In this video, I’ll tell you exactly why you can absolutely own a Doberman Pinscher while working full-time. Unfortunately, the fear of having to leave a Doberman home alone while working a normal job holds some people back from enjoying this magnificent breed. Here’s how you can not only own a Doberman while working a regular full-time job, but ensure your dog stays happy, healthy, and 100% trustworthy while you’re not at home.
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If your dog gets separation anxiety, here's a quick tip (as with all things, it takes time and can take a lot of time).
Don't always go through the exact same routine when you are about to leave the house, for example, put your coat on first, and then return to the couch.
Then get out, but return within 10s and ignore the dog. Keep repeating that and changing the routine and slowly build up the time you are gone (1 min, 3 min, 5 min and so on, just what makes you comfortable). The dog just learns to understand that being alone isn't forever. Eventually he doesn't mind you getting out and probably won't even come off his place to check on you when you're leaving.
It can take a lot of time, but in the end it's all worth it!
I've always hired dog sitters to come in to let them out, play with them for a few moments and give them a treat. TO ME: it's really not fair to force them to "hold it" for 8 hours. NEVER A PROBLEM.
You shouldn’t own “a” Doberman if you work full-time. You should own TWO Dobermans!!!🥰.
I'm retired and still feel that I didn't give Charlie enough of my time. He would agree.
anyone who works full time SHOULD NOT get a dog if it needs to be alone – cruel!
Dont leve any dogs alone during a workday
Can you advise me on training Doberman to get along with a German Shepherd. I have a 6 month old American Doberman and a 16 month old German Shepherd and both are male and they will be introduced for the first time. How should I make sure they don't get into a fight and stay as siblings rather than rivals?
Thank you 🤔❤🇺🇸
What about if you work 8 hours a day with 3-4 days off?
People have human children and work full time 🤷🏼♂️
I’m bringing home a pup on 23rd and just broke up with my stay at home girlfriend that was going to take care of him. My heart needed this video so bad you made my Day thank you so much ❤
My doberman gas 5k squsre feet to run around…but he only actually uses the 4feet of my lap on my bed instead! Got him at 2.5yrs old. Potty trained and fixed and cropped/docked from an owner who couldnt keep him. He is velcro-ed to my butt because when i stop his nose goes up it! Lol. He knows i only leave for 1hr a day for physical therapy and come straight home. So he stands at the garage door waiting for me! All the other dogs go lay on my bed until they hear me pull in. He sleeps with his head on my pillow and his nose touches my nose all night! He isnt trained on potty pads but he has had 2 liquid poop accidents on the pads for the tiny dogs to use in the night. He was eating shoes and toys at first…but we got bones of many kinds
t should not be alloud to keep pets while working the hole day, what kind of life is that for an activ dog, or just a dog for that matter, people who do that dont love their pets…..
Absolutely. My husband and I worked full-time for years and raised Dobermans. They adjust but when you get home you're going to get a huge greeting and that's the best of the best!
Normally I have two Dobermans male and female grow from pups into maturity and that is wonderful for their activities and enjoyment other than their owners. They do need tons of exercise and stimulation.
Dude I have a cat that’s almost 18 yo cats need attention as well and are a commitment as well! Also any dog can get separation anxiety.
1 thing he didn't mention was with the food and water, don't leave them with a full bowl of water or food. Just give them , depending upon the breed and health condition, just a little bit. I used to leave my dutch shepherd with a few laps (maybe half a cup) for 8 hrs, just convert the bottom of bowl with food or better yet, put food in dog puzzles/toys
I just got a Doberman pup! I work full time but I take him to work with me for now. Once he is six months old he can stay home with my other dog who is a vizsla. The vizsla is 1.5 years old and my Doberman is now 12 weeks these two are so fun to watch play together! Best buds!! They can keep each other company. At least that’s my plan.
YEESS finally someone realistic
Thank you so much for this video!! And all your videos really. I’ve been wanting a Doberman for years now. My husband and I are getting one in May.. he works 5 8’s and I work 2-3 12 hour shifts a week. The dog will be alone for 8 hours 1-3 days a week depending on our work schedules, but I’ve seen so many people say not to own a Dobie if you work full time. This has given me confidence that we will still be able to manage our pup on the days we both work.
Just under 2 minutes of this vid, I hit the Like button. Whether they're owners of fish, cats or dogs, many feel so entitled to find flaws & 'correct' others' 'mistakes'… Pity they think so many aren't 'supposed' to own pets at all then.
Just adopted my son Doberman😍That’s why I’m following you🙏😍 ☮️💟🇵🇭🇺🇸🇨🇱
How come your dog is laying in the couch in the video but in the surveillance he’s not allowed to? Just curious 🙂
A prison trained mine. I was stay at home mom, I can't even go out side even go out the door with her looking at me, she starts crying. When I leave her Just for a Lil while she's mad at me. She never has gotten on the bed or anything. I love her dearly!!!!
Crazy, I live alone and work full time. They get plenty of exercise, fun activities, running, toys, and 2 thirty minutes walks (before and after work). My 3 year old has never torn anything up in the house, since she she got started on estrogen zero accidents, and couldn't be happier. I do have a dachshund mix but I'm sure he wishes she wasn't around. Lol
I worked long hours (12 hours per day) so my Dobie was left alone too long. No doggy door. Neighbors complained that he howled/cried all day. I thought that by getting a companion dog (a Beagle), he would calm down but no avail. He totally ignored the Beagle as if he was invisible. It’s my fault that he never got to do his business all day, and the veterinarian’s, that he developed prostate cancer. The vet should have seen the signs and said there was nothing wrong. He was passing blood from his penis. I’ve had the pleasure of owning and loving 3 Dobermans. The last one became an AKC Champion….Champion Del Amo’s Juggernaut.
We leave our dobie at home all day if required and she goes up stairs and sleeps on my bed until I get home. It’s about training them so they don’t get stressed when you leave and trust you’re coming back.
I feel like some people are forgetting that they’re smarter than the average dog
Some days I work 4 hours, some times I work 9 hours, if I work a double I get an hour break to run home and walk my doggo. I work 25-40 hours a week and other than work, I have no life. No social life, no school, so even tho I work, having an active dog I see as not a big deal
Make sure you can afford a Doberman they are expensive but make sure your not working because they need your time
he casually admitted to hiring child labor for 5 a day 😂😂 just kidding id pay to walk puppies
I have been using this https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU as a handy reference book. I read through the book and enjoyed the little glimpses of examples. I love that this author believes in rescue dogs. The tips and training has been invaluable and gave me moments of…."how simple why didn't I think of it" so it's been a great tool. Thank you!
We’re getting our Doberman puppy in a couple months! Working to get the home ready for him
I'm an "experienced owner and trainer" my doberman is a 2 year old rescue and he's Basically still a puppy so I'm trying to get him trained but it's definitely slower going than other breeds I've trained. I'm not saying they aren't for everyone they definitely can be. But they need a strict schedule and constant work until they start to take to the routine.
So If I live in a apartment then I still can't work full-time or get a full night's sleep without hiring a neghbour's kid since 6 hrs is the limit?
he looks sad explaining how he leaves his dog alone 🥺
I actually think it's impossible to raise a dobermann if you work full time. If you don't have anyone who stays at home during the day how can you keep him as he deserves? I really want to have one someday, I really hope so.