I totally agree with all of Barbara's comments...A dobie girl that I rescued
who would carry on like a total ratbag while she was on a lead and if she met
another dog (lunging, growling, trying to give the impression of wanting to kill
other other dogs. It was pretty spectacular to see it and people just parted
and gave her plenty of space. But this definitely isn't what you want in a
dobie....she hadn't been socialised properly when she was young and she was very
reactive and nervous and therefore nervous aggressive. I tried all the tricks
for nervous aggressive dogs but I couldn't solve the problem. Luckily I was
able to find her a home an acreage where she wouldn't come into other dogs on
leads!. They love her and she is happy too.

My current boy passed the WAE with flying colours and didn't go beserk at the
"attacker" at the end of the test but he just kept "guard" out in front of me
and kept his body between the attacker and me and just had total eye contact on
the "attacker". He wasn't making a sound!!! but I have no doubt that if the
"attacker" had really tried to go for me, my dobie would have flattened him!!

Just make sure that you are the most important person in his life and I would
be very surprised if he did not protect you if ever a real threat arose...all of
mine (over 25 years) would have that's for sure...without any training or cue
from me (apart from them being able to read my body language which obviously
indicated that I was scared or worried about a situation.). They are incredible
judges of character.

Enjoy your lovely boy!!!!

regards
Julie


Barbara Bilder <bbilder@...> wrote:
You certainly don't want a dog that reacts to every out of control
aggressive dog you meet. Your Dobe sounds as though he is very
self-confident and does not need to react with fear and hackling to
everything that comes down the road. It is hard to assess a dog's
temperament from an email, but I think you are wanting some undesirable
behavior.Dogs that hackle, bark, and growl at the slightest thing are
usually fearful and lack confidence. Dobes, in general, are very good
judges of character - they seem to "know" when it is necessary to be
wary. Also, remember that your dog is still a big puppy. You need to
spend plenty of time playing with him, rewarding him with a treat and/or
praise when he learns something new or behaves well. This will increase
his bond with you and help to ensure that he will protect you should he
feel it is necessary.

robbiedoberman wrote:

> Can anyone give me some information please.
> I have a 14 month doberman male. He is a great dog but there are a
> number of issues which i find strange regarding his behaviour.
>
> Firstly he does not bark when someone rings the door bell. He never
> shows aggression towards other aggressive dogs and if I am out a long
> walk with him and I feel threatened by someone he does not indicate to
> me he can protect me. He seems to not have any ability to bark without
> command or growl.
> I do not feel safe with the dog as I think he will not protect me if
> attack occurs etc.
>
> Pleasegivemesome information about this. It will be greatly appreciated
>
> Robbie
>
>
>



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Barbara Bilder
bbilder@...
Brittany, France
Fergie (Dobe, 1994-2005), Emma & Miles (Papillons),
Chompsky (Bouledogue Francais), Chickpea ( Grandfrog)



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