Hi Julie,

Thanks for your advice. I am glad youhave told me this. It will help me to
understand my dog better. He is a lovely boy and I was simply worried that
he may be unwell or lacking the guarding instincts.

Why do you think he does not bark much? I know that if I lie on the floor
he will sit right against me and not move at all. He is very alert when
this happens and seems to know that I am in a compromised position.

I have beem thinking about getting another doberman puppy for Blade to play
with is he at the correct age yet?

Thanks again


Robbie

>From: julie parrott <oxfordshipton@...>
>Reply-To: dobermaneuropeclub@...
>To: dobermaneuropeclub@...
>Subject: Re: [Doberman Europe Club] doberman problem
>Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2006 19:00:46 +1100 (EST)
>
>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
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>--
>Barbara Bilder
>bbilder@...
>Brittany, France
>Fergie (Dobe, 1994-2005), Emma & Miles (Papillons),
>Chompsky (Bouledogue Francais), Chickpea ( Grandfrog)
>
>
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