There has been a lot of misinformation out there floating around on Doberman discussion groups about the cost of ear cropping procedures for Dobermans. Many prices owners post on public forums are either extremely outdated, not applicable to most owners (such as the price a breeder pays when cropping many puppies at once), or misleading. That’s why we decided to get some clear (and updated for 2022) numbers as to exactly how much it costs to crop a Doberman’s ears. It costs an average of $631 for a Doberman ear cropping procedure at a veterinarian inside the United States. Many owners will pa ..read more

I know firsthand how bad it can be if you have a Doberman suffering from separation anxiety. You feel like you’re a prisoner and your Doberman is your jail guard. If you walk out of sight of your dog, that’s when things get bad. Your Doberman might bark, howl, cry, chew up things they shouldn’t, or make that ear-piercing mix between a yelp and a bark (a classic Doberman thing to do). Luckily there are a number of proven methods Doberman owners such as myself have been using for a long time with this breed to alleviate these anxiety issues in their dogs. The quickest way to resolve separation ..read more

I know firsthand how bad it can be if you have a Doberman suffering from separation anxiety. You feel like you’re a prisoner and your Doberman is your jail guard. If you walk out of sight of your dog, that’s when things get bad. Your Doberman might bark, howl, cry, chew up things they shouldn’t, or make that ear-piercing mix between a yelp and a bark (a classic Doberman thing to do). Luckily there are a number of proven methods Doberman owners such as myself have been using for a long time with this breed to alleviate these anxiety issues in their dogs. The quickest way to resolve separation ..read more

Dobermans are known for bonding extremely tightly with their owners. Of course, that’s only if the owner has made an effort to bond to their Doberman in a way that this unique breed is receptive to. Yes, your Doberman is inclined to naturally bond with you, but there are some actions you can take that appeal to this breed’s natural instincts that’ll help ensure a tight bond builds between you too very quickly and stays for years to come. As a Family Doberman Specialist, I’ve helped many families to bond with their Dobermans in a way that appeals to this breed’s natural instincts. Below are so ..read more

It’s a well-known fact that Dobermans need a lot of exercise throughout the day. In fact, most Dobermans need between one and two hours of exercise every single day in order to remain calm and reduce their anxiety levels. If you fail to give your Doberman the exercise and engagement they need, your Doberman will make up their own ways of getting out their extra energy, and it may not always be pretty. As a trainer who specializes in Dobermans, I know how Dobermans can develop horrible barking or howling habits, start chewing on furniture in the house, overreact to common daily noises, and a w ..read more

It’s one of the very first questions any new Doberman owner has: how much am I supposed to feed my new Doberman? Naturally, the answer is going to vary depending on factors such as the dog’s age, size, activity level, spayed or neutered status, the brand of food, and many other variables. However, below is a great guideline that seems to work for well for most Dobermans in most situations. Most adult Dobermans will consume between 4 and 7 cups of dry dog food per day. However, a Doberman may eat between 1 and 8 cups per day depending on factors such as the dog’s age, size, activity level, sp ..read more

There are many ways to tell if your Doberman is in heat. This is critical information for a breeder to know as this can dictate the timing of the dog’s reproductive cycle and help determine when the mating process should occur. But not surprisingly, even Doberman owners who aren’t breeding their dog will likely want to know exactly when their dog is going into heat because there are certainly some changes (including moodiness, for example) that female Dobermans go through while they’re in heat. When a female Doberman is in heat, hormonal changes in the body will cause her to exhibit physical ..read more

One of the most desirable features of the Doberman breed is its protection abilities. This is what draws a lot of families I work with to the Doberman breed in the first place. However, most owners either don’t want to or aren’t able to, get their dog’s “protection trained”. So this begs the question, will a completely untrained Doberman protect its owner—out of instincts alone? An untrained Doberman will often instinctually protect its owner from a perceived threat such as an intruder in the house. How likely a Doberman is to physically intervene is dependent on factors such as its training ..read more

One of the first steps a potential new Doberman owner has to do is pick between all the various types of Doberman out there; the American, European, the various colors, what age Doberman to get, and even if they should get a male or female Doberman. There are almost endless combinations to pick from. As someone who specializes in the differences in behavior between the various Dobermans out there, believe me when I say there are very real differences between these Doberman variants and it’s incredibly important to pick one that matches your home environment and your goals. There are certainly ..read more

Dobermans traditionally have a tail that’s docked at about the second joint. However, long natural tails on these dogs are becoming more popular in recent years. Owners have a choice to make, should you dock your Doberman’s tail or leave it natural? It’s a simple question and after working with many clients as they raise their Dobermans, and speaking to Doberman experts, I think it’s clear that there are valid arguments on both sides of this issue. Dobermans do not have to have their tails docked. While a Doberman with cropped ears and a short docked tail is the traditional look for the breed ..read more