How to train Doberman PInsher to protect/attack?
Hi i have a 3 month old doberman and i would like to know if its possible to train them to attack. I dont want to teach i this so i can make it attack people, i want to teach it because where i live there are lots of thieves and i want to avoid that. Is it possible if i can take it somewhere else and pay somone to do it???? Tnx!
Number 1. Dobermans are natural protective.
Number 2;No pup 3months old is interested in being protective, protective natural comes with age at 18months. Dogs trainned to attack and physically bite are much MORE dangerous and are MUCH more likely to ATTACK-kids, strangers, and YOUR owner.
Number 3; Well socialied dog is MUCH better at protection. Don’t ruin your beautiful dog.
My major concerns would be:
Unstable temperaments. Doberman Pinschers are a dime a dozen, and most of them are bred and offered for sale by people who don’t have the slightest idea of how to breed good-tempered dogs. Obedience instructors and behavioral consultants see LOTS of Doberman Pinschers with neurotic behaviors, including aggression and biting, extreme fearfulness, and hyperactivity.
Providing enough exercise and mental stimulation. Doberman Pinschers MUST have regular opportunities to vent their energy and do interesting things. Otherwise they will become rambunctious and bored — which they usually express by barking and destructive chewing. Bored Doberman Pinschers can make a shambles of your house and yard.
If you simply want a pet for your family, and don’t have the time or inclination to take your dog running or hiking or biking or swimming, or to get involved in agility (obstacle course), or advanced obedience, or tracking, or schutzhund (protection), or a similar canine activity, I do not recommend this breed.
Providing enough socialization. Many Dobermann Pinschers have protective instincts toward strangers. They need extensive exposure to friendly people so they learn to recognize the normal behaviors of "good guys." Then they can recognize the difference when someone acts abnormally. Without careful socialization, they may be suspicious of everyone, which could lead to biting. Some Dobermans go in the opposite direction — without enough socialization, they become fearful of strangers, which can lead to defensive biting.
Animal aggression. Some Doberman Pinschers are dominant or aggressive toward other dogs of the same sex. Many have strong instincts to chase and seize cats and other fleeing creatures. If anything goes wrong in the breeding, socializing, training, handling, or management of this breed, it is capable of seriously injuring or killing other animals.
Emotional sensitivity. Be honest…is there tension in your home? Are people loud or angry or emotional? Are there arguments or fights? Doberman Pinschers are extremely sensitive to stress and can end up literally sick to their stomachs, with digestive upsets and nervous behaviors, if the people in their home are having family problems.
If you have small children, I do not recommend a Doberman Pinscher. First, young Dobermanns (up to about two years old) romp and jump with great vigor, and things can go flying, including people. Second, Doberman Pinschers may try to protect their own children from other children, which could lead to tragedy if kids are simply roughhousing and your Doberman decides to stop it. Finally, there are just too many Dobermans who feel overwhelmed by the loud voices and quick movements that children can’t help making — and stress and shyness (even defensive biting) may be the result.
Shedding. Doberman Pinschers shed more than you might think. Their short coarse hairs come off on your hands when you pet them, and stick tenaciously to your carpeting, upholstery, and clothing.
Extremely high prices. Some breeders are charging over $1500 for a Doberman puppy. In my opinion, this is absolutely absurd and I wouldn’t even consider supporting prices like this.
Serious health problems. In the health department, Doberman Pinschers are extremely risky. An alarming number of Dobermans die of heart disease and cancer at an early age.
Legal liabilities. Doberman Pinschers may be targeted for "banning" in certain areas, or refusal of homeowner insurance policies. Your friends and neighbors may be uncomfortable around this breed. In this day and age, the legal liabilities of owning any breed that looks intimidating and has a history as a guard dog should be seriously considered. People are quicker to sue if such a dog does anything even remotely questionable.
Frankly, most Doberman Pinschers are "too much dog" for the average household. Very few people really have the knowledge or skills necessary to manage this breed, or to provide the activities that keep him satisfied
Dobermans are naturally great guard dogs, and since they have a tremendous loyalty to their owneer, you shouldnt have to teach them this trait. Just praise in the right setting, for example, barking at a knock on the door, etc..
hmmm, well you can use different items like maybe a blow up dummy, and holding your puppy back, then say "attack!" and your puppy will probably attack it. you will have to spend money on the dummys, alot, but it would be worth it. if that is not working, then use a barbie, or a rabbit fur
Get an alarm system and nobody will sue you if they get attacked.
you wont have to it will come naturally. please don’t waste this beautiful breed by trying to make them aggressive. please be sensible and love and enjoy your dog
You don’t. A dog trained in bite work by someone who doesn’t know what they are doing and don’t have proper guidance is like giving a toddler a loaded gun. It is a bit waiting to happen,
Most Dobermans also lack the proper temperament for protection/bite work. Unfortunately most Dobermans are now to soft, to reactive or lack the drive to do the work they were originally bred to do. Unless you specifically purchased your dog from lines that are still capable of this type of work (unlikely) then it is unlikely your dog has the temperament for it.
The presence of a large dog regardless of if it is trained or not is sufficent to deter many would be criminals. For the others invest your money in a home security system and/or a gun.
You don’t train your dog to attack on command.
Bite work training is not done by the owner it is done with a professional trainer who has had lots of experience in bite work.
Also this is not they type of dog that is a household pet.
Dogs trained in bite work are not pets for a family they are working dogs who are handled and trained with one person as the handler. They are not suitable family pets.
Get an alarm system if you are worried about it.
Also most homes who own a doberman most thieves will go to another house before yours. Just owning a Dobe is huge deterent.