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I just got a doberman puppy! Now what?

Your Doberman puppy should be no less than 8 weeks old when you bring him home. Being separated from his mother and littermates for the first time will be a big adjustment. So how do you make your transition into your home as seamless as possible? One thing you may want to do is bring a blanket or towel to the breeder and rub the other puppies and the mother with it to get her scent.

When you first arrive home with your Doberman puppy, the first thing you should do is make an appointment with the vet, if you haven’t already done so. The next thing is to take him outside to the patio where you want him to relieve himself. Let the puppy explore and become familiar with “his” territory. If he happens to relieve himself while playing in the yard, praise him. After he’s been outside for a short time, bring him inside and let him explore the house. Keep areas you don’t want the puppy to go blocked off. Doberman puppies are bold and curious by nature. They are not usually shy or fearful, but if your puppy is a little scared or nervous, he will quickly get over it.

Introduce your puppy to his food and water bowl. You must have food available all day for a young puppy because they grow very quickly. It’s best to feed a dog premium specially formulated for large breed puppies. This will ensure that the rate of growth and development is adequate. This is also a good time to show the puppy her crate. Place the blanket with the scent of the mother and puppies in the cage. Put him in there with a toy and leave the door open. The crate will be the puppies’ home when you’re away. It will also be your own “den” where you can spend some time outside. It is important not to send the puppy to his crate as a punishment. It must be a place you like to go.

The first few nights home will be less peaceful, unless you intend to let your Doberman sleep in bed with you. This may seem like a good idea at first, to keep him from barking all night, but an adult Doberman doesn’t leave much room in the bed for you! There are a few tricks you can use to help your pup learn to spend his first few nights away from the rest of the litter. The blanket with the scent of their littermates is important. Another trick is to keep a nightlight on and the television or radio on a soft tone. I had good luck with a large stuffed dog in my youngest Doberman’s crate. He snuggled into it and went to sleep. I can’t promise this will work for you… count on several nights of barking and whining. It really doesn’t take that long for the pup to adjust.

Because puppies are so playful and active, they tire easily and take frequent naps during the day. Be sure to give him plenty of exercise before bed.

One of the most important things you will need to do with your Doberman puppy is socialization. After she has had time to meet the family and become familiar with her new home, she will want to introduce you to other people that she will meet regularly. It should be introduced to your children’s friends as well as your neighbors. You may even want him to know your postman if the pup will see him every day. Don’t forget to introduce your puppy to the neighbors’ pets. Dobermans aren’t always friendly with other dogs, and since they have a high prey drive, they may want to chase smaller animals. Make sure your Doberman puppy gets to know nearby dogs and cats while he’s still young.

Doberman puppies are very playful and will make a wonderful addition to your home. Your Doberman will grow up to be an extremely loyal, loving, and affectionate member of the family.

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