Due to some bad press and poor public opinion this breed has had, it is now more than ever vital that you train your Dobermann. It is vital to be consistent with the training of your young and adult Dobe and you must ensure that your family trains the dog the way you do. Socialisation As with any breed, this is a vitally important part of training your puppy. Many clubs and Vets now hold puppy parties, to enable young dogs to meet other breeds and learn to develop their social skills. Owning a fully grown Dobe who lunges at every other dog, is not only embarrassing, but dangerous, so it is truly important to introduce your young puppy to other dogs and people to enable them to be confident with as many situations as possible.
Most parents love their children having the opportunity to play with a puppy for a few moments.
Dobermanns are not pack orientated animals as some other breeds. They were bred to guard and are ideally suited alone or in small groups. That said, many people keep numerous Dobes together very successfully, but you do need to know the temperament of each animal. Even experienced breeders would not recommend keeping two males together. Buying two pups of opposite sexes as puppies, is a lovely thought as they do entertain each other, but training problems will arise unless their training is carried out separately as they will focus on each other instead of you.