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another dobie question2007-11-25 2:58:09

Dobies are very smart and they are thinkers.

Though for a start, tell the kids not to shout and squeal around him. He thinks it is his litter mates.

If he starts to get over excited. turn your back and walk away. Only pay attention when he is being quiet and good.

As for the humping, this is a hormonal thing and he will continue to do it. This could become dangerous for your kids as this is also a dominance thing with the kids.Because he is such a gregarious dog, as soon as there is a ** in season anywhere near, he will be up and off after her. I have seen dobbies scale very high fences and even go through them.

There is another problem with dobies, because their skull is the size and shape it is (through breeding) they are candidates for neurological disorders and early death.

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If he is humping things at 4 months & you don't want him neutered then you can't stop him.. It is your responsibility as a pet owner to learn about a pet BEFORE you get one. He is a puppy & it sounds to me like he may be a bit too much dog for you.. That can only lead to more problems. An animal MUST respect it's owner without the owner having to resort to force to or hitting. Your best bet would be to have him neutered to protect your children & the dog. You are asking these questions about a dog you aquired from a neighbor who abandonded him & gave up his papers. You claim his lines are good, how do you know if you don't know about this dog?? I have been around dogs my whole life & I worked as a Vet. Tech. for 12 years & I have NEVER heard of any Dobie being "BLUE" A Doberman is BLACK & Tan. I think there is a reason the former owner just handed the dog over. Have him neutered, this whole thing sounds off..