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This breed is known
as extremely intelligent and since the Doberman
Pinscher was bred to be a guard dog and watchdog,
extra protection training may not be necessary. A
key to having a enjoyable experience with your
Doberman is buying a puppy from a reputable trainer
who takes the time and makes the effort to properly
socialize puppies in the first weeks of their lives.
The Doberman is a determined dog, bold, and strong.
Therefore, any training you undertake on your own
should be done with consistency and firmness. Keep
in mind that the Doberman’s personality is such that
it will not respond well to physical punishment. For
this reason, you should use only positive
reinforcement and try to work with this breed’s
natural love for people and mental activity.
Your Doberman will
most likely be very devoted to you and your family
members, and if raised properly by a good breeder,
should be a great companion for children. In fact,
some owners and breeders say the Training a
Doberman Pinscher with the right personality and
upbringing will seem like teaching another
fun-loving child at times. Remember that the
Doberman can be a bit “pushy” and sometimes
assertive if allowed in a position of control of a
situation. Interestingly, female Dobermans can be a
bit more stubborn during training than males,
according to owners and breeders with long
experience.
 Often thought of as aggressive and even frightening,
the Doberman has actually been used as a therapy dog
for the ill and for those with physical limitations.
This breed has been seen to be very gentle and
careful in these situations. Dobermans, by nature,
want to interact with people. Mental stimulation is
important to most Dobermans, as well. Some of these
dogs are a bit shy personality while others are more
assertive, but just about every Doberman Pinscher
wants to be around the family and not be left alone
for long periods.
There are numerous reports of Dobermans being
excellent service dogs, helping people who are ill
or in need of help because they are recovering from
surgery. Some owners report that their Doberman even
“senses” what they need and start into action before
getting any command or request for help. Because of
their natural intelligence, the Doberman has been
successful in agility competitions and even tracking
events. For instance, one Doberman named Cala, won
the 2005 National Purina Incredible Dog Challenge by
taking first in the 60-weave pole race and trained
for a tracking title in 2006.
If you are seriously considering buying a Doberman,
or if you have recently added a Doberman to your
family, you should be prepared to give your new pet
the time and attention you would any member of your
family. This breed is a people-pleaser so you should
not use too firm a hand in training and correcting
problem situations. We suggest making the training
and the time you spend exercising a fun and even an
adventurous experience. Since the Doberman Pinscher
is very intelligent, it will likely not tolerate too
much silliness or demands it does not see the need
for. If the Doberman believes it is being asked to
do something that will please you, he may go beyond
what you have asked for.
The best way to train a Doberman might be to stay
ahead of him in the thinking department and be
willing to change tactics slightly to fit your pet’s
personality. The more interesting you can make your
time together, the better your Doberman Pinscher
will respond.
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