A Few Things to Consider as a New Doberman Puppy Owner

Provide a warm, dry place for your Doberman Puppy to rest. Dobes adapt well to crates, as long as they are large enough to turn around. This will prevent unacceptable behavior, such as chewing furniture, and dogs seem to feel more secure in a small, close area which they can escape to for peace and quiet.

Never leave two or more pets together unattended unless you have observed them frequently and are sure they are compatible. Be sure to take your Doberman Puppy outside often (see our Guidelines to Training Puppies ) to urinate and defecate to avoid accidents, and always provide clean, fresh water. Dogs quickly adapt to a routine, and come to expect the same activities on a daily basis.

Unless you plan to breed Doberman Puppies, it is important to spay (removal of ovaries and uterus) or neuter (removal of testicles) your doberman puppy. This will prevent objectionable behavior, such as roaming and fighting, and help your pet enjoy a longer, healthier life. In addition, spaying of females lowers the risk of mammary cancer.

Purchase a license if your city or town requires it, and attach it to the dog's collar, along with an identification tag containing your name and address in order to expedite finding a lost dog. Microchip I.D.'s are now available from your veterinarian.

It is a good idea to name a caretaker for your doberman pinscher puppy in case of your death, or hospitalization, just as you would for a child.