Dobermans Den

Does Your Doberman Have Good Manners?

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Unfortunately the doberman breed still suffers a bit of a public relations image problem.  It’s getting better but we still have work to do.  In an effort to promote well mannered dogs, the Canine Good Citizen Program was created.  Passing the canine good citizen test shows your dog’s ability to be well mannered in various situations and your commitment to responsible dog ownership.

Having passed the canine good citizen requirements can have multiple benefits. Certification may be helpful in convincing owners of rental properties to allow your dog in apartments. The CGC test may also be used as a screening tool for therapy dogs or rescue centers.  To find a canine good citizen test evaluator contact local dog trainers for the nearest classes.  The American Kennel Club offers a list of American CGC evaluators.

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Dancing Dog Sport For Dobermans

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For those of you looking for a new hobby or sport that will include your doberman, you have many options including dancing dog or canine freestyle training.

When choosing an activity to do with your dog, you may be familiar with the more traditional dog activities like: obedience trials, therapy dog training, search & rescue and dog showing.  Other common dog sports include agility, flyball, tracking, schutzhund and now the lesser known canine freestyle or dancing dog sport (sometimes also called heelwork to music).

Canine freestyle is growing in popularity worldwide.  It’s a fun demonstration of obedience or heelwork that is set to music. The first freestyle competition was held in Canada in 1992.  The (MCSI) or Musical Canine Sports International was formed that established judging criteria. Other groups include the Canine Freestyle GB and Paws N Music Association of the United Kingdom.  In the U.S. groups representing the sport include: (WCFO) World Canine Freestyle Organization, (CFF) Canine Freestyle Federation, Paws2Dance and (MDSA) Musical Dog Sport Association. Read More » » »

Doberman Service Dog Training

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We don’t usually see dobermans being used as service dogs but when we do it’s a wonderful thing. Not only do these dogs help their owners but they also help improve the doberman’s reputation.

Since dobermans are naturally intelligent, highly trainable and alert dogs they are perfect candidates for service work. Although they are typically known for their work as guard dogs, I expect we’ll see dobermans being used more in other fields. They are already being used in search & rescue, as therapy dogs, guide dogs for the blind and seizure dogs. Read More » » »