I just got my doberman puppy!!! His name is Kash. He's five months old. He was brought back by his first family and we were able to get him. He's an absolute joy! Super sweet, smart, and fun.
His ears are what we believe to be done. According to the breeder his ears have been standing for a couple of weeks now, and they've been standing for two days since he's been back. The only time that they "fell" was after a nap and it returned to being perfectly straight after 10-15 minutes. When he runs the only parts of the ears that "bounce" are the very tips I'd say top 1/5th of the ear. Any thoughts? We were thinking of posting them again for good measure but based on the info it might just be overdoing it.
Looking for advice on a couple things though. First and most importantly I am looking for a good vet that has dobe experience. I live in CT by Westport and Norwalk. I googled a couple but good reviews or not not every vet is equipped and understands the health needs of a dobe.
When it comes to training Kash he has been great... when I am holding treats. He listens extremely well when a reward is in play, but I've been struggling to get him to sit/down when there is no incentive. He comes immediately when I call him and he waits at doors when I tell him so I can go first. Just looking to get him to be a little more pro active when treats aren't around. Any tips?
Lastly, he's very strong willed on the leash. I purchased a harness as to not hurt his esophagus. What we've done so far is when he pulls ahead we immediately stop him say no and prevent him from going forward. Then, we only begin to walk again until he stops pulling on the leash and were side by side. It's very tedious but I'm hoping consistency will pay off.
I also got him an elk antler that has been split in half. Im mixed on how I feel about it because many have said they've been great while others are afraid they may damage his teeth. I only let him have it for short periods of time.
Am I missing anything, or is there anything else you all have found to be helpful.
Couple pics below more will be coming!
His ears are what we believe to be done. According to the breeder his ears have been standing for a couple of weeks now, and they've been standing for two days since he's been back. The only time that they "fell" was after a nap and it returned to being perfectly straight after 10-15 minutes. When he runs the only parts of the ears that "bounce" are the very tips I'd say top 1/5th of the ear. Any thoughts? We were thinking of posting them again for good measure but based on the info it might just be overdoing it.
Looking for advice on a couple things though. First and most importantly I am looking for a good vet that has dobe experience. I live in CT by Westport and Norwalk. I googled a couple but good reviews or not not every vet is equipped and understands the health needs of a dobe.
When it comes to training Kash he has been great... when I am holding treats. He listens extremely well when a reward is in play, but I've been struggling to get him to sit/down when there is no incentive. He comes immediately when I call him and he waits at doors when I tell him so I can go first. Just looking to get him to be a little more pro active when treats aren't around. Any tips?
Lastly, he's very strong willed on the leash. I purchased a harness as to not hurt his esophagus. What we've done so far is when he pulls ahead we immediately stop him say no and prevent him from going forward. Then, we only begin to walk again until he stops pulling on the leash and were side by side. It's very tedious but I'm hoping consistency will pay off.
I also got him an elk antler that has been split in half. Im mixed on how I feel about it because many have said they've been great while others are afraid they may damage his teeth. I only let him have it for short periods of time.
Am I missing anything, or is there anything else you all have found to be helpful.
Couple pics below more will be coming!