CoDobe

I think she sounds wonderful and a lot like my Nissa, however, Nissa is a litle more shy & reserved when first approached by strangers. Once she gets to know you and is comfortable with you, she's pretty relaxed and easy to be around. We took her to doggie-day care last weekend for her "entrance exam" (It's called Paws Field) and left her for 4 hours to be evaluated. When we returned, the owners said she was one of the most behaved dogs they have seen BUT very shy & reserved when you first approach her. She's been like that since the day we met her at 7 weeks, and then it became more evidant when we picked her up at 12 weeks. If she doesn't know a situation, she's very hesitant to explore. This is part of her personality and I would take this over agression any day.

Now, on the other hand, our Min Pin does NOT know a stranger nor is she scared of any situation. It's pretty amusing to see the contrast between the two girls.

I think Nyx is a great example of how a Doberman should be - calm, cool & collected.

sebsyd

I think that you are to be commended for training her so well. She sounds like a perfect dobie, reserved, loving to owners, not aggressive or fearful. I wouldn't worry at all. You also did a wonderful job of explaining her personality in your thread.

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Murreydobe

A well socialized dog is one who isn't stressed or distracted by the PRESENCE of people, other animals, etc. That doesn't mean they have to go looking for interactions.

I've had some dobermans who were social butterflies who never met a person they didn't like, others who were more aloof-they could take or leave interacting with strangers. Different dogs, different personalities..it's all good.

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shadeslane

Sounds like what a doberman should be!

Zoeberry

I admit that sometimes I am disappointed in my dobes attitude with strangers...."yeah I met you, I don't really need you, see ya bye... but if I wanted a big mushball that bestowed sloppy kisses to everyone they met, I would of got a lab or golden LOL

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