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Originally Posted by RedFawnRising  I guess I have a hard time understanding why someone would want a dog if they truly believed they had to act a certain way, maintain an "alpha" front and constantly win a struggle with the dog?
Dobes are a joy, who do well with sensitive guidance and consistent, kind, fair treatment. |
Well, that's the whole point of me being on this forum, isn't it? ...to learn more about this breed and to confirm whether I am a good fit. I never said I that I wouldn't be able to properly own a Dobe in the future and in fact am very confident that I could be a great owner. I mean, I think I'm having a great start compared to many former 1st-time Dobe owners because I'm accessing the best source of Dobe info in this forum and planning *years* in advance before I even seriously consider having one in my life: I know that I will only get one from a reputable breeder within my vicinity; I will have a large fenced-in dwelling; what to feed and health concerns; how to train myself and the dog; how to exercise; I am financially-secure and totally dedicated to the dog; etc. How many 1st-time owners have researched or prepared for all these (and many more) issues? (Please refer to my sig
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No one becomes Dobe-knowledgeable straight from birth. Obviously virtually everyone on DT is more experienced by virtue of having a Dobe and I am grateful for all their advice and kind words; most ppl have been great here, willing to share their vast knowledge and experience, trials and tribulations. They have also been very patient.
...and that is why I appreciated your 2nd paragraph vs your 1st.