelJr Жыл бұрын

The beginning was Hilarious!!! We just got a Doberman Puppy. Super excited to work with him. He’s been a blast so far!

@Recession7 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 💓 ☺ 💗 💛 for teaching me Doberman stuff

@troyheffernan1261 3 жыл бұрын

You have to be one of the best dog trainers I've ever seen. You get right to the point without all the hyperbole. Thanks a whole bunch. I don't have a Doberman I have an irritating Shiba inu. LoL this is my second one. The first one I did not make the mistakes with that I made with this one. Although I got this from a terrible breeder and there's a little bit of psycho in her. A little Helter skelter. A smile a grin and a growl. There's a man in South Florida that trains expensive and I do mean expensive guard dogs for doctors and wealthy. He comes and picks up the dogs every two months and returns them back trained. Definitely a militant type attitude. But the dogs do exactly what they're supposed to do. He realizes that the domestic training removes the alpha and gives it back to the dog. Which runs side by side with your training it looks like. Thanks for a great program I'm learning a lot about my own dog but watching you train a dog that would be typically alpha and a Doberman. Keep up the great work I'll keep watching your videos.

@ACHNACONE 3 жыл бұрын

Great video which can apply to any breed . I do all of this with my border collies . Thanks for sharing .

@okimechoy24 3 жыл бұрын

The doby is really confused when your juggling

@49ersf8ful8 3 жыл бұрын

This is a an important topic I’m glad you covered. Your routine with Arlo is strongest thing you have going . Great video. Taking more notes for when the time comes to get my companion. Your videos are sensational John. You and Arlo are great. . Take care & be safe, & btw.......... I’m getting close to visiting breeders in the Northern California to get my Euro Male Dobermann. Have done quite quite a bit of research already but If you know of any solid Breeders with great reputations I would welcome your feedback and appreciate it. Thanks John!

@bobbolibobboli 3 жыл бұрын

I love all your Doberman videos! This one about establishing Alpha made me think about why I've never had any challenges from the Dobie pups and older Dobie rescues I've had. Seven Dobies over the years, each of which I thought quite easy. Maybe it's ingrained? But then, for over 40 years of breeding and training horses, where establishing Alpha means surviving, I realized that perhaps this is what each of my Dobies sensed in me. I have loved, trained and honored the unique quirks of each horse, foal or Dobie, but I have always had pretty strict boundaries of what's a minor no-no and what's a major come-to-Jehu crime. Training is a moment by moment transaction, in every daily routine, with horses as well as crafty smart AWESOME dogs like Dobies. It ends up seeming pretty easy to me, especially when you spend so much daily time with either your canine or equine partner. My current Dobie was a badly abused rescue who's been with us for 5 years. Never a dominance or indoor/outdoor problem. None of my Dobies ever challenged me about anything. Our current guy is a lovely affectionate wonder who's earned his AKC CGC obedience cert too.(As have my prior Dobie rescues). I believe Dobies thrive when they have a firm daily guideline so they know exactly how to serve and please and be a partner. They LOVE to please. I won't hesitate to rescue another "problem" Dobie because they can turn out to be incredible wonder-dogs , given a reliable framework to live by. Consistency, fairness and kindness is what gets you partnered up with your Dobie... or horse.

@marklesterguzman2797 3 жыл бұрын

It's good that you explain well and clearly, I've learned a lot to be a confident alpha😀😉👍

@1111supercoolguy 3 жыл бұрын

Hey John thanks for your videos absolutely love your channel......

@scorpionfox3323 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my lord! Thank you for this video. I do enjoy your other videos too. They are funny and informative. I do have a Doberman that just turned a year old. He does jump on me, ignores me and always reaching for things he shouldn’t then runs away with them. The only times he listens is when he knows I have a treat in my hands . And he knows when he has done something wrong. Is like he enjoys messing around with me. I definitely have an alfa struggle with him. All the time he grabs something he is not supposed to, he will not drop it even when I show him a treat. He has growled at me a couple of times in the year he has been with me and nipped as well. No hard bitten just warning nips. I can not keep a bed for him. Destroys them all. Even a ballistic bed was no match for him. So I watch your videos to get some directions. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

@DobermanPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

So glad this was helpful! Jump on those things now otherwise the longer you let them go the harder they will be to correct. Just stick with it and things will fall in place!